8 Neighborhoods in Ciutat Vella (Old Town) That You Shouldn't Miss

November 2, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona

1. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain +34 634 53 43 33 http://www.turismedebarcelona.net
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39,946 reviews

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

The Central historical part of Barcelona, located between the streets of Rambla and Laetana.

Reviewed By HelenaLoenberg - Holstebro, Denmark

Great spot to walk around and find different cozy restaurants, cafés, cocktail bars, shops etc. beautiful area!! Our favorite spot in Barcelona

2. Ciutat Vella

Bounded by Rambla, Universitat, Laietana and Ferran, Barcelona Spain http://w3.bcn.es/V14/Home/V14HomeLinkPl/0,2851,2071881_2077063_1,00.html
Excellent
60%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 3,133 reviews

Ciutat Vella

This fascinating area is steeped in history, with city hall located in the same spot where kings once reigned. You'll find narrow streets and squares here, with Gothic mansions, museums, historic churches, bars and restaurants. The Placa del Rei is reputedly the place where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed Columbus after his voyage to America.

Reviewed By melb0urnef00die

We walked this area almost everyday and there's always a shop or place that we only just noticed while walking past. Includes Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi and the Cathedral of Barcelona

3. Barri de La Ribera

calle de Montcada, 08003 Barcelona Spain http://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ciutatvella/ca
Excellent
49%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 106 reviews

Barri de La Ribera

4. El Born

La Ribera, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona Spain +34 932 56 68 51 [email protected] http://www.el-born.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,947 reviews

El Born

Off-beat and fashionable neighborhood that features historic attractions, art galleries, funky shops, bars and tapas.

Reviewed By janetcrosa2019 - Manaus, Brazil

Great neighborhood very safe,beautiful architecture small streets good food ,you can enjoy every corner bye feet ,it’s very nice to get lost a bit you can surpass yourself at each corner .

5. Carrer Petritxol

08002 Barcelona Spain
Excellent
0%
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0%
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0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Carrer Petritxol

6. Las Ramblas

La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Excellent
37%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 38,094 reviews

Las Ramblas

This pedestrian street is lined with outdoor markets, shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Reviewed By carpediemRP1 - Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, Germany

Marked by a mixture of modern stores with traditional street food, vendors and several markets and side plazas, this long street covered in trees is an easy walk with something of interest the entire way. Easy walk from Placa Catalunya down to Port Zell along this walkway. Loved it.

7. La Barceloneta

Barcelona Spain +34 933 19 70 03 http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/378/la-barceloneta.html
Excellent
42%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
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0%
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4.0 based on 2,039 reviews

La Barceloneta

Neighborhood redeveloped to highlight seafood and its maritime history.

Reviewed By Dr_Waugh - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

A nice area of Barcelona just behind the beach and Port Vell. We had a nice walk through and stopped for lunch at a fab restaurant Can Mano.

8. Raval

Rambla de Raval, Barcelona Spain
Excellent
29%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 272 reviews

Raval

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