BCNBarcelona–El Prat Airport
17 mi from downtown
- To Sitges
- Change trains at El Prat de Llobregat, or take the airport bus.
An airport bus runs to Sitges. By rail, change at El Prat de Llobregat for an R2 Sud service toward Sitges.
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Budget hotels in Sitges
Sitges Bnb Rooms
20 Carrer de Sant Bartomeu
8.2Very Good27 reviews
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$50/night
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Hotel Medium Renaixença
Carrer Illa de Cuba 13
8.2Very Good1,108 reviews
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$63/night
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Hotel Alexandra Sitges
Carrer de Rafael Termes Junyent 20
8.7Fabulous364 reviews
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$60/night
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Hotel Port Sitges
Paseo De Les Drassanes, 1-20
7.8Good3,162 reviews
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$70/night
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Hotel Liberty Sitges
Calle Isla de Cuba 45
8.8Fabulous887 reviews
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$64/night
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Madison Rooms
Sant Bartomeu 9
8.4Very Good1,765 reviews
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$68/night
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About Sitges
Sitges is on the Garraf coast southwest of Barcelona. Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla rises above the old town and its central beaches. Hotels range from lanes near the station to the quieter coast toward Terramar.
The old town lies between the rail station and the sea. Carrer de les Parellades leads toward the church, Cau Ferrat and Museu de Maricel. Restaurants are close, though streets around the nightlife can stay loud after dark.
Passeig de la Ribera follows the central beaches. Platja de la Fragata is below the church, and the Ribera and Bassa Rodona beaches continue west. The seafront is handy for a swim, but its busiest stretch is loud in summer.
East of the church, Sant Sebastià and Balmins sit away from the central promenade. Aiguadolç is farther east beside the marina. Westward, Vinyet and Terramar have residential streets and are farther from the station on foot.
Sitges has an active LGBTQ+ nightlife scene. Carnival fills the streets in late winter, while the fantasy film festival takes place in October. Catalan and Spanish are used locally.
- Region
- Garraf, Catalonia, Spain
- Languages
- Catalan and Spanish
- Time zone
- Central European Time
- Airport
- Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)
- Rail station
- Sitges, R2 Sud
Photo credits
- Sitges old town and Sant Sebastià beach beside the Mediterranean by Mike McBey, CC BY 2.0
- Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla by G.M. Kowalewska, CC BY 3.0
- Sant Sebastià beach by Asolepascual, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inside Can Rocamora by Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sitges beachfront by Otger Cataló, CC BY 3.0
- Aiguadolç coast by Alberto-g-rovi, CC BY 3.0
- Passeig Marítim by Alberto-g-rovi, CC BY 3.0
Where to stay in Sitges
Old town and station
- Rail arrivals
- Museums
- First visit
Choose the lanes between Plaça Eduard Maristany and the church for rail access, Cau Ferrat and evening restaurants. Rooms near late-night streets may be noisy.
Around here: Sitges station, Cau Ferrat, Museu de Maricel
Ribera and Bassa Rodona
- Beachfront
- Sea views
- Evening walks
Passeig de la Ribera faces the central beaches, with the church at one end and Bassa Rodona farther west. Pick this stretch for sea views. Expect crowds on the promenade in summer.
Around here: Platja de la Ribera, Platja de la Fragata, Bassa Rodona
Sant Sebastià and Balmins
- Smaller beaches
- Museums
- Coastal walks
Sant Sebastià curves east of the church near the museums. Balmins is farther along the coast and is clothing optional, which not every group wants.
Around here: Platja de Sant Sebastià, Platja dels Balmins
Vinyet and Terramar
- Longer stays
- Quieter nights
- Beach walks
Head west along the promenade for the Vinyet and Terramar beaches and residential blocks. The old town and station are farther away on foot.
Around here: Santuari del Vinyet, Platja de Terramar
Aiguadolç
- Marina
- Family beach
- Quiet evenings
The marina and Aiguadolç beach sit east of the centre. Choose this end for the port. Take a taxi if you do not want to walk back from town.
Around here: Port de Sitges – Aiguadolç, Platja d’Aiguadolç
Best time to visit Sitges
May and June bring beach weather before the hottest stretch. Highs reach about 81°F in July and August, and the central promenade is at its busiest. September is still warm. Keep a museum day in reserve for autumn rain.
Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
- Jan: average high 57 °F, low 42 °F, 13 days with rain
- Feb: average high 58 °F, low 42 °F, 11 days with rain
- Mar: average high 62 °F, low 46 °F, 11 days with rain
- Apr: average high 65 °F, low 49 °F, 11 days with rain
- May: average high 70 °F, low 55 °F, 11 days with rain
- Jun: average high 77 °F, low 61 °F, 8 days with rain
- Jul: average high 81 °F, low 66 °F, 5 days with rain
- Aug: average high 81 °F, low 66 °F, 8 days with rain
- Sep: average high 77 °F, low 62 °F, 8 days with rain
- Oct: average high 70 °F, low 55 °F, 10 days with rain
- Nov: average high 63 °F, low 48 °F, 11 days with rain
- Dec: average high 58 °F, low 43 °F, 12 days with rain
Getting to Sitges
Barcelona–El Prat is roughly 17 miles northeast of Sitges. R2 Sud connects Sitges with Barcelona Sants and Passeig de Gràcia. From the airport by rail, you change at El Prat de Llobregat.
Other ways to arrive
- Train
- R2 Sud links Sitges with Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gràcia and towns along the Garraf coast.
- Car
- The C-32 is a toll road, and the C-31 winds around the Garraf cliffs. Ask about hotel parking before you drive into the old town.
Questions about Sitges
Where can I look for a lower-priced room?
Start on the streets behind the Ribera and near the station. The seafront often carries a premium for its view.
What is the starting hotel price in Sitges?
The cheapest rooms are $50. Parking and breakfast charges can eat the saving on a room far from the old town.
Can I stay near the beach on a budget?
Yes. Look at how far inland streets are from the Ribera or Sant Sebastià. A room a few blocks back is enough if you only want easy beach access.
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