Guidebook for Barcelona

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Guidebook for Barcelona

Arts & Culture

A great look into Picasso's early work.
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de Montcada
1655 locals recommend
A great look into Picasso's early work.
Beautiful space and amazing play of light.
3229 locals recommend
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada Família
3229 locals recommend
Beautiful space and amazing play of light.
A must see for Gaudi enthusiasts
1825 locals recommend
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de Gràcia
1825 locals recommend
A must see for Gaudi enthusiasts
Gorgeous building - watch a show in the day time to experience the magical stained glass roof.
508 locals recommend
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la Música
508 locals recommend
Gorgeous building - watch a show in the day time to experience the magical stained glass roof.
Another amazing building by Gaudi
1846 locals recommend
Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de Gràcia
1846 locals recommend
Another amazing building by Gaudi
A great collection of art in such an amazing venue.
861 locals recommend
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
s/n Parc de Montjuïc
861 locals recommend
A great collection of art in such an amazing venue.
the Miro Foundation is a must
548 locals recommend
Joan Miro Foundation
s/n Parc de Montjuïc
548 locals recommend
the Miro Foundation is a must

Sightseeing

Beautiful architecture in the heart of Barcelona.
912 locals recommend
Cathedral of Barcelona
s/n Pla de la Seu
912 locals recommend
Beautiful architecture in the heart of Barcelona.
Main square, surrounded by shops, great fountains and the arrival point of the aerobus from El Prat airport.
1289 locals recommend
Catalonia Square
Plaça de Catalunya
1289 locals recommend
Main square, surrounded by shops, great fountains and the arrival point of the aerobus from El Prat airport.
Great shopping area filled with boutique shops, loads of local designers, great cafes and bars.
114 locals recommend
Carrer dels Flassaders, 9
9 Carrer dels Flassaders
114 locals recommend
Great shopping area filled with boutique shops, loads of local designers, great cafes and bars.
An amazing display of musical fountains on a huge scale in the evenings. Check seasonal show times - Get there early to find a good viewing point!
374 locals recommend
ClassBedroom Fira Business Apartments
1 Bis Av. de Rius i Taulet
374 locals recommend
An amazing display of musical fountains on a huge scale in the evenings. Check seasonal show times - Get there early to find a good viewing point!
This makes for a wonderful day trip, the Abbey is beautiful but the mountain is incredible and a walk or a hike is well rewarded.
75 locals recommend
Abbey of Montserrat
75 locals recommend
This makes for a wonderful day trip, the Abbey is beautiful but the mountain is incredible and a walk or a hike is well rewarded.
a stones throw from the apartment a must see this interesting portrayal of gothic architecture slightly adjusted by Gaudi ;)
44 locals recommend
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Barcelona
5 Carrer del Bisbe
44 locals recommend
a stones throw from the apartment a must see this interesting portrayal of gothic architecture slightly adjusted by Gaudi ;)
I love this cathedral in the centre of the El Born, a must see from the inside.
691 locals recommend
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa Maria
691 locals recommend
I love this cathedral in the centre of the El Born, a must see from the inside.
This is an extremely interesting museum - a guided walk through this bunker will give you a view into the civil war.
7 locals recommend
Refugi 307
175 Carrer Nou de la Rambla
7 locals recommend
This is an extremely interesting museum - a guided walk through this bunker will give you a view into the civil war.
A quick stroll from the citudella parc
447 locals recommend
Barcelona's Arc de Triomf
Passeig de Lluís Companys
447 locals recommend
A quick stroll from the citudella parc

Food Scene

A crazy fantastic spot. Specific opening times - always a queue get there early (before it opens) relaxed atmosphere, tell the friendly staff what food you like & they will order for you.
131 locals recommend
Cal Pep
8 Plaça de les Olles
131 locals recommend
A crazy fantastic spot. Specific opening times - always a queue get there early (before it opens) relaxed atmosphere, tell the friendly staff what food you like & they will order for you.
Fantastic coffee and great brunchy type food. Amazing cakes and desserts.
45 locals recommend
OMA Bistró
227 C. del Consell de Cent
45 locals recommend
Fantastic coffee and great brunchy type food. Amazing cakes and desserts.
Great healthy flexiterian food and fresh cold pressed juices.
232 locals recommend
Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels Tallers
232 locals recommend
Great healthy flexiterian food and fresh cold pressed juices.
fantastic food!!!
86 locals recommend
Picnic
1 Carrer del Comerç
86 locals recommend
fantastic food!!!
Great brunch spot
49 locals recommend
Can Dende
44 Carrer de la Ciutat de Granada
49 locals recommend
Great brunch spot
Best burgers in town - choose the exact assembly of your burger and a choice of sweet potato fries or normal fries.
54 locals recommend
Oval
199 Carrer de València
54 locals recommend
Best burgers in town - choose the exact assembly of your burger and a choice of sweet potato fries or normal fries.
For a good coffee or Cava and unbelievable cakes!
56 locals recommend
Bubó Born
10 Carrer de les Caputxes
56 locals recommend
For a good coffee or Cava and unbelievable cakes!
Great location, good coffee and fantastic brunch. Great salads especially if you need a healthy meal between all the fried foods of Spain.
336 locals recommend
Federal Cafè
39 Carrer del Parlament
336 locals recommend
Great location, good coffee and fantastic brunch. Great salads especially if you need a healthy meal between all the fried foods of Spain.
Good coffee and great light breakfasts. oh remember this place is cash only!
45 locals recommend
Satan's Coffee Corner
11 Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del Call
45 locals recommend
Good coffee and great light breakfasts. oh remember this place is cash only!
Incredible tapas! - a gastronomic experience. Be sure to book!
264 locals recommend
Tickets
164 Av. del Paral·lel
264 locals recommend
Incredible tapas! - a gastronomic experience. Be sure to book!
This place has fantastic tapas but they also make their own Sangria!!! but this is sangria like you have never tasted before. I recommend the Brut sparkling
57 locals recommend
Casa Lolea Barcelona
49 Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt
57 locals recommend
This place has fantastic tapas but they also make their own Sangria!!! but this is sangria like you have never tasted before. I recommend the Brut sparkling
Incredible food, perfect atmosphere - be sure to book!
106 locals recommend
Elsa y Fred
11 Carrer del Rec Comtal
106 locals recommend
Incredible food, perfect atmosphere - be sure to book!
Great Lunch menu for the hungry!!! All organic and local. great veggie menu as well as a full fare menu.
14 locals recommend
Pirineu en Boca Born
14 locals recommend
Great Lunch menu for the hungry!!! All organic and local. great veggie menu as well as a full fare menu.
Great Pintxo bar
30 locals recommend
Sagardi BCN Gòtic
62 Carrer de l'Argenteria
30 locals recommend
Great Pintxo bar
If you are looking for Paella - don't get caught in the tourist traps.... come here! with loads of options and true authentic paella! great servers too
45 locals recommend
L'Arrosseria Xàtiva
26 Carrer del Torrent d'En Vidalet
45 locals recommend
If you are looking for Paella - don't get caught in the tourist traps.... come here! with loads of options and true authentic paella! great servers too
For good churros (a long fried chox pastry finger which you dip in warm chocolate sauce) look no further!
30 locals recommend
La Pallaresa Xocolateria Xurreria
11 Carrer de Petritxol
30 locals recommend
For good churros (a long fried chox pastry finger which you dip in warm chocolate sauce) look no further!
good traditional cakes and pastries
73 locals recommend
Caelum
8 Carrer de la Palla
73 locals recommend
good traditional cakes and pastries
This is an amazing healthy eatery, take out or sit at the bar for fresh, delicious healthy food and fresh pressed juices. Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Gluten Free
12 locals recommend
Teresa's
31 Carrer de l'Argenteria
12 locals recommend
This is an amazing healthy eatery, take out or sit at the bar for fresh, delicious healthy food and fresh pressed juices. Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Gluten Free
Incredible food, all bio tasty and Healthy
4Amb5 Mujades
45 Rambla del Raval
Incredible food, all bio tasty and Healthy
This traditional Restaurant in the old fishing district serves an exceptional Paella made traditionally using sea water.
17 locals recommend
Can Solé
4 Carrer de Sant Carles
17 locals recommend
This traditional Restaurant in the old fishing district serves an exceptional Paella made traditionally using sea water.
Great coffee! Veg juices, slow cooked pork (apparently amazing) Incredible salads. Great pasrties.
8 locals recommend
Black Remedy
5 Carrer de la Ciutat
8 locals recommend
Great coffee! Veg juices, slow cooked pork (apparently amazing) Incredible salads. Great pasrties.

Entertainment & Activities

for all the FCB fans
550 locals recommend
FC Barcelona Museum
s/n C. d'Arístides Maillol
550 locals recommend
for all the FCB fans
this is a must see!!! incredible
181 locals recommend
CosmoCaixa Barcelona
26 Carrer d'Isaac Newton
181 locals recommend
this is a must see!!! incredible
A really great aquarium and in such a great spot.
375 locals recommend
Aquarium Barcelona
s/n Moll d'Espanya
375 locals recommend
A really great aquarium and in such a great spot.
This bar organises free walking tours of Barcelona, a good few of these are really good! don't forget to tip them
Travel Bar
27 Carrer de la Boqueria
This bar organises free walking tours of Barcelona, a good few of these are really good! don't forget to tip them

Shopping

Main department store & luxury food hall
320 locals recommend
El Corte Inglés Supermarket
14 Pl. de Catalunya
320 locals recommend
Main department store & luxury food hall
A great food market filled with locals.
501 locals recommend
Santa Caterina Market
16 Av. de Francesc Cambó
501 locals recommend
A great food market filled with locals.
A beautiful food market - amazing with great food stalls and restaurants - be warned its jam packed and full of tourists. Be sure to try a xhuxu pastry!
1313 locals recommend
La Boqueria Market
91 La Rambla
1313 locals recommend
A beautiful food market - amazing with great food stalls and restaurants - be warned its jam packed and full of tourists. Be sure to try a xhuxu pastry!
I love this concept store! Beautiful interiors shop. lovely cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and amazing tea time treats. At the back there is a gorgeous cocktail bar.
35 locals recommend
Café Jaime Beriestain
167 Carrer de Pau Claris
35 locals recommend
I love this concept store! Beautiful interiors shop. lovely cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and amazing tea time treats. At the back there is a gorgeous cocktail bar.

Parks & Nature

An amazing Parc by Gaudi with beautiful views of the city.
2138 locals recommend
Park Güell
2138 locals recommend
An amazing Parc by Gaudi with beautiful views of the city.
A wonderful view point of the city, you can hike up or take the historical tram. once on top there is a gorgeous cathedral and temple as well as a vintage fun fair.
722 locals recommend
Tibidabo
722 locals recommend
A wonderful view point of the city, you can hike up or take the historical tram. once on top there is a gorgeous cathedral and temple as well as a vintage fun fair.
I love walking up this hill, or you could take the cable car from port vell. The views are gorgeous and there is so much to see and do up there.
1300 locals recommend
Montjuïc
1300 locals recommend
I love walking up this hill, or you could take the cable car from port vell. The views are gorgeous and there is so much to see and do up there.
Pretty much in the centre of Barcelona is this great park housing the zoo and a gorgeous fountain, you can watch people tangoing, doing yoga or row a boat.
2289 locals recommend
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de Picasso
2289 locals recommend
Pretty much in the centre of Barcelona is this great park housing the zoo and a gorgeous fountain, you can watch people tangoing, doing yoga or row a boat.
really beautiful
336 locals recommend
Labyrinth Park of Horta
1 Passeig dels Castanyers
336 locals recommend
really beautiful

Drinks & Nightlife

A great Pinxto bar right on the square.
17 locals recommend
Bilbao Berria
3 Plaça Nova
17 locals recommend
A great Pinxto bar right on the square.
Even though this is a touristy square its beautiful and Ocana is a great bar amongst many tourist traps.
239 locals recommend
Ocaña
13-15 Pl. Reial
239 locals recommend
Even though this is a touristy square its beautiful and Ocana is a great bar amongst many tourist traps.
The sky bar at the Grand central Hotel is fantastic, beautiful views of the city!
14 locals recommend
Grand Hotel Central
30 Via Laietana
14 locals recommend
The sky bar at the Grand central Hotel is fantastic, beautiful views of the city!
This is an amazing place!!!! a Cava and ham bar
283 locals recommend
La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina Cristina
283 locals recommend
This is an amazing place!!!! a Cava and ham bar
This is a beautiful classy wine bar with exquisite fusion tapas - perfect for special occasions.
34 locals recommend
Mond Bar
220 Carrer de la Diputació
34 locals recommend
This is a beautiful classy wine bar with exquisite fusion tapas - perfect for special occasions.