Placa Espanya luggage storage

Why use Placa Espanya luggage storage?

Plaza de España (or Plaça d'Espanya if you’re trying to fit in by speaking the local Catalan dialect) is one of the most popular landmarks in Barcelona and a difficult one to avoid if you're exploring the city center. Anchored by The Magic Fountain and surrounded by fabulous Venetian architecture, this plaza is a go-to place for travelers and locals alike. 

It's actually not that historic by Spanish standards as it was built in the 1920s for the Barcelona International Exposition. It certainly doesn't look like it, as North American visitors will be wowed by the opulent architecture and elegant scenery. It's a solid starting point, especially for exploring the amazing Sants-Montjuïc district surrounding the square. 

Arenas de Barcelona is by far the most notable attraction near Placa Espanya, which features wonderful retail space inside a former bullring. If you want to spend some time in air conditioning, you can pop into the National Art Museum to enjoy one of the country’s best art collections. 

Placa España is very easy to reach right from the start, and you can hit the area after flying in or arriving at Sants Station. If you want to store the bags while you explore, Bounce offers our luggage storage services throughout Barcelona city center. So you can book luggage storage for a few hours while you pop around Plaza de España or hit the beach at Barceloneta. 

Getting around Placa Espanya  

Placa España is well-situated for getting to almost anywhere in Barcelona via the metro. There are a few landmarks or cultural areas within walking distance, namely Sants-Montjuïc, but Placa Espanya is a solid jumping-off point for exploring other parts of Barcelona. The beach at Barceloneta and La Rambla are all within a 20-minute metro ride, and El Born can be reached via a 15-minute cab ride. Whatever you do, save yourself a headache by not renting a car and searching for parking all afternoon! 

Placa Espanya train connections 

Barcelona-Sants Station is the major long-distance rail hub serving the city, and you’ll be able to get to Placa Espanya from the train station in less than 15 minutes on foot or less than 10 minutes via the Metro Line L3 (Green). You can also board commuter rail lines R5, R6, R50, and R60 if you need to hit any of the residential areas or Barcelona suburbs. 

Taking the Barcelona Metro to Plaza de Espanya  

Espanya Station is one of the most well-connected hubs in the entire city, and the metro will help you get to all the top travel districts on the cheap (less than $4 per ride). 

• L1: El Clot (20 minutes), Parc de Ciutadella (15 minutes), La Rambla (13 minutes)  
• L3: Camp Nou (20 minutes), La Boqueria (13 minutes), Aquarium (20 minutes) 

Bus services in Placa Espanya 

There are over a dozen bus routes (13, 23, 30, 37, 46, 50, 65, 79, 91, 109, H12, and H16) stopping at Placa Espanya, but these aren’t often used by out-of-towners.  

Getting here from Barcelona Airport 

It couldn’t be simpler to get to Placa Espanya from Barcelona El Prat Airport. Just take the Aerobus A2 Line shuttle running directly to Placa Espanya and you’ll get there in 25 minutes. Fares will cost about $7 and the ride is just as quick as a cab. 

All the best luggage storage options in Barcelona are offered through Bounce. With premium features like the mobile app and unmatched customer service, you can book luggage storage for your trip to Barcelona with Bounce to simplify your travels and set yourself up for success in one of the world’s top destinations.