Downtown Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona
Visit Downtown Barcelona
Popular places to visit
La Rambla
These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.
Picasso Museum
See childhood drawings by Spain’s most important artist at this museum in Barcelona’s old town.
Boqueria Market
Allow your senses to run wild as you explore the energetic and colorful food stands and tapas bars of Barcelona’s principal food market.
Arc de Triomf
Work out the symbolism behind the various friezes and carvings on this large monumental arch that dwarfs its surroundings.
Palau de la Música Catalana
This concert hall is an awe-inspiring example of modernist architecture. Tour the building or get in early for tickets to a performance.
Things to do
Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
Barcelona: Park Guell Skip the Line Guided Tour
Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card
Top hotels in Downtown Barcelona
Arc la Rambla
Excellent service
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Royal Ramblas
Very helpful and friendly staff at reception and restaurant. Joaquim at reception was very prompt in printing my train ticket and calling the taxi. Rooms were very near and clean. Very good location and you can cover Rambla, gothic quarters and passegue de Gràcia by walking. I was in the floor 1 ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Lamaro Hotel
Stayed there 24 and 25 loved it. Great area gothic q
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Sixties Ramblas
Beautiful clean hotel
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
H10 Madison
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Eurostars Grand Marina
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Barcelona
Gothic Quarter
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.
Ciutat Vella
Known for its stunning cathedral, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ciutat Vella. Top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona are major draws. Catch the metro at Jaume I Station or Barceloneta Station to see more of the city.
El Raval
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.
El Born
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar or El Born Centre Cultural while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Barceloneta Station to get around town.
Sant Antoni
Travellers choose Sant Antoni for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.
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 La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
