You know you have arrived at Barcelona’s Olympic Port when you see the twin skyscrapers Mapfre Tower containing offices and Hotel Arts Barcelona. Nestled between Barceloneta and Icaria beach, this area is a lusty entertainment district on the Mediterranean Sea. When travelling on a budget, you definitely will want to stay in one of the discount hotels in Olympic Port of Barcelona that are all within walking distance of the beach and the many clubs, casinos, shops and restaurants. This port area was refurbished for the 1992 Olympic Games. Once a dreary industrial area, Olympic Port is now the most modern section of Barcelona and caters to locals and vacationers looking for some lively fun.
In the Olympic Port area you will find Vila Olímpica (Olympic Village) originally built to accommodate 15,000 athletes. Today it is a complex of hotel rooms, offices, shops and restaurants. The Olympic Village is an integral component of the entertainment district on Port Olympic. Within walking distance of the Olympic Village is Platja de Bogatell beach in Barceloneta. Those who enjoy outdoor sports can surf and swim but many just lay on the beautiful golden colored sand. There are numerous budget hotels near the Olympic Port of Barcelona that have easy access to everything the port area has to offer.