Surfing for Hotels
Some Barcelona-based Internet hotel booking services include Barcelona On Line (www.barcelona-on-line.es) and www.hotel-barcelona.com. If you have a hotel in mind, search for their own website as discounts and special deals are often available for web bookers. Self-catering accommodations in Barcelona are done almost exclusively on the Net. Google "tourist apartment Barcelona" and you will be surprised how many hits come up.
Online Traveler's Toolbox
Some Barcelona-specific sites include:
- Barcelona Metropolitan (www.barcelometropolitan.com) is a free monthly English-language magazine giving general coverage of what's what in the city.
- Guia del Ocio (www.guiadelocio.com), a comprehensive "what's on" in Barcelona (Spanish only).
- Restaurants www.spain.info has a good section on Barcelona attractions, especially eating spots.
- Tourist information (www.barcelonaturisme.com).
- Weekly Events are found at www.bcn.es (in English), issued by town hall.
