The ultimate school trip to Barcelona: accommodation, transport and highlights
Monika Ebner
Barcelona offers numerous options for school trips, including comfortable accommodation, easy transport and a wide range of programs. We have evaluated 5 accommodations, transport options, programs for 5 days and restaurants for groups according to our own criteria and compiled a clear guide for teachers planning a school trip to Barcelona
Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and does NOT contain paid advertising!
Monika Ebner
Table of content
5-Day itinerary suggestion
Day 1
Sagrada Familia
Visit the iconic Sagrada Familia, a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí.
- Price:
- adults: €20, children: €10
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 932 080 414
- Website:
- Open link
Park Güell
Explore Park Güell, a public park filled with Gaudí's works.
- Price:
- adults: €10, children: €7
- Opening times:
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 934 091 831
- Website:
- Open link
Day 2
Casa Batlló
Tour the unique architecture of Casa Batlló, designed by Gaudí.
- Price:
- adults: €25, children: €12.50
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 932 160 306
- Website:
- Open link
La Rambla
Stroll down La Rambla, a famous street in central Barcelona.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 3
Barcelona Aquarium
Discover marine life at the Barcelona Aquarium.
- Price:
- adults: €21, children: €16
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 932 217 474
- Website:
- Open link
Montjuïc Castle
Visit the historic Montjuïc Castle with panoramic views of the city.
- Price:
- adults: €5, children: €3
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 932 564 440
- Website:
- Open link
Day 4
Camp Nou
Tour the famous Camp Nou stadium, home of FC Barcelona.
- Price:
- adults: €26, children: €20
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Phone:
- +34 902 189 900
- Website:
- Open link
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Watch the spectacular light and music show at the Magic Fountain.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 934 132 755
- Website:
- Open link
Day 5
Picasso Museum
Explore the works of Picasso at the Picasso Museum.
- Price:
- adults: €12, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 932 563 000
- Website:
- Open link
Barceloneta Beach
Relax at Barceloneta Beach and enjoy the Mediterranean Sea.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Accommodations for school trips
1. Twentytú Hostel
Hotel rooms 62 total (234 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Close to center
Location - 0.5 km to city centre
- 0.4 km to public transport
- 14.6 km to airport
Rating Great (8/10p.) 389 reviewsPrice category € (up to €35/night)
Receive a concrete offer:2. Onefam Sants
Hotel rooms 24 total (40 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 4.6 km to city centre
- 0.3 km to public transport
- 9.6 km to airport
Rating Excellent (9.5/10p.) 4284 reviewsPrice category €€€ (around €50 - €75/night)
Receive a concrete offer:3. Onefam Les Corts
Hotel rooms 20 total Benefits for classes - Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
Location - 4.2 km to city centre
Rating Great (8.4/10p.) 2302 reviewsPrice category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:4. Hotel Peninsular
Hotel rooms 110 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Close to center
Location - 0.6 km to city centre
- 0.2 km to public transport
- 12.1 km to airport
Rating Very good (7.2/10p.) 879 reviewsPrice category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:5. Yeah Barcelona Hostel
Hotel rooms 44 total Benefits for classes - Breakfast
- Half board
Location - 6.6 km to city centre
Rating Excellent (10/10p.) 564 reviewsPrice category € (up to €35/night)
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Arrival by train
Direct high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona.
- Duration:
- 2h 30m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Direct train service from Valencia to Barcelona.
- Duration:
- 3h 15m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Direct high-speed train from Zaragoza to Barcelona.
- Duration:
- 1h 30m
- Operator:
- Renfe
High-speed train from Seville to Barcelona with minimal transfers.
- Duration:
- 5h 30m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Direct train from Alicante to Barcelona.
- Duration:
- 4h 30m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Restaurants for school trips
Cervecería Catalana
Popular tapas bar offering a wide variety of small plates.
- Price class:
- $$
El Nacional
Elegant venue with multiple dining options under one roof.
- Price class:
- $$$
Bodega Biarritz
Cozy tapas bar with a wide selection of tapas and drinks.
- Price class:
- $$
Can Culleretes
One of the oldest restaurants in Barcelona, offering traditional Catalan cuisine.
- Price class:
- $$
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Destinations for group travel
- Wolfgangsee Lake (30 housings)
- Montecatini Terme (47 housings)
- Saalbach (28 housings)
- Cologne (68 housings)
- Bremerhaven (9 housings)
- Binz (11 housings)
- Passau (12 housings)
- Bad Reichenhall (9 housings)
- Cuxhaven (9 housings)
- Wolfsburg (17 housings)
- Dusseldorf (74 housings)
- Essen (40 housings)