Great value you for money, the hotel couldn't be better situated for the ground and a short walk to it. Whilst the hotel was out of the city centre, we took advantage of the 3 day metro pass which only cost 18 Euros for the 3 days and we simply hopped on and off it when we wanted to. As this was the first time I had used FootballBreak.co.uk, I was a little apprehensive as to what the hotel would be like, would the match tickets arrive at the hotel as arranged, especially as we had paid over 3K for 11 lads to go. But I must say there was no need to worry and I would recommend you and will definitely use your services for future breaks. Proffessional and great service from start to finish.
If you want a beer around the ground before the match get there early, there are plenty of little tapas bars around.
I could not fault the entire football break experience. The hotel was just amazing and perfect location for getting to the Barcelona FC Ground. The seats we had for the actual game were fantastic, right on the half way line in the first tier. And also the tickets were given to me when we checked into our hotel the day before the match. Barcelona won the game 6-0 and it will certainly be one of the highlights of my life getting to see one of my favourite football teams win in such an amazing stadium, the atmosphere was unbelievable. Thank you for such a wonderful trip for Valentine's weekend.
Use the metro to get around the City, it is very cheap and easy to use. Very similar to the tube in London and also make sure you watch your valuables and handbags when in Las Ramblas, I noticed a couple of women eyeing up my handbag but luckily I noticed them so make sure you keep a look out for possible pick pocketers.
Not used football break before and only came across them by searching on the internet. I went to a Real Madrid game with my son as he watches them all the time on TV in the uk. The flights were ok and on time. The San Carlos hotel we stayed in was superb for what we needed and was in a central location which was ideal. Real Madrid won 4-2 so we were lucky that the game had plenty of goals. We paid extra for a better seats and it was well worth it. Wouldn't hesitate to use football break again.
If using the Metro get a ten trip ticket from the airport and you can use it between you as it is allowed for you to pass the ticket to one another.
I purchased a football break to Real Madrid v Villareal and enjoyed our weekend.The weather was a bit wet and windy but alas it was February after all.Our flights outbound and inbound were adequate and reasonably priced.You aren't in the skies too long which is good.Taxi a little expensive from the airport to our hotel(€30 for a ten minute journey).The hotel had adequate facilities and was clean and pleasant.We were situated about 5-10mins walk away from the stadium which was handy.The game was great and the tour of the stadium at your own leisure was ideal for the Sunday as our match was on the Saturday evening.Souvenir shop a tad expensive with a Ronaldo 7 shirt setting us back €96.The website was considerably cheaper and was £63 for the same thing!! All in all a good weekend and an experience worth taking out if only to say you've stood in that great arena where legends have played.Our only downside being Man.Utd fans was that Ronaldo had been suspended from the previous weeks red card and we didn't get to see our hero play.....cest la vie as they say.Enjoy.....Andy & Kerry,from Wigan.
Tempting to buy from the souvenir shop but if you can be patient.....unlike myself.....then wait until you get home and buy online.Youll need longer than 3 days if you wanna take in the sites of Spain's capital also if your planning to view the city centre.
I arranged this trip for a surprise for my husbands 40th birthday, and was so happy with the whole experience. Our flight from Luton. Was smooth and on time. The easy jet cabin crew sold us our metro tickets, which was a big help on our arrival. The metro was very easy to use, and we were constantly hopping on and off all weekend. The San Lorenzo hotel was perfectly located in the heart of Madrid. Staff there were very friendly, and the rooms although small, we're very clean and more than adequate. On arrival at our hotel, we were given our match tickets. Wow these seats were amazing, I had paid for the up grade, but was still blown away to be sat so close, the atmosphere was amazing never experienced anything like it before. The next day we did the stadium tour this is defiantly to be recommended. We also were given a free bus tour around Madrid, to which we thoroughly enjoyed. All round perfect trip.
Use the metro, and try and see everything going. Madrid is a wonderful city.