Hotel help in Barcelona

Posted by Doogie on 07/25/25 12:14 AM

Hello all,

My wife and I will be going on a cruise out of Barcelona next June, and we are looking at two specific places to stay and hoping for some feedback.

Has anyone recently stayed at Hotel H10 Port Vell, H10 Cubik, or Hotel Lleo? I saw the location of the H10 Port Vell hotel is near the port, and crime can be higher in that area. I am a seasoned traveler, who makes it a point to know my surroundings. I also saw the Hotel Lleo and H10 Cubik are about 10 mins walking distance from each other.

We will be in Barcelona for about 2.5 days and dont have plans to do much prior to the cruise. The only thing we are looking to do prior to the cruise is going to the aquarium for the shark diving. Due to the proximity of the aquarium, I like the Port Vell, but is that really enough to go with that one? I've browsed the forum but didn't find much.. Any and all help is appreciated.

Posted by heather

Chicago

07/25/25 01:11 AM

2162 posts

We haven't stayed in those hotels but my family has stayed in the H10 hotels near Plaza Catalunya and were very happy with the service and rooms. We did upgrade to balcony rooms.

Posted by Enric

Barcelona (Catalonia)

07/25/25 04:09 PM

3231 posts

Hi there,

Can’t say much about the hotels—I live here, so no need for them! But I can help with locations.

Tip: if you add the hotel addresses, it’ll be easier for people to give feedback. Barcelona really has a lot of hotels, and not everyone will want to Google each one.

Regarding crime, it really depends on where you’re coming from. If you're used to a super quiet town, Barcelona might feel busy and chaotic. If you're from a rougher area, it may feel pretty chill. Most issues here are non-violent (like pickpocketing), especially in touristy areas like Ciutat Vella (El Raval, El Gòtic, Barceloneta). Busy = more pickpockets, not necessarily “dangerous.”

Also, H10 Cubik and Hotel Lleó aren’t far from the Aquarium—just over a mile. A nice walk through the Old City, actually. So being right next to the Aquarium isn’t a huge advantage.

About the shark cage diving—what else do you need to know? https://www.aquariumbcn.com/en/activities-and-experiences/experiences-with-sharks/shark-cage-diving/

When in June are you coming? Might be some fun events around.

Cheers!

Posted by Doogie OP

07/25/25 04:35 PM

115 posts

Hi Enric,

That's good to know the aquarium isn't that far from Hotel H10 Cubik or Lleo.

We will be there in Mid June 17-20. Is there anything going on in the city around that time?

It sounds like Barcelona is like any other city when it comes to pickpockets and crime. I am from a big city so I am not to stressed over it, I appreciate your help!!