Sightseeing
Calle Montcada, a medieval street which is now home to the Picasso museum and the Textile Museum which has a great little café with a terrace attached to it.
24 locals recommend
Carrer de Montcada, 15
15 Carrer de MontcadaCalle Montcada, a medieval street which is now home to the Picasso museum and the Textile Museum which has a great little café with a terrace attached to it.
Las Ramblas are a pleasant 10 minute walk away. It is the central most Boulevard which cuts through the heart of the city centre and is a vibrant and lively promenade.
1403 locals recommend
La Rambla
75 La RamblaLas Ramblas are a pleasant 10 minute walk away. It is the central most Boulevard which cuts through the heart of the city centre and is a vibrant and lively promenade.
Drinks & Nightlife
Every day the cafes in el Born are packed and at night people move along to Passeig de Born to sample the many bars, all of which serve up a mean mojito
147 locals recommend
Passeig del Born
Passeig del BornEvery day the cafes in el Born are packed and at night people move along to Passeig de Born to sample the many bars, all of which serve up a mean mojito
Shopping
People are attracted to Born for the shopping which consists of some beautiful but pricey boutiques and shoe shops which are great to find that one-off piece.
691 locals recommend
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaPeople are attracted to Born for the shopping which consists of some beautiful but pricey boutiques and shoe shops which are great to find that one-off piece.
Everything Else
El Born is sandwiched between Via Laietana and Barceloneta and is served by the metro stops Barceloneta and Jaume 1 which are on the same line.
13 locals recommend
Via Laietana
Via LaietanaEl Born is sandwiched between Via Laietana and Barceloneta and is served by the metro stops Barceloneta and Jaume 1 which are on the same line.
The beach is also just a 10 minute walk away so you can have both a beach holiday and a city break in one
742 locals recommend
La Barceloneta
The beach is also just a 10 minute walk away so you can have both a beach holiday and a city break in one
Entertainment & Activities
The Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona's most central park. The park includes a zoo, a lake, a large fountain and several museums
2289 locals recommend
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoThe Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona's most central park. The park includes a zoo, a lake, a large fountain and several museums