A practical hotel at the foot of Montjuïc. Hotel Paral·lel Barcelona is in Poble-sec, with air conditioning, free wifi and continental breakfast. It is a good fit if your plans include the museums on the hill, the port or a visit to the Fira.
Location and getting around
You will find it at Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes 5, a street in Poble-sec close to Avinguda del Paral·lel. On foot, the Liceu and the Mirador de Colón are about 15 minutes away, and Plaça d’Espanya about 25. Barcelona Sants station is about 35 minutes on foot, so if you arrive by train with luggage, the Metro or a taxi is worth it.
From the neighbourhood you can climb Montjuïc, where you will find the Fundació Joan Miró, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and the Olympic facilities.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning and wifi is free. Continental breakfast is served at the hotel.
There is no sign of 24-hour reception, a restaurant or parking. If any of these matter to you, confirm before booking.
Who it suits
- Couples who will spend a day or two on the Montjuïc museums.
- Anyone who needs just an air-conditioned room and the option of breakfast at the hotel.
- Those who want to be halfway between the Fira and the historic centre.
Good to know
Check-in is between 15:00 and midnight: late-night arrival is not catered for. Check-out is until 11:00. To see more hotels in this neighbourhood and the rest of the city, see the places to stay in Barcelona.