Guidebook for Barcelona
Essentials
Veritas
144 Pg. de Sant JoanOrganic food supermarket
Mercat Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc Cambótypical local market
Interesting spots
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaConcert hall in art nouveau style
Cathedral of Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuGothic Cathedral (13th to 15th Centuries)
Where the historical heritage of the city is preserved and displayed
150 locals recommend
Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA
s/n Plaça del ReiWhere the historical heritage of the city is preserved and displayed
One of Barcelona's top attractions from Gaudi and his modernista architecture.
1825 locals recommend
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaOne of Barcelona's top attractions from Gaudi and his modernista architecture.
One of the most extreme architectural makeovers ever seen, from Gaudí.
1846 locals recommend
CASA BATLLÓ
43 Pg. de GràciaOne of the most extreme architectural makeovers ever seen, from Gaudí.
One of the most perfect surviving examples of the Catalan Gothic style
691 locals recommend
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaOne of the most perfect surviving examples of the Catalan Gothic style
In my opinion, one of the most interesting spots of the ancient city. It has impressive bomb damage (from war) on the church wall.
The spot was also part of The Perfume film
118 locals recommend
Plaça Sant Felip Neri
Plaça de Sant Felip NeriIn my opinion, one of the most interesting spots of the ancient city. It has impressive bomb damage (from war) on the church wall.
The spot was also part of The Perfume film
Together with six other Gaudí buildings in Barcelona, part of la Sagrada Família is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as testifying "to Gaudí's exceptional creative contribution to the development of architecture and building technology", "having represented el Modernisme of Catalonia" and "anticipated and influenced many of the forms and techniques that were relevant to the development of modern construction in the 20th century".
3229 locals recommend
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaTogether with six other Gaudí buildings in Barcelona, part of la Sagrada Família is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as testifying "to Gaudí's exceptional creative contribution to the development of architecture and building technology", "having represented el Modernisme of Catalonia" and "anticipated and influenced many of the forms and techniques that were relevant to the development of modern construction in the 20th century".
Arts & Culture
Gran Teatre del Liceu
51-59 La RamblaBarcelona main concert hall.
It houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the Pablo Picasso. With 4,251 works exhibited.
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaIt houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the Pablo Picasso. With 4,251 works exhibited.
The former public market designed in 1873 and built in the following years. First Roman settlement dated from year 218 BC. Today, you can walk around the ruins.
70 locals recommend
Mercat del Born
12 Plaça ComercialThe former public market designed in 1873 and built in the following years. First Roman settlement dated from year 218 BC. Today, you can walk around the ruins.
Centre Cívic Convent de Sant Agustí
36 Carrer del ComerçAncient convent house. Not open on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zona d'Ombra
12 C/ de Salomó ben AdretA very exclusive wine shop with the possibility to have a few tapas.
Boca Grande
12 Passatge de la ConcepcióInteresting and trendy cocktail bar with a nice decration.
Opened all the way back in 1933, this art deco cocktail bar is the oldest in the city. Located not far off the Ramblas, it caters to a cool, artsy and often moneyed crowd
50 locals recommend
Boadas Cocktails
1 Carrer dels Tallers Opened all the way back in 1933, this art deco cocktail bar is the oldest in the city. Located not far off the Ramblas, it caters to a cool, artsy and often moneyed crowd
City Bar
30 Via LaietanaCocktail bar with interesting tapas.
The Wet terrace has incredible atmosphere and views. Expensive but very chic and nice. I love it during the sunset and afterwords!
527 locals recommend
We Barcelona
Passeig de Joan de BorbóThe Wet terrace has incredible atmosphere and views. Expensive but very chic and nice. I love it during the sunset and afterwords!
Incredible city views from above. Very Classy. Ideal for a drink.
6 locals recommend
Gran Hotel La Florida
83 Ctra. de Vallvidrera al TibidaboIncredible city views from above. Very Classy. Ideal for a drink.
Very small but cozy wine bar. You will be lucky if you find a place! The serve very nice wine.
6 locals recommend
Zim
20 Carrer de la DagueriaVery small but cozy wine bar. You will be lucky if you find a place! The serve very nice wine.
As a gift for his adored wife, Consuelo Fabra i Puig, Mariano Fuster commissioned modernist architect Lluís Domènch i Montaner to design Casa Fuster. The magnificent home was the most expensive in the city when it was completed in 1907, but the family lived there only briefly.
Decorated with Art Nouveau–inspired furnishings. You can enjoy concerts in the exclusive atmosphere or the Vienes Café or have a lovely perspective of the sunset from the roof terrace.
73 locals recommend
Hotel Casa Fuster
132 Pg. de GràciaAs a gift for his adored wife, Consuelo Fabra i Puig, Mariano Fuster commissioned modernist architect Lluís Domènch i Montaner to design Casa Fuster. The magnificent home was the most expensive in the city when it was completed in 1907, but the family lived there only briefly.
Decorated with Art Nouveau–inspired furnishings. You can enjoy concerts in the exclusive atmosphere or the Vienes Café or have a lovely perspective of the sunset from the roof terrace.
Food Scene
Ikibana Born
32 Passeig de PicassoFusion restaurant Japan-Brasil. Delicious food.
Rita Blue
3 Plaça de Sant AgustíNice mexican food with an interesting atmosphere.
Gallito
19 Passeig del Mare NostrumInteresting food in a unique spot by the see.
Very convenient location if you are staying with me ;) but also great Italian food in an interesting atmosphere, combining old and chic.
11 locals recommend
OBE restaurant
1 Plaça de Santa CaterinaVery convenient location if you are staying with me ;) but also great Italian food in an interesting atmosphere, combining old and chic.
I wouldn't go during the Summer time (too hot and turistic!). However, any other time is great during the day, they have a great terrace where you can sit down or even lie in the chill out sofas having a cocktail or grabbing something to eat. The menu is also an interesting fusion of asian and indian food. Decoration inside is just amazing.
193 locals recommend
Restaurant Carpe Diem Lounge Club
32 Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaI wouldn't go during the Summer time (too hot and turistic!). However, any other time is great during the day, they have a great terrace where you can sit down or even lie in the chill out sofas having a cocktail or grabbing something to eat. The menu is also an interesting fusion of asian and indian food. Decoration inside is just amazing.
Martínez
38 Ctra. de MiramarNice views over the city and the harbour.
Rasoterra
5 Carrer del PalauVegan, vegetarian, low food place with an interesting and tasty menu.
Arcano Restaurant
10 Carrer dels MercadersNice catalan food in a unic atmosphere
Healthy food in a beautiful place. Interesting selection of pizzas gluten free.
22 locals recommend
Flax & Kale Passage
31 Carrer de Sant Pere Més AltHealthy food in a beautiful place. Interesting selection of pizzas gluten free.
Small cozy place with a limited but interesting menu. Mediterranean food and a colletion of quality sangrias.
57 locals recommend
Casa Lolea Barcelona
49 Carrer de Sant Pere Més AltSmall cozy place with a limited but interesting menu. Mediterranean food and a colletion of quality sangrias.
Shopping
Ozz Barcelona
8 Carrer dels Banys VellsUnique quality cloths and interesting designs by local designers.