Sants-Montjuïc

Barcelona

Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Sants-Montjuïc hosted the 1929 International Exhibition, and the museums, buildings and fountains created for the event still mark its landscape. Barcelona’s biggest district is an amalgamation of two previously independent areas, centered on Montjuïc, whose lumbering form marks the city’s skyline. Named for Barcelona’s Sephardic Jewish community, who once used the hill as a cemetery, it has seen the extremes of Barcelona’s history. Get a sense of Barcelona’s distant past, its early 20th-century glory days and its contemporary daily life.

Start at the top, taking the cable car to Montjuïc Castle, now an open-air museum of Barcelona’s military history. Look out at the city bustling about below. Traipse down the hill back to Plaça d’Espanya, the entry to the various sites of the International Exhibition. See the birth of Modernism at the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe and appreciate the breadth of Spanish artistry among the scale models at the Poble Espanyol. View the world’s largest collection of Catalan art at the Museo Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.

See and smell the amazing collection of Mediterranean plants at the modern El Jardin Botanico or wander between the smaller gardens dotting the hillside. Appreciate the work of a master at the Joan Miró Foundation, which shows works from throughout his storied career. As the sun goes down, settle in to watch the show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which exemplifies the neighborhood’s energy.

Though Montjuïc tends to take prominence over Sants, venture south to visit the Can Battló, a factory revitalized as a cultural center.

Sants-Montjuïc is Barcelona’s biggest district, spreading out southwest from the old city center. Most transportation for the tourist areas leave from Plaça d’Espanya, a 25-minute ride from the airport. The Sants neighborhood, home to many middle-class families who commute into the center of town, is well served by subways and buses. Most of the sights in the district are clustered around the area developed for the International Exhibition and therefore it’s possible to walk between them.


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Top hotels in Sants-Montjuïc

Nobu Hotel Barcelona
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
5 out of 5
Avenida de Roma 2-4, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is P12,426 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P12,426
P14,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (956 reviews)
"Good hotel but the room condition is little old."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Nobu Hotel Barcelona
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
4 out of 5
Carrer dels Alts Forns, 40, Barcelona
The price is P8,416 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P8,416
P10,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (911 reviews)
"Had a great experience. Even though it wasn't close to the places i wanted to go, transportation was easy to get to. I would definitely go back."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Moxy Barcelona
Moxy Barcelona
4 out of 5
Carrer de Mallorca,1-23, Barcelona
The price is P7,869 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
P7,869
P9,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
"Very good service 👏"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Moxy Barcelona
Barceló Sants
Barceló Sants
4 out of 5
Plaza Dels Paisos Catalans S/n, Barcelona
The price is P8,133 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P8,133
P9,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,280 reviews)
Perfect place to stay for Barcelona-Sants
"The best place to stay for convenience to Sants Estació! The staff was great, the bed comfy, and it’s so convenient for coming to and from Sants station."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Barceló Sants
Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana by IHG
Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana by IHG
4 out of 5
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 322-324, Barcelona
The price is P9,122 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P9,122
P10,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Todo estuvo Maravilloso Hotel buen servicio y limpio 100% recomendable"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana by IHG
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
4 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.lel, 57-59, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is P9,263 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P9,263
P10,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
Good hotel
"Good stay, excellent reception staff, extremely helpful. Good location. Great breakfast, great shower, comfy bed, although I found pillows uncomfortable. Liked the hotel a lot and would definitely stay here again. Its very handy for the cruise terminal, not far from the Ramblas, and near a metro ..."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sants-Montjuïc

Poble Espanyol featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

El Poble-sec

Consider a visit to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and take some time to enjoy the waterfront views during your time in El Poble-sec. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuïc Station or Espanya Station.

El Poble-sec
After a little research of what to avoid when searching for the best Paella in Barcelona; we concluded that we did find the best! No pictures outside the entrance advertising “Paella”, no English speaking wait staff trying to push a jack and coke, and no beer steins full of low grade liquor and food coloring. Just a quaint authentic restaurant who’s specialty was rice dishes. Devine!

Sant Antoni

Travelers choose Sant Antoni for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.

Sant Antoni
Boqueria Market featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

El Raval

4/5(1 area review)

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.

El Raval
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Les Corts

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Les Corts. Top attractions like Camp Nou and L’Illa Diagonal Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Les Corts Station or Numància Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Les Corts
Maritime Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

Ciutat Vella

Known for its stunning cathedral, captivating waterfront views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ciutat Vella. Top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona are major draws. Catch the metro at Jaume I Station or Barceloneta Station to see more of the city.

Ciutat Vella
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Barcelona

La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are a few top attractions in Downtown Barcelona. Hop around the city on the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.

Downtown Barcelona

Sants-Montjuïc