A Barcelona exists that is not so well known. Hidden away among the most crowded areas are the favourite haunts of the locals: the best tapas bar, the spot with the best views of the sunset, the best ice cream, the most peaceful square, the coolest art gallery, that hundred-year-old store... All those corners that, as a visitor, you have always wanted to discover to feel like a true Barcelonan.

That is why, in your room, you will find a guide with recommendations gathered from team at El Palace Barcelona. We have created this list of our favourite corners of the city and secret gems so that you can experience our city, the city we love, in its truest form.

After a long day spent wandering through the streets of this gorgeous city, we recommend a moment of relaxation with a treatment at the Mayan Luxury Spa. On your way back to your room to plan your adventures for the following day, you can enjoy a bottle of Born Rosé wine, crafted out of organic grapes grown in Barcelona itself. There is nothing better than savouring a local wine while flipping through the pages of our carefully curated guide to plan what lays in store for you on your next day in this spectacular city. 

We hope that when you get to know Barcelona—the authentic Barcelona—you will love it as much as we do.