Barri de Gracia
Barri de Gracia
4.5
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Students, artists and political types make their home here, and everyone's welcome to hang out at Placa del Sol, a popular square day or night with its cafes, bars and 19-century architecture.
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Neighbourhood: Gracia
Gracia literally stands out from the pack. It used to be an independent town until late into the 19th century. Though it’s just a short commute away from the centre, a visit here feels like you’re in a whole different city. The bohemian vibe has drawn many international artists to this area, resulting in a wide selection of galleries, live music and artsy boutique stores. The nightlife is centered around the vibrant Gracia’s plaças, where young and old gather to enjoy a drink outside. Carrer de Verdi, its main street, offers affordable restaurants and a movie theatre that screens new as well as classic films in their original language. However Gracia's greatest treasure lies just up the hill at Guell Park, where Antoni Gaudi's vibrant and revolutionary art sculptures stand atop unequaled views of Barcelona.
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- Fontana • 4 min walk
- Lesseps • 7 min walk
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,992 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
There are many lovely and charming neighborhoods in BCN, and this one is my absolute favorite because it is so lively, especially at night when the many cafes and bars are crowded, mostly with youth. Many narrow streets to explore and a few big squares. You can find international food here.
Written April 9, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,992 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This is the place to go in BCN for authentic atmosphere, lots of narrow streets full of cool bars and restaurants. Lots of young people hanging out. This is where I would live if I were a native.
Written October 4, 2023
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A Midlife Adventure
Dursley, UK2,766 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We were actually staying in this area and whilst it was lovely to be away from the hustle n bustle of central city life it didn’t have the atmosphere and village like feel that we were expecting.
Notwithstanding that it is full of small neighbourhood plazas with small restaurants and cafes.
We did a self guided walk around the area and were pleased to find some great examples of Modernist architecture
Notwithstanding that it is full of small neighbourhood plazas with small restaurants and cafes.
We did a self guided walk around the area and were pleased to find some great examples of Modernist architecture
Written April 21, 2023
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leuveen
United Kingdom1,289 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Gracia has been my favourite part of Barcelona for many years and I still find it delightful. A part of Barcelona that kept its character of a charming village and offers a welcomed break after the noise and crowds in more touristy spots across the city.
Written February 9, 2023
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JRMADA
United States3,331 contributions
Dec 2022
There is a bohemian vibe here. We walked through the neighborhood on our way back from Park Guell to our hotel at Las Ramblas, so we got to experience a bit of the neighborhood. There are lots of family owned markets and stores, and cafes and coffee shops here. Would not be my favorite place to live, but it is cute.
Written December 9, 2022
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Moscow, Russia146,615 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Barri de Gracia is a well-known area built in the 19th century. At first it was an independent city, but in 1897 it became part of Barcelona. Narrow streets with small squares and low houses remind of the age of Barry de Gracia. There are many beautiful buildings around the area.
Written December 8, 2022
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,616 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This is a nice neighborhood — mostly upper middle class — which has some tourist sites, galleries, boutiques, restaurants etc. It is clean and mostly safe. But I feel that is it is not the primary destination of tourist coming to Barcelona. That would be the Gothic Quarter, El Born, Montjuic even Eixample. But it is just OK.
Written October 15, 2022
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Cme1234
Singapore, Singapore1,033 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Nice pace to stroll about for half and hour or so. This place gives the neighborhood Spanish charm. Not touristy at all. But I also saw several graffitis ‘Tourist go home’ sprayed on the walls.
Anyway, I didn’t feel unsafe unlike the horrific El Post.
Anyway, I didn’t feel unsafe unlike the horrific El Post.
Written May 14, 2022
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David
Portugal46 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
A less crowded neighborhood, so better for those who like to escape the confusion, but still a very pretty neighbor, I advise you to go to plaza del sol for a drink
Written March 15, 2022
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milliesmum2016
Christchurch, New Zealand1,771 contributions
Apr 2019
Barri de Gracia is a really fun area to explore, with wonderful Moderne architecture scattered along the streets, along with a very pleasant local neighbourhood vibe. Nothing particularly touristy about it - just people going about their business in a really lovely place.
Written February 9, 2020
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Restaurantes de comida catalana en el barrio
Written November 24, 2019
Mi consejo para cocina catalana no es Gracia, recomiendo Can Cullaretes en C/Quintana 5 y Senyor Parellada Carrer de l´Argenteria 37. Los dos se encuentran en Ciutat Vella
Written November 25, 2019
Hi
I hope you don't mind me contacting you but we are an English family visiting Salou in August this year and I really want to take my children to the Festa Major de Gràcia. I am trying to decide the best way to get there and where to park if I drive. I like the idea of driving because we can come and go when we want but need advise on how difficult it is to get there from Salou and where I would be best to park when I get there.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Michelle
Written January 13, 2018
Hi. Little known fact - on Main Street parking is free in Barcelona on Saturday & Sunday. We found parking plentiful on those days - we had a hire car and moved it out onto the street on the weekend to take advantage of the free parking. We stayed at the Corner Hotel which was a short walk across the Avenida Diagonal to get to the Gracia district. There was plentiful street parking there. Quite close to the Corner Hotel (100m) is a Hospital with a large multi-storey car park. That might be an option midweek. Hope this helps.
The Gracia festival was really worth a visit - we stumbled upon it by accident, but the area was buzzing.
Written January 14, 2018
Can anyone suggest which streets would be good to wander around? Are there any self guided walking maps of this area? Thanks!
Written August 26, 2015
Carrer d'Asturies, plaça del sol, but the best way is to get lost during 2 or 3 hours !
Written August 27, 2015
Which metro stations are recommended for exploring this neighborhood?
Written April 5, 2015
I would recommend that you take the line L3(green line) and stop at station Fontana. It's the best way to go to Gracia.!
Written April 5, 2015
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