El Poble-sec Travel Guide
Barcelona
Visit El Poble-sec
Popular places to visit
Plaça d'Espanya
Learn about the local history of Barcelona with a stop at Plaça d'Espanya. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
Montjuïc
Explore the great outdoors at Montjuïc, a lovely green space in Barcelona. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Palau Sant Jordi
Catch an event at Palau Sant Jordi during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Catch an event at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's great live music and churches.
Poble Espanyol
You can study the exhibits at Poble Espanyol, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the great live music and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
National Art Museum of Catalonia
You can study the exhibits at National Art Museum of Catalonia, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Barcelona. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in El Poble-sec
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
The breakfast was very good. It is close to the metro and several restaurants.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Mambo Tango
Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful. A good choice for solo Travelers.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Barcelona Airport Hotel
We had dinner at the teraza restaurant, food was ok but staff kept disappearing. We had to go after them to pay, they were watching a game on their phone… Apart from that hotel was good, clean, nice variety at breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Really beautiful modern hotel. Decor was welcoming and front desk, restaurant and bar staff were helpful. Enjoyed the hot breakfast options and the cool ambiance of this hotel. We did have an issue w/ the first room at the very start and had to switch rooms on the first day. There was a leak in the ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
There was no air conditioning in my room. They sent a mechanic to fix it at 2am. Did not get fixed. The solution- they sent me a fan to use! I have the picture of the fan in my room.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Rialto
clean room and good value
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Poble-sec
Sant Antoni
Travellers choose Sant Antoni for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.
El Raval
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Port de Barcelona and Palau Sant Jordi. See more of Barcelona by jumping on the metro at Foc Station or Zona Franca Station.
La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample
Travellers choose La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Entenca Station or Hospital Clinic Station and check out top sights like Arenas de Barcelona.
Downtown Barcelona
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.
Gothic Quarter
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.
