The 10 Best Neighborhoods in Barcelona, Catalonia

September 21, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

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. Sant Antoni

L'Eixample Esquerra District, Barcelona Spain
Excellent
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25%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Sant Antoni

2. 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

3. 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%
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34%
Satisfactory
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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

4. Barri de La Ribera

calle de Montcada, 08003 Barcelona Spain http://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ciutatvella/ca
Excellent
49%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Barri de La Ribera

5. L'Eixample District

La Exaimple -- Center City, 08011 Barcelona Spain http://w3.bcn.es/V12/Home/V12HomeLinkPl/0,2746,388939_389139_1,00.html
Excellent
60%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
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1%
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4.5 based on 747 reviews

L'Eixample District

Barcelona's 19th-century historic district where visitors find works by famous architects such as Gaudí and Ildefons Cerdà.

Reviewed By 51danielled57 - Melbourne, Australia

This area is full of beauty and architecture, as well as high-end shops. I prefer the first, the buidlings, not the shops! Every building has elaborate architecture, and even the lamp posts have been made to look incredible. Take your time to look around by walking, and looking up to see buidling details that give this area it's grandeur. You will find some of Gaudi's work here too. And if you have cash to spare, the Passeig de Gracia high-end stores will take care of that

6. 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%
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4%
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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 .

7. Barri de Gracia

Barri de Gracia Gracia, Barcelona Spain http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/Gracia-i-Park-Guell/_xMCfM9AMDl_lKCezjRpMoJocfnj2RkFC--03Lh5qmmU
Excellent
58%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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0%
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4.5 based on 1,228 reviews

Barri de Gracia

Students, artists and political types make their home here, and everyone's welcome to hang out at Placa del Sol, a popular square day or night with its cafes, bars and 19-century architecture.

Reviewed By milliesmum2016 - Christchurch, New Zealand

Barri de Gracia is a really fun area to explore, with wonderful Moderne architecture scattered along the streets, along with a very pleasant local neighbourhood vibe. Nothing particularly touristy about it - just people going about their business in a really lovely place.

8. Carrer Petritxol

08002 Barcelona Spain
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Carrer Petritxol

9. Sants

08028 Barcelona Spain
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Sants

10. 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.

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