The mosaic-clad roof and spire of the Casa del Guarda lodge at Park Güell

Neighbourhood guide · Barcelona

Gràcia: Our Favourites

Park Güell, Casa Vicens, Hotel Casa Fuster and Aleia, and Bobby Gin.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Gràcia: the back story

    Gràcia·In depth

    Small squares, independent shops and Gaudí’s first house, above Passeig de Gràcia.

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What to see and do

  1. Book the Monumental Zone

    Park Güell

    Gràcia·Park and UNESCO site

    Gaudí’s hillside park of mosaic benches and gingerbread lodges above Gràcia.

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  2. UNESCO World Heritage

    Casa Vicens

    Gràcia·Gaudí house

    Gaudí’s tiled house in the streets of Gràcia.

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Where to eat

  1. Two MICHELIN Stars (new in 2026)

    Aleia

    Gràcia·Creative

    Creative cooking in Hotel Casa Fuster, newly awarded a second star.

    Passeig de Gràcia 132, 08008 BarcelonaExplore View on map

Bars

  1. Gin and tonic

    Bobby Gin

    Gràcia·Gin bar

    A neighbourhood bar in Gràcia, given over to gin.

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Where to stay

  1. Aleia, Two MICHELIN Stars

    Hotel Casa Fuster

    Passeig de Gràcia·Modernista hotel

    A Modernista mansion at the top of Passeig de Gràcia, with Aleia, new to two stars in 2026.

    Passeig de Gràcia 132, 08008 BarcelonaExplore View on map

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