Gràcia

Barcelona
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

Generator Barcelona
Generator Barcelona
1 out of 5
Carrer de Corsega, 377, Barcelona
The price is S$118 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
S$118
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (972 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Oct,2024

Generator Barcelona
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 S$220 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$220
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (694 reviews)
Would definitely stay here again and recommend
"Staff was amazing especially in the restaurant. Breakfast was a great full of options for everyone, including omelets made to your preference. Bed was a bit hard but it may just be we are used to our bed. Anything we asked staff for the brought to our room right away. Very quiet in room for ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct,2024

Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Casa Gracia Barcelona - Hostel
Casa Gracia Barcelona - Hostel
1 out of 5
Passeig de Gracia, 116 bis, Barcelona
The price is S$141 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
S$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (937 reviews)
"Great deal for the cost. In an excellent area. I was able to walk all over the city and see most of the major sights. Very safe. My only complaint is that the hallways were a little loud at night, but I would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct,2024

Casa Gracia Barcelona - Hostel
Catalonia Park Güell
Catalonia Park Güell
3 out of 5
Pg. Mare de Déu del Coll, 10, Barcelona
The price is S$116 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$116
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (577 reviews)
"The location is overlooking the city"

Reviewed on 15 Oct,2024

Catalonia Park Güell
Hotel Casa Fuster
Hotel Casa Fuster
5 out of 5
Passeig de Gràcia, 132, Barcelona
The price is S$440 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$440
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (789 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel right on the main boulevard and adjacent to the wonderful Grarcia neighborhood. Beautiful room, with ours having a small terrace and excellent view of the city. Everything was top notch including the service. Excellent place to stay while visiting Barcelona."

Reviewed on 28 Oct,2024

Hotel Casa Fuster
Sonder La Casa del Sol
Sonder La Casa del Sol
3 out of 5
Plaza del Sol, 23, Barcelona
The price is S$180 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
S$180
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Barcelona. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sagrada ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (201 reviews)
"A truly great experience!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct,2024

Sonder La Casa del Sol
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Other neighbourhoods around Gràcia

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La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia is a destination travellers 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
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Eixample

4.5/5(1,463 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 featuring a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

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
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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
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Sarrià-Sant Gervasi

4/5(28 area reviews)

Travellers choose Sarrià-Sant Gervasi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carretera de les Aigues Station or Vallvidrera Superior Station and check out top sights like Tibidabo Amusement Park.

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Esquerra de l'Eixample

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Esquerra de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Placa Universitat and Sant Antoni Market, and jump on the metro at Urgell Station or Hospital Clinic Station to see more of the city.

Esquerra de l'Eixample


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