Next to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

The Hotel Medicis is situated at 340 calle Castillejos, a 5 min. walk from the Hospital of Sant Pau, a 10 min. walk from the famous Sagrada Familia and 10 minutes from the centre of Barcelona by public transport. The metro, 2 minutes away, and the bus, with a stop at the hotel door, are the two best options for getting around the wonderful city of Barcelona.

How to get there by car

From the North

If you’re travelling from the Ronda Litoral, take Plaza de la Glorias and turn right onto calle Padilla; then turn right onto the Travessera de Gracia and, finally, turn right onto Castillejos, where you’ll find the Hotel Medicis.

From the South

If you’re entering the city from plaza Francesc Macià, turn left onto calle Valencia and then turn left again onto calle Padilla. Turn right onto Travessera de Gràcia and, finally, turn right again onto calle Castillejos and go as far as nº 340, where we’ll be waiting for you.

From the airport

Follow directions for the Diagonal until you reach plaza Francesc Macià; turn left onto calle Valencia and then turn left again onto calle Padilla. Turn right onto Travessera de Gràcia and, finally, turn right again onto calle Castillejos. The Hotel Medicis is at nº 340.

Public transport from the airport

Taxi:

Easy to get at the airport. It costs approximately €20-25. It takes 20-30 minutes.

Train

Leaves every 30 minutes (at 8 and 38 minutes past every hour) and takes 20 minutes to reach Sants Station. At Sants, take the metro (L5) towards Horta and get off at Sant Pau-Dos de Maig (exit Calle Cartagena); the journey takes 10 minutes on the metro.

Metro

Sant Pau-Dos de Maig, line 5. Exit Calle Cartagena. It is 2 minutes from the hotel, and in just three stops you can find yourself in the centre of Barcelona at the stop Diagonal.

Nearby attractions

On leaving the Hotel Medicis, you can walk along Avenida de Gaudí, which will take you directly to the Sagrada Familia. As you walk down this beautiful avenue, you’ll find many shops, cafés and restaurants where you can have coffee or enjoy a wide range of cuisine, in an iconic setting, with a typical Barcelona atmosphere.

  • Sagrada Familia – 750 m
  • Hospital Sant Pau – 120 m
  • Parque Güell – 2 km
  • La Monumental bullring – 1 km
  • Los Encantes market – 1 km
  • La Pedrera – 2 km