Gràcia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Our pick of the best Gràcia Hotel Deals

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 AU$336 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$336
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (791 reviews)
"It's 2 blocks away from Sagrada Familia. Many shops and restaurants nearby. The weekend gets many tourists to the cathedral. Close to many tourist sights. Taxis are always available all day right in front of the hotel. The property is impeccable. Staff is really nice and will fix any problems you ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Generator Barcelona
Generator Barcelona
1 out of 5
Carrer de Corsega, 377, Barcelona
The price is AU$207 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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)
"A great little hostel. Excellent employees. Bare bones. Great eating around the hostel. Very helpful helpful and very informative"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Generator Barcelona
Hotel Ronda Lesseps
Hotel Ronda Lesseps
4 out of 5
Carrer Ballester,77-81, Barcelona
The price is AU$169 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)
"Excellent little hotel, the room was huge for the price, nice smell and cleanliness. The receptionists were very well-mannered and professional. Special mention to the bartender from the Canary Islands."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Hotel Ronda Lesseps
Bcnsporthostels
Bcnsporthostels
2 out of 5
Carrer Perill, 26, Barcelona
The price is AU$171 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (303 reviews)
10/10 Awesome
"Everything was great. Katie at the reception was amazing. Great locatio"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2024

Bcnsporthostels
Hotel Casa Fuster
Hotel Casa Fuster
5 out of 5
Passeig de Gràcia, 132, Barcelona
The price is AU$598 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$598
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (842 reviews)
"Location is fantastic, staff is friendly Limited dining options, but so many places to eat within walking distance Wifi connection not good"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Hotel Casa Fuster
Catalonia Park Güell
Catalonia Park Güell
3 out of 5
Pg. Mare de Déu del Coll, 10, Barcelona
The price is AU$157 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (594 reviews)
"Rooms offered in Floor 6 with price differential are small. Bathroom very small."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Catalonia Park Güell
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Other neighbourhoods around Gràcia

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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
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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(206 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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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

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