Barcelona Neighborhood Map

To give you a better idea of ​​what Barcelona looks like, I've put together a map of Barcelona's neighborhoods. On it you will find it marked in dark green the tourist center of the city known as Ciutat Vella and light green then all other city districts. 

All Barcelona districts - click to open the interactive map

Which neighborhood is the best to stay in?

This is a question I get asked quite often. 

Personally, I always recommend choosing as the center point center of Barcelona with and around Plaça de Catalunya accommodations search. That's because the vast majority Barcelona's sights and attractions is perfectly accessible from there (either on foot or by public transport).

So, if you also want to be "in the center of the action" during your holiday in Barcelona, ​​to have everything close and within walking distance, I recommend staying in one of the following neighborhoods: 

• Gothic quarter – the main district, where you will find the most historical monuments, the disadvantages are higher prices, the hustle and bustle of the big city and more tourists. Find accommodation >
• El Raval – is from the Gothic Quarter El Raval separated by the main tourist boulevard La Rambla. Historically an immigrant neighborhood, many tourists avoid it due to its dark past. You, on the other hand, can benefit from it: El Raval it has a good location and accommodation prices are lower than in other parts of the center. Find accommodation >
• Barceloneta – before Barceloneta was created, there used to be a fishing village. But those days are long gone and this neighborhood is great if you want to be close to the sea and beaches. But compared to the Gothic Quarter or Raval, there isn't much to see or do here... Find accommodation >
• Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and La Ribera – these are actually three parts in one city district. The most popular is La Ribera (often also called the born according to its southern part) where the market is known (Mercat del Born); of all the neighborhoods described, there are the fewest tourists, you will find a lot of beautiful boutique hotels and cafes, the prices are somewhere in the middle. Then there is Sant Pere and Santa Caterina with a good market. Find accommodation > 
• Eixample – the most modern and, on average, the most expensive district in the city, where you can find a number of hotels, apartments or hostels, from which it is really a short distance to the city center. Find accommodation >

It is definitely worth considering for tourists barcelona district Gràcia, especially if you like quieter, slower and less touristy areas. The advantage is lower prices, but this is redeemed by a little more distance from the center. 

Where to stay when...

• you want to primarily explore historical monuments and attractions and at the same time you don't mind tourists, so look around the Gothic Quarter or El Raval; if you don't mind tourists and want some peace and quiet, try something from Sant Pere, Santa Caterina or La Ribera. 
• you like shopping, you want the best hotels and services, you are looking for an absolutely safe neighborhood, explore the offer of accommodation in Eixample.
• you are solo or traveling in a group and want to enjoy Barcelona and its nightlife, take a look at the hotels and hostels in the Gothic Quarter, El Raval or Barceloneta, surprisingly you can find interesting places to live here that don't cost a lot of money
• you want to enjoy the beaches and the sea or go to Barcelona you are traveling with children - I personally consider the area to be the best place for accommodation Barceloneta and further east (city part Sant Martí). The advantage is that you will be a short distance from the sea, close to the center and in good accessibility urban public transport.

(Some will argue that accommodation in the center is the most expensive, but I'd rather pay more than spend an hour or more every day on the metro, train or bus... Fortunately, over the years I've been traveling to Barcelona, ​​I now know how to find a hotel in the center of Barcelona for reasonable money. You can also find a lot of tips on how to do this in my ebook.)

List of all Barcelona neighborhoods

Barcelona has a total 10 city districts: 

1. Ciutat Vella (Old Town)
2. Eixample
3. Sants-Montjuic
4. Les Corts
5. Sarria-Sant Gervasi
6. Gràcia
7. Horta-Guinardó
8. Nou Barris
9. Sant Andreu
10. Sant Martí