One of the most well recognized buildings of Barcelona. Antonio Gaudi's architectural masterpiece is supposed to be finished by 2025. Audio-guides are available when visiting this cathedral Read more.
Barceloneta's W Hotel: The view from the famous Eclipse Bar on the 26th floor is something special. And as you can see from the photo, the view from outside is quite amazing too!
Great place to meet for a drink and something to eat before heading out. Make sure you check out the street lamps designed by Gaudí! Read more.
This building from 1877 was entirely remodeled by Antonio Gaudí in 1905-1907. It is a jewel and you need to see the entire building at least once if you go to the 'Ciutat Comtal'. Read more.
Welcome to Camp Nou! - Home of the FC Barcelona. This stadium can host over 98,000 visitors. Enjoy the game! Barça, Barça, Barça Read more.
Only 4 tapas and an incredible wine will take you to the old times, when the most important thing was to enjoy a good meal with good company, not how pretencious the restaurant would be. Viva La Plata
A great starting point for a day in the city, and a pleasant spot for people-watching. The square has some nice Modernist art.. and plenty of pigeons. Read more.
The view from Montjuïc. Just one of many hills from which you can catch a stunning view in Barcelona! Read more.
Barcelona's best and most famous hotel. Ask for room 1604 for breathtaking views.
Stripes, solids, embroidered, wedge-heeled: this 72-year-old Barri Gòtic cobbler makes all manner of espadrilles.
Book a tasting at this 80-year-old wine store, which stocks more than 7,000 labels.
Hidden among the trees of Montjuïc, architect Josep Lluis Sert’s gleaming white structure shows off six prolific decades of works by native surrealist Joan Miró.
A power-lunch destination ever since chef Jordi Cruz and his deconstructed neo-Catalan cuisine earned it a second Michelin star. Order raw hamachi followed by violet ice cream with flower nectar.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site was old hospital complex until its closing in 2009. Now a famous tourist site offering tours. Currently being renovated, so lots of new attractions are in store.
If you are looking for modernism, search no more. Can't imagine it was once a hospital, what an amazing place!
The glamor of the 1920’s combined with the ultimate in design and technology creates an unforgettable experience in one of Europe’s most exciting metropolitan destinations! Read more.
Definitely one of the tastiest places in Barcelona! Hummus, duck, octopus and burger lobo are delicious as everything else in the menu. Quick, stylish and mouth-watering
The most amazing food in all of Barcelona!! DO NOT MISS OUT! From the mouthwatering dishes to the charismatic chiefs, this is a place where you'll be dying to come back! 5 stars all the way 😘😘
Food was quite good but extremely slow and our waitress was too rude and cranky. Disappointed to see unfriendly staff in such a great place.
The new market is really amazing, it can easily compete with the central markets of the city. It is spacious with many high quality product
One of the most interesting and reach museums of Barcelona. It's full of information about the barcelonian citizens of the 16, 17 and 18 centuries. It worth to visit and be amazed for the history.
Diagonal Mar is one of the big malls in Barcelona. With many shops and stores it offers everything you are looking for. On the top floor there is also an amusement hall with a cinema. Read more.
I prefer this market than Boqueria. Smaller, less tourists. A couple eateries full of locals. Slows down around 1 pm.
Produce "fresh from the market" is no trouble here as the restaurant is located within the excellent Santa Caterina Market.Fortunately they know how to convert great produce into great dishes as well!
Rooms are cleans, services are good, nice view on the sea. Just one negative point, the swimming pool is a little bit small. But i really recommends this hotel.
Just what has world famous chef Ferran Adrià been getting up to since closing his five-time world No.1 restaurant El Bulli? Well, his circus-themed tapas bar Tickets has been keeping him busy! Read more.
Good casual lunch spot... Self serve tapas & they also bring fresh stuff from the kitchen around while you're eating.
Enjoy Barcelona from above! Take a ride on the Montjuïc Cable Car for panoramic views on the city’s harbour and impressive green belt.
Don't get fooled! A cool fruit juice is the perfect way to enjoy La Boqueria … BUT … know that the ones on sale at the entrance cost double the price of those you’ll find a few steps further inside.
Let yourself be guided by the Lufthansa travel report and experience Barcelona from its most exciting side! Aquí vamos! Read more.
The ticket includes a free entrance to the dolphins show (look for the timetables in front of the aquarium). Come 20 mins early because crowds are huge.
Great vermouth, incredible wine selection and the most delicious tapas imaginable. Old-world charm and cramped (no seating), but absolutely worth it! Amazing!
The drinks menu is extensive. Great vermouth (the Falset is terrific), cocktails of all kinds, spritz, etc. Good selection of tapas, pizzas and sandwiches. Friendly service and reasonable prices.
Day one - 1.30pm: A short stroll seawards from here will take you to Tapaç24 (0034 93 488 09 77; carlesabellan.com), one of the city’s best tapas bars, but get here well before 2pm for a seat.
Day two - 2pm: Cal Pep (Plaça de les Olles 8; 0034 93 310 79 61; calpep.com) is known for its super-fresh seafood tapas. It pays to book ahead. From around £15.
Worst service I have ever encountered anywhere. After today's experience I will never go back and wouldn't encourage anyone else to until they sort out their badly trained rude staff.
Note to guests: take advantage of the locals visiting the cafe to ask them for tips about the city! 😉
you should definitely try house sparkling wine (shampanye) and also dessert with Muscat wine (postres con muskatel)
Call us at 666 057 655 and we will bring the bike to the place you choose in Barcelona.
Hidden discreetly on a narrow side street in the gothic quarters, Moneo-designed and built into the ancient city wall. Great bar, excellent restaurant, splendid service, impeccable rooms. From $350.
Cool and small Hotel Design Hotel with Best Insider Advice from Yessica. Check Out!
Perfect Hotel , very clean , friendly staff ,5 min walk to Catalunya Plaza, 1 min walk to metro station.
This chilled out park provides some welcome respite from the bustling city centre. The fountains are impressive, and it's worth renting one of the rowing boats to enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Read more.
A great place to see innovative art and explore the current significance of Barcelona. Be sure to check out the reflections of the city on the building's glass exterior in the evening! Read more.
More than 2000 years of history... It's so real you can actually touch it, sense it, see it...
Day two - 9am: Have a coffee downstairs at the Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall (0034 902 442 882; palaumusica.org) to sneak a peak at the lobbym or book a guided tour for the whole thing.
Barcelona's coolest museum. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the city. The planetarium and the 'Toca toca!' exhibit are particular highlights. Read more.
Best tapas restaurant in Barcelona. Montadito de brie, solomillo, brocheta de langostinos y surtido de ensaladillas, mis recomendaciones.
One of our best secret tips for awesome Tapas (yummy!), great service and laid back atmosphere!
A round of applause to Laura Climent for this stunning watercolour painting of Barcelona's MNAC museum. Worthy of a place inside the museum in our opinion!
This is true spanish lamb. There are other 2 locations in Barcelona, but this is the nicest one. Let the waiter recommend.
A place for excellent quality flavourful tapas only with good wine. Just make sure everyone is willing to wait calmly and are not super hungry. €€
This place has a nice vibe, depending on the night you go, but it's always packed, making it super unpleasant to be in.
Authentic and quality basque kitchen that comes with somewhat slow but attentive service and an overpriced bill at the end. Lot's of seafood and uncomrpomised dishes from the north of Spain
Great tappas, but skipped the bravas - undercooked and not spicy. Service was typical catalan but will make this a regular stop.
Great for eco-friendly food; held in a postmodern building – its solar panel roof powers 40% of the market’s electricity. Apart from food stalls you’ll also find 2 great restaurants-Catalan cuisine.
Antoni Gaudí's La Pedrera – snapped here by Maurice Lim Wan Xiong - is now over 100 years old after marking its first century a few weeks ago on Halloween! Here's to the next 100 years and more!
Best tapas I've ever had. Try to grab the corner seat at the bar and be sure to order: steak tartar, tuna chunks, langoustines, jamon, almejas del carrillo, razor clams & the steak w/ olive oil.
Such an amazing place! Great atmosphere, great food, prices are reasonable: all tapas are for 1€. And they are fantastic! I want to say hi to their chief, who makes all this awesomeness!
This hip El Born boutique has a hodgepodge of limited-edition sneakers and vintage sunglasses and cameras.
Great find Canadian brother sister and mom run the place a real upscale family affair...watch out for the white chocolate dessert :-)
Have you tried a Moritz yet? Local beer brewers Moritz renovated this place and now it’s a must in Barcelona to have a drink there while enjoying Carles Abellán’s tapas. Mmmmm the beer’s cold!!!
Nice change of pace to the meat fueled dinners of Spain - great little veggie spot. They have a gluten free menu too. Try the vinegar on your table. Delish!
Though this is a typical tourist location, the tapas are very good and delicious.
A meeting place for the city's skaters and a top-class modern art museum. The exhibition by Konrad and Dorothee Fischer, in particular, is worth visiting and the building itself is a work of art. Read more.
This glamorous bar in the W hotel attracts local tastemakers and global jetsetters. With a view over the beautiful city of Barcelona you can enjoy your cocktail.
Great views over the city and a nice "Parque de atracciones". The statue of Jesus Christ on the top of the church is a particular highlight. Read more.
Brand new shopping centre in a renovated bull ring, six Levels with great shops, a supermarket, cinema, restaurants and even a rock museum! Read more.
This museum shows an array of design pieces original from different places and epochs. A blend of art and functionality in an outstanding display.
Perfect combination of water, music and light in the evening. Don't miss the show!
Probably the best bar in Barcelona regarding gin and tonics. This place has more than 80 references to gin and tonics for several different mixtures with cinnamon, ginger, mint, berries and cucumber. Read more.
A really good place to eat & chat! We were visiting Barcelona for a business trip and had tapas in several places during our stay. Lolita is by far the best one w/ great atmosphere & great tapas.
Great little surf school and rental right at the beach! tourist friendly and great prices (surfboard 1h for 13€ plus 7€ for wetsuit)! they have showers, toilet and changing rooms!
Librería con mucho encanto y con unos libreros encantadores y muy sabios. Déjate aconsejar por ellos. Y si vas un sábado, no dejes de probar sus mejillones y su vino... negro, por supuesto. ;)
Great place. Locals are sitting next to us which is a good sign. Get a table outside (you can sit inside and wait until someone outside leaves then ask waiter move your dishes). Seafood's delicious
- Wine Bar with flair- Great selection of wines- Serve small plates of cheese, etc... to go with the wine- Not cheap- Small place so you may struggle to find a place to sit
This is a place for the local people, but the food is excellent!!! It is expensive though and you get a lot of courses (no menu card). Do not be affraid to say stop!
On arrival - 8pm: Head for the great Gothic cathedral, and the tangle of medieval streets around it – you’ll get lost, everybody does, but that’s the charm of the Barri Gòtic.
Venezuelan, Swedish and Spanish fusion mix. Simply incredible. Best steak tartar in 10 years! Want a keep it a secret but... Mmmm...
Nice variety of tapas with a few great veggie options, although the tofu isn't worth the price. Great vibe, fast & friendly service. The truffle risotto and veg curry were amazeballs!
A non guidebook find! Fantastic evening sat at the bar, relaxed surroundings, excellent wine, friendly staff, tasty tapas... what's not to like?
Amanides, coques i formatges <3 Uno de mis restaurantes favoritos en Barcelona: una carta sencilla pero deliciosa (+ vinos y cavas), un local encantador y un staff simpático. 100% recomendable.
Fantastic cocktails, maybe the best ones in Barcelona. Perfect place for aperitivo!
Street music experience is one of the coolest things I've experienced with live music. More than enough trucks to get some food and afordable beers and other drinks. Love it, make sure you go here!
Cat Bar is deservedly popular with an alternative crowd, they serve various vegan food including amazing burgers. There's also a mighty fine selection of micro-brews from all over Europe. Read more.
The brunch is cool, but I usually come here because of the juices. And Magnifico's specialty coffee.
The room design feels Scandinavian (blond wood; clean lines), as does the in-house Finnish sauna. But Xavier Franco’s Michelin-starred, modern Catalan restaurant, Sauc, is a love song to the city.
Designer Rosa Esteva’s flagship is the place to find evening dresses and expertly tailored daywear.
Inside this gallery, you’ll find a selection of modern objets d’art, Pakistani wool blankets, and ceramics.
Check out the design emporium for established favorites (Vitra; Droog) and more outré examples like Bobo Choses’s denim director’s chairs.
Its zinc-and-glass design center, Les Glòries, houses what was formerly a disparate web of craft, textiles, ceramics, and graphic-design collections.
Architect Jean Nouvel renovated the 19th-century three-level space, which includes a popular microbrewery and wine bar.
Its great hiking trails, with a wide variety of plants, are only a 30-minute drive north of the city center.
Local artist posters, postcards and much more. Kind staff. If you're in the area, pop by.
Chic, minimal clothing and accessories from Sweden. The mini, paint-tube inspired hand creams are a particular favorite of mine, as are the Comme des Garçons-style leather pouches.
This place is a real gem and an underground Barcelona institution. Enter the hidden restaurant through a deli.
Almost 200 years old, this Spanish staple deserves its longevity and stellar reputation. The paella is transcendent, but plan a late dinner - only tourists eat early, and only tourists wait in line.
Best hot chocolate in Barcelona. Their whipped cream is very thick, hand made! Try a suïs (chocolate + whipped cream) with melindros (leave churros for your Madrid visit) for a true Barcelona merienda
Muy buena música hiphop y R&B hasta que se llenó y empezaron a poner electrónica. Los DJs muy simpáticos y el ambiente relax y nada presumido. Espacioso con copas a precios muy razonables. Volveré.
