Residencia Onix Barcelona Hostel

Offering a roof-top swimming pool, Residencia Onix is a university residence set 100 metres from Barcelona’s Estació del Nord Bus Station. It has a fitness centre and air-conditioned apartments with free internet access.
The apartments at Residencia Onix feature bright colours and simple décor. Each one has a TV and a bathroom, and the kitchenettes come with a hob and microwave. There is a daily cleaning service. Bed linen and towels are provided.
The residence has extensive common areas, including a DVD lounge, a computer room and a games room with table tennis. There are also vending machines for snacks and drinks and a laundry.
You can walk to Ciutadella Park in 8 minutes from Residencia Onix, and Barceloneta Beach is a 20-minute walk away. Located 5 minutes’ walk away, Arc de Triomf Metro Station is just 2 stops from Plaza Catalunya and the Ramblas.

Apartments/rooms: 234 Onix.

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There are two official languages spoken in Barcelona: Catalan, generally spoken in all of Catalonia, and Castillian Spanish. The city of Barcelona has a population of 1.510.000, but this number spirals to more than 4.000.000 if the outlying areas are also included.

The capital of Catalonia is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also and above all because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. The documented history of the city dates back to the founding of a Roman colony on its soil in the second century B.C. Modern Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival at the onset of industrialization during the second half of the 19th century. The 1888 World's Fair became a symbol of the capacity for hard work and the international outlook projected by the city. Culture and the arts flourished in Barcelona and in all of Catalonia; the splendor achieved by Catalonian modernism is one of the most patent displays.

Barcelona, more than just a single city, is really a collection of multi-faceted and diverse cities. The visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised that such a modern and enterprising city preserves its historic Gothic center almost intact, or by the curious contrast between the maze of narrow streets and the grid-like layout of the Eixample, the urban planning "Enlargement" project of the end of the 19th century.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Madrid Handy Centrally Located Hostel Zamora

Very good, 8.5 Score from 216 reviews

Hostal Zamora

Hostal Zamora is located in central Madrid, just 200 metres from Gran Vía Avenue. It offers a 24-hour reception and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. More

Madrid is indeed an elegant city. Not only by the fine stately buildings, the Royal Palace, the parks, among El Retiro, but also the three great museums define this beautiful city. What also stroke us was the very relaxed atmosphere, also at night. People are very friendly and helpful. We really felt at home. The food was excellent included the tapas and wines. The compact centre can be easily explored. Musicians are everywhere. This city is very easily to recommend.
Of course Spain suffers from the financial crisis. In this video one can also witness demonstrations and blockades.

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Madrid is the capital of Spain and its largest city. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be around 6.5 million.

Madrid is of course known as the city that never sleeps, and with very good reason! The locals have adopted the name 'gatos' meaning 'cats', as they are out on the tiles all night. I think they manage it because most bars serve an accompanying tapa (small Spanish snack) with each drink, which gives you the strength to carry on! Whatever your taste in nightlife, it will undoubtedly be here; there are Irish bars, Latino bars, Flamenco bars and dance clubs.

Bars are to be found in the most surprising locations. At the weekend many of them charge an entrance fee, which includes your first drink - redeemable with the ticket you are given when you pay at the door. Some good places to start discovering the plethora of nightlife on offer are listed below.

Palacio Gaviria is an Ultra Cool dance club near Puerta Del Sol. It also holds Tango classes during the week! Be prepared to dress smart, (or you will of wished you had) and to pay more for drinks than you would do in the bars.

The area of Huertas, not far from the Plaza Santa Ana is bursting with bars and clubs. This is a hugely popular zone, where the young crowd go to drink and dance until the small hours. The bars are all pretty similar, but the fact that they are all crammed into one street means you don't have to stumble far between each one! Does One!

In the heart of the area known as La Latina, tucked into the street of Cava Baja is the bar El Tempranillo. It has a stunning selection of wines and delectable tapas, and gets very busy later at night. Make sure you leave yourself enough time to Chill out at with some nightlife while you stay in Madrid