Hola Barcelona

Hola Barcelona

Transport, guide and map

100 ratings
24 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 27, 2022
  • June 16, 2026

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Navigate and explore Barcelona with ease. Find transport routes, buy tickets, and discover iconic landmarks. Store all your travel information and tickets digitally within the app.

Route planning and transport alternatives
Digital ticket and card wallet
City guide with iconic places
Downloadable city itineraries
Secure ticket purchasing
Transport information (routes, timetables, prices)
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What's New in Hola Barcelona

2.6.0

June 16, 2026

In this version, we have added the ability to check bus arrival times at Barcelona Bus Turístic stops and download exclusive content with product purchases.

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User reviews

Not Tourist Friendly at all

We used the Hola Barcelona app to purchase metro tickets and the Cable Car to Montjuic. Both come as vouchers that need to be redeemed. We wasted hours walking around trying to find where to exchange the voucher for physical tickets. The kiosk is not at every metro stop so of course the first one we tried did not support Hola. Fortunately a stranger stopped and told us which metro stop we could find. The right machine. Would never use this site again
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Useless

Useless, just use a kiost. You still need to visit a kiost to get your physical ticket even if you buy and pay through the app.

Response from developer

It is true that Hola Barcelona Travel Card tickets must be collected from a vending machine, but the rests of the tickets do not. This restriction is imposed on us by the restrictions of the current integrated ticket validation system. Despite this, we are working to try to offer you users a better experience in the future.

5 Day Transportation Pass - Don’t buy anything through app or website.

Ordered a 5 day transportation pass and couldn’t redeem it. App is buggy and it charged my card. Called the main phone number and they couldn’t take care of it over the phone, but instructed me to send a form through the app and they’d get back with me.

I walked the entire family to a train station and was trying to use it…we’re stuck. The phone advisor said this would be fast, but when you’re sitting at a train station, it’s not fast. Should have worked from the start. if not, it should have been resolved quickly over the phone.

Don’t buy anything through this app. The other part, I can’t cancel the purchase, so I’ll have to go through my credit card company.

What a PITA
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Response from developer

When you purchase a Holabarcelona Travel Card transportation pass, you receive a voucher that can be redeemed at any ticket machine in the Metro network. On the other hand, if you haven’t redeemed the voucher yet, you can request a refund through the Holabarcelona app. Go to the 'Shopping history' section, select the transaction, and request the refund.

Ticket Problems

Very unsatisfactory app and ticket system.
-> Online pickup was not working.
-> Not able to import the ticket to the app afterwards.
-> And why not get the ticket right away after purchase?

Response from developer

Most travel tickets can be carried in the app's electronic wallet, either in final ticket or voucher format, and can be used directly to access the service. The only ones that need to be exchanged at Metro vending machines are the HolaBarcelona Travel Card. You can check it in the details of each ticket and in the purchase confirmation email.

No compres el ticket de metro en el app.

Compré tres tickets de metro en el app, y solo me dieron dos. Además decía que incluía el autobús, y me dieron el más económico. Quiere decir que pagué más de lo que costaba en realidad y te dicen que te dan un %10 de descuento, lo cual es mentira.
No hay servicio al cliente, trate de mandar un email y no funciona el link.
El servicio del autobús es conveniente, te da chance de bajar y montarte en el siguiente bus que pase. En el primer bus la silla que me toco no servía el audio, pero en el siguiente si, y fue muy chévere escuchar la información.
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Response from developer

Entendemos que lo que compraste fueron títulos Holabarcelona Travel Card para poder viajar en metro y en Bus, si alguno de los tickets era para menores de 4 años es normal que no te lo tuvieses físicamente porque no lo necesitan. Por lo que se refiere al 10% de descuento se aplica en todas las compras digitales para los productos que lo indica. El descuento es en referencia al precio en presencial. Finalmente, tienes un apartado de Contacto en el menú de la app que te ofrece un teléfono y un formulario para expresar tu opinión.

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FAQ

What does the Hola Barcelona app do?

This app helps you get around and explore Barcelona. It allows you to search for transport routes and alternatives, discover famous city landmarks, and purchase transport tickets that you can store digitally within the app.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include route planning for public transport and tourist options, a digital wallet for storing transport cards and tickets, a smart city guide with information on iconic places, and the ability to purchase tickets for tours and excursions with exclusive discounts.

How does the app handle ticket purchases?

The app provides a secure purchasing process for travel cards for public transport (metro, bus, train, tram), tourist bus passes, cable car passes, and tickets for tours and excursions. All purchased tickets and cards can be stored digitally in the app's wallet.

Can I use this app to plan my visit to Barcelona?

Yes, the app includes a smart guide that provides information on public transport, routes, stops, timetables, and prices. You can also download itineraries for 2, 3, 4, and 5-day visits to explore the city's most emblematic places.

Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. While the app itself is free, it facilitates the purchase of transport tickets and passes, which are in-app purchases.