Eixample Travel Guide

Barcelona
Eixample
This upscale part of Barcelona charms with grand buildings, modernist architecture, fine dining, and trendy bars and luxury shops.

“L’Eixample” means “The Extension.” The district was developed to connect the original city of Barcelona with the surrounding towns of Sarrià and Gràcia. It’s a huge barrio (neighborhood) with many different faces, but if you spend a few days here you’ll soon be able to recognize them all.

Start at the transportation hub of Plaça de Catalunya and stroll north to discover the neighborhood at your own pace. Because L’Eixample is so central, it’s easy to get here by metro and FGC train. It’s even easier to find your way around because the district’s wide streets were laid out in a geometrical grid pattern during the late 19th century. The Avinguda Diagonal, one of Barcelona’s major avenues, slices right through it.

L’Eixample was constructed during the height of Catalan modernism and talented artists, most famously Antoni Gaudí, gave this neighborhood its distinct art nouveau style. Sign up for a modernism walking tour, which will also introduce you to the master designs of Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Lluis Domenech i Montaner.

The iconic curving building of Casa Milà was nicknamed “La Pedrera,” which translates to the Stone Quarry, when it was built at the start of the 20th century. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the last private residence designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Take a tour to admire its ornate interior, period furniture and highly unusual rooftop.

Also don’t miss the stunning façade of the Casa Batlló, another one of Gaudí’s creations. It sits on Passeig de Gràcia, the neighborhood’s central shopping street with a focus on designer fashion. While here, have dinner at one of the five restaurants within El Nacional, an art deco dining venue created in a covered car park.

To the east, in the Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample, (the Old Left Side) there’s an area nicknamed the “Gaixample.” Come here to hang out in the bars and clubs to experience the city’s LGBTQI scene. Another area within this “Old Corner” is Sant Antoni, an up-and-coming neighborhood with trendy cafés, boutique fashion shops and a popular weekday market.

If you are new to Barcelona, it’s a good idea to base yourself in L’Eixample and walk to La Sagrada Família, La Rambla, Park Guëll and many of Barcelona’s other world-famous attractions.


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Top hotels in Eixample

Sercotel Rosellon
Sercotel Rosellon
4 out of 5
C/ DEL ROSSELLON 390, Barcelona
The price is ₹11,953 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
₹11,953
₹14,294 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"very good location"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Sercotel Rosellon
Hotel Glories
Hotel Glories
3 out of 5
C/Padilla, 173, Barcelona
The price is ₹6,800 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹6,800
₹8,484 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (571 reviews)
"Very convenient for one night"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Hotel Glories
Olivia Balmes Hotel
Olivia Balmes Hotel
4 out of 5
Carrer de Balmes, 117, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,045 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
₹14,045
₹16,595 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"We had a delightful 3-night stay at the Olivia Balmes Hotel with our 1.5-year-old, and it was perfect for us. The staff went above and beyond, setting up a comfortable crib for our daughter and gifting her a little stuffed bunny, which she absolutely loved. The hotel is very family-friendly, with ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Olivia Balmes Hotel
Hotel Lugano
Hotel Lugano
3 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.Lel, 172, Barcelona
The price is ₹8,890 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
₹8,890
₹10,784 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is within walking distance of the hop on/hop off bus and they also offer a discount for the hop on/hop off bus. You can walk to many restaurants as well as the Bull ring shopping mall. The dining options are many. The hotel staff is very knowledgeable about the restaurants in the offer ..."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Hotel Lugano
Hotel Sagrada Familia
Hotel Sagrada Familia
3 out of 5
Carrer de Corsega 541, Barcelona
The price is ₹8,301 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹8,301
₹10,136 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The room had a bath, safe and fridge all included in the room cost. Big, spacious room - although there was no view outside the window, but didn't bother me as I was mostly out and about."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Hotel Sagrada Familia
Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
4 out of 5
Passeig De Gracia, 84, Barcelona
The price is ₹14,029 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹14,029
₹16,576 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"nice hotel, great views and amenities. mediocre area (not unsafe just kinda of industrial), however, 12 min walk to everything."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
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Other neighbourhoods around 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gothic Quarter

4.5/5(1,039 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.

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Downtown Barcelona

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Barcelona


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