Location: Ciutat Vella (Old Town)
Top Things to do in Ciutat Vella (Old Town)
8 Neighborhoods in Ciutat Vella (Old Town) That You Shouldn't Miss
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona
1. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39,946 reviews
The Central historical part of Barcelona, located between the streets of Rambla and Laetana.
Reviewed By HelenaLoenberg - Holstebro, Denmark
Great spot to walk around and find different cozy restaurants, cafés, cocktail bars, shops etc. beautiful area!! Our favorite spot in Barcelona
2. Ciutat Vella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,133 reviews
This fascinating area is steeped in history, with city hall located in the same spot where kings once reigned. You'll find narrow streets and squares here, with Gothic mansions, museums, historic churches, bars and restaurants. The Placa del Rei is reputedly the place where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed Columbus after his voyage to America.
Reviewed By melb0urnef00die
We walked this area almost everyday and there's always a shop or place that we only just noticed while walking past. Includes Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi and the Cathedral of Barcelona
3. Barri de La Ribera
4. El Born
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,947 reviews
Off-beat and fashionable neighborhood that features historic attractions, art galleries, funky shops, bars and tapas.
Reviewed By janetcrosa2019 - Manaus, Brazil
Great neighborhood very safe,beautiful architecture small streets good food ,you can enjoy every corner bye feet ,it’s very nice to get lost a bit you can surpass yourself at each corner .
5. Carrer Petritxol
6. Las Ramblas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 38,094 reviews
This pedestrian street is lined with outdoor markets, shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Reviewed By carpediemRP1 - Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, Germany
Marked by a mixture of modern stores with traditional street food, vendors and several markets and side plazas, this long street covered in trees is an easy walk with something of interest the entire way. Easy walk from Placa Catalunya down to Port Zell along this walkway. Loved it.
7. La Barceloneta
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,039 reviews
Neighborhood redeveloped to highlight seafood and its maritime history.
Reviewed By Dr_Waugh - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
A nice area of Barcelona just behind the beach and Port Vell. We had a nice walk through and stopped for lunch at a fab restaurant Can Mano.
