Is Barcelona Expensive?

Is Barcelona expensive to visit?

Barcelona is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $218. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Odense and Birmingham.

Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

How expensive is Barcelona?

On average, visitors spend about $218 per day when visiting Barcelona (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $435 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Barcelona here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Barcelona?

A weekend trip to Barcelona costs about $653 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $1,305.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Barcelona?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Barcelona costs around $1,523 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $3,045.

Barcelona, Spain

Is it expensive to backpack in Barcelona?

With more than 80 hostels around town, Barcelona is a very popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost around $27 per night. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $3 and the most expensive rooms costing about $87. (See hostel prices in Barcelona here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Barcelona.

• $21 for a dorm bed at St Christopher’s Inn Barcelona
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• $31 for a dorm bed at Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona
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• $39 for a dorm bed at Mediterranean Youth Hostel
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Are hotels expensive in Barcelona?

Hotel prices in Barcelona are moderately priced and fairly even compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $125 per night for a room on average. There are around 49 five star hotels in the city and they average $222 per night. Three star hotels average $159 a night and two star hotels average $78 per night.

Barcelona, Spain

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Barcelona?

Activities and things to do in Barcelona can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $39 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $31.

• Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up: $185
• The Ultimate Old Town Tour in Barcelona: $90
• Costa Brava Tour with Kayak & Lagoon Snorkeling: $86
• Sagrada Familia Private Tour with Priority Entrance: $161
• Casa Batlló First Access VIP Tour + Optional Sagrada Família : $111
• Barcelona Bike Tour with Local Guide through the Best Highlights : $29
• Barcelona in One Day eBike Tour with Park Güell Ticket : $148
• Gaudí and Modernism - Private Walking Tour: $66

Is food expensive in Barcelona?

Food in Barcelona can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $68 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $81. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Premium Spanish Cooking Class in Designer Loft: Paella & Tapas: $147
• Premium Tapas and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona: $179
• Market Tour & Paella or Fideua Cooking in Nicole's Barcelona Home: $179
• Barcelona Private Food Tour: Boqueria & Old Town's Markets: $208
• Eat Like a Local: Hidden Gràcia Catalan Food Tour in Barcelona: $97
• Interactive Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Barcelona with Josh: $179

Is transportation expensive in Barcelona?

Local transportation in Barcelona can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $22 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $34. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

Barcelona, Spain

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