Barcelona neighbourhoods

Apartments in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona

Ciutat Vella is where Barcelona began. Between the Cathedral, the Plaça Reial and the narrow streets that run down towards the port, the Gòtic holds centuries of history on every corner. On the other side of the Via Laietana, El Born blends the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and the palaces of Carrer de Montcada with design studios, small shops and some of the restaurants with the most personality in the city. El Raval, on the other side of the Rambla, is the most multicultural neighbourhood, with museums, galleries and shops from all over the world, and la Barceloneta, a former fishermen's quarter by the port, keeps its narrow streets a step away from the beach.

Here the homes have a character of their own: old buildings with exposed wooden beams, stone walls, high ceilings and narrow balconies over pedestrian streets. Many buildings pre-date lifts and every apartment is different from the one next door, so it is best to view them with someone who knows what to look for, from the condition of the building to the light that actually comes in depending on the floor.

It suits those who want to experience the city on foot: people who come to Barcelona for work and want to be at the centre of everything, couples and professionals who value cultural life and the nearness of the sea, and buyers looking for a distinctive apartment that is hard to find in other neighbourhoods. From here you can walk to the Barceloneta beach, to Eixample or to the port, and several metro stations on its edges connect it with the rest of the city.

Looking for a home in Ciutat Vella takes patience and judgement. We go with you so that your apartment is a considered choice rather than love at first sight that brings surprises.

Neighbourhoods of the district
el Barri Gòtic · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera (el Born) · el Raval · la Barceloneta