Our guidebook for your stay in Barcelona
Food, wine and more
The best places to eat, have a glass of wine or grab a great beer near the apartment.
Excellent place to taste seafood. It looks like a fishery where you choose your fresh fish and/or seafood, but then they cook it for you. Good price/value ratio (around 20€ per person).
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarLa Paradeta Sagrada Família
18 Passatge de Simó69
lokalinvånare rekommenderarExcellent place to taste seafood. It looks like a fishery where you choose your fresh fish and/or seafood, but then they cook it for you. Good price/value ratio (around 20€ per person).
Nice Restaurant with an excellent lunch menu for only 14€. They also manage a brand new tapas bar nearby with a terrace on avenida Gaudi.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarFiro Tast Restaurant
83 Av. de Gaudí7
lokalinvånare rekommenderarNice Restaurant with an excellent lunch menu for only 14€. They also manage a brand new tapas bar nearby with a terrace on avenida Gaudi.
Restaurant Singular
321 Carrer de SardenyaNice coffee and restaurant at only 2 min from the apartment.
Good pizzeria with a nice range of tapas, right on the pedestrian avenida Gaudi. The terrace is famous in the area.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarLa Piazzenza
27 Av. de Gaudí21
lokalinvånare rekommenderarGood pizzeria with a nice range of tapas, right on the pedestrian avenida Gaudi. The terrace is famous in the area.
Excellent place to taste a delicious ice cream. They have a terrace on the Avenida Gaudi.
Jijonenca gelats i cafès
32 Av. de GaudíExcellent place to taste a delicious ice cream. They have a terrace on the Avenida Gaudi.
Restaurant La Cúpula
255 Carrer de Sicília8
lokalinvånare rekommenderarCatalan restaurant with excellent dishes of the day from 10-14 euros. They only use fresh products from the boqueria market.
4 Plats i Punt
328 Carrer de CartagenaCatalan restaurant with excellent dishes of the day from 10-14 euros. They only use fresh products from the boqueria market.
Don't miss that superb terrace inside the Hospital Sant Pau.
The food is also excellent as the place is managed by the Sagardi group. A reference in Barcelona with several restaurants in the city.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderar1902 Cafè Modernista
167 Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret7
lokalinvånare rekommenderarDon't miss that superb terrace inside the Hospital Sant Pau.
The food is also excellent as the place is managed by the Sagardi group. A reference in Barcelona with several restaurants in the city.
Good variety of tapas, great burgers but, most importantly, a great variety of artisan beers.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarLa Cerveseria Clandestina
611 Carrer de Còrsega9
lokalinvånare rekommenderarGood variety of tapas, great burgers but, most importantly, a great variety of artisan beers.
Very pleasant wine bar with a selection of bottles from the south of Cataluña - Terra Alta.
Casa Mariol
442 Carrer del RossellóVery pleasant wine bar with a selection of bottles from the south of Cataluña - Terra Alta.
Looking for a place to have breakfast? Puiggròs coffee shop and bakery has everything you need.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarPuiggròs
77 Av. de Gaudí9
lokalinvånare rekommenderarLooking for a place to have breakfast? Puiggròs coffee shop and bakery has everything you need.
The best grilled meat, fish and seafood near the apartment is in this restaurant. It is also beautifully decorated with plants, in a jungle like fashion (Selva=Jungle).
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarBraseria La Selva Barcelona
138 Carrer de la Indústria6
lokalinvånare rekommenderarThe best grilled meat, fish and seafood near the apartment is in this restaurant. It is also beautifully decorated with plants, in a jungle like fashion (Selva=Jungle).
If you are looking for a good gourmet burger by any chance, you can find it here. They also have a nice range of bowls and a very good and affordable launch menu.
Goiko Grill
339 Carrer de la IndependènciaIf you are looking for a good gourmet burger by any chance, you can find it here. They also have a nice range of bowls and a very good and affordable launch menu.
An old favorite from the are. With burgers, fries and beers, this pub will make you feel like you where in Ireland.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarMichael Collins
4 Plaça de la Sagrada Família58
lokalinvånare rekommenderarAn old favorite from the are. With burgers, fries and beers, this pub will make you feel like you where in Ireland.
Mediterranean and catalan food in a pleasant atmosphere, with excellent (and affordable) wine.
Restaurant L'Oliva
207 Carrer de la IndústriaMediterranean and catalan food in a pleasant atmosphere, with excellent (and affordable) wine.
Sagradas Tapas
48 Avinguda de GaudíReally good value tapas in the avenida Gaudi. They have also a nice terrace.
Nice bistro with a range of tapas. Mix of catalan and french food. They have also a nice terrace.
Monsieur Bistró Barcelona
2 Plaça Carme MonturiolNice bistro with a range of tapas. Mix of catalan and french food. They have also a nice terrace.
Sightseeing near the apartment
The most interesting monuments and sights near the apartment.
You can't miss the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the most visited monument in Spain and one of the many World Heritage Sites declared by the UNESCO in the city. Make sure to get tickets in advance on their official website, SagradaFamilia.org. It is only 10 min away on foot from the apartment.
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Sagrada Família
401 Carrer de Mallorca1068
lokalinvånare rekommenderarYou can't miss the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the most visited monument in Spain and one of the many World Heritage Sites declared by the UNESCO in the city. Make sure to get tickets in advance on their official website, SagradaFamilia.org. It is only 10 min away on foot from the apartment.
A less known gem in Barcelona, also listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It is the biggest modernist complex in the world, and it would only take you 5 min to get there on foot from the apartment.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarHospital de Sant Pau
89 Carrer de Sant Quintí215
lokalinvånare rekommenderarA less known gem in Barcelona, also listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It is the biggest modernist complex in the world, and it would only take you 5 min to get there on foot from the apartment.
Only 15-20 min away, the Agbar Tower rises above the city's landscape and it lights up at night. It also has light shows on special dates.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarTorre Agbar
211 Avinguda Diagonal211
lokalinvånare rekommenderarOnly 15-20 min away, the Agbar Tower rises above the city's landscape and it lights up at night. It also has light shows on special dates.
Barcelona's best panoramic view is not at Park Güell, it's at the Carmel Bunkers in the Turó de la Rovira area. They are not far from the apartment on foot, but it's better to use a bus if you don't feel like walking uphill.
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MUHBA - Turó de la Rovira
s/n Carrer de Marià Labèrnia168
lokalinvånare rekommenderarBarcelona's best panoramic view is not at Park Güell, it's at the Carmel Bunkers in the Turó de la Rovira area. They are not far from the apartment on foot, but it's better to use a bus if you don't feel like walking uphill.
Guinardó's Park is below the Carmel Bunkers and it also has amazing panoramic views of Barcelona. A nice place to visit if you want to do some exercise, get some fresh air and discover some of Barcelona's best sights.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarParc del Guinardó
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarGuinardó's Park is below the Carmel Bunkers and it also has amazing panoramic views of Barcelona. A nice place to visit if you want to do some exercise, get some fresh air and discover some of Barcelona's best sights.
Essentials
Mercadona
129 Carrer de la Indústria7
lokalinvånare rekommenderarThe main supermarket chain in spain.
Carrefour Express
265 Carrer de la MarinaSmall supermarket open everyday at 1mn from the apartment.
Supercor Expres
304 Carrer de la MarinaBig supermarket open every day. It also offers you daily newspapers and magazines.
Shopping
The picture in this entry is not at all representative of the Glòries Shopping Center. It is one of the most enjoyable shopping malls in the city, because most of it is open air. It has a very big Carrefour Supermarket and it is a great choice for shopping.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarGlòries
208 Avinguda Diagonal150
lokalinvånare rekommenderarThe picture in this entry is not at all representative of the Glòries Shopping Center. It is one of the most enjoyable shopping malls in the city, because most of it is open air. It has a very big Carrefour Supermarket and it is a great choice for shopping.
Sightseeing around the city
Popular places to visit around the city.
Architectural masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí, the most emblematic modernist architect in the world. It is highly recommended to get tickets in advance. You can easily get there from the apartment with the subway in 15 min or less.
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Casa Milà
261-265 Provença468
lokalinvånare rekommenderarArchitectural masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí, the most emblematic modernist architect in the world. It is highly recommended to get tickets in advance. You can easily get there from the apartment with the subway in 15 min or less.
Another of Gaudí's projects declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. A part of it can be visited for free and there are great panoramic views of Barcelona in this section, but the most iconic sights are grouped in the restricted area and it is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance. It is between 25-35 min away from the apartment if you go there by bus.
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Parc Güell
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarAnother of Gaudí's projects declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. A part of it can be visited for free and there are great panoramic views of Barcelona in this section, but the most iconic sights are grouped in the restricted area and it is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance. It is between 25-35 min away from the apartment if you go there by bus.
Casa Batlló has probably the most splendid building front in Barcelona and it is another architectural prowess of Antoni Gaudí. Also listed by the Unesco as a World Heritage Site, I would recommend you to get tickets in advance.
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Casa Batlló
43 Passeig de Gràcia453
lokalinvånare rekommenderarCasa Batlló has probably the most splendid building front in Barcelona and it is another architectural prowess of Antoni Gaudí. Also listed by the Unesco as a World Heritage Site, I would recommend you to get tickets in advance.
Barcelona is an architectural paradise, and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar remains one of it's oldest and best preserved treasures. It is a beautiful exemple of Catalan Gothic Architecture and it can be visited for free. Getting there won't take you more than 30 min from the apartment, whether you use the subway or a bus.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarSanta Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa Maria285
lokalinvånare rekommenderarBarcelona is an architectural paradise, and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar remains one of it's oldest and best preserved treasures. It is a beautiful exemple of Catalan Gothic Architecture and it can be visited for free. Getting there won't take you more than 30 min from the apartment, whether you use the subway or a bus.
The entire Motnjuïc area is worth visiting, since it has an incredible number of monuments and attractions. There is the Montjuïc Magic Fountains and it's impressive choreography, which plays a few times per week depending on the season. Then there is the Olympic Stadium, the Montjuïc Castle, the Joan Miró Foundation, the Poble Espanyol and the Catalan Museum of National Visual Art. Keep in mind that the Montjüic is one of the two mountains in Barcelona city, the other one being the Tibidabo, so be sure to choose the most convenient method of transportation for you if you don't want to walk uphill.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarFont Màgica de Montjuïc
1 Plaça de Carles Buïgas82
lokalinvånare rekommenderarThe entire Motnjuïc area is worth visiting, since it has an incredible number of monuments and attractions. There is the Montjuïc Magic Fountains and it's impressive choreography, which plays a few times per week depending on the season. Then there is the Olympic Stadium, the Montjuïc Castle, the Joan Miró Foundation, the Poble Espanyol and the Catalan Museum of National Visual Art. Keep in mind that the Montjüic is one of the two mountains in Barcelona city, the other one being the Tibidabo, so be sure to choose the most convenient method of transportation for you if you don't want to walk uphill.
The Barceloneta used to be a fishermen neighborhood in the 18th century, but now it has become one of the most popular areas in the old city because of its great restaurants and the Barceloneta beach, the biggest in the city. It is the perfect area to eat paella and seafood during the day, or tapas during the night. Also, sunset's at the Barceloneta beach or the Port Vell are among the best in the city. Getting there from the apartment is not complicated, you are 30 min away with the subway.
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La Barceloneta
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarThe Barceloneta used to be a fishermen neighborhood in the 18th century, but now it has become one of the most popular areas in the old city because of its great restaurants and the Barceloneta beach, the biggest in the city. It is the perfect area to eat paella and seafood during the day, or tapas during the night. Also, sunset's at the Barceloneta beach or the Port Vell are among the best in the city. Getting there from the apartment is not complicated, you are 30 min away with the subway.
Visiting a city like Barcelona without admiring its Cathedral doesn't seem right to me. Also, it is located and the heart of the Gothic Quarter, which is arguably the most popular area in Barcelona. The entire quarter is usually very busy, so try to go there early in the morning or around lunch time (between 1 pm and 3 pm). You should also see the Santa Anna's Church, the Roman Towers, Sant Jaume Square, Pi Square and Roial Square. Don't worry, although it looks like a lot, all these places are fairly close to one another. Leaving from the apartment, it would take you around 25-30 min with the subway.
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarKatedralen i Barcelona
s/n Pla de la Seu292
lokalinvånare rekommenderarVisiting a city like Barcelona without admiring its Cathedral doesn't seem right to me. Also, it is located and the heart of the Gothic Quarter, which is arguably the most popular area in Barcelona. The entire quarter is usually very busy, so try to go there early in the morning or around lunch time (between 1 pm and 3 pm). You should also see the Santa Anna's Church, the Roman Towers, Sant Jaume Square, Pi Square and Roial Square. Don't worry, although it looks like a lot, all these places are fairly close to one another. Leaving from the apartment, it would take you around 25-30 min with the subway.
Passeig the Gracìa is, for many, the Champs Élysées of Barcelona (and the comparaison has its merits). It is probably the most beautiful street in the city and some of the most beautiful monuments in Barcelona are on it as well. Also, the most luxurious shops, with their impressive showcases can be found there.
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Passeig de Gràcia
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lokalinvånare rekommenderarPasseig the Gracìa is, for many, the Champs Élysées of Barcelona (and the comparaison has its merits). It is probably the most beautiful street in the city and some of the most beautiful monuments in Barcelona are on it as well. Also, the most luxurious shops, with their impressive showcases can be found there.