Guidebook for Barcelona
Arts & Culture
Museo Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaA great look into Picasso's early work.
Beautiful space and amazing play of light.
3229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaBeautiful space and amazing play of light.
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaA must see for Gaudi enthusiasts
Gorgeous building - watch a show in the day time to experience the magical stained glass roof.
508 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaGorgeous building - watch a show in the day time to experience the magical stained glass roof.
Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de GràciaAnother amazing building by Gaudi
A great collection of art in such an amazing venue.
861 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
s/n Parc de MontjuïcA great collection of art in such an amazing venue.
Fundació Joan Miró
s/n Parc de Montjuïcthe Miro Foundation is a must
Sightseeing
Beautiful architecture in the heart of Barcelona.
912 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuBeautiful architecture in the heart of Barcelona.
Main square, surrounded by shops, great fountains and the arrival point of the aerobus from El Prat airport.
1289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de Catalunya
Plaça de CatalunyaMain square, surrounded by shops, great fountains and the arrival point of the aerobus from El Prat airport.
Great shopping area filled with boutique shops, loads of local designers, great cafes and bars.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrer dels Flassaders, 9
9 Carrer dels FlassadersGreat shopping area filled with boutique shops, loads of local designers, great cafes and bars.
An amazing display of musical fountains on a huge scale in the evenings.
Check seasonal show times - Get there early to find a good viewing point!
374 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ClassBedroom Fira Business Apartments
1 Bis Av. de Rius i TauletAn amazing display of musical fountains on a huge scale in the evenings.
Check seasonal show times - Get there early to find a good viewing point!
This makes for a wonderful day trip, the Abbey is beautiful but the mountain is incredible and a walk or a hike is well rewarded.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abadía de Montserrat
This makes for a wonderful day trip, the Abbey is beautiful but the mountain is incredible and a walk or a hike is well rewarded.
a stones throw from the apartment a must see this interesting portrayal of gothic architecture slightly adjusted by Gaudi ;)
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Barcelona
5 Carrer del Bisbea stones throw from the apartment a must see this interesting portrayal of gothic architecture slightly adjusted by Gaudi ;)
I love this cathedral in the centre of the El Born, a must see from the inside.
691 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaI love this cathedral in the centre of the El Born, a must see from the inside.
This is an extremely interesting museum - a guided walk through this bunker will give you a view into the civil war.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Refugi 307
175 Carrer Nou de la RamblaThis is an extremely interesting museum - a guided walk through this bunker will give you a view into the civil war.
A quick stroll from the citudella parc
447 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Passeig de Lluís CompanysA quick stroll from the citudella parc
Food Scene
A crazy fantastic spot. Specific opening times - always a queue get there early (before it opens) relaxed atmosphere, tell the friendly staff what food you like & they will order for you.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cal Pep
8 Plaça de les OllesA crazy fantastic spot. Specific opening times - always a queue get there early (before it opens) relaxed atmosphere, tell the friendly staff what food you like & they will order for you.
Fantastic coffee and great brunchy type food. Amazing cakes and desserts.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OMA Bistró
227 C. del Consell de CentFantastic coffee and great brunchy type food. Amazing cakes and desserts.
Great healthy flexiterian food and fresh cold pressed juices.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersGreat healthy flexiterian food and fresh cold pressed juices.
Picnic
1 Carrer del Comerçfantastic food!!!
Can Dende
44 Carrer de la Ciutat de GranadaGreat brunch spot
Best burgers in town - choose the exact assembly of your burger and a choice of sweet potato fries or normal fries.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oval
199 Carrer de ValènciaBest burgers in town - choose the exact assembly of your burger and a choice of sweet potato fries or normal fries.
For a good coffee or Cava and unbelievable cakes!
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bubó Born
10 Carrer de les CaputxesFor a good coffee or Cava and unbelievable cakes!
Great location, good coffee and fantastic brunch. Great salads especially if you need a healthy meal between all the fried foods of Spain.
336 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Federal Cafè
39 Carrer del ParlamentGreat location, good coffee and fantastic brunch. Great salads especially if you need a healthy meal between all the fried foods of Spain.
Good coffee and great light breakfasts. oh remember this place is cash only!
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Satan's Coffee Corner
11 Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del CallGood coffee and great light breakfasts. oh remember this place is cash only!
Incredible tapas! - a gastronomic experience. Be sure to book!
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tickets
164 Av. del Paral·lelIncredible tapas! - a gastronomic experience. Be sure to book!
This place has fantastic tapas but they also make their own Sangria!!! but this is sangria like you have never tasted before. I recommend the Brut sparkling
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Lolea Barcelona
49 Carrer de Sant Pere Més AltThis place has fantastic tapas but they also make their own Sangria!!! but this is sangria like you have never tasted before. I recommend the Brut sparkling
Incredible food, perfect atmosphere - be sure to book!
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elsa y Fred
11 Carrer del Rec ComtalIncredible food, perfect atmosphere - be sure to book!
Great Lunch menu for the hungry!!! All organic and local. great veggie menu as well as a full fare menu.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pirineu en Boca Born
Great Lunch menu for the hungry!!! All organic and local. great veggie menu as well as a full fare menu.
Sagardi BCN Gòtic
62 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaGreat Pintxo bar
If you are looking for Paella - don't get caught in the tourist traps.... come here! with loads of options and true authentic paella! great servers too
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Arrosseria Xàtiva
26 Carrer del Torrent d'En VidaletIf you are looking for Paella - don't get caught in the tourist traps.... come here! with loads of options and true authentic paella! great servers too
For good churros (a long fried chox pastry finger which you dip in warm chocolate sauce) look no further!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pallaresa Xocolateria Xurreria
11 Carrer de PetritxolFor good churros (a long fried chox pastry finger which you dip in warm chocolate sauce) look no further!
Caelum
8 Carrer de la Pallagood traditional cakes and pastries
This is an amazing healthy eatery, take out or sit at the bar for fresh, delicious healthy food and fresh pressed juices.
Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Gluten Free
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teresa's
31 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaThis is an amazing healthy eatery, take out or sit at the bar for fresh, delicious healthy food and fresh pressed juices.
Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Gluten Free
4Amb5 Mujades
45 Rambla del RavalIncredible food, all bio tasty and Healthy
This traditional Restaurant in the old fishing district serves an exceptional Paella made traditionally using sea water.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Can Solé
4 Carrer de Sant CarlesThis traditional Restaurant in the old fishing district serves an exceptional Paella made traditionally using sea water.
Great coffee! Veg juices, slow cooked pork (apparently amazing) Incredible salads.
Great pasrties.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Remedy
5 Carrer de la CiutatGreat coffee! Veg juices, slow cooked pork (apparently amazing) Incredible salads.
Great pasrties.
Entertainment & Activities
Museo del FC Barcelona
s/n C. d'Arístides Maillolfor all the FCB fans
CosmoCaixa Barcelona
26 Carrer d'Isaac Newtonthis is a must see!!! incredible
A really great aquarium and in such a great spot.
375 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario de Barcelona
s/n Moll d'EspanyaA really great aquarium and in such a great spot.
This bar organises free walking tours of Barcelona, a good few of these are really good! don't forget to tip them
Travel Bar
27 Carrer de la BoqueriaThis bar organises free walking tours of Barcelona, a good few of these are really good! don't forget to tip them
Shopping
Main department store & luxury food hall
320 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermercado El Corte Inglés
14 Pl. de CatalunyaMain department store & luxury food hall
A great food market filled with locals.
501 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercat de Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóA great food market filled with locals.
A beautiful food market - amazing with great food stalls and restaurants - be warned its jam packed and full of tourists.
Be sure to try a xhuxu pastry!
1313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de la Boqueria
91 La RamblaA beautiful food market - amazing with great food stalls and restaurants - be warned its jam packed and full of tourists.
Be sure to try a xhuxu pastry!
I love this concept store! Beautiful interiors shop. lovely cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and amazing tea time treats. At the back there is a gorgeous cocktail bar.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Jaime Beriestain
167 Carrer de Pau ClarisI love this concept store! Beautiful interiors shop. lovely cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and amazing tea time treats. At the back there is a gorgeous cocktail bar.
Parks & Nature
An amazing Parc by Gaudi with beautiful views of the city.
2138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Güell
An amazing Parc by Gaudi with beautiful views of the city.
A wonderful view point of the city, you can hike up or take the historical tram. once on top there is a gorgeous cathedral and temple as well as a vintage fun fair.
722 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tibidabo
A wonderful view point of the city, you can hike up or take the historical tram. once on top there is a gorgeous cathedral and temple as well as a vintage fun fair.
I love walking up this hill, or you could take the cable car from port vell. The views are gorgeous and there is so much to see and do up there.
1300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montjuïc
I love walking up this hill, or you could take the cable car from port vell. The views are gorgeous and there is so much to see and do up there.
Pretty much in the centre of Barcelona is this great park housing the zoo and a gorgeous fountain, you can watch people tangoing, doing yoga or row a boat.
2289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Ciudadela
21 Passeig de PicassoPretty much in the centre of Barcelona is this great park housing the zoo and a gorgeous fountain, you can watch people tangoing, doing yoga or row a boat.
Parque del Laberint d'Horta
1 Passeig dels Castanyersreally beautiful
Drinks & Nightlife
Bilbao Berria
3 Plaça NovaA great Pinxto bar right on the square.
Even though this is a touristy square its beautiful and Ocana is a great bar amongst many tourist traps.
239 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocaña
13-15 Pl. ReialEven though this is a touristy square its beautiful and Ocana is a great bar amongst many tourist traps.
The sky bar at the Grand central Hotel is fantastic, beautiful views of the city!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Hotel Central
30 Via LaietanaThe sky bar at the Grand central Hotel is fantastic, beautiful views of the city!
This is an amazing place!!!! a Cava and ham bar
283 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina CristinaThis is an amazing place!!!! a Cava and ham bar
This is a beautiful classy wine bar with exquisite fusion tapas - perfect for special occasions.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mond Bar
220 Carrer de la DiputacióThis is a beautiful classy wine bar with exquisite fusion tapas - perfect for special occasions.