General Information

Palau Güell (Güell Palace) is a building designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi for his rich patron, Eusebi Güell i Bacigalupi. It is situated in the old city of Barcelona near El Raval and La Rambla, and it is within walking distance from Museu de Cera (Wax Museum) and Gran Teatre del Liceu (Opera House Liceu).

Palau Güell is the first work that Gaudi designed for Güell and it helped the architect to become famous since he got an unlimited budget despite he was an inexperienced artist.

The palace was built between the years 1885 and 1889. Similar to many other historic buildings in Barcelona, it was damaged seriously during the Spanish Civil War during which it served as a rebel basis.

Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Palau Güell

• Please note that Palau Güell is closed on Mondays, on 25 and 26 December and on 1 and 6 January.
• You can visit Palau Güell without any guided tour or you can use an audio guide that is available in the site. However, if you want to get more information about the attraction and to enjoy the full experience, you can join to a guided tour organized in the palace. Moreover you can take part in one of the tours that combine the palace with other attractions (for additional information – Attractions and Tours near Palau Güell and Attractions and Tours in Barcelona).
• Like the entire area of La Rambla, Palau Güell is not accessible by car. It is recommended to arrive there by metro (for additional information – Public Transportation in Barcelona, Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain).
• Palau Güell is visited by numerous families, like all Modernista buildings it is very colorful and full of imagination, therefore it can be very enjoyable also for kids. Moreover, children are entitled to a discount (for additional information – Kids and Families in Palau Güell and Kids and Families in Barcelona).
• Similar to many other buildings that are open for tourists in Barcelona, Palau Güell is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities (for additional information – Accessibility in Palau Güell and Accessibility in Barcelona).

• This landmark is included in the discounts list of Barcelona Card and Barcelona Card Express.

Tips for Attractions near Palau Güell:

• Palau Güell is not one of the main constructions of Gaudi. There are many attractions that are more important and spectacular, for instance Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló or Park Güell. The palace is not a must-see attraction unless you are visiting Barcelona for second or third time and you have already seen all of the most famous buildings of Gaudi. In this case, if you want you can admire the house from the inside. Otherwise we advise to settle for a glance from the outside.
• We suggest to combine Palau Güell with attractions such as La Boqueria market and Gran Teatre del Liceu (Opera House Liceu). You can also take a walk in El Raval neighborhood and on the famous boulevard – La Rambla.

• You can also enjoy a flamenco show at Los Tarantos or Tablao Cordobes, which are in the vicinity.

Tips for Hotels near Palau Güell:

• The accommodation in the area around Palau Güell is recommended and popular with tourists (for additional information – Hotels near Palau Güell, Hotels near La Rambla and Hotels in Barcelona).

Recommended Blogs and Articles About Palau Güell:

• Things to Do in Barcelona – Visiting Palau Güell at Mike’s Travel Guide
• Barcelona – Modernism of Gaudi: Palau Güell at Beautiful Places of Barcelona and Catalonia