Barcelona travel FAQ for hotel guests
Quick answers to the questions travellers ask most before booking a Barcelona stay.
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Best time to visit
May to June and September to October have warm weather with fewer crowds than July and August.
Language
Catalan and Spanish are both official, and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Meal times
Lunch around 14:00, dinner from 20:30–21:00.
Day trips
Montserrat (train and rack railway), Sitges (about 40 minutes by train), Girona (high-speed train) and the Costa Brava.
FAQ
Do I need to book Gaudí sights ahead?
Yes. The Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Casa Batlló use timed tickets.
What plug type is used?
Type C/F, 230 V.