Going to a Barcelona match at the world famous Camp Nou is an incredible experience. If you have never been, here is everything you need to know for a great time in Barcelona.
Getting To The Stadium
Barcelona offers some great transport links to and from the Nou Camp that are not only plentiful but well priced. Whatever way you get there, whether it be by metro, bus or taxi we will give you the low down on how to get from the city centre.
Nearest Airport
If you are lucky enough to be flying into Barcelona for a weekend and to see a game then the nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat. It is situated around 13 kms from the Camp Nou and is the second largest airport in Spain after Madrid Barajas and the 10th busiest in Europe. Transport links from the airport to surrounding areas are first class and a new metro station has just been built. There are two terminals (the newly built T1 and the older style T2) and the airport is home to budget airlines such as Spanair and Vueling airways. Ryan Air also fly into here on a frequent basis.
Costs of transport from the airport to the Camp Nou are around €2.90 for the metro, €2.00 for the bus and €15.00 for a taxi. A Taxi is the quickest way to get here at around 10-20 minutes, but is clearly the most expensive option. The metro stop at Maria Cristina is only a short walk from the stadium and takes around 30 minutes. The best buses to get from the airport are Line 1 and Line 3 and these stop reasonably close to the stadium at the Plaza Espanya
Metro
From the city centre take the metro Blue line 5 to Collblanc or Green Line 3 to Maria Cristina or Les Cortes all of these stops are a very short walk away. The metro runs until 1am and the cost is around €2.90. The travel time is around 15 minutes from the city centre.
Bus
Buses are frequent and plentiful and a number of lines go straight past the Camp Nou from the city centre these are as follows: 7, 15, 43, 56, 67,68, 74, 75, L12, L50, L60 and L62. Lines 15, 43 and 56 are generally the busiest after matches and on important big games where they expect large crowds, they put on a special shuttle bus between the Camp Nou and the Plaza Catalunya after the game. The cost of a bus ticket is around the €2.00 mark.
Tram
Barcelona has an efficient tram system which runs regularly from the city centre, out to stops near the Camp Nou and the lines are T1, T2 and T3. They are very modern, clean and are green and white in colour. Ticket price is a very cheap €1.45 one way. You can purchase tickets at the ticket machine located at the various tram stops.
Taxi
This is the most expensive way to get to the Camp Nou but is probably the most convenient. The drive is around 10 minutes, but can take up to 30 minutes depending upon the traffic. Prices range from €10- €15 and there are a large number of taxi companies to choose from. Please click the link to check out some contact details for the taxi companies. Barcelona Taxi Guide
On Foot
Camp Nou is situated due west of Barcelona city centre in the district (Barrio) of Les Cortes and is around 6 kms. It can be walked but would take around one hour. Instead it is probably much easier to make use of the plentiful and cheap forms of public transport that the city has to offer.
Hotels and Restaurants
Nearest Hotels
If you decide to visit Barcelona for anything other than going to a game then you will probably want to stay in the city centre, so you can enjoy all the other sights and sounds that this fabulous city is famous for. However if you are coming for the game then it might be an idea to focus on hotels that are closer to the ground.
Hotel Camp Nou Calle Cardenal Reig 40, Barcelona, 08028 Spain
Situated very close to the Camp Nou in the Les Cortes district this small, and friendly hotel has just 4 guest rooms but is clean and well equipped and at a low price of €54.00 per night the price isn’t bad either.
Hotel Madanis Riera Blanca,10,L’Hospitalet, Barcelona, 08903 Spain
Located over 6 floors this modern looking hotel has all the facilities that you need to be able to enjoy your weekend in Barcelona. Again located in the Les Cortes Barrios and within easy walking distance of the stadium rooms start from €62.00 per night.
Rey Juan Carlos 1 Avenida Diagonal 661-671, Barcelona, 08028 Spain
If you really want to enjoy your weekend in Barcelona but don’t want to skimp on style, then the Rey Juan Carlos 1 is the place to be. Situated around 900 yards away from the stadium, it is a short taxi ride away or a short walk depending upon what the mood dictates. Classed as a boutique hotel and one of the finest in Barcelona it has over 400 rooms and is priced at €115.00 per night.
Senator Barcelona Cardenal Reig 11, 08025 Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028 Spain
The Senator is a very comfortable four star hotel with all the amenities you need. Situated around 900 yards from the Cam Nou and priced at €79.00 per room, this is the ideal base from which to enjoy your weekend.
Bars and Restaurants
Restaurant La Baracca Carrer De Lluca 56-58 Les Cortes, Barcelona
This rustic restaurant is close to the Camp Nou and is great for sampling some authentic Spanish food. Such as Jamon de Bellota (cured ham) and shellfish. Prices are not particularly cheap, but the food is excellent.
Restaurante La Botiga Pedralbes Carrer De Gandesa 10 Les Cortes, Barcelona
A modern restaurant offering very simple modern Catalan cuisine. Again situated close to the Camp Nou and open everyday including Sunday. Food such as home made hamburgers with goats cheese and tortilla makes this a great place to grab a bite to eat before the match. Prices are very reasonable at less than €20.00 per head.
Antichi Sapori Carrer De Collblanc 48Les Cortes, Barcelona
This is one of the best places to go if you fancy something Italian. In fact they do the best pizza for miles around. It has an extensive menu and prices are between €20 and €30. It’s only a stones throw from the stadium to boot.
Bar Jaguar Carrer de Emerita Augusta 10 Les Cortes 08028 Barcelona
Why not soak up the atmosphere before the game at Bar Jaguar. It is within spitting distance from the stadium and is where all the fans go before and after the match
Bar Virginia Traveserra de Les Cortes 16 Les Cortes 80828 Barcelona
Ask any true fan where they gather before the match and they will tell you Bar Virginia. It can get quite lively in a friendly sort of way, but join them and you’ll have a very authentic experience.
Bar Bayo Traveserra de Les Cortes, 138 Les Cortes 08028 Barcelona
Situated between the stadium itself and the metro station at Les Cortes, this is a great place for an ice cold beer and some authentic tapas. It does get very busy before the match, but is well worth a visit, just for the atmosphere if nothing else.
Kitty O’Shea’s C/Nou Santa Maria 5-7 08017 Barcelona
This was the first Irish bar and restaurant in Barcelona and is a great place to visit if you fancy a drop of the black stuff and some real Irish welcome. It’s close proximity to the stadium means that it gets extremely busy before the match and is jam packed with true Barca fans.
