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Plaça Reial
4.5
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Known for its many outdoor venues, restaurants and nightclubs, Plaça Reial is a popular meeting place during the summer when open air concerts take place, and during other celebrations such as New Year’s Eve.
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: El Congrés i els Indians
How to get there
  • Liceu • 3 min walk
  • Drassanes • 5 min walk
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1,387 within 6 miles
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
4,118 reviews
Excellent
1,814
Very good
1,757
Average
485
Poor
48
Terrible
14
James S
Toronto, Canada419 contributions
A RELAXING OASIS BUT ONLY IN THE DAYTIME
Sep 2022
When you get tired of the hustle and bustle and the crowds of La Rambla, and trust me you will eventually, you begin to look for a place to relax and regroup for a short time. Fortunately, one such place exists just off this iconic Barcelona Street, Placa Reial.

Placa Reial, or Royal Plaza is square off of La Rambla and part of the Gothic Quarter. It was designed by built in the 19th Century on the site of the demolished Capuchin Convent.

The main attraction in the square, aside from the building facades and stately palm trees is the Fountain of the Three Graces. For those interested, Gaudi whose work can be found all over the city is evident here also. The distinctive Lampposts were designed by him.

Surrounding the square are numerous restaurants and cafes where one can grab a refreshing drink or more. Some are nestled under the massive arches of the surrounding buildings providing ample shade from the sun. Others make liberal use of umbrellas for this purpose.

Final word of warning though. For those who came in here to escape the crowds of La Rambla and enjoy a relaxing drink, you had best leave before night falls. Placa Reial is home to some of Barcelona’s most popular nightclubs and after the sun goes down the area is known for its party atmosphere.
Written October 8, 2022
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lizwrigley2018
London, UK21 contributions
The palm trees make this square special
Feb 2020 • Friends
Every visit to Barcelona I find myself back in this square a little bit by accident and this time it was beckoning me whilst I was wandering in the Gothic Quarter. Through an arch those tall palm trees wave a welcome and once you are in the square the fountain is an attractive focus.
It is always good to walk along the enclosing arcades or dip fingers into the fountain.
Written February 10, 2020
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Snowball's adventure
Barnet, UK6,798 contributions
A hidden gem in Barcelona
Sep 2019
We found Placa Reial by coincidence when we were looking for our booked restaurant near the square. Plaça Reial is located at one of the side streets of La Rambla. Despite it's not big, it is a majestic and relaxing square which its 4-sides are surrounded by traditional Spanish noble buildings with elegant porticoes and terracotta decorations. Within the square, it has a beautiful fountain, lampposts designed by Gaudi and a number of tall and beautiful tropical palm trees. Plaça Reialis also one of the most famous nightlife hubs for many locals as it hosts many lovely top restaurants, bars and outdoor venues. In my opinion, it's a MUST VISIT square when you're near La Ramba, I absolutely love it.
Written June 21, 2020
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KnoxTravler
Merritt Island, FL1,345 contributions
My favorite square in Barcelona
Jun 2022 • Couples
Truly the most beautiful square in Barcelona. Full of bars and restaurants tucked away just off Las Ramblas. It is the epitome of Barcelona in both architecture and style. There are a number of well reviewed restaurants and bars on the square and just off.
Written June 6, 2022
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,212 contributions
Beautiful secluded square by the Rambla
Aug 2022
Placa Real seems like Placa Mayor (old main square) in the rest of Spain.
It's a rectangular square with many bars and restaurants at the ground level of the circling old residential buildings around it. The central part is dotted with palm trees and it is a popular meeting point.
However, I wouldn't consider having my drink or meal here, as it's a high tourist area.
Imo, it's rather a pass by, 10 min stop visit.
Written September 11, 2022
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JRMADA
United States3,279 contributions
Love The Architecture
Dec 2022
This is a really cool square. It looks worn out and a bit stained, but that is where its charm is. We can tell without trying that the food here is not the best as the restaurants look like tourist traps, but the vibe of the square is appealing. This place is probably good for drinks, but not for food. Someone here mentioned “secluded” and it is all but secluded. This is off Las Ramblas and nothing that is near Las Ramblas is secluded.
Written December 7, 2022
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,651 contributions
Bustling square
Aug 2021
Close to our hotel we walked here all the time and really enjoyed the atmosphere. It's quite a large square surrounded by pretty buildings with a nice fountain in the middle. You can get a takeaway or a coffee and enjoy the surroundings.
Written March 19, 2022
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Moscow, Russia110,626 contributions
Plaça Reial
Jul 2022 • Couples
The square was built in the 19th century, designed by Francesc Daniel Molina i Casamajo. Previously, this place was the old Capuchin monastery of Santa Madrona, which burned down in 1835. The square was originally planned to be called the "Square of the Heroes of Spain", but for political reasons it acquired its current name.
Written December 8, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK165,953 contributions
Excellent Plaza
Jul 2019 • Solo
The Plaça Reial is a public square in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and close to the southern end of La Rambla. The whole of the square is surrounded by arcades and buildings, which reminds me a lot of Plaza Mayor in Madrid. This is a popular tourist attraction, especially at night. The plaza has a large number of cafe, restaurants and several nightclubs, including Sidecar, Jamboree, and Karma.

When you’re in the square, make sure to look out for the Gaudi designed lampposts.
Written July 16, 2019
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j l
New York City, NY2,152 contributions
just another square in Barcelona
Dec 2016 • Solo
It has Antoni Gaudi's first commissioned light posts. Other than that, it's similar to other square in Barcelona. It has many shops and place to eat. It's a nice place to hang out for awhile.
Written January 7, 2017
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