As previously mentioned: It is an adventure to drive a car in Barcelona! We strongly advise you not to discover Barcelona by car. Parking lots are rare, multi-storey car parks are expensive and even minor parking offences will result in your care being impounded. The cost can quickly run into several hundred Euros. On the page “Public transport” you will find all possibilities on how to move around Barcelona.

Car parks in Barcelona

On numerous public parking garages and parking lots, you have the opportunity to bring your wheels. Parking places directly at the sights are rare, and then often occupied. On the other hand, it is towed away even with smaller parking violations.

Bus station Estació del Nord
The multi-storey car park is located at the crossways of Avda Milanoya and C. De Nápolis. Only a few meters away from the car park is the metro station „Arc de Triomf“ off the line L1. Parking at the Estació del Nord costs €2.66 per hour and €15.90 for 24 hours.

Plaça de les Glòries
Likewise, in a very good location is the multi-storey car park at the Place de les Glòries. The car park is located at the crossing of three big streets; the Avinguda Diagonal, the Gran Vea de les Corts Catalanes and the Avinguda Meridiana. Parking here will cost €2,66 € per hour and €34,45 for 24 hours. A few meters south of Avinguda Meridiana, you will find the Glòries metro station.

On the web page of the multi-storey operator B:SM you will find more information and a journey description.

Other car parks in Barcelona
The B:SM company operates about 46 car parks all over Barcelona. Here you find an overview of the multi-storey car parks.

City Centre
Also you have to put aside about €15 for the multiple storey car parks in the city centre. A lot of them are quite tight with sharp angles and with a big car it is possible that you could have some problems.

Long-term parking
With the so-called P-8 you can park for 8 days for €75. Which car parks offer P:8 and long terme rates can be found on the website of the B:SM.

Parking with the camper
In Barcelona, operates the B:SM number of parking spaces also campers.
Enough space for a camper can also be found at the Olympic Stadium on the Montjuïc, but the on-street parking is not guarded. Here are several stops for buses for sightseeing tours.
Do you need a supply and disposal, so you can reach the campgrounds to the north or south of the city fastest. Simply driving along the coastal road to the next campsite. Barcelona itself has no campsites.

Parking a bus or truck

In Barcelona, the B: SM offers five public parking spaces for buses and one for trucks.

• Parking Foc, west of the city, near the Gran Via exhibition center
  Bus, truck, car.
• Parking Wellington Zoo, east of the Parc de la Ciutadella and the zoo
  Bus, car.
• Parking Conseil de Cent, not far from the Plaça de la Glories
  Bus, car.
• Parking Garcia Faria, in the eastern city area, close to beach
  Bus, car.
• Moll d'Espanya, near the harbour and Old Town.
  Bus, car.

All parking is guarded. The night rate of 21-9:00 is approximately € 20.00 for a bus and the 24-ticket to € 40.00.
Here you will find the bus and truck parking areas on the map of the B:SM.

Parking at the hotel

Many hotels in Barcelona are offering their own private car park or garage. Prices are around 15 € per day.Some hotel use the public parking nearby. Please, refer to the heading "Parking" at the hotel description. You'll get an overview of hotels with parking when you click the option "parking" at our hotel search.