Gràcia

Barcelona

Gràcia
Gràcia
Gràcia
Gràcia
Gràcia
A high-end fashion district in Barcelona, located just north of the modernist hub of Eixample, is home to the wonderful realm of Park Guëll.

New York’s Fifth Avenue meets Paris’ Champs-Élysées in Gràcia. Visit this former village to stay in elegant hotels, shop for designer clothing, admire the street art, dine out in fine Catalan restaurants or have drinks in a leafy square. But above all, come here to visit Park Guëll.

The Gràcia you see today is very different from its humble beginnings as a 17th-century convent, although it retains some of its no-nonsense character. Gràcia was connected to Barcelona at the end of the 19th century, when the city had grown beyond capacity. The district of L’Eixample, which literally means The Extension, was developed to connect the Old City (Ciutat Vella) with the surrounding villages to make them one.

Today, Gràcia comprises not just its old town center, Vila de Gràcia, but also Vallcarca i els Penitents, El Coll, La Salut and Camp d'en Grassot i Gràcia Nova. At its northern end is El Carmel, the peak that is home to Park Guëll. The wonderful park is the legacy of Antoni Gaudí, the world-famous architect.

Walk up the mosaic stairs and admire the curving, ceramic, colorful mosaic benches, fountains and artworks. Look down across the city to spot the dripping towers of La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s most prestigious design. The cathedral remains unfinished even today, after more than a century of near-continuous building. Visit the Gaudí House Museum, his former home, to learn more about his life and works.

Another Gaudí attraction in Gràcia is the late 19th-century Casa Vicens, a beautiful modernist house.

It’s not all about Gaudí and modernism here though. The central street of Passeig de Gràcia hosts many famous international fashion brands and attracts a cosmopolitan crowd. Come here for window shopping and people watching and take a break in one of the tapas bars or cocktail lounges.

If you happen to be in Barcelona in August, don’t miss the Festes de Gràcia. The 7-day festival sees all its neighborhoods take on a different theme with carnival-style decorations and parades. Admire the human towers, or “castellers,” part of an acrobatic Catalan folk sport that wows the gathered crowds.


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Top hotels in Gràcia

Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
4 out of 5
Carrer de Còrsega 482, Barcelona
The price is P14,081 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
P14,081
P16,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (807 reviews)
"Perfect location next to the Sagrada Familia. Great staff. Great breakfast. Very nice."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Generator Barcelona
Generator Barcelona
1 out of 5
Carrer de Corsega, 377, Barcelona
The price is P7,784 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P7,784
P9,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this hostel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
"Awesome!"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Generator Barcelona
Hotel Ronda Lesseps
Hotel Ronda Lesseps
4 out of 5
Carrer Ballester,77-81, Barcelona
The price is P5,110 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P5,110
P6,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (202 reviews)
"The front staff was quite helpful from start to finish."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Hotel Ronda Lesseps
Casa Gracia Barcelona - Hostel
Casa Gracia Barcelona - Hostel
1 out of 5
Passeig de Gracia, 116 bis, Barcelona
Stay at this hostel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Beautiful old building in the center of everything! My husband and I enjoyed our stay. We would definitely go back."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Casa Gracia Barcelona - Hostel
Bcnsporthostels
Bcnsporthostels
2 out of 5
Carrer Perill, 26, Barcelona
The price is P4,878 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P4,878
P6,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this hostel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batllo are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (307 reviews)
10/10 Awesome
"Everything was great. Katie at the reception was amazing. Great locatio"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024

Bcnsporthostels
Catalonia Park Güell
Catalonia Park Güell
3 out of 5
Pg. Mare de Déu del Coll, 10, Barcelona
The price is P5,892 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P5,892
P7,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (599 reviews)
"Safe and quiet neighborhood but still close to the bus and metro. Staff and service were fantastic. There was always someone to answer any questions we had. Our room had quite small windows so we could never really tell what time of day it was. Wish the bedding and linens were a little more comfortable, ..."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Catalonia Park Güell
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Other neighbourhoods around Gràcia

Casa Vicens showing heritage elements

la Vila de Gràcia

You might enjoy the architecture while in la Vila de Gràcia. Passeig de Gràcia is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Fontana Station or Gracia Station to see more of the city.

la Vila de Gràcia
La Sagrada Familia showing a sunset, a city and landscape views

La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia is a destination travelers like for its churches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Sagrada Familia Station or Sant Pau Dos de Maig to explore sights like Sagrada Familia.

La Sagrada Familia
Eixample showing street scenes and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Eixample

5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and Sagrada Familia, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

Eixample
Placa de Catalunya which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Dreta de l'Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

Dreta de l'Eixample
A taste bud explosion! This chicken nacho sandwich is as unique as it is beautiful and soooo yummy! Come hungry! #Trovember

L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample

Visitors to L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Avinguda Diagonal and Mercat del Ninot. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Provenca Station.

L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
Blue skies .. Arc de Triomph view ...

el Fort Pienc

You might enjoy the bars while in el Fort Pienc. Avinguda Diagonal is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Marina Station or Arc de Triomf Station to see more of the city.

el Fort Pienc

Gràcia