Camp Nou is probably one of the most recognisable stadiums in the world and is home to one of Europe’s best teams, FC Barcelona. The team boasts elite players including Lionel Messi and with so much to see and do at the stadium, hostel trippers will easily be able to spend a whole day at the ground.
The stadium was built in the mid-1950s and can seat more than 98,000 football-loving fans. Many of the world’s best footballers have walked across its hallowed pitch and by taking a tour of the ground, you can imagine what it might be like for the players to walk out onto the grass in front of thousands of chanting followers.
The tour of Camp Nou includes a trip into the player’s dressing room as well as the chance to run down the player’s tunnel and out onto the pitch – surely a dream come true for any sports fan.
After feeling like a top-class athlete, you can head to the FC Barcelona trophy cabinet to check out all the silverware scooped by the team over recent years. The cabinet houses all six of the trophies which the team won in the amazing 2008-2009 season, including both the Champion’s League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
You should also check out the FC Barcelona museum, which houses some incredible items from the club’s stellar history.
Here you can see boots worn by legendary footballer Laszlo Kubala, who played for the club and later in his career coached the FC Barcelona squad. As well as this, you can check out models of the team’s previous stadiums and see shirts worn by members of the footballing elite.
No matter when you head for a trip to a Barcelona hostel, the stadium tour is a great way to pass the time. The ground is open seven days a week so you are sure to find a convenient time to visit.