General Information

Passeig de Gracia is a central and one of the most important boulevards of Barcelona. It is situated in the Eixample, starts at Placa de Catalunya, crosses Avinguda Diagonal and ends at the square near Casa Fuster where it becomes a smaller street called Carrer Gran de Gràcia.

Passeig de Gracia is one of the most important commercial and shopping districts of Barcelona. It is considered to be one of the wealthiest streets in Spain and in Barcelona. The avenue is one of the main tourist attractions of the Catalan city and a highly recommended shopping area (for additional information – Shopping in Barcelona). So it’s no wonder the boulevard is full of tourists who would like to combine the popular attractions of the neighborhood with an enjoyable shopping tour.

Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Passeig de Gracia

• Passeig de Gràcia is a family-friendly area. It is full of family-friendly attractions like La Pedrera – Casa Milà, Casa Batlló and other colorful and interesting Modernista buildings. Moreover many shops focus on kids and hotels in the northern part of the boulevard provide ideal accommodation for families (for additional information  – Kids and Families on Passeig de Gracia, Kids and Families in Barcelona, and Family-friendly Hotels in Barcelona).
• Since Passeig de Gracia is a wide avenue where crowd does not mean a problem, it is fully accessible for wheelchairs. Moreover most of the attractions, restaurants and shops situated on the boulevard are wheelchair-friendly too (for additional information: Accessibility on Passeig de Gracia and Accessibility in Barcelona).

• Visitors in this landmark who owns the Barcelona Card discounts card are entitled to free admission (for additional information – List of Discounts Included in Barcelona Card).

Tips for Attractions on Passeig de Gracia:

• Passeig de Gracia is one of the most important streets of Barcelona. Actually one might claim that it is second to La Rambla. For this reason it’s very crowded and full of tourist attractions, for example such famous Modernista buildings as La Pedrera-Casa Mila, Casa Batllo, Casa Fuster and many others. The avenue is also known as a significant shopping area of Barcelona. Moreover, many guided tours pass through it (for additional information – Shopping in Barcelona, Attractions and Tours near Passeig de Gracia and Attractions and Tours in Barcelona).
• It is not necessary to visit all of the buildings from the inside, most of them are really nice also from outside and the entrance ticket is quite expensive. This is true for all important tourist attractions of Barcelona, but especially for those that are situated on Passeig de Gracia.
• The touristic part of Passeig de Gracia is the area between Placa de Catalunya and Avinguda Diagonal (in the Eixample). North of Avinguda Diagonal the Passeig becomes narrower and less interesting for tourists, but this part that is named Carrer Gran de Gràcia is still a nice and pleasant street.

• If you visit this area during the evening it is highly recommended to try Gaudi’s Pedrera: The Origins – Night Show, which is located close by (for additional information – Visit Barcelona at Night).

Tips for Transportation to Passeig de Gracia:

• We do not recommend to arrive to Passeig de Gracia by a car because the traffic can be very problematic and it is difficult to find parking in this area. There are some car parks at 31 Passeig de Gracia and at the street’s intersection with Avinguda Diagonal but they are expensive, so we recommend to choose metro instead of car (for additional information – Parking Near Eixample, Car Rental in Barcelona and Car rental in Spain).

• Nearby there is a station of the Hop-on Hop-off bus red and blue lines (for additional information – Hop-on Hop-off Bus Map).

Tips for Timeout on Passeig de Gracia:

• During Christmas period a small and intimate Christmas market takes place at the beginning of Passeig de Gracia, next to the Diagonal metro station. This market is supported mainly by charities. It is less bustling and more authentic than similar events in other parts of Barcelona. The boulevard’s atmosphere is very pleasant even in the winter time (for additional information – Winter Vacation in Barcelona and Christmas Markets in Barcelona).
• A pleasant walk on Passeig de Gracia, especially at sunset, is an ideal program for those who would like to spend a romantic vacation in Barcelona (for additional information – Romantic Vacation in Barcelona).
• Passeig de Gracia, like the whole of Eixample, is recommended also at night, moreover, it is considered to be the most popular nightlife area in Barcelona, especially with gay and lesbian communities (that’s why it is called “Gay-Fella”). The avenue and the nearby streets are full of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and nightclubs (for additional information – Visit Eixample at night, Gaixample or Eixample? and Bars and Restaurants in Barcelona).
• We recommend to combine your visit on Passeig de Gracia with a walk on Rambla de Catalunya which is parallel to it. This Rambla is a less crowded street full of nice restaurants and coffee shops (for additional information – Bars and restaurants in Barcelona).

Tips for Hotels near Passeig de Gracia:

• Accommodation in the area of Passeig de Gracia is very popular and pleasant. It is recommended mainly for those who want to stay close to city centre. If you want to find something cheaper and more quiet, it is suggested to choose accommodation from the northern part of the avenue. Recommended hotels near Passeig de Gracia: Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL, Royal Passeig de Gràcia, Hotel HCC St. Moritz (for additional information – Hotels near Passeig de Gracia, Hotels near Eixample and Hotels in Barcelona).

Featured Image – GeoTravellers

Recommended Blogs and Articles About Passeig de Gracia:

• Passeig de Gracia and what it has to offer at ShBarcelona
• Shall We Walk? Little Guide of Passeig de Gracia in Barcelona at Satellite Gallery