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El Born

Things to do in Barcelona | Catalonia | Spain

El Born is without a doubt the trendiest neighborhood in Barcelona. Located between Ciutadella Park and the Gothic Quarter, this vibrant neighborhood is well-known for its artistic edge. In addition to many great tapas bars, chic bistros, and nightlife options, you will find plenty of cultural attractions including the textile museum and the Picasso museum in this bohemian neighborhood in Barcelona.

El Born is recognized in Hoptale's First-Time Visitor Guides as one of the top things to do in Barcelona.

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Tripadvisor Rating4.5 / 5

Address:

El Born, Barcelona, Catalonia 08003, SpainMap
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Category:

Attraction, Historic Neighborhood
Saved in Barcelona Top Attractions for First-Time Visitors
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Visitors spend on average 1 - 2 hours here

Selected Trips

Trip Blog Post by @momo: A Weekend in Barcelona & Montserrat | 4 days in Oct (itinerary, map & gallery)
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4 days in Oct

A Weekend in Barcelona & Montserrat

Trip Blog Post by @momo: Family Vacation in Sant Pol de Mar (Spain) | 7 days in Jun (itinerary, map & gallery)
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7 days in Jun

Family Vacation in Sant Pol de Mar (Spain)

Trip Blog Post by @amy: Spain 2019 | 7 days in Aug (itinerary, map & gallery)
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7 days in Aug

Spain 2019

Trip Blog Post by @mirunamhl: Barcelona 2021 | 4 days in Sep (itinerary, map & gallery)
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4 days in Sep

Barcelona 2021

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Traveler Notes

3 historic neighborhoods (think cobblestone streets and old houses) are worth a visit in Barcelona: Las Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, El Born.

We were pleasantly surprised by El Born which is a really quaint area filled with narrow alleyways, chic shops, and artsy cafes. It also felt a bit less touristy than the other two. The famous Picasso Museum is also located in this neighborhood but we made the mistake of not booking tickets online in advance (you can’t buy same-day tickets online). After seeing the huge line waiting outside the museum (see in one of the photos), we decided we would save this museum for our next Barcelona visit.

We strolled around, had some afternoon drinks at a cute cafe called "Story", and also caught a local Flamenco performance at Palau Dalmases.

A Weekend in Barcelona & Montserrat
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