Where to stay in Eixample
The Eixample is Ildefons Cerdà's 19th-century grid of wide streets and octagonal blocks. It holds Gaudí's Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and, at its edge, the Sagrada Família.
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Who it suits
Most visitors. It is safe, well connected (Passeig de Gràcia: L2, L3 and L4; Diagonal: L3 and L5) and full of restaurants and shops.
Left vs right
Esquerra de l'Eixample is more residential, while Dreta de l'Eixample has the modernist icons and luxury shopping. 'Gaixample' around Carrer del Consell de Cent is the LGBTQ+ hub.
Trade-offs
Main avenues carry heavy traffic. Ask for an inner-block room.
FAQ
Is Eixample a good area to stay in Barcelona?
It is often the best all-round choice: central, safe, and a walk from both the old town and Gràcia.