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Park Guell: One of the unmissable walks in Barcelona
Barcelona and Gaudí
That the city of Barcelona is a highly appetizing destination for the hungry traveler is no secret. Its corners, its very special atmosphere and full of memories, imprints on the city a certain magic that can almost be felt.
And it is literally palpable, because Barcelona would not be the same without Antoni Gaudí's imposing buildings: Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, La Sagrada Familia ... a parade of unique pieces in the world. But it is not just seeing and touching them, perhaps the most curious piece of the architect from Reus is experienced: Park Güell.
Where to stay near Park Güell?
There are numerous hotels near Park Güell well connected and with good accessibility to the park. Our hotel, the ILUNION Belart, is one of them. A few minutes walk, we recommend a walk to the park and a good meal in the restaurant, our hotel in Park Güell Barcelona offers a perfect mix of comfort and proximity for those who are considering visiting the city and taking a tour of the famous Gaudí piece. Because the most special of Barcelona is experienced.
Park Güell, naturalistic landscaping
It is possibly one of the most intimate pieces of the architect. Listed as a World Heritage Site, its naturalistic style evokes a time before ours, as if we were walking through a garden in ancient Greece or a civilization that no longer exists.
The dragon staircase, the Austrian gardens, the Hypostyle room, the Nature Square, are some of the most important areas of the park, not to be curious about those names. Undoubtedly one of those places that you have to experience sometime in your life, because sometimes it is pleasant to be flooded by beauty.
How to get to Park Guell?
You can opt for the Metro, which is usually the most comfortable route, in this case the line that leaves you only a quarter of an hour walk from the park is line 3, getting off at the Vallcarca or Lesseps stops. You can also use the bus, lines H6 and D40 leave you at the Travessera de Dalt stop, just a 10-minute walk from the park.
Park Güell visits: options for all budgets
Visits to Park Güell usually have a cost of € 7 if you buy them online and € 8 if you buy them directly at the box office, however, for those who do not want to spend money, there are alternatives to visit the park for free.
Every Sunday in summer, from April 1 to October 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and in winter, from November 1 to March 30, the first Sunday of the month a number of free tickets are available for the fastest to order them .
April 23, May 18 and September 24 are open days, so admission is also free, although it is usually accompanied by large crowds of people, so they may not be the optimal dates.