Barcelona finds its way onto most itineraries… and for good reason. It has a vibrant food scene, a plethora of unique historic architecture, great Mediterranean weather, beautiful beaches, and arguably the best nightlife in Europe. This Barcelona on a budget travel guide will help you plan your trip and hopefully give you some tips for getting the most out of your time in the city.
Barcelona isn’t a cheap city but it isn’t too expensive either — especially when compared to Europe’s other most-visited cities.
We recommend budgeting €45-€85/day if you’re on a backpacker’s budget — you can easily spend more if you want to stay somewhere nicer than a hostel but this is a good range for planning purposes.
Check out our Barcelona Daily Price Guide to get a more in-depth look at daily travel costs.
Daily Cost Of Budget Travel In Barcelona: €75 ($87 USD)
Attractions: €22 (one paid attraction + any free sights) Food: €27.50 Transportation: €2.2 Accommodation (hostel): €25 DAILY COST OF FRUGAL TRAVEL IN BARCELONA: €45 ($52 USD) Attractions: €8 (free walking tour + visit one of the free sights) Food: €15.50 Transportation: €0 (explore by foot) Accommodation (cheap hostel bed): €20
How Long To Visit Barcelona
Barcelona is one of those cities where you can easily spend more than a week exploring but it’s recommended to spend at least 4 or 5 days in the city. If you plan on partaking in the city’s famous nightlife, you may want to add a few days to your visit so have adequate time to recover while also having time to explore the city.