Let me start off by saying that Barcelona is an incredible city and there are WAY more than 10 sights worth seeing and things to do. You definitely need to add Barcelona to your list! If you are looking to stay in a hostel, I stayed at the Rodamon Barcelona (now called the Central House) and highly recommend it. It was clean, quiet, and I made friends easily there. It also had a cute outdoor patio, and was within walking distance to all of the sights and so much shopping.
That being said, these were my personal top 10 favorite stops during my week long trip in the city. And don’t forget to click the button below to save all these spots to your Google Maps!
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This one is really just a no-brainer and tops all the lists of best things to see in Barcelona. The architecture is unreal and you can learn so much about the history of the temple, the architect Antoni Gaudi himself, and his impact on Barcelona architecture.
2) Park Güell
Another Gaudi classic! I took about 2 hours to really explore the grounds and everything to see here and it was so worth it. His architecture is nothing like I’ve ever seen anywhere else!
3) Casa Milà
Okay I think over half of these will be Gaudi classics…but this one was right next to my hostel so I passed it almost every day. You can also take a tour to see the inside, although I did not choose to spend my money touring each of these, I have heard it is definitely worth it if you are interested and have the time!
4) Casa Battló
Gaudi again…..this one is SO cool at night, I took a lot of great photos here and it looks so so pretty all lit up!!
5) Arc de Triomf
Yes! There is one here too! So many people thought this was a photo from Paris haha. It really is the perfect backdrop for an artsy photo.
6) Passeig de Lluís
Riiiight behind the arc de triomf (or I guess..leading up to it depending where you’re coming from!) is this incredibly photogenic avenue.
7) Palau Nacional
I mean come on look at this ceiling!!! The drive up to the palace was absolutely stunning as well, and walking all around and inside was so cool!
8) Catedral de Barcelona
Located right in the Gothic Quarter, don’t miss out on exploring this stunning church. This is also a great area in general to explore – so many shops, restaurants, bars & clubs.
9) Jardins del Laberint d’Horta
These gardens are located a bit further outside of the city but SO worth the drive out. It was so fun to explore, get some fresh air and see the greenery. This photo was a fun little maze with a beautiful fountain in the middle – honestly it took me longer than I’d like to admit to find the middle…
10) Sitges
Last but not least….day trip to Sitges is a must-do. This little beach town was so cute and was so nice to get out of the city and explore. So many great spots to take photos and enjoy the beach!
You really can’t go wrong when exploring Barcelona. Feel free to drop a comment if I missed any of your favorite spots, and add your email below to follow along!
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