L'Eixample District
L'Eixample District
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Barcelona's 19th-century historic district where visitors find works by famous architects such as Gaudí and Ildefons Cerdà.
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Neighborhood: Eixample
Passing through the glorious Plaça Catalunya, you enter the newer city district of Eixample, literally translated as “extension,” which immediately becomes recognizable by its more spacious streets and elegant atmosphere. The main artery of this sizable district, Passeig de Gracia, is lined with high-end international designer stores. Not to be outdone, the glitz and glamour of this zone is perhaps best exemplified by the comfortable and lavish five-star hotels that flank the divine and modernistic buildings from some of the world’s most recognized architects such as Gaudi and Montaner.
How to get there
- Diagonal • 4 min walk
- Can Serra • 4 min walk
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10,000 within 3 miles
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1,639 within 6 miles
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- Thomas VOakland, California17,731 contributionsArchitecture and food.This is my favorite part of BCN, a big and very cool neighborhood of outstanding architecture, shopping, and lots of international food. We stayed on the edge this time and came to this area over and over to eat and drink. Full of monuments.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 4, 2023
- Thomas VOakland, California17,731 contributionsWalking Tour, Best ArchitectureThis is where you will find the special architecture that the city is known for. This district is very large and consists of several distinct areas. Developed mostly in the 19th and 20th Centuries, the architects had a great time designing apartment buildings and institutions. Lots of food and cafes. Get a book that has a walking tour to find the best buildings.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 9, 2024
- joe-chicago-23Chesterfield, Missouri1,253 contributionsSights and soundsIt's clearly an urban area with unique features. One must start with the architectural designs of the buildings in the area. Add in the wide avenues, the hotels, both luxury and otherwise, and the bars and restaurants. It is very walkable even with all the traffic.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 29, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,731 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This is where you will find the special architecture that the city is known for. This district is very large and consists of several distinct areas. Developed mostly in the 19th and 20th Centuries, the architects had a great time designing apartment buildings and institutions. Lots of food and cafes. Get a book that has a walking tour to find the best buildings.
Written April 9, 2024
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YayeMama
Maplewood, NJ889 contributions
Jul 2023
Beautiful suburban neighborhood away from the noise of tourists and hubub. Plenty of options for restaurants that offer you the opportunity for a great meal, no matter what time of day it is and affordable as well.
Within 15 minutes walking to Diagonal and the main avenues connecting you to transportation by bus or metro.
Some large hotels in the area (Hotel Praktik) where we ate breakfast daily as well as boutique hotels, like ours (Casa Mathilda). Also an area with many airbnb choices if you prefer to stay on your own. Easy to hail a taxi from and many options for mini supermarkets.
Within 15 minutes walking to Diagonal and the main avenues connecting you to transportation by bus or metro.
Some large hotels in the area (Hotel Praktik) where we ate breakfast daily as well as boutique hotels, like ours (Casa Mathilda). Also an area with many airbnb choices if you prefer to stay on your own. Easy to hail a taxi from and many options for mini supermarkets.
Written July 29, 2023
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Naish Wave
Toronto, Canada28 contributions
Dec 2019
Every block is 250m square with 5-10 restaurants per block. Very safe area with beautiful architecture, easy access to the train and metro. From Avinguda Diagonal it's only a 20 minute walk to most of Barcelona's amazing sites. Many hotels to choose from in the L'Eixample District. I would not hesitate to stay in this area again.
Written January 6, 2020
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joe-chicago-23
Chesterfield, MO1,253 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
It's clearly an urban area with unique features. One must start with the architectural designs of the buildings in the area. Add in the wide avenues, the hotels, both luxury and otherwise, and the bars and restaurants. It is very walkable even with all the traffic.
Written May 29, 2024
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JRMADA
United States3,332 contributions
Dec 2022
This is our favorite part of town. We would live here without a doubt. It is modern and elegant with everything one could need/want for a comfortable stay. It is very central to all city attractions and easy to get in and out of. We stayed in Eixample next to the top end of Las Ramblas for 2 weeks and were sad to go.
Written December 12, 2022
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Emilia P
Villeurbanne, France12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you love taking long walks on small old streets, this is totally worthy:) i love wondering on the streets, occasionally stop for a coffee or for something sweet. You can also buy some souvenirs. The streets are safe and although there are lots of tourists, it is not that crowded. I enjoyed a nice long walk on a sunny afternoon
Written January 13, 2020
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sirjuan007
Toronto, Canada200 contributions
Sep 2019
Lots of neighbourhood pubs, restaurants and tapas bars around every corner as well as small shops catering to all your basic needs. It's within a 15 minute walk to shopping along La Rambla and some very interesting areas along the way. It's a safe middle class area.
Written January 31, 2020
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john b
Valparaiso, IN832 contributions
Oct 2022
Many Gaudi Buildings here. Rick Steves has a great walk through the entire district. Filled with people but other than the Gaudi Buildings mainly locals. It amazed me that all the Buildings that look like Apartment Buildings belonged to 1 family when they were built. Mansions inside a City
Written October 21, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,731 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is my favorite part of BCN, a big and very cool neighborhood of outstanding architecture, shopping, and lots of international food. We stayed on the edge this time and came to this area over and over to eat and drink. Full of monuments.
Written October 4, 2023
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Moscow, Russia156,685 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Eixample occupies the central part of Barcelona on an impressive territory for the city. It is here that many sights of the first order are located, which are of main interest to tourists.
Written December 16, 2022
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Buongiorno
Ad Aprile sarò a Barcellona e il mio albergo è nel quartiere Eixample, mi sapete dire dall'aeroporto che mezzo pubblico mi converrà utilizzare? Grazie
Written April 3, 2022
Καμμια πρόταση για καλό πρωινό ιδανικα κοντά στο ξενοδοχείο aranea
Written January 3, 2019
We've booked a two bedroom at the Cosmo Apartment Consele de Cents-Plaza Universetat in L'Eixample district. If you've stayed there will you tell us about your experience? Thank you.
Written October 23, 2018
We didn't stay at those apartments, but we loved the L'Eixample district and found it a nice place to stay. It's about a 15 minute walk to Sagrada Familia, and we walked to just about everything else as well (we are good walkers). It's easy to get to Las Ramblas, but much quieter than that area.
Written October 24, 2018
I used AirBnB and there are many good locations around the area. The one I stayed at was practically a hotel.
Written March 20, 2018
Hello,
I am planning a trip to L'eixample with my younger brother/sister and mother. I was thinking of going to a nice, calm place area where a beach is accessible. I am planning to stay for four days and three nights. Also, I was hoping to have plane tickets at least £120pp (if that is doable).
I was wondering there are any beaches in L'eixample?
If not, which area would be best for my requirements?
Thank you.
Written May 24, 2017
I am afraid this district like many in Barcelona is hustle and bustle. Barcelona is a very busy city and not suitable for a beach holiday. May i suggest staying outside of Barcelona. Barcelona sits within the area of Costa Brava. Just over 1 hour travel from Barcelona you have Salou, Cambrills and other beach destinations. Happy holiday booking
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Written May 25, 2017
hello we are going at the end of may and are staying at the Ayre Rosellon, just wondered if anyone could give any tips etc, also is the area ok to get along using english or do you have to be fairly fluent in spanish? any help appreciated thanks
Written January 23, 2016
BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain
89,732 contributions
The area is the Eixample, a good place to stay. Everyone in the tourist business today knows how to speak English, so you will not have aany problem.
The Passeig de Gracia is the most elegant avenue, with upscale stores. Good shopping streets downtown are Portal de l’Angel, Portaferrisa and Pelayo. Maremagnum is located by the port and is a mall that is open also on Sunday, when most shops are closed.
The most important sights are the Modernist sites, which are the Gaudi sites and the Lluis Domenech sites.
Prebook the Sagrada Familia Basilica, the Palau de la Musica Catalana, Park Guell and the Picasso Museum. A day trip to Montserrat is suggested.
New Modernist sites that opened since 2014 that are terrific:
1. Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
2. Casa Lleo Morera
3. Casa Museu Amatller
The Museu del Modernisme Catalan (Calle Balmes, 48) is a small jewel of a museum, little known, but very worthwhile seeing.
Good restaurants in the Eixample:
1. El Nacional (Passeig de Gracia, 24) - A big building with a very beautiful and original interior design, with 5 restaurants and one long bar. Moderately priced.
2. Palmera (Enric Granados, 57) - A small family run restaurant with a very good tasting menu.
3. Tenorio (Passeig de Gracia, 37) - A large attractive restaurant that is moderately priced.
4. La Rita (Arago, 279) - An attractive restaurant with an inexpensive menu of the day. Great food.
5. Cerveseria Catalana (Mallorca, 236) - Very good tapas place.
*Enric Rosich Macarons (Passeig de Gracia, 53) has the best macarons.
Written January 25, 2016
doraniembro74
Australia
how far is the beach i want to buy a piso around the beach
Written February 18, 2015
About 20 minutes by bus. I didn't walk as it was extremely hot while I was there but I would estimate it would be about a 45 minute walk, this area is not close to the beach.
Written February 18, 2015
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