After the Cruise: Sitges Bear Week Travel Guide
AFTER THE CRUISE: SITGES BEAR WEEK TRAVEL GUIDE
Our Sitges Bear Cruise is intentionally timed to end in Barcelona, making it easy to continue on to Sitges Bear Week, one of Europe’s most popular bear events.
Here’s how to plan the transition smoothly.
Getting from Barcelona to Sitges
Sitges is located approximately 30 minutes south of Barcelona.
Best options:
- 🚆 Train: Frequent trains run from Barcelona Sants and Passeig de Gràcia stations directly to Sitges
- 🚗 Taxi or rideshare: About 30–40 minutes depending on traffic
Trains are affordable, fast, and the most popular choice for Bear Week travelers.
Where to Stay in Sitges
Sitges offers a wide range of accommodations, from beachfront hotels to boutique properties near the gay nightlife.
Popular areas to stay:
- Sitges Old Town (close to bars and events)
- Near Playa de la Ribera or San Sebastian Beach
- Along Carrer del Pecat (the main gay bar street)
👉 Tip: Hotels fill quickly for Bear Week. We strongly recommend booking accommodations early.
Sitges Bear Week Events
Sitges Bear Week features a full schedule of social events, parties, beach gatherings, and nightlife throughout the week.
Events typically include:
- Daily bar meetups
- Beach gatherings
- Nighttime parties and club events
- Special themed nights
Sitges Bear Week events are organized independently and are not included in the cruise fare, allowing guests to choose the events that interest them most.
Why Combine a Bear Cruise with Sitges Bear Week?
Combining a Mediterranean bear cruise with Sitges Bear Week offers:
- A relaxed, social cruise atmosphere
- Built-in friendships before arriving in Sitges
- Easy transition from ship to shore events
- The best of both cruising and Europe’s bear scene
Many guests enjoy arriving in Sitges already knowing fellow travelers from the cruise.
Helpful Travel Tips
- Pack comfortable shoes for walking Sitges
- Bring casual daytime wear and themed outfits for events
- Consider arriving in Barcelona a day early or staying after Sitges
- Travel light — trains to Sitges are easy with rolling luggage
Need Help Planning Your Stay?
We’re happy to assist with:
- Cruise bookings
- Pre- or post-cruise hotel recommendations
- Travel timing advice
- General Sitges Bear Week planning tips
Just reach out — we’ve been helping LGBTQ+ travelers since 2006.
Train information in Spain
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Hotel & Train Guide Sitges Spain
Mediterraneo Sitges
Mediterraneo Sitges
Mediterraneo Sitges
Mediterráneo Sitges is located on the Sitges’s seafront, close to the old town. It has 3 swimming pools, a beauty centre, sea views and free Wi-Fi.
Calipolis, Sitges
Mediterraneo Sitges
Mediterraneo Sitges
Calipolis is located in central Sitges, just 50 metres from the beach. It offers a 24-hour reception, an outdoor pool, gym and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The elegant rooms at the Calipolis feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Free pool towels are provided. The hotel’s Infinity Restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine next to the pool. There is also a bar and summer terrace with views of the sea and promenade.
Hotel Subur, Sitges
Mediterraneo Sitges
Platjador Hotel Sitges
Subur is situated on the seafront promenade of Sitges, metres from the beach and the old town. It includes free Wi-Fi, a sports bar and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. Many rooms at Subur have a balcony and spectacular sea views. All have a private bathroom and a safe can be rented for an extra cost. Subur’s Sports Bar offers full meals, snacks and drinks, and shows live football and Formula 1. Specials include New York-style steaks, BBQ ribs, nachos and burgers. Sitges’s old town is famous for its cobbled streets and colourful buildings. A range of bars and restaurants can be found around the hotel, and Sitges Train Station is only 650 metres away.
Platjador Hotel Sitges
Platjador Hotel Sitges
Platjador Hotel Sitges
The Hotel Platjador is ideally located in central Sitges’ sea front and a few steps from the beach. It features free Wi-Fi and a roof-top bar, offering Mediterranean Sea views and breakfast buffet included with the rate. Each of the stylish rooms at the Platjador Sitges has air conditioning and a private bathroom, complete with a hydromassage shower. They also feature a 32-inch LCD TV, pillow menu, and tea/coffee-making facilities. An extensive buffet breakfast is served from 8am until 12pm.
Hotel Sitges
Platjador Hotel Sitges
Hotel Sitges
Rooms at Hotel Sitges are decorated in elegant white, with light wood floors and touches of colour. All include air conditioning, a safe and a modern bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. This modern hotel is located in Sitges' quiet, affluent El Vinyet district. Within a 10-minute walk, you will find a wide range of shops, restaurants and lively bars. Sitges Train Station is a 20-minute walk away and offers regular services to Barcelona; buses to Barcelona and El Prat Airport leave from a bus stop located 5 minutes' walk away. There is free public parking in the surrounding area. Barcelona Airport is 30 km away. Hotel Sitges also offers a luggage storage service and information about Sitges and the surrounding area.
Hotel Celimar
Platjador Hotel Sitges
Hotel Sitges
Hotel Celimar is located in Sitges’ old town, in front of the sea, 200 metres from Santa Tecla Church. This charming modernist hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The rooms at the Celimar have a TV, a safe and private bathroom. Most of the rooms have sea views. There is a terrace facing the sea. There are many good restaurants and bars in the streets around the hotel. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Sitges and Barcelona. The lively Dos de Mayo Street is just 200 metres away. Sitges Train Station is 550 metres away, taking you to central Barcelona in around 40 minutes.