21 Hidden Gems In Barcelona

Looking for the coolest hidden gems in Barcelona? You are in the right place! Barcelona is a beautiful city full of winding pathways, unique museums, charming hotels, secret beaches, hidden gardens, tucked away tapas bars, and one of a kind restaurants. In this guide we will go over it all. Read on to discover 20 hidden gems in Barcelona, Spain.

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Hidden Gems In Barcelona

Secret Coffee Shops In Barcelona

La Roseta

La Roseta is a beachside cafe that is hidden in the walkways of the Barceloneta neighborhood. The coffee and pastries were lovely and the whole aesthetic of this place was relaxing and lowkey, which I adored. It is tucked away on a side street just a few steps from the bustling Barceloneta Beach.

Nomad Coffee Lab (Ciutat Vella Location)

There are plenty of Nomad Coffee Labs in Barcelona, but the Ciutat Vella location feels, and is, hidden. Situated in a labyrinth of alleyways in the Ciutat Vella neighborhood (right by Casa Batllo), Nomad Coffee Lab is a grab and go coffee bar in the mist of beautiful walkways. The coffee is amazing at Nomad, but what I really loved about this experience was exploring the area.

Hidden Gem Hotels In Barcelona

Margot House

Margot House - Located on the high end shopping boulevard, Passeig de Gràcia, Margot House is a luxury boutique hotel perfect for solo travelers and couples. With only 9 rooms, Margot House is truly a hidden hotel.

Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa

Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa - The Yurbban Passage Hotel is modern and minimalistic. Located in the El Born Neighborhood, this hotel is housed within a restored 19th-century textile factory giving it a unique interior. Each room is beautifully appointed, yet modern. If you are looking for a hotel with a spa - Yurbban is a great option!

Wittmore Hotel

Wittmore Hotel - The Wittmore Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel located in the Gothic Quarter. With only 22 rooms the adults only hotel is carefully designed in a dark and romantic manor. Each room has everything you need for a cozy stay in Barcelona.

Unique Museums In Barcelona

Museu de Carrosses Fúnebres (Museum of Funeral Carriages)

The Museu de Carrosses Fúnebres (Museum of Funeral Carriages) is one of Barcelona’s quirkiest hidden gems. Walking through, you’ll find ornate, antique hearses and funeral carriages that tell stories of the city’s past. It’s eerie, fascinating, and completely unlike any other museum you’ve visited.

Museo Egipci de Barcelona (Egyptian Museum of Barcelona)

Located in the heart of Barcelona, the Museo Egipci de Barcelona (Egyptian Museum) is a hidden gem for history lovers. Unlike the busy, bigger museums, this intimate spot lets you wander through authentic Egyptian artifacts, from mummies to statues and everyday items.

Gaudí House Museum

The Gaudi House Museum is a hidden gem within one of Barcelona's top tourist attractions, Park Guell. Stepping inside his former home, you can see the furniture, décor, and personal items Gaudí designed himself - it really makes you feel connected to his life and vision.

Casa Batlló

While Casa Batlló is a rather well known sight to see in Barcelona - I still think it is a bit underrated. Casa Batlló is one of Antoni Gaudí’s most famous Modernist masterpieces on Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample District. The exterior is almost dream like with stained glass windows and colorful tiles that seem to fall perfectly into place. The interior is similar with unique art pieces that only a creative mind could conjure up. There is a rooftop bar with amazing views of Barcelona too! Another great thing about Casa Batlló is that it is near the city center - so if you want to see Gaudí's work but don't want to travel all the way to Park Guell on the outskirts of the city, Casa Batllo is perfect!

Secret Beaches In Barcelona

Platja dels Pescadors

Platja dels Pescadors (Fishermen's Beach) is a beautiful little beach located in Badalona (just outside of Barcelona). It is quieter that city beaches with a cool fishing history - there are also a ton of amazing seafood restaurants in the area!

Cala Morisca

Hidden along the Garraf coast near Sitges, Cala Morisca is a quiet, tucked-away beach with soft sand and crystal-clear waters. It is accessible only by a short walk down from the road, it’s also surrounded by cliffs and greenery, which, for me, made it feel like my own private cove. Cala Morisca is perfect for a quiet beach day away from the crowds in Barcelona.

Hidden Gems In Gothic Quarter Barcelona

Plaça del Rei

Tucked in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Plaça del Rei is a 14th-century medieval square. While it only takes a few moments to see, it’s well worth a visit. If you’re taking the Gothic Quarter Walking Tour, this historic spot is always included.

Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is a quiet, historic square in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Its Baroque church façade still shows scars from a 1938 bombing during the Spanish Civil War. While Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is a tiny little square in the Gothic Quarter, visiting is totally worth it as it feels like you've stepped back in time.

El Pont del Bisbe (Bishop’s Bridge)

El Pont del Bisbe (Bishop’s Bridge) is a neo-Gothic bridge in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, connecting the Palau de la Generalitat and Casa dels Canonges. It is something you stumble upon and stop and stare for a bit.

Hidden Gems of Barcelona

Tucked Away Tapas Bars In Barcelona

La Alcoba Azul

La Alcoba Azul is a cozy and intimate tapas bar located in the Gothic Quarter. At La Alcoba Azul you will find stone walls, wooden tables, and candlelight ambiance, alongside traditional Spanish tapas, including signature tostas like the Fresca, Verde, and Muma, as well as stuffed red peppers.

Bar Del Pla

Bar Del Pla is a low key tapas bar situated in Barcelona's' El Born neighborhood. At Bar Del Pla you will find classic Catalan small plates with a creative touch and it is especially known for its excellent natural wines.

Tapas and Wine Experience

Secret Gardens In Barcelona

Secret Garden at the Frederic Marès Museum

The Frederic Marès Museum, located right behind Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, hides a stunning courtyard garden. Home to orange trees, arcades, and a central fountain, it feels like a secret oasis.

Jardins de la Tamarita

Jardins de la Tamarita is a peaceful secret garden located in the Sant Gervasi area. Once part of a private estate owned by the Craywinckel family and later the industrialist Alfredo Mata, it was redesigned in 1918 and opened to the public in the 1990s. With fountains, shaded paths, and elegant old architecture, it is truly like a secluded escape from the city - and it's not too popular yet.

Jardins de Ca n’Altimira

Jardins de Ca n’Altimira is a beautiful little garden located in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi area. It was once part of a private estate own by Dr. Josep Altimira but now it is open to the public and is home to captivating walking paths, old trees, stone steps, hidden bridges, and a striking pillared hall.

Best Hidden Gem Restaurants In Barcelona

Passadís d’en Pep

Located right by the Gothic Quarter Passadís D'en Pep is a secret fine dining restaurant. It is tucked away in an ally, there is no sigh, and there is no menu (the dishes just start arriving when you sit down). You will be served a full meal - seafood, tapas, meats, and desserts chosen by the kitchen based on the day’s market finds. You can make reservations here.

La Cova Fumada

La Cova Fumada is a tiny restaurant located in the stunning Barceloneta neighborhood (by the sea). What makes La Cova Fumada one of the best hidden gem restaurants in Barcelona is, well, its amazing and fresh tapas (try the seafood ones) and that it is truly hidden - no sign, just and unmarked wooden door that leads into a casual and small restaurant full of mainly locals. Find the menu and location here.

Top 10 Things To Do In Barcelona

There is so much to do in Barcelona. Here are our top 10 things to do in the city, that are a bit more mainstream, but still totally worth it.