Guidebook for Barcelona
Arts & Culture
The most lavish of Gaudi's works, Güell Palace is a must-see on Barcelona's cultural route, a testament to it's author's flamboyant imagination.
385 locals recommend
Güell Palace
3-5 Carrer Nou de la RamblaThe most lavish of Gaudi's works, Güell Palace is a must-see on Barcelona's cultural route, a testament to it's author's flamboyant imagination.
A mecca of Picasso admirers, hosts a particularly rich collection of painter's juvenilias. The museum offers a great opportunity to learn about Picasso's artistic development.
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaA mecca of Picasso admirers, hosts a particularly rich collection of painter's juvenilias. The museum offers a great opportunity to learn about Picasso's artistic development.
A monument of Catalan culture and a very interesting piece of architecture in itself. Hosts regular flamenco shows.
360 locals recommend
Palau de la Música Catalana
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaA monument of Catalan culture and a very interesting piece of architecture in itself. Hosts regular flamenco shows.
Drinks & Nightlife
A focal point of La Rambla area's nightlife as well as a backdrop of several movies. Eat, dance and meet a stranger by the fountain in the middle of the square.
553 locals recommend
Plaça Reial
1 Plaça ReialA focal point of La Rambla area's nightlife as well as a backdrop of several movies. Eat, dance and meet a stranger by the fountain in the middle of the square.
A real heaven for the wine-savvy. Small but stacked up to the ceiling and with a truly stunning view over the facade of Santa Maria del Mar church. Plain magic.
42 locals recommend
Restaurante La Vinya del Senyor
5 Plaça de Santa MariaA real heaven for the wine-savvy. Small but stacked up to the ceiling and with a truly stunning view over the facade of Santa Maria del Mar church. Plain magic.
A classy hangout for locals and visitors alike, in the very heart of El Gotico. Originally dedicated to the art of pipe-smoking, wonderful place to dance tango, listen to jazz, talk and play pool.
38 locals recommend
Barcelona Pipa Club
21 Carrer de Santa EulàliaA classy hangout for locals and visitors alike, in the very heart of El Gotico. Originally dedicated to the art of pipe-smoking, wonderful place to dance tango, listen to jazz, talk and play pool.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful place where to take your kids in the afternoon or go shopping. A complex with clothes stores, cinema and various eateries set on an artificial island in the middle of the bay.
472 locals recommend
Maremagnum
5 Moll d'EspanyaWonderful place where to take your kids in the afternoon or go shopping. A complex with clothes stores, cinema and various eateries set on an artificial island in the middle of the bay.
Sightseeing
La Boqueria is not only the most lavish of the Barcelona markets, it's a cultural institution, a legend. Spanish tapas bars and food stalls in sukh-like ambience are guaranteed to thrill your senses.
1313 locals recommend
La Boqueria Market
91 La RamblaLa Boqueria is not only the most lavish of the Barcelona markets, it's a cultural institution, a legend. Spanish tapas bars and food stalls in sukh-like ambience are guaranteed to thrill your senses.
Recently unearthed underbelly of this very historically significant part of the city provides a great chance to get a crash course in Catalan history and get some locally designed fancy souvenirs.
162 locals recommend
Born Cultural Centre
12 Plaça ComercialRecently unearthed underbelly of this very historically significant part of the city provides a great chance to get a crash course in Catalan history and get some locally designed fancy souvenirs.
Shrouded in centuries of history and a literary charm courtesy of Ildefonso Falcones's big fat bestseller Cathedral of the Sea. Not to be missed on your sightseeing tour of Barcelona.
691 locals recommend
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaShrouded in centuries of history and a literary charm courtesy of Ildefonso Falcones's big fat bestseller Cathedral of the Sea. Not to be missed on your sightseeing tour of Barcelona.
Dedicated to Eulalia, co-patron of Barcelona, this is the real-deal of the city's sacral monuments. Remember all those snaps in front of a (neo)gothic church from Barna? That's where you take them!
912 locals recommend
Cathedral of Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuDedicated to Eulalia, co-patron of Barcelona, this is the real-deal of the city's sacral monuments. Remember all those snaps in front of a (neo)gothic church from Barna? That's where you take them!
A focal point of Barcelona's tourism, a must-see when visiting the city.
1403 locals recommend
La Rambla
75 La RamblaA focal point of Barcelona's tourism, a must-see when visiting the city.
Food Scene
The very heart of El Borne with a multitude of cafes and bars around which the life of the barrio revolves. Suitable both for a coffee and dessert stop-over as well as a night-time romp.
147 locals recommend
Passeig del Born
Passeig del BornThe very heart of El Borne with a multitude of cafes and bars around which the life of the barrio revolves. Suitable both for a coffee and dessert stop-over as well as a night-time romp.
A good place to start your culinary explorations with a wealth of various restaurants.
114 locals recommend
Carrer dels Flassaders, 9
9 Carrer dels FlassadersA good place to start your culinary explorations with a wealth of various restaurants.
The ultimate destination for the tapas enthusiasts. Make sure you carry cash, this place is all about old school.
101 locals recommend
La Bombeta
3 Carrer de la MaquinistaThe ultimate destination for the tapas enthusiasts. Make sure you carry cash, this place is all about old school.
Pintxos and other delicious specialities of the Basque cuisine can be consumed here in a particularly enjoyable atmosphere. Very, very recommended!
49 locals recommend
Euskal Etxea (Restaurant)
1 Placeta de MontcadaPintxos and other delicious specialities of the Basque cuisine can be consumed here in a particularly enjoyable atmosphere. Very, very recommended!
Shopping
Keep your credit card to hand as you stroll up Passeig de Gracia - all your up-market clothes shopping needs will be provided for here. You will also find Gaudi's Casa Batllo and La Pedrera here.
982 locals recommend
Passeig de Gracia
Passeig de GràciaKeep your credit card to hand as you stroll up Passeig de Gracia - all your up-market clothes shopping needs will be provided for here. You will also find Gaudi's Casa Batllo and La Pedrera here.
It's only in the winter when you can ice-skate here but this is also where the airport bus drops you off and a good place to start shopping. Or to uncork your champagne on New Year's Eve.
1289 locals recommend
Catalonia Square
Plaça de CatalunyaIt's only in the winter when you can ice-skate here but this is also where the airport bus drops you off and a good place to start shopping. Or to uncork your champagne on New Year's Eve.
Essentials
However it can't replace the experience of exploring the nooks and crannies of La Boqueria but it offers very much the same in terms of food choices - at much more pocket-friendly prices.
501 locals recommend
Santa Caterina Market
16 Av. de Francesc CambóHowever it can't replace the experience of exploring the nooks and crannies of La Boqueria but it offers very much the same in terms of food choices - at much more pocket-friendly prices.