Weekend break in December. Where is better Barcelona or Rome?

Question

Weather, Shopping, Eating out and Nightlife?

Answer 1

Been to both and they are fantastic places so I can see this is a hard decision! Rome in one word=Fascinating. Barcelona=Vibrant.

Rome for eating without a doubt, for the weather I imagine Barcelona as it's further south and when I was in Rome this time last year it was freezing! Shopping I would say probably Rome as it's a capital city unlike Barcelona, and obviously there are lots of posh designer type shops with it being in Italy. For nightlife, that's a hard one, there's probably more variety of nightlife in Barcelona and nightlife in Rome is more expensive. So my vote goes to Barcelona for nightlife. It also depends who you're going with, I'd say Barcelona if you're going with friends as it's so vibrant and Rome if you're going with a partner as it's more romantic.

Answer 2

Rome has an enchanting and unique atmosphere, friendly people, fashionable shops and an exquisite food!!...

therefore it's easy to decide, isn't it? but, of course, the choice is yours!

buon viaggio

Answer 3

I've been to both cities and my favourite was Rome, Barcelona is nice and there are a few things to so but Rome was definately more appealing to me. Beautiful food, great sightseeing, lovely shops but nightlife was more eating out having a meal and enjoying a few drinks

Answer 4

Barcelona definitly. One of the most exciting cities in Europe. Rome is nice, but it's rather for ancient history lovers and traditionnal tourism.

Do not miss the Las Ramblas walk and the Park Guall.

Answer 5

I went to Barcelona last February and loved it! It's a very relaxed and friendly city, the subway system is great but it's actually quite a small place so you could walk everywhere(weather permitting!)

You should check the average temperatures/rainfall etc on the BBC website weather page.

In Barcelona there are lots of tiny side streets that have lots of lovely shops. The food is good as well and relatively cheap. Drinks in pubs are great, if you get a vodka they don't give you a pub measure they ask you to say when!!!!

I have never been to Rome so I can't tell you where would be better but I can say that I loved Barcelona and would love to back there again one day very soon!!

Answer 6

Wheater: the same

Shpping: Roma

Eating: Roma

Nightlife: Barcellona

I would say Roma, coz is one of the world most beautiful cities and coz it's xmas and has a particular "aura"

Answer 7

Never been to Rome, but have thoroughly enjoyed Barcelona for 2 weekends as there is too much to see/do on only 1 weekend!  Great place, and we had no trouble although there are warnings re pick pockets but I think that's the same in any city - too many youths with not enough to do.  Police are about, stay out of alleys you should be fine...

Answer 8

I know both cities.

Barcelona is more eccentric and hilarious city, meanwhile Rome is more expensive by the look.

Weather:

Barcelona:tramontana

Rome: some polar trends

Eating

Barcelona: fideua

Rome: Pasta

Nightlife

Usually the Catalan nitelife is longer but more quiet.

Instead in Rome, is more luxurious due the embassies and haute couture  parties.

Answer 9

Never been to either, but I would say Rome. I think it's a beautiful place and I would love to go there.

Answer 10

ROMA:weather:always sunny and hot... also in winter.

shopping:in front of "piazza di spagna" ther's the famous shopping street "via condotti", one of the most important places for the mode.

Eating: spaghetti all'amatriciana, melanzane alla parmigiana... italian... food is the best in the world (I'm italian:::)

nightlife: a lot of pub, discos and restaurants... theatres

Answer 11

Rome.

Not only is the weather better, but there is also lots more to do than night life and it is far better serviced.

Whichever you pick, have a great time!

Answer 12

I would say Barcelona.

Answer 13

Barcelona

Answer 14

Rome is much nicer

Answer 15

neither, i have just been to amsterdam again. i've been there four times in my life and it just get's better. amsterdam has superb nightlight, excellent clubs, tones of shop's, museum, at least three main shopping high street's. amsterdam also has superb restaurant and cafe's and the weather is mostely good. if you want an alternative try marseille.