Traveling nowadays is so much easier than it was a few years back. Flights are cheaper, there’s much more availability and, on top of it all, you do not need to carry a heavy guide and a map under your arm anymore.
Can you imagine how travelling felt before the arrival of mobile phones and the wonderful mobile apps? Or, even worse, imagine how it was to travel alone and get to a place where you didn’t know anyone. How could you wander around the city like a local? It just wasn’t possible!
Instead, now you can land anywhere in the world and get by with just your phone. You might only need a couple applications to get around the city and get to know new people. As easy as that!
Useful types of apps for your travels
There are thousands of apps which can make your life a bit easier. But when it comes to your trips, there are a few that will allow you to get to know the place you’re visiting just like a local would.
What types of apps can be useful?
- Travel and commute apps – perfect for getting around town or out of town. There are hundreds of them: for public transport, bicycle rental services, taxis and many more.
- Accommodation apps – You will need these to find your accommodation in the new city, whether you’re looking to rent your own flat or a room in a shared apartment. Use them for short-term tourist accommodation, long-term stays, etc.
- Apps for plans in your city– In this category we could include both mobile apps that promote plans in your city, as well as all those in which you can “match” with new people. So basically all apps that allow you to connect with others close to you. They are ideal to meet new people wherever you are.
- Apps for discounts and offers – Sometimes you know what you want to do but there are no tickets available or they are just too expensive. The good news is that there are many places and events for which you can find discounts, group offers or even resale of tickets.
5 apps to master Barcelona
Bicing or SMOU
The Barcelona City Council bicycle service is called Bicing. It is undoubtedly one of the most used apps in the city since the service was launched in 2007.
With SMOU’s app, you can check the availability of bikes in the stations closest to you. Book your bike, see your travel history, check your subscription details, and more!
You can choose a standard subscription for €50 per year. You can also select to pay per use. You will still need to pay a yearly fee of 35€ and in addition pay for each bike you use (depending on the time you use it for).
Download Smou on your Android device
Download Smou on your iOs device
Badi
Have you just landed in Barcelona and are looking for a place to rent? With Badi’s app you can find a room in a shared flat around the city.
It works as the majority of dating apps. You can search among many rooms and, if you find one you like, you can apply. The person who rents it will be able to see your profile and decide whether or not to match after chatting with you.
Download Badi on your iOs device
Download Badi on your Android device
Citymapper
The most efficient app to organize your transfers in Barcelona. You can compare many routes to choose the one you like the most. Undoubtedly the best way to move around the city. And the best of it all… It’s totally free!
Download Citymapper on your iOs device
Download Citymapper on your Android device
Peopall
It is a mobile app that will be great if you have just arrived in a new city. It is perfect to propose plans that you feel like doing and get to know new people. You create your plan and, whoever feels like doing it with you, can join. Only you can decide who is accepted to your plan. It can be a group plan, a couple’s plan or any type of event or plan you can imagine. Because whatever you propose, you will surely find people on Peopall who want to do exactly what you proposed.
Download Peopall on your Android device
Download Peopall on your iOs device
Fever
This app will come in handy to find ideas for plans that you can propose on Peopall. On Fever you can find offers and special prices and discounts for many events in your city and around the whole world. Don’t miss out on any concert or festival!
Download Fever on your iOs device
Download Fever on your Android device