Solo Female Travel in Barcelona

Solo travel experience

I traveled to Barcelona with my cousin 1. We did Couchsurfing and I don’t recommend Barcelona for that.. our host was creepy, he tried to massage us. Later when we talked with locals they said that basically hosts in Barcelona use Couchsurfing to find someone to have sexual relationship with… So be careful ladies, you can’t trust even women because all the reviews about that guy we stayed at were great, but when I texted those girls who stayed with him privately they said they had the exact experience as we did… 2. There is not much to see in Barcelona. Sangrada familia is beautiful and definitely worth seeing. 3. If you want to go to the beach do not go to the main ones because there is a lot of annoying sellers. 4. Use app the fork. You can find great deals to eat Spanish food! 5. If you want to go clubbing most of the clubs are free to enter before 1am. But some may charge you if they see you are a tourist so try to stick with Spanish people ask them to lead to together if you don’t want to pay 20€ entry fee.

Solo travel experience

I had a wonderful time in Barcelona and would highly recommend it to anyone planning a visit. I felt safe throughout my stay, even when walking around at night. The city has a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, and the locals are generally friendly and helpful. One highlight of my trip was exploring the Gothic Quarter, which is full of history and character. The narrow, winding streets are perfect for wandering and discovering hidden gems, including quaint shops and beautiful old buildings. For food lovers, Barcelona is a paradise. I recommend trying a variety of tapas at a local bar. My favorite experience was at a small, family-run place that served incredible patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, and jamón ibérico. Don't miss Barceloneta Beach, especially at sunset. It's a perfect spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. The beach is clean, and the Mediterranean Sea is refreshing. There are also many beachside bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a drink or a meal with a view of the ocean. My itinerary included visits to iconic sites like Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló. Each of these places showcases Gaudí’s unique architectural style and is worth the visit. Overall, Barcelona offers a perfect mix of rich culture, delicious food, and beautiful scenery, making it an ideal destination for solo travelers.

Solo travel experience

Barcelona is generally safe. However, like all urban areas, it has its challenges. Pickpockets are the biggest problem here especially in tourist-heavy areas, as Las Ramblas or Placa de Canalunya. Keep your belongings secure. Overall, I felt safe walking around Barcelona, even at night in well-lit areas. Things to Do: -Sagrada Familia: The most iconic basilica in Barcelona ( its beter to buy your tickets earlier on the website) - Park Güell: Its Gaudis cteation as well. - Flamenco shows: its traditional Spanish culture. Venues like Tablao Cordobés offer excellent shows. - Food Markets: Visit La Boqueria for fresh produce and local food. It’s a great spot for lunch. Dont eat in the most popular place like la rambla because the price is very high and the quality of the food is low. I leave in my friends house so I can tell a lot about the accomodation here. But for sure there is a lot of hostels, student houses and flats to rent. It depends on your budget

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Barcelona is beautiful! While pick-pocketing is a huge issue here and El Raval can be quite scary, overall Barcelona is a wonderful experience that I highly recommend. Check out La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batló (House of Bones), the shops along Passeig de Gracia, La Rambla (and La Boqueria).

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I had a wonderful time, specifically travelling through different parts of Barcelona, from couch surfing to hostels, everyone has been super friendly. The architecture is gorgeous and definitely worth walking around to city to see everything. The food both in restaurants and in supermarkets are very good, and not too expensive either for a big city

Solo travel experience

The housing is expensive but it is balanced with accessible food and in city transport. I have read tons of warnings about pickpockets but it doesn’t feel as dangerous in real life. Also the city is surprisingly clean!

Group travel experience

I stayed at hotel in central, it was really nice and cheap place. In Barcelona was really good attraction and food but I wasn’t feel safe for 100%. I had to keep on eye on my thing all time because in this city it is a lot of robbery. Besides this, I felt safe.

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I spent a weekend in Barcelona in April alone! a city where it is very easy to make friends and go out to clubs! This part was incredible! My only tip is not to stay in the center because at night it is very dangerous, considering that I was a alone woman. I had never experienced this in Europe. Other than that, amazing place

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I felt safe every moment and the experience was so good. I spent a lot of time alone, I walked during the day and at night and in general I did not feel afraid. Barcelona is one of the most turistic cities in Spain.

Solo travel experience

Barcelona is a very nice place. You can find different interesting places there, depending on your taste) Travelling by metro is a very easy way to see attractions. I recommend visiting Barceloneta, Sagrada Familia and the parks of Barcelona. To find accommodation in Barcelona was quite easy, it has a lot of hostels, hotels, apartments. Just remember to be careful about pickpockets.

Barcelona is more or less a safe city. Like in any other capital cities, there are district which can be risky at night, such as Raval and El born. There are pickpockets in the tourist street, so you should keep your belongings closed.

Barcelona is safe, You just need to take care of using your phone while waking on some areas and on the train, the same at night, just avoid walking alone in some areas. Watch your stuff on the beach. There is a tourist city and people take advantage of that!

The best way to get around in Barcelona is buying a T-casual ticket which allows you to ride the train, the bus, the metro and the tram for 10times. For Barcelona city you need to buy Zona 1, if you want to visit the outskirts you might need Zona 2. You can buy the tickets at the machines at any metro station. It's a paper tocket with a QR code, so you only must scan it, to pass the metro gates. Just check out how other people do it and follow them :) the menu of ticket machine is available in many international and there's a map that shows you the different zones. On major stations you'll find staff that you can adress for help and also locals will be friendly and willing to assist you.

Be careful with your belongings everywhere, especially when you go shopping; keep your bag and phone close to you. Try local food made by locals. In Barcelona, you can find amazing handmade items at small weekly markets, especially in the Gracia neighborhood. When you go to the disco, keep an eye on your drinks. There are a lot of night buses, and you can come back home at any time❤️

Barcelona is a save city for women. The best option for transport is Metro or Bus. Its so easy to move arround. If you want to visit places near Barcelona, we have great nature. - In the coastline I recomend: Costa Brava (Cadaques, Calella de Palafrugell, Peratallada, Pals villages) - In the mountain I recomend: Montserrat, el Montseny, Aiguestortes

Barcelona is a great city to visit for female solo travellers. It is generally very safe, even to walk alone at night. The only caveat I would add is to try to avoid the Raval area at night, not because it’s very dangerous but mostly because it’s a bit dodgy. The best areas to stay in my opinion are Eixample, El Born, and Gracia. The Gothic Quarter is very nice also but tends to be quite noisy and full of tourists at all times. When I first came to visit Barcelona I stayed in Casa Gracia which is a nice hostel in an excellent location, right on the border of Gracia and Eixample. In terms of food, there are loads of great options, but please do yourself a favor and don’t eat anywhere on Las Ramblas! The whole street is one long tourist trap. Also, if you want good coffee, go to an Italian place, not Starbucks. In general, try to seek out the more out of the way places. Some of my favorites are La Vinatería del Call, Kinza, Askadinya, and SpaccaNapoli. Best ice cream in town: Anita Gelato in Gracia. Public transport here is excellent. You can get around using the same ticket on the metro, the bus, and the trams. Just be careful not to bend or fold the cardboard ticket because it is not very resilient. Taxis are also a good option. I only got cheated once by a taxi driver but that was on my way to the city from the airport. Most drivers are honest in my experience. Must sees: The Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, the Sagrada Familia (in daylight!), Tibidabo, Passeig de Gracia, and Montjuïc. Go watch a Barça game at Camp Nou if you’re a sports fan, and a concert at Palau de Sant Jordi if you’re a music junkie. Things to skip: I am personally not that into architecture, so I would skip the Gaudí buildings (except for the Sagrada Familia) and Parc Güell, but that’s just my personal preference.

There is a huge gastronomical variety in Barcelona so honestly if you're in the mood for anything specific just google maps it and go wherever the best reviews are at, Spanish people know their stuff when reviewing food haha! If you're unsure what you want I think a tapas place is your best bet since you'll be able to try several dishes and everyone can find something there. My personal favourites (quality-price wise) are the three 4 latas restaurants and Bar Alegria. Barcelona is overall perhaps not the safest city in Europe. There is quite a lot of pickpocketing (so keep your belongings close especially in the metro and very touristy places). At night I'd say it's pretty okay to go out almost anywhere but there are a few areas I would totally avoid: El Raval and La Mina.

Pickpockets usually operate in the subway, on La Rambla, in the Gothic Quarter and Raval. Don't go there alone at night. Keep your belongings in front of you and be careful with your phone, don't leave it on tables etc. Just the usual precautions that are applied in any big city. In Barcelona, the app for ordering taxis is called Cabify.

I spent 5 weeks in Barcelona, living in different parts of the city, returning home in the middle of the night and walking with my entire camera set before sunrise, without any problems, I never felt unsafe.

Barcelona is a city filled with sunshine and bliss, and everywhere you look is a cultural sight to be adored! The food’s never disappointing and you can find many different cuisines in the city. Definitely take the time to visit the museums as well, they add a lot to the experience. However, beware of catcalling and pickpockets. It unfortunately is very common and police is most likely to do nothing about it.

In El Born, my favorite places are Santa María del Mar, Passeig del Born, Plaça Sant Agusti, Carrer del Portal Nou and the Barcelona Edition rooftop. In El Gótico: Carrer de Joaquim Pou, the cathedral, the murals from the kiss at Plaça Isidre Nonell, Carrer del Bisbe, Plaça Sant Felipe Neri, Plaça Reial. Other favorite places: Ayre Rosellon hotel roof, from where there is an amazing view of Sagrada Familia, the roof of the 360 hotel in Raval, the roof of the yurban hotel on Calle Trafalgar. The Arc De Trionf area with Park Ciutadella, the Bogatell beach, the Carmel Bunker. Eating places: El Xampanyet, Bar Jaica, Llamber, Can Fisher, El Nacional (for a glass of wine, but WITHOUT food), Hoffman, which serves the best mascarpone croissants in the city.