#Gothic Quarter

Neighborhoods Updated 12 June 2026

Barcelona Neighborhoods: Where to Stay and Explore

A guide to Barcelona neighborhood by neighborhood: the Gothic Quarter, El Born, the Eixample, Gràcia, Barceloneta and more, what each is like and which one suits your trip.

The Gothic facade of Barcelona Cathedral in the old city, Spain

Neighborhoods Updated 7 January 2026

The Gothic Quarter and El Born on Foot

A walking route through the old city: the cathedral, the Roman wall, the hidden squares, Santa Maria del Mar and the Born market ruins, plus where the route gets uncomfortably crowded.