Eixample offers a mix of architecture, design studios, and culture, making it popular with creative professionals. Its grid layout, cafés, and galleries provide a refined, inspiring environment.

El Born blends medieval streets with a strong contemporary creative scene. With boutiques, museums, and artisan workshops, it attracts designers, illustrators, and makers looking for daily inspiration.

Sant Antoni is stylish yet down-to-earth, known for its cafés, bookshops, and creative community. It’s perfect for writers, designers, and people who enjoy a calm but inspiring neighbourhood.

Poblenou has become Barcelona’s innovation district, mixing former industrial buildings with tech hubs, coworking spaces, and design studios. It’s a great fit for digital creatives, startups, and anyone who needs space to explore ideas.

El Raval is one of Barcelona’s most eclectic and artistic neighbourhoods, filled with studios, galleries, and creative spaces. Its mix of cultures and independent cafés makes it a natural home for artists and designers.

Poble-sec combines local charm with a strong performing-arts scene thanks to its theaters, bars, and creative venues. Ideal for performers, musicians, and artists looking for an authentic neighbourhood atmosphere.

Gràcia feels like a small artistic village inside the city, known for its plazas, indie cinemas, and creative studios. Its relaxed, community-oriented vibe makes it ideal for freelancers and creative professionals.

betahaus Barcelona is a flexible coworking space in the Gràcia neighborhood designed for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small teams.

The Folio Club is an offset digital print studio and creative workspace in an industrial hall, hosting events and supporting design driven projects.

Project Reborn is a creative coworking hub and showroom hosting eco-forward art, design and events. It offers shared workspace, pop-ups, exhibitions and a community for sustainable creativity.

La Fabrica &Co is a coliving and coworking space for students, entrepreneurs and creatives. With shared work areas, community events and relaxed social spots, it fosters connection and growth.

Can Framis is a restaurant born in a 19th-century grocery store, with original floors and shelving, serving Mediterranean dishes in a historically rich, cozy space.

Nømad Roasters Home is a minimalist coffee shop where Nomad roasts and serves their own beans, perfect for slow mornings and laptop time.

La Contrasenya is a cozy neighborhood bar with natural light, simple food and wine, a low key stop between the beach and Poblenou studios.

La Pubilla del Taulat is a classic bodega style bar serving simple tapas, vermut and daily dishes on a quiet corner of Poblenou.

Tarannà serves healthy, everyday plates, brunch inspired dishes and coffee, with a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere close to Poblenou offices.

Bar Brutal is a natural wine bar and restaurant known for a bold selection of wines and seasonal food in a raw, energetic setting that celebrates unfiltered flavours.

Origo Bakery is a bakery and creative space known for its artisanal breads, pastries and coffee, celebrated for quality and craft in every bake.

The Miners is a specialty coffee roaster and café chain known for well brewed espresso and filter coffee, paired with a clean, design led atmosphere that works well for a quick stop or a focused work session.

Bar Pimentel is a lively bar and restaurant with a curated drink list and social atmosphere that draws locals and visitors for relaxed gatherings and crafted cocktails.

El Chigre 1769 is a restaurant blending traditional and contemporary cuisine with thoughtfully selected drinks, creating a convivial dining experience rooted in rich culinary heritage.

Sips Barcelona is an acclaimed bar focused on creative cocktails and inventive drinks, offering immersive evenings that blend craft, atmosphere and imaginative flavours.

Garage Beer Co is a craft brewery and bar creating a range of artisan beers. Its lively taproom and beer list bring together hop-forward styles and a convivial social vibe.

Primate Bakehouse is a bakery and café known for organic sourdough breads, pastries and quality coffee presented in a modern, design-forward setting that celebrates craft baking.

La Plataforma is a contemporary art spot in Barcelona’s Poblenou, hosting exhibitions, curated projects, and occasional weekend events.

Casa Vicens is Gaudí’s first house, a beautifully restored early masterpiece with vibrant colors, ceramics and details showing the start of his architectural style.

El Catascopio is a small independent gallery focused on contemporary printmaking and illustration, often showing emerging artists in intimate shows.

Joan Miró Foundation is a museum on Montjuïc showing Miró's work in a bright, sculptural building, mixing permanent collection, views and changing exhibitions.

Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion is a reconstructed modernist icon, all marble, glass and water planes, essential for architecture lovers.

Escenari Brossa is a multidisciplinary arts space supporting theatre, circus and performance work with an emphasis on creative experimentation and community programming.

Ultra Local Records is a tiny neighborhood record shop where you dig for indie releases, local labels and occasional in store shows close to the beach.

The Shop sits next to Hotel Brummell and sells well chosen souvenirs, art books and design objects, a good spot for gifts that feel more local than touristic.

Hey Shop is a super cool store of Hey Studio, offering bright graphic prints, stationery and playful design objects from one of Barcelona’s best known studios.

D-Shop D-Shop is the design museum store curated by cooperative La Capell, filled with iconic objects, books and thoughtful gifts. A great spot to discover contemporary pieces that bring design into everyday life.

Curated By Curated By is a serene gallery style boutique by an interior design studio, with a tightly edited mix of sculptural objects, candles, accessories and wardrobe staples that celebrate understated, tactile luxury.

OMG BCN OMG is a concept store championing local designers, from illustration and jewelry to homeware and textiles. Every piece tells a story, making it a perfect place to find creative gifts or small treats for yourself.

Bon Vent Bon Vent is a Mediterranean inspired store devoted to slow living, with linen, glassware, ceramics and textiles in sun washed tones. Its thoughtful curation feels like stepping into a relaxed, well loved holiday home.

Kave Home Kave Home blends accessible pricing with design led furniture and decor. Soft curves, natural textures and flexible modular pieces make it easy to refresh a room with a cohesive, contemporary Mediterranean feel.

Aura Aura is a craft focused gallery shop highlighting contemporary makers. Expect handwoven textiles, ceramics, espadrilles and unique art objects presented with museum like care and a strong focus on materiality.

Pilma Pilma is a long standing design store known for timeless furniture, lighting and accessories. Clean lines, natural materials and functional details define its own PLM Design pieces and the brands it showcases.

RS Barcelona RS Barcelona showcases playful design furniture and game tables that turn living spaces into social hubs. Signature foosball, ping pong and bold accessories make it a destination for high energy, joyful interiors.

Cubiñá Cubiñá is a historic showroom housed in an iconic building, presenting high end European design brands. Statement lighting, furniture and objects are arranged in atmospheric rooms that double as interior inspiration.

Palo Alto is a creative hub in Barcelona — a former 1857 factory turned art & culture complex surrounded by gardens, offering an inspiring space for events, design, and community.

Disseny Hub Barcelona is the city’s main design center combining museum spaces, exhibitions and events focused on contemporary design and creativity.

Valkiria Hub Space is a hybrid event venue and coworking hub in 22@, used for talks, innovation workshops and company offsites in a refurbished warehouse.

Hangar is a centre for art production and research that provides studios, labs, tools, residencies and support to visual artists and creators. It supports experimental, interdisciplinary work and fosters artistic development.

Fabra i Coats is a creative hub in a historic industrial complex hosting exhibitions, studios, workshops and community programmes that bring together visual art, performance and innovation.

Sala Beckett is a theatre and cultural hub dedicated to dramaturgy, workshops and productions that support new writing and innovative stage work.

La Escocesa is an open factory for analogue arts creation that offers studios, workshops and residencies supporting visual artists and interdisciplinary projects across materials and processes.

Nau Ivanow is a centre for creation and performance offering rehearsal spaces, artistic residencies and cultural programming that supports interdisciplinary work and creative experimentation.

Fab Lab Barcelona is a research and education centre exploring digital fabrication, design and innovation. It supports hands-on learning, prototyping and collaborative projects that rethink how we live and work.

Ateneu Popular 9 Barris is a community cultural centre rooted in social engagement, offering performances, training, workshops and programs that foster artistic practice and grassroots cultural development.

The Design Kids is a global community for emerging designers, with city meetups, interviews, jobs, and practical resources to help you build your folio and grow your career.

Type Thursday brings type lovers together each month for drinks, talks, and a laid-back group critique to sharpen your letterforms. Hang with the community and get feedback on works in progress.

Melam Collective organizes community events for creatives in Barcelona, offering workshops, meetups and spaces for connection.

BCN Creators highlights local creative projects and makers in Barcelona, sharing events, studios and inspiring community stories.

Compàs Barcelona is a community and platform for independent musicians, helping them connect, find gigs, join showcases and grow within the local scene.

Sketchbomb Barcelona is a community drawing meetup where illustrators and creatives gather to sketch together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

OFFF Barcelona is a leading festival and community for contemporary visual creativity where innovative and emerging talents share their creative processes and explore the future of the global creative industry. It brings together designers, artists, developers, and thinkers for inspiration and collaboration.

ADCE Creative Week is the new format of the annual festival of Art Directors Club of Europe. Taking place in Barcelona from 19–21 November, it brings together creatives from across Europe for talks, awards, portfolio reviews, and fresh inspiration.

Sónar+D is a creative and tech-focused congress that runs alongside the Sónar Festival in Barcelona, exploring the intersection of art, innovation, and digital culture.

Its program includes talks, panels, performances, and interactive installations that bring together artists, technologists, and industry leaders to share new ideas and emerging trends.

Jallybean Studio is a creative workshop space in Barcelona offering relaxed, hands on sessions in embroidery, painting, clay, and other crafts.

It is a friendly place to try new techniques, make things by hand, and enjoy a supportive, lighthearted environment.

Cercle Artístic Sant Lluc is an artistic society founded in 1893 that offers courses, life drawing sessions and a historic creative community in the heart of the city.

Musas Home is a creative sanctuary where visitors can explore their artistic side through collage, mixed media and intuitive art workshops in an intimate, inspiring space designed for expression and play.

The Comedy Clubhouse is an independent venue in Gràcia offering nightly stand up shows, improv sessions and open mics with a welcoming international crowd.

La Caldera is a dance and performing arts centre offering workshops, residencies and creative programmes that support movement arts, community engagement and artistic development.

Graner Barcelona is a cultural venue that hosts arts, music and community events with a focus on creative collaboration and shared cultural experiences.

Tantarantana is an independent theatre space dedicated to innovative performance, workshops and community theatre that fosters experimental work and creative expression.

La Central del Circ is a circus arts centre offering training, performance spaces and community activities that nurture physical creativity, contemporary circus and performing arts practice.

Parc de les Glòries is a modern green space with elevated walkways, native plants and quiet corners designed for strolling, relaxing and enjoying open views in a bright urban landscape.

Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer is a peaceful garden known for its ponds, seasonal flowers and wide terraces, offering a calm setting for walking, relaxing and enjoying nature in a spacious landscaped area.

Soho House Barcelona is a private members club blending hospitality, work and social life with lounges, dining, workspace and cultural programming for creative professionals.

Casa Bonay is a design-oriented hotel with curated interiors, vibrant social spaces, dining venues and event programming that reflects creativity and community.

The Hoxton Poblenou is a stylish hotel with bright rooms, lively shared spaces and a rooftop pool. It blends thoughtful design with social areas and places to eat and drink. It is also the perfect placebo stay if you want to visit OFFF Barcelona, because it's very close to Disseny Hub.