Often thought of as the heart and soul of a city, public squares are usually thronging with life and unique characters. See what's going on at Placa de Sant Jaume and learn about its long history.

Situated in Downtown Barcelona, this public square is well worth including on your itinerary. But you'll find a great deal more to discover in this area. Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, and Plaça de Catalunya aren't too far away from Placa de Sant Jaume.

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Hotel Best Auto Hogar

Downtown Barcelona

$687

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Dec 7 - Dec 14

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Barcelona (BCN)

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No ice available in hotel. Hotel room clean. Reception desk clerk is curteous

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Apartments Sixtyfour

Eixample

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Barcelona (BCN)

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Lamaro Hotel

Downtown Barcelona

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$1,420

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Jan 16 - Jan 22

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,801 reviews)

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