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Neighborhood
Barcelona
"beautiful neighbourhoods in Barcelona"(2 Tips)
"... and bars Around narrow streets"(2 Tips)
"Old neighbourhood in Barcelona with plenty of character and shops"(2 Tips)
"A lot of little design shops and clothes stuff like that"(2 Tips)
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fred rodriguesSeptember 16, 2018Absolutely everything you need to have fun in Barcelona - great museums, restaurants, bars and sight seeing. Close to the beach and to everything else you need to see in the city. The place to be.Upvote24DownvoteUpvoted Feb 22
Jen RouseOctober 2, 2016El Born is a beautiful neighbourhood: winding medieval alleys between tall buildings hung with laundry and lights, hip bars, handmade fashion, stunning central square, nice mix of tourists & locals.Upvote34DownvoteUpvoted Feb 22
Truman W.June 14, 2017Must-visit neighbourhood! Tons of great restaurants and independent boutiques tucked amidst the network of lanes and side-streets!Upvote31Downvote
Olimpia NewloveDecember 31, 2011The Born is a wonderful place to stop for lunch or just a midday cruise. Its chock full of delicious eateries and places to shop or have a drink. I recommend checking it out if you're in BCNUpvote12Downvote
Vera VvVOctober 18, 2018Loved the history of this area...worth checking out as it's close to other historical sites in Barcelona too!
Upvote3Downvote- Wes MorganJuly 20, 2015If you're here for the Picasso Museum, that's great - but take some time to explore the area...there are great bars, shops and restaurants to be found along the passages.Upvote3Downvote
Lucille FisherJune 16, 2022Been here before, but joining the ‘Escape Tourist Trap ‘ AirBnB experience tour led by Irish Man Aidan will make it even more special! Best start your visit with this tour!
UpvoteDownvote- NmJune 19, 2015One of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in Barcelona .. Charming at day and night !! Enjoy strolling its narrow streets ..
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Joshua MartensSeptember 24, 2014El Born is charming and filled with nice little alleyways that contain cool shops, bars, restaurants, and cathedrals. It's situated between the Gothic Quarter and the beach.UpvoteDownvote
My favourite place in the city. Just walk around and enjoy the atmosphere. Have some cocktails wine and tapas.UpvoteDownvote
Great neighbourhood for shopping, eating and drinking. Just remember to keep quiet when leaving bars late at night as El Born is also a residential area😴UpvoteDownvote
Charlie WaltonNovember 29, 2014Great are to walk around get a coffee or enjoy some pintxos, it's away from the main crowds but walking distance to main attractions.
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Arda GJanuary 30, 2014Best neighborhood in Barcelona to spend a whole evening at. Fashionable stores, cafes and restaurants can be found at any streets of El Born.Upvote1Downvote
BahadirAugust 11, 2014The most beautiful district of Barcelona beside Barri Gòtic. I'm so glad that I've stayed here during my visit.
UpvoteDownvote- Nerijus MalinauskasMarch 11, 2015This is must-visit area of Barcelona. It's old and many amazing butiques, restaurants and bars Around narrow streetsUpvoteDownvote
Oh-Barcelona.comJanuary 8, 2013Choosing El Born over El Gótico is just one way to save a bit of money in Barcelona. For a few more money-saving tips, hit 'Read More' and check out this blog post. Read more
Upvote39Downvote- Ｌｅｏ DW8RNovember 17, 2014Lots of trendy bars and restaurants and, for the moment, more locals than tourists, but this could change quickly, of course.UpvoteDownvote
- Gitte AndersenJuly 15, 2016Great area!!! A lot of little design shops and clothes stuff like thatUpvoteDownvote
- Jono HaysomApril 10, 2015Old neighbourhood in Barcelona with plenty of character and shopsUpvoteDownvote
clive kornitzerNovember 26, 2016Full of charm and lovely designer shops in all the little alley waysUpvoteDownvote
NextStop BarcelonaDecember 14, 2011Relax walking the streets of the born, have a coffee and enjoy one of the best restaurants in Barcelona.Upvote3Downvote
Sony Mobile WTAApril 13, 2011Looking for some fashionable clothes? In the Born neighbourhood there is one stylish and affordable boutique next to the other.Upvote7Downvote
Rajeev SamantJune 11, 2013Very cool wine bar is Vina del Señor right next to the cathedral..Upvote1Downvote
Jennifer TysonSeptember 1, 2012Passeig del Born and Carrer Rec for galleries, clothing, shoes- original fashionUpvoteDownvote
El Catador de Casa PastorJune 17, 2012Nice quarter to enjoy good food and a good fine cigar.Upvote2Downvote
Luis UreaAugust 19, 2017Barrio emblemático. Visitar el Centro Cultural, el Mercat Princesa y la Catedral del Mar. Tiendas más trendy que en el goticUpvote6Downvote
Fabio MoraesMarch 30, 2016Um bairro mais nobre e charmoso, porém, não me conquistou como Sant Antoni ou o Gótico. Dica: o Museu Picasso tem entrada gratuita no primeiro domingo de cada mês.Upvote4Downvote
Fluying ✅April 27, 2019Lo ideal es perderse por sus calles antiguas y encontrando tiendas de diseño, bares y panaderías. Se destacan el museo Picasso, la catedral Del Mar y el mercado.Upvote3Downvote
Puri L. GonzálezDecember 13, 2014El mejor barrio de bcn, para salir, para pasear, para para descubrir mil cosas....Upvote4Downvote
Lizzy SotoMay 11, 2014Hay muchos restaurantes y cafeterías lo mejor es ir como a las 7 para luego ver cuando prenden las farolas y se ve bello!!Upvote2Downvote
Lu LadeiraApril 29, 2015Que bairro charmoso! Para quem gosta de máscaras de baile, na C. Princesa 7 há uma loja incrível! A melhor pizza de Barcelona tb está no El Born. Vá!Upvote1Downvote
PETITBUBU petitbubu.esFebruary 5, 2014Ideal para un paseo en familia con tus peques y descubrir los rincones de este distrito tan entrañable. Siempre que puedo voy con mis peques. A ellos les encanta.Upvote2Downvote
Из трех центральных районов люблю именно Born. Тут меньше напоказ , больше загадок и глубины . По его узким переулкам можно ходить бесконечно.Upvote2Downvote
Bernardo TavaresNovember 7, 2012Ótimo bairro! Tem o Museu do Picasso, está perto do metrô, tem váriad lojas e restaurantes e não precisa andar muito pra chegar em Barceloneta.UpvoteDownvote
Martin TomeiSeptember 23, 2013Si extrañas una Quilmes bien helada...y un sándwich de milanesa...en Barcelona
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Vanessa MartiniJanuary 5, 2018Piérdete por sus calles y descubre sus restaurantes, tienditas y galerías!UpvoteDownvote
Lugar emblematico de Barcelona para salir o pasear. Siempre que voy descubro algo nuevo.UpvoteDownvote
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