Where to stay in Gothic Quarter & El Born
The medieval core between the Ramblas and the park: the cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar, and lanes too narrow for cars. El Born on its eastern side is the calmer half, with the museums and the better restaurants.
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Area scorecard
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Best for
- Walking
- Sightseeing
- Nightlife
Choose elsewhere if
- You want quiet
- You dislike crowds in narrow streets