One of the youngest districts of the city of Barcelona, Nou Barris welcomes its visitors with its green areas, lively neighborhood life, and culture at its own pace. This district is a great spot to discover a different city. Nou Barris, located north of Barcelona, was one of the last districts to be named in the city in 1984. Here you will find a combination of history and modernity on its streets, as it was a formerly rural area of the city. Now it is part of the working-class Barcelona, a place proudly created by its neighbors. Stay within a unique place in Barcelona and enjoy an undiscovered spot in one of the most important cities of the Mediterranean Sea.
Our recommendations on which areas to stay in:
- Stay with luxury in the areas close to Via Julia, a place that has several shops, restaurants, and bars located between the neighborhood Verdun and La Prosperitat.
- For a great family stay, look for an accommodation close to Parc de Can Drago, between Porta and La Prosperitat neighborhood, where you will have everything you may need at a walkable distance.
- Are you keeping it as cheap as possible? Enjoy the affordable options for accommodation in Nou Barris. The whole district offers excellent options at an affordable price. We recommend the areas close to Mercado de la Mercé.
These are our recommendations on accommodations in Nou Barris, Spain, in 3 categories:
- Luxury trip: Mediterranean Barcelona Apartments, Stay U-nique Apartments Fabra i Puig, Secret Mosaic, Opulent Ruby, Local Saints
- Family accommodation: Mediterranean Barcelona Apartments, Floriane’s bright penthouse & big terrace, Apartamento BCN 3 habitaciones, Opulent Ruby
- Budget stay: Chic & Cheap, Laramond Barcelona Rooms
- Hotels: Ibis Barcelona Meridiana
A district made by its neighbors. – What to know before visiting.
Nou Barris is a district located in the north part of Barcelona, between Collserola Mountain Range and Avenida Meridiana. Its name comes from the original nine (nou) neighborhoods (barris) that conformed it in the 1980s. Most of its residents migrated from the region to this area during the middle of the XX-Century. Nowadays, 13 neighborhoods make up this vibrant and unique area.
The neighbors founded the district. Its residents wanted to transform the area into an excellent place to live and grow. That’s why it has a strong local identity and community feeling that has made the district develop with many modern features and several parks to improve the life of its inhabitants. You can enjoy its significant history and community life in several public areas and modern architecture.
Within the Parc Central de Nou Barris is the Nou Barris Public Library in La Guineueta neighborhood, a former psychiatric institution from 1889 with modernist architecture now transformed into a library and part of the city council. Close to this area is the Parc de la Guineueta, one of the many urban green spaces of the city. Find in this neighborhood walkable areas, fountains, and monuments in places such as Parc de l’Aqüeducte in the community of Ciutat Meridiana. A park developed by residents to improve the living in the area and invite visitors to discover the fantastic views of the whole city from this spot, surrounded by the mountain range and architecture from the XIX-Century.
Luxury stays at Via Julia.
Have a great time in the city and have a luxury stay by looking for accommodation close to Via Julia, one of the district’s main roads. In this area, you will be close to the rest of the city and at a walkable distance to the best spots for eating out, shopping, and leisure. Stay close to Parc de la Guineueta to start enjoying the urban green areas of the city, and visit Plaça d’Ángel Pestaña, where you can enjoy open-air sports and beautiful fountains in a relaxing area far from the fast pace of the center of Barcelona.
Move around the city in the subway system. The nearest station is Via Júlia, located on the main road and close to the best restaurants in the district. Travel the world without moving from this area by visiting Tururuu at Carrer d’Enric Casanovas to enjoy the best Salvadorian food. Enjoy a Mediterranean dinner at the highly rated restaurant L’ Hostalet at Carrer de Les Borges Blanques, just a 4-minute walk from your accommodation, or have a traditional Paraguayan grilled meat at Bar Paraguayo in Carrer de Legazpi. End your day with a beer and great tapas at Cervecería Conde Drácula, a few steps from your stay in Via Júlia.
You will have everything you need from Barcelona to look great on its streets and attractions. This area is the major shopping street of the neighborhood; you will find several stores, such as B. Sarria on the main road or Magariz in Carrer del Pare Rodés.
Start exploring this fantastic city by staying close to Via Julia, and enjoy Barcelona as if it were yours.
A friendly place to stay with family.
Enjoy excellent family accommodation in Nou Barris by staying close to Parc de Can Drago and Avinguda de Rio de Janeiro, between Porta and La Prosperitat. You will have close to your stay walkable green areas, public pools, valuable amenities, and a fast connection to the rest of Barcelona.
- In this area, you and your family will have easy access to the urban parks of Nou Barris, such as Parc de Can Drago, a garden with several recreational facilities such as public pools and playgrounds. In the same neighborhood, you can visit Plaça Sóller in Carrer de Valldemossa or discover the neighboring Plaça Miquel Casablancas Joani in Carrer del Dragó.
- In the areas close to Avinguda de Rio de Janeiro, you will find several pharmacies and health centers such as Lavilla Pharmacy in Carrer d’Argullós, C. Guillen Pharmacy, and Rio de Janeiro Public Medical Center, both in Avinguda de Rio de Janeiro at a short walking distance from your stay.
- The area has several excellent options for grocery shopping, like Mister Pan Supermercat and Mercadona, both in Avinguda de Rio de Janeiro. But suppose you want to enjoy a restaurant dinner. In that case, we recommend visiting Asador de Leña la Matonera in Carrer d’Argullós or El Camarote Seafood Restaurant in Carrer dels Nou Pins.
We recommend you stay between Porta and La Prosperitat neighborhoods to enjoy the family environment of the Nou Barris district.
Budget stays in Nou Barris.
The district of Nou Barris is one of the most affordable areas in Barcelona to stay in, so take advantage of its fair prices to enjoy Barcelona on a budget. We recommend you stay close to the local market Mercado de la Mercé in Passeig de Fabra i Puig. Here you will be close to the Subway station of Virrei Amat to move quickly all around Barcelona.
