Spain - when in the area

Review: Hilton Barcelona

2024-09-182026-10-06

This September, my friend from Japan came to London for our annual trip to Europe. This time we went to Barcelona, Spain. This was my third visit, but it was my friend’s first time in Spain, so I wondered how it would turn out. We booked a British Airways flight from Heathrow Airport to Barcelona. We went to the lounge before departure, had some lunch and few drinks, and were in a good mood when it was time to depart. You might also want to check out my other Hilton stays in Spain Access Takeoff from London Heathrow Airport was slightly delayed, so landing at Barcelona Airport was also delayed…

Review: Hampton by Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via

2024-09-012025-03-16

Since my flight from Barcelona Airport was early in the morning, I decided to stay at the Hampton by Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via, which was the closest hotel to the airport. Contents AccessLocation and RoomBreakfast Useful Information Book Early 2025 Deals on stays worldwide before 1 April 2025 Access Although it is a little far from the main tourist sites in Barcelona, the transportation is surprisingly convenient. In particular, from Barcelona El Prat Airport to the hotel, it takes about 15 minutes by taxi, or about 30 minutes by subway on the L9 Sud (South Line), to arrive at the nearest subway station, Europa-Fira Station. From there, it is…

Review: Hilton Mallorca Galatzo

2024-08-272026-02-10

The hotel I really wanted to stay at in Mallorca was the Hilton Mallorca Galatzo. A few years ago, the previous Hilton withdrew from Mallorca, which was a shame, but thankfully they reopened in another location in 2022. Contents AccessOutdoor Pool and RestaurantRoomAround the HotelBreakfastResort Hotel for Long StaysUseful Information I have visited several Mediterranean islands so far. In Greece, I have been to Mykonos, Santorini, and other islands in the Cyclades, as well as Cyprus and Malta. I was surprised that Mallorca is much larger than the islands I have been to so far, and that Palma, the centre, is much more urban than I had imagined. Access I…

Review: Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona

2022-04-172025-04-03

There are two Hilton hotels in Barcelona, but this time we decided to stay at the Hilton Diagonal Mar, which is a little farther from the city centre, but the sea breeze is comfortable. If you take the subway, you can reach Plaça de Catalunya in about 25 minutes. When the sunshine gets stronger in the summer, this is a great place to stay to cool down by the sea. It’s only about a 10-minute walk to the nearby sandy beach. In late April, when we stayed, it was still too early to swim in the sea, so we decided to enjoy the sun by the outdoor pool attached to…