English Cinemas in Barcelona – Barcelona Travel Guide

Visiting an English cinemas in Barcelona may just be the perfect downtime activity during your trip. As much as we love exploring the city, between sightseeing, tapas bar-hopping, or  running all around Barcelona, it can be nice to rest your feet, sit back and relax while watching a film. Or perhaps there just so happens to be a rainy day during your trip (whilst it is rare in Barcelona but believe it or not, it does happen!!), you may be looking to stay dry indoors while still being semi-productive with your time. Or perhaps you so happen to be here in town while your favourite blockbuster film is about to be released.

You may be surprised to hear that we have English cinemas in Barcelona! Indeed most Western films, whether shown on television or on the silver screen, are dubbed over with Spanish or Catalan voiceovers – which could perhaps explain why generally speaking our English isn’t the best, as we never really get exposed to the language.  But for those looking to hunt down the ‘V.O.’ ‘versión original’ of Western films, there are a handful of places you can check out. Keep reading for our recommended list of English cinemas in Barcelona!

English cinemas in Barcelona

Verdi HD & Verdi Park HD

These two sister cinemas are located right next to each other on the ever-popular Carrer Verdi in Gràcia, with many restaurants and cafes nearby, perfect for a post-cinema film discussion over a glass of wine and some tapas. They show many independent “art house” films in the language they were originally produced sobra   including English and other languages.

Carrer de Verdi, 32, 08012 Barcelona
Carrer de Torrijos, 49, 08012 Barcelona

Yelmo Cines Icaria

This cinema is located right near the beach on La Vila Olímpica del Poblenou, in El Centre de la Vila shopping mall. It’s well equipped with over 15 screens and it is perfect for having dinner on the beach after a film.

Carrer de Salvador Espriu, 61, 08005 Barcelona

Cinema Maldà

Calling all the cinephiles! If you’ve got a whole day to spare, why not head to watch films back-to-back at this cinema? You’ll definitely be getting the most bang for your buck with its unique pricing method, which charges by the day.

Carrer del Pi, 5, 08002 Barcelona

Balmes Multicines

This modern and comfortable cinema is located in the upper part of the city and shows all the most popular films in their original language, with a full food bar for the essential snacks and drinks during the film.

Carrer de Balmes, 422-424, 08022 Barcelona

Renoir Floridablanca

A quick walk from Plaça Catalunya, this cinema is perfect for those in the city center, looking to watch a V.O. film.

Carrer de Floridablanca, 135, 08011 Barcelona



Phenomena

This retro style cinema takes you back in time, with its royal red carpets and red curtains. Their wide-ranging selection even includes some retro Japanese anime films like “Akira”.

C/ Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 168, 08025 Barcelona

 

English Cinemas in Barcelona - Phenomena

 

Cinemes Girona

Located in Gràcia, this cinema frequently participates in film festival screenings, such as the Asian Film Festival or the American Film Festival.

Carrer de Girona, 175, 08037 Barcelona

Filmoteca de Catalunya

In Raval neighbourhood, this cinema is dedicated to screening educational documentaries on a wide range of topics, and even have regular exhibitions.

Plaça de Salvador Seguí, 1-9, 08001 Barcelona

Have you visited any of these English cinemas in Barcelona before? What are the latest V.O. films that you want to watch? Leave you comments below and help us to learn more!

Primavera Sound: Next destination Barcelona, capital of music

Primavera Sound is an unmissable event in Barcelona. In our eyes, the arrival of summer in Barcelona is marked by a few things: rising temperatures and glorious blue skies, Ciutadella Park and Barceloneta slowly starting to fill up with sunlight lovers soaking in the rays, dinner times getting pushed back later and later as the days get longer, and the streets coming alive with life. The inauguration event to officially kick off summer? Well, we like to think that that’s Primavera Sound Music Festival.

Primavera Sound

What is Primavera Sound?

Primavera Sound is one of Europe’s most popular music festivals, and is hosted annually in Barcelona. This year it’s to be held May 30 – June 3, 2018, and over 190,000 partygoers are expected. The organisers of Primavera Sound pride themselves on carefully curating a mix of music styles and genres, with performances by both well-established artists and smaller acts that are just emerging, so that the audience can jam out to their favourites and also discover new music. El Pais says the music festival is “an integral part of Barcelona”, and La Vanguardia even went so far to rate it as “one of the best festivals in the world”. This year’s line up for 2018 was recently announced, and includes big headliners like Björk, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Migos, Arctic Monkeys, Lorde and A$AP Rocky.

Apart from the music, the location of the music festival plays a key part in the experience. The home of Primavera Sound is Parc del Fòrum, a massive waterfront park that overlooks the sea. With the glorious warm weather in May, there is no better feeling than swaying with the crowd, friends by your side, Aperol Spritz in hand, and watching the sun set on the Barcelona coastline, with the cool sea breeze in your hair… We already can’t wait.

What else can I do while in town for Primavera Sound?

Now that we’ve convinced you to come to Barcelona for Primavera Sound, you may be wondering what other things you can do while you’re here in the beautiful city of Barcelona, and to take full advantage of your travels here. Well, you’ll be spoilt for choice! No matter what you like there’s something for everyone.

For the foodies, you may wish to explore the rich gastronomic scene – plus all that dancing at Primavera Sound is sure to leave you with a great appetite. Perhaps a visit to the famous La Boqueria market on La Rambla? Or tapas-bar hopping in the well-known El Raval neighbourhood? Or you could take advantage of the beautiful weather and have a paella by the sea in one of our many beachside “xiringuitos”.

For those knowledge-hungry visitors, a visit to one of our world-class museums cannot be missed. Whether it’s arts or history, there are a huge variety of educational museums all around Barcelona.

And of course, there are a few historical sights that must be checked off one’s bucket list while in Barcelona, even if your legs are sore from dancing all day and night: a visit to Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, or a stroll through the scenic Park Güell will complete your Barcelona trip. If you’re really squeezed for time during your trip here for Primavera Sound, check out our three-day and five-day travel guides.

Are you attending Primavera Sound this year? What acts are you most excited for and what other things do you plan on doing in Barcelona? Let us know if we’ve missed anything!

To buy tickets and view the full-line up, visit the official Primavera Sound website… Be warned tickets sell out fast, so get yours before it’s too late!

 

Executive Apartments in Barcelona – bizFlats Apartments 

Visiting for business and looking for executive apartments in Barcelona? We understand that as a highflying businessperson, time is money. It’s important to be able to go straight from your business class flight, to an executive apartment where everything is prepared for you, and be able to spread out and get productive straight away.

5 Reasons to stay in Executive Apartments in Barcelona

  1. Location location location!: We have apartments all across the city’s most indicative business districts, and close to most business trade fair venues, ensuring you have ease of access to all of your meeting venues, and making it convenient for you to come and arrive easily.
  2. All our executive apartments in Barcelona are fitted with big working spaces within the apartment, so you’ll have total peace and quiet, and can focus on business decisions that matter. Furthermore apartments are equipped with high speed optic internet and electrical plugs, to ensure you can stay well-charged and up to date with the fast paced business world… No more cramming into crowded cafes for poor wi-fi connection or commuting to a separate co-working space – saves on time and money!
  3. Need to host some new business contacts? Our apartments come with spacious lounges and fully equipped kitchens, making it the perfect meeting spot for a quick coffee and brainstorm for your next business idea. Prefer to head out? No problem, you’ll find plenty of trendy restaurants and bars nearby for a power lunch, or a quick round of drinks for some post-work mingling.Executive apartments in Barcelona
  4. If you’re short on time and would like to have everything taken care for you, we are pleased to offer our serviced apartments too, which is the complete package. Our concierge service will ensure your every wish is catered to. Need your business suit cleaned and pressed before your next meeting? No worries. Need a taxi ordered to take you to your next meeting? Straight away!
  5. And finally, comfort. There is nothing more gratifying than resting in a comfortable space after a long day’s work. Our executive apartments in Barcelona come with all the most luxurious amenities to ensure your comfortable stay: crisp linens, comfy pillows and bedding, plus soft towels and more, to ensure you stay well rested, and wake up full of energy, ready to take on another day in the corporate world.

Some of our executive Apartments in Barcelona recommendations

Livingstone

A charming executive apartment furnished with original furniture and oil paintings from South Africa, Livingstone has two double bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plus a fully furnished kitchen and fiber optic internet connection to ensure a comfortable stay for your business trip.

Ferran Batík

This spectacular penthouse boasts a magnificent private terrace of 65 square meters, perfect for panoramic sunset views of the surrounding exclusive neighbourhood of Pedralbes. The floor to ceiling windows make it light, airy and pleasant, and a productive and inspiring place to stay and work. One of our most popular executive apartments in Barcelona.

Are you visiting Barcelona soon for a business trip? Click here to browse our full list of executive apartments in Barcelona, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you soon!

Serviced apartments in Barcelona – bizFlats Apartments 


You may be comparing serviced apartments in Barcelona, if you find yourself so lucky to be travelling to this beautiful city for a work trip, or better yet, if you’ve decided to relocate here. Our serviced apartments are perfect for travelers looking for a place to live and to call home, instead of just a place to sleep.

Serviced apartments in Barcelona

5 Reasons to stay in a serviced apartment in Barcelona

  1. You can enjoy a high degree of flexibility in a serviced apartment in Barcelona. You can dine out or cook at home as you prefer, or even have the option to host friends and entertain, if you should feel inspired by the colourful produce at Barcelona’s famous food markets. Our serviced apartments come with fully equipped kitchens so that you have the freedom to prepare whatever your heart (and stomach) desires!
  2. Not to mention that serviced apartments in Barcelona typically have at least double the space of a private suite in a hotel, giving you extra freedom and privacy. This includes separate spaces for dining, working and resting. So you can spread out and get comfortable and productive, without having to worry about anyone interrupting you.
  3. Serviced apartments in Barcelona offer a homier feel with personal touches that can create a more relaxed atmosphere, making you feel more welcomed and settled in your new city. Especially if you’re relocating here from abroad with your family, it can make the transition a little smoother and give some normality and routine to your new life here – a home away from home.
  4. Now of course, the key in serviced apartments is the service! To give it that extra special final touch, all bizFlats serviced apartments come with a Concierge service that are on hand to take care of your every need. Before you even step through the doors, the housekeepers will be on hand to welcome you, and even provide you with recommendations of things to do in the neighbourhood and in the rest of the city.
  5. Should you be too busy with your work schedule and need your fridge filled? Right away! Need your business suits to be dry cleaned and pressed before your next meeting? Not a problem. Our housekeeping services will make sure your needs and wishes are catered to, and provide you with the best tailored and bespoke experience.

Some of our best serviced apartments in Barcelona

Parsifal Apartment

This large apartment breathes modernity and is perfect for music lovers, with its proximity to the Gran Teatre del Liceu, a temple of music with international recognition, plus Plaça Reial just moments away, plus a balcony to enjoy early morning breakfasts with coffee and a side of sunshine.

The Penthouse

A bright and spacious penthouse, located high up in the beautiful neighbourhood of Eixample area near Camp Nou, with the ultimate luxury of a private terrace to take in the views and fresh air, making it one of our most popular serviced apartments in Barcelona.

To check the full list of our serviced please click here to visit bizFlats website and browse our full list of serviced apartments in Barcelona. With properties all over the city, there’s sure to be one that suits your needs. Which serviced apartment are you going to choose first? Find yours and let us know!