Eixample

Situated between the old city (Ciutat Vella) and what used to be small, surrounding towns is the old district of Eixample. It was constructed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and many parts were influenced by Modernista architects particularly Antoni Guadi. More information »

Hotels in Eixample

Europark Q Hotel

A modern 10 floor hotel with swimming pool and tourist attractions less than five minutes walk away and excellent public transport links to explore Barcelona further.

AC Irla Hotel

A luxury hotel with a beautiful, modern and sleek hotel situated in an exclusive residential and shopping area.

AB Vilodamat Hotel

The AB Vilodamat Hotel is a beautiful, modern hotel situated right in the centre of Eixample, Barcelona and is recommended for business or pleasure.

987 Barcelona Hotel

The 987 Barcelona Hotel is a hotel with innovative design but still warm and tranquil. It is ideal for young couples, families and business guests.

More information about Eixample

One of Barcelona's gay villages is located in Eixample, cheekily nicknamed Gaixample. Eixample is characterised by long straight streets and a strict grid pattern. It is usually divided into neighbourhoods, the left and right sides of the district (Esquerra de l'Eixample and Dreta de l'Eixample, respectively) although there are actually five neighbourhoods.

The district is rather well-off, particularly in the centre, but it is also defined by old, decaying buildings inhabited by lonely and ageing tenants. There is also a large population of immigrants particularly in the neighbourhood of Fort Pius which has a fair amount of Chinese residents and Asian shops.