Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Casa Fuster, Barcelona
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location The hotel is 6-minutes' walk from Casa Milà
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Barcelona
Distance from airport The hotel is 30-minutes' drive from Barcelona Airport
Closest railway station Barcelona Sants Station
Distance from railway station The hotel is 15-minutes' drive from Barcelona Sants Station
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, Café, Terrace Bar, Jazz Club, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre.
Out and about nearby
Plaça Catalunya is a 20 minute walk in a straight line down Paseo de Gracia. From here you can wander to the marina via Las Ramblas, where street performers are rife. The Sagrada Familia is a 20-minute walk away.
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH1517
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Casa Fuster, Barcelona
The five-star Hotel Casa Fuster is a remarkable monument in a commanding location in central Barcelona, exuding a style that is evocative of the carefree early 20th century. Standing nobly at the terminus of the tree-lined boulevard of the Passeig de Gracia, its facade is a feat of Catalan modernist glamour. Columns with swirling capitals, neo-gothic arches and Guadí-esque balconies, the spirit of this architecture is of the modernist age and yields a distinct transportative power. Refurbished in 2004, there is an interesting marriage of design ideas inside, with original features such as oversized stone and marble columns, lofty ceilings and arched windows which are complemented by vibrant modern lighting. Spacious guest rooms enjoy views towards the Sagrada Familia church or over the tree-lined Passeig de Gracia, whilst the spectacular suites are located in the towers at the corners of the building and boast views in both directions. High quality furnishings throughout ensure a luxurious and opulent feel. The combination of original and contemporary features can be witnessed in Café Vienés, where armchairs and curving, oversized booths are coated in plush purple fabric. This is a seductive atmosphere for an all-day café which serves a menu of teas and cocktails until midnight. Meanwhile, a menu of Mediterranean offerings is supplied by Galaxό Restaurant. Another venue ripe for relaxation accompanied by spectacular city-to-sea views is the rooftop El Mirador - 'the lookout'. Take a dip in the rooftop pool by day and seek the trendy atmosphere of the bar, Blue View by Bombay Sapphire, by night. But what is really special and unique to Hotel Casa Fuster is the Jazz Club. Frequented by well-known musicians, guests can combine the entry fee with the Louis Armstrong Tapas menu for a sumptuous night of entertainment.
Room descriptions
Hotel Casa Fuster has 105 rooms with minibar, telephone, free internet, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, surround sound, heating, air conditioning and safe.
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH1517
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Casa Fuster, Barcelona
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Hotel Casa Fuster, Barcelona, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Barcelona. Flights may be available from other UK airports with Easyjet, Jet2 and TUI for example. We can arrange this for you. The hotel can then be reached by taxi from the airport in about 20-30 minutes (or ask us to book a private car transfer for you). There is a train every 30 minutes from the airport at Terminal 2 to five stations in the city centre and the journey time is about 20 to 25 minutes. There is also a fast shuttle bus from the airport to Placa de Catalunya and the journey time is about 35 minutes. If you are combining a stay in Barcelona with another region, then onward travel may be by train or hire-car. We will arrange this for you.
Additional information
Minimum stays: There is a minimum stay of 2 nights applicable on selected dates.
Children: Reductions are available for children under the age of 12. Cots free of charge.
Special offers
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Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH1517
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Casa Fuster, Barcelona
About Barcelona
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Barcelona include the very best four and five star hotels in the city, all of which provide a superb base for a short city break or as the starting point for your holiday to Catalonia. First founded by the Romans, Barcelona is now a dynamic and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast which is charming and exciting all at once. The capital of Catalonia is famed for its staggering concentration of Gothic architecture as well as surreal wonders such as the Sagrada Familia, making it one of the most visited cities in Europe. Previously a relatively overlooked industrial city, Spain’s second city played host to the Olympic Games in 1992, prompting a period of extensive regeneration and leading to its reinvention as a lively holiday destination. Unique architecture, a rich culture with art galleries and museums abound, gourmet restaurants, lively bars, designer boutiques, golden beaches, parks and gardens – Barcelona has it all. An exhilarating destination for a city break, with much more to discover...
Highlights of Barcelona
There are a huge number of day trips and excursions which those on holiday in Barcelona can enjoy. These include: The Monastery of Montserrat, a religious complex in a spectacular setting atop craggy mountains with chapels, hermits’ caves and numerous nature trails, reached by a one hour train journey followed by an exhilarating cable-car ride; Wineries in towns such as Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and Vilafranca del Penedès, both around one hour away by train; Catalan towns and cities including Tarragona (a port city with fascinating Roman remains), Girona (an ancient walled city with a fascinating history), Vic (a quintessentially Catalan town with an outstanding market) and Figueres (home to the renowned Dalí Theatre-Museum), all of which can be easily reached by train or bus.
Cultural highlights of Barcelona
There are numerous places of interest that visitors should see during their luxury holiday in Barcelona: La Rambla, Spain’s most famous street which is busy at almost any time of the day or night with flower stalls, tarot readers, musicians and mime artists lining the wide walkway which is shaded by trees. The Gothic quarter, a maze of narrow streets and plazas in the old town with architecture dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. This historic area is home to Catalonia’s government building, the town hall, a former royal palace and the imposing and intricately-decorated La Seu Cathedral, which includes a beautiful cloister. Montjuic, a fortress-topped hill in the south of the city with museums, art galleries and restaurants dotted throughout the spacious gardens. This is also the setting of the 1992 Olympic stadium, the large open space enjoys panoramic views of the city and sea, and is accessible by cable car from the port, by funicular from the base of the hill, by bus or on foot. The harbour area, where almost 3 miles of sandy beaches meet the Olympic port and the older area of Barceloneta, known for its numerous fish restaurants. Parc de la Ciutatella, a popular park with gardens, a boating lake, a zoo, several museums and the striking Catalan Parliament building. Eixample District, a vast area towards the north of the city which was built according to a grid system and is full of unique buildings which were designed in a ‘Modernista’ (Catalan Art Nouveau) style by the famous Antoni Gaudí and his contemporaries. The most famous building which was designed by Gaudí is the Sagrada Familia, an unconventional church building which is filled with symbolism but is still unfinished. Other famous works of art which feature Gaudí’s trademark curved lines, decorated chimneys, elaborate wrought iron and mosaic decorations include Parc Guell, a colourful park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Casa Batlió, a house with a fascinating interior and exterior and La Pedrera, a curved apartment building.
Gastronomy in Barcelona
Cuisine in Barcelona is similar to the rest of Catalonia, taking inspiration from both nearby France and from central Spain whilst making use of local ingredients available including seafood, fresh vegetables, meat and game. Typical dishes include ‘Crema Catalana’ (a Catalan version of a Crème Brûlée), ‘Pa amb tomàquet’ (bread smeared with tomato, oil and garlic), ‘Fideuá’ (a variant of Paella which uses pasta in place of rice), ‘Zarzuela’ (a seafood stew which is made with fish, prawns, squid and mussels), ‘Escudella’ (a stew containing vegetables, meat, rice and pasta) and unusual ‘sea and mountain’ combinations which use both meat and seafood. Barcelona is home to some of Spain’s best restaurants, with gastronomic chefs creating innovative cuisine and over 20 boasting at least one Michelin star. The best fish and seafood can be found in restaurants in the Barceloneta district, or if you want to buy some local produce yourself then head to the busy La Boqueria market on La Rambla.
Climate in Barcelona
Late spring and early autumn are the best times to go on holiday to Barcelona, as the weather is warm with temperatures of around 20 degrees centigrade. Summer is often unbearably hot with some shops and restaurants closing in August as locals leave the city to get away from the heat. Winter is mild with occasional rain and average temperatures of 10 degrees but is an enjoyable time to visit as Christmas markets are held and many celebrations take place.
