Comments for NO BULL BARCELONA http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com The REAL Insider's Guide to Barcelona Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:35:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by mambo2 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-66 mambo2 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:43:56 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-66 Sure. Any of the restaurants mentioned on this blog are great! If you want a cheap option that is really quite good and fun, is El Mussol. Its a chain, and there are 3 or 4 around town, with large locations and good for groups. On the higher end, but with gorgeous views of the city and boats in the harbor is Restaurant La Barceloneta, right in Port Vell. Salud! Sure. Any of the restaurants mentioned on this blog are great! If you want a cheap option that is really quite good and fun, is El Mussol. Its a chain, and there are 3 or 4 around town, with large locations and good for groups.

On the higher end, but with gorgeous views of the city and boats in the harbor is Restaurant La Barceloneta, right in Port Vell.

Salud!

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by Amy http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-65 Amy Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:28:35 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-65 I have dear friends headed to Barcelona for a "big" birthday. Could you recommend any particularly delicious restaurants for dinner? I have dear friends headed to Barcelona for a “big” birthday. Could you recommend any particularly delicious restaurants for dinner?

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by mambo2 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-64 mambo2 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:33:23 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-64 Definitely. Over the years the city has done a good job making the city buses and trains handicapped accessible. There are still a few metro stops that have not been outfitted yet - but I would say about 90% have. Have a great time!! Definitely. Over the years the city has done a good job making the city buses and trains handicapped accessible. There are still a few metro stops that have not been outfitted yet - but I would say about 90% have.

Have a great time!!

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by brenda http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-63 brenda Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:16:03 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-63 Are buses and trains handicapped accessible Are buses and trains handicapped accessible

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by brenda http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-62 brenda Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:15:07 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-62 i am in a mobility scooter will I be able to get around i am in a mobility scooter will I be able to get around

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by mambo2 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-59 mambo2 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:11:49 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-59 Well, three days is a good amount of time. You can fit a lot in. Ofcourse the main tourist attractions like the Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, the Sagrada Familia Church and the Parc Guell. That should take a fair amount of time as it is. However, if you have some extra time, I would really try to get up to Montjuic and see the Olympic Stadium and the old Castle at the top of Montjuic. The views are amazing and the parks are lovely to stroll. You can take the gondola from the port up to Montjuic. If you have some time it would be nice to stroll Paseo de Gracia all the way up to the Gracia District and the labrynth of tiny streets with tons of cafes. You can get a better feel for local Catalan life. A great idea your first day is to go to Plaza Catalunya and take either one of two, or both, double decker tour buses. One does the north side of the city and the other the south. You can sit back and take in the entire city - then go back to what you think you want to spend more time at. Feliz Viaje! Well, three days is a good amount of time. You can fit a lot in. Ofcourse the main tourist attractions like the Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, the Sagrada Familia Church and the Parc Guell. That should take a fair amount of time as it is. However, if you have some extra time, I would really try to get up to Montjuic and see the Olympic Stadium and the old Castle at the top of Montjuic. The views are amazing and the parks are lovely to stroll. You can take the gondola from the port up to Montjuic. If you have some time it would be nice to stroll Paseo de Gracia all the way up to the Gracia District and the labrynth of tiny streets with tons of cafes. You can get a better feel for local Catalan life. A great idea your first day is to go to Plaza Catalunya and take either one of two, or both, double decker tour buses. One does the north side of the city and the other the south. You can sit back and take in the entire city - then go back to what you think you want to spend more time at.

Feliz Viaje!

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by Tobi http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-58 Tobi Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:17:07 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-58 I will be spending three full days in Barcelona in November 09. What do you recommend is a must see? I will be spending three full days in Barcelona in November 09. What do you recommend is a must see?

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by mambo2 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-56 mambo2 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:09:17 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-56 Thanx for the comps!! The Tryp Hotels are a chain, and they are usually really nice. I would expect that the hotel is up to par. As far as the price, and with the dollar so high now, 188 for a three star hotel is really pretty standard for Madrid. That's pretty close to 100 euros, and you will be hard pressed to find a three star hotel for less during the high season. On the plus side... it most likely includes breakfast!! So eat a TON in the morning for free, skip lunch, and right there you save some money. :) To get a cheaper option, you can try hostels. However, this means you will have to share rooms with strangers, but if that doesnt bother you, then you can save some money. Other hotel chain option in the city center are the MELIA chain, which are reasonable prices and quite good. There is a Melia hotel on Paseo de la Castellana near Plaza Colon that is really nice. Another nice hotel chain that is reasonable is the NOVOTEL chain with hotels all over Madrid. Good luck!! Thanx for the comps!!

The Tryp Hotels are a chain, and they are usually really nice. I would expect that the hotel is up to par. As far as the price, and with the dollar so high now, 188 for a three star hotel is really pretty standard for Madrid. That’s pretty close to 100 euros, and you will be hard pressed to find a three star hotel for less during the high season. On the plus side… it most likely includes breakfast!! So eat a TON in the morning for free, skip lunch, and right there you save some money. :)

To get a cheaper option, you can try hostels. However, this means you will have to share rooms with strangers, but if that doesnt bother you, then you can save some money. Other hotel chain option in the city center are the MELIA chain, which are reasonable prices and quite good. There is a Melia hotel on Paseo de la Castellana near Plaza Colon that is really nice. Another nice hotel chain that is reasonable is the NOVOTEL chain with hotels all over Madrid.

Good luck!!

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by Fey http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-55 Fey Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:52:06 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-55 I think your site is greatttttttttttttt!!!!. Thanks for all your help you have great stuff! My question is : AAA helped me to book a hotel in Madrid: Tryp Alondras {in Jose Abascai 8} for $188 per night. I heard from my friends that the rate is very high for 3 star hotel. I am thinking to cancel the hotel and find another hotel (in the center of city). Since this is the first time I am traveling to Madrid any suggestions would be great. I think your site is greatttttttttttttt!!!!. Thanks for all your help you have great stuff!
My question is :
AAA helped me to book a hotel in Madrid: Tryp Alondras {in Jose Abascai 8} for $188 per night. I heard from my friends that the rate is very high for 3 star hotel. I am thinking to cancel the hotel and find another hotel (in the center of city). Since this is the first time I am traveling to Madrid any suggestions would be great.

]]> Comment on The REAL Insider’s Guide to Barcelona by mambo2 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-54 mambo2 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:52:59 +0000 http://nobullbarcelona.wordpress.com/the-real-insiders-guide-to-barcelona/#comment-54 ONE DAY??!!!!! That's terrible!! Madrid deserves at least three days. :) That's ok. I would recommend getting on one of the many bus tours, otherwise you will not be able to navigate this large city in just one day. There is a large city tourist information kiosk in Puerta del Sol, as well as other points in the city. You should sign up for one of the 3-hour or 6-hour bus tours, that way you will hit the major sites and decide what you want to spend more time at next time!! Major attractions include the Prado Museum, Thyssen Museum, Reina Sofia Museum, Plaza Mayor, The Royal Palace, Old Town, Paseo de la Castellana and the Retiro Park. Good luck, you have a LOT to get in !! ONE DAY??!!!!! That’s terrible!! Madrid deserves at least three days. :)

That’s ok. I would recommend getting on one of the many bus tours, otherwise you will not be able to navigate this large city in just one day. There is a large city tourist information kiosk in Puerta del Sol, as well as other points in the city. You should sign up for one of the 3-hour or 6-hour bus tours, that way you will hit the major sites and decide what you want to spend more time at next time!! Major attractions include the Prado Museum, Thyssen Museum, Reina Sofia Museum, Plaza Mayor, The Royal Palace, Old Town, Paseo de la Castellana and the Retiro Park.

Good luck, you have a LOT to get in !!

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