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Montjuïc beyond the castle:

Gardens, viewpoints and corners that do not appear on Instagram When talking about Montjuïc, almost everyone thinks of the castle or going up by cable car. But the mountain hides something much more interesting: a network of gardens, viewpoints and paths where Barcelona becomes silent and elegant. And all this is surprisingly close [...]

The most beautiful place in Barcelona that almost no tourist visits

The Hospital de Sant Pau: A few minutes from the center of Barcelona there is a place that many visitors overlook, even though it is one of the most impressive modernist complexes in Europe: the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau. It's not a church, it's not a traditional museum, and yet it is one of the most ambitious works [...]

Two-day guide to Barcelona

What to do near Central and Basic Barcelona: Weekend at its best If you stay at Central and Basic Barcelona, you have an advantage: you are right in the center, surrounded by culture, history, sea, nightlife and that beautiful chaos that makes the city unique. Here you don't need a car, nor eternal maps, nor big plans. [...]

Central and Basic Barcelona: your starting point to experience the city without filters

Barcelona is not a city to observe from a distance. Barcelona is lived, walked, listened to, savored. It is a mixture of history, modernity, sea, urban culture and nightlife that leaves no one indifferent. And to really enjoy it, the place where you stay matters more than you think. That's where [...]

What to pack (and what to leave) if you come to Barcelona in WINTER

Traveling to Barcelona in winter is an excellent plan: mild temperatures compared to other European cities, sunny days, still photographic sea and a city that does not lose life or energy, but -and here comes the doubt that everyone has- what exactly to pack, it is not as cold as Berlin or Amsterdam, but it is not the climate of a T-shirt all [...]

Barcelona's nightlife: 7 bars near Central & Basic where something GOOD is always happening

Barcelona at night is transformed: the city dims the lights, turns up the volume and the air changes. Full terraces, music that mixes with footsteps, laughter coming out of narrow doors, drinks that clink, conversations that start without introductions, the best thing: from Central & Basic you can reach everything on foot, without metro, without cab, without complications. Here you have [...]

48 hours in Barcelona: how to experience the city in just one weekend

A first look: the Barcelona that awaits you You have 48 hours in Barcelona and you want to make the most of every minute. Mediterranean city, vibrant, full of history and with a unique rhythm that mixes ancient streets with the sea, urban art, markets, music and nightlife. It doesn't matter if it's your first visit or an impromptu getaway: in two [...]

Why hostels are the new favorite of modern travelers

Travel has changed and now hostels are for modern travelers. In the past, lodging was considered a luxury and hotels with large facilities and rigid services were sought after. Today the modern traveler thinks differently: they want freedom, real experiences, social connection, practical comfort and affordable prices. That's why hostels have gone from being an option [...]

Where to stay in Barcelona: Central & Basic Hostal, comfort and good atmosphere in the heart of the city center.

Why choose Central & Basic Hostal for your trip to Barcelona? Barcelona is a city that surrounds you from the first step: lights, old streets, market aromas and that perfect mix between sea and urban life. Choosing where to sleep has a great influence on how you experience it, that's why Central & Basic Hostal offers something [...]

Why Central & Basic is your best choice in Barcelona?

Choosing where to stay makes all the difference. Traveling to Barcelona is a journey of stimuli: light, sea, history and nights that stretch out without asking permission. It is not just a question of accommodation, but the point from which your plans, your walks and your discoveries begin. In Central & Basic we believe in traveling with simplicity, [...]