After much research for a Barcelona hotel to stay after TAP for 4 days we found out the reason for the inflated prices. The Spannish Formula 1 Grand Prix is being held the day before we dock and there are 2 large conferences on as well! Many hotels are fully booked. We settled on the Avenida Palace hotel but they would not budge on the price! For those who have not yet booked my suggestion is to get in quick!
