Visit BCN
Culture
Are you thinking about visiting Barcelona because of PRIDE BCN? What a great idea! In addition to celebration and good weather, you will also find thousands of cultural proposals that you can not miss. The legacy of Gaudi and modernism, the hidden stories of the Gothic neighbourhood, museums of classical and modern art, charming markets, gastronomy, and much more. Discover here some of the wonders waiting for you.
Gaixample
Since the end of the 80s, the Gayxample neighbourhood has become the gay district par excellence in Barcelona. This has happened thanks to the proliferation in this area of services aimed at the LGTBI community. Located in the Eixample district, it forms a rectangle bordered by Balmes, Gran Via, Compte d’Urgell and Aragó streets. There you will find restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, design stores, beauty, fashion, nightclubs and a unique atmosphere.
Practical Guide
Surely you may have some of the following questions before landing in Barcelona: how to move around the city, what are the local customs, the schedules, the weather, etc. Here you will find the answer to many of them. In addition, in many areas there are information points and tourist services that will help you get the most out of your trip.
LGTBI Guide
Everything you are interested in you will find it in the LGTBI specialized website of tourism in Barcelona: visitgaybarcelona.com There you will find parties that you can not miss, the best restaurants and shops, the hottest proposals or the beaches and gay friendly places. Go quickly and find out!
You can also download the LGTBI map where you will find the best recommendations.
Accommodation
Barcelona is a gay friendly city, so you will find interesting accommodation options in any of its neighbourhoods. If you are looking to stay in the Gaixample, you will find one of the classics of this neighbourhood, the Hotel Axel, the first hetero friendly gay hotel in the world.
We also recommend the following hotels, which actively participate in PRIDE BCN:
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