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The directory

What is in the Barcelona directory

5,062Restaurants
818Street food
2,426Cafés
3,424Bars
1,586Hotels
632Attractions
328Markets
378Desserts
1,161Bakeries
2,074Shopping
3,574Beauty and spa
249Museums

Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.

Before you go

Barcelona at a glance

Spain's second-largest city, on the Mediterranean between the sea and the Collserola hills. People come for Gaudí's buildings, the medieval Gothic Quarter, the city beaches and Catalan food. It is one of Europe's most visited cities, and locals have protested against overtourism in recent summers.

Known for

  • Sagrada Família

    Gaudí's unfinished basilica; its central Tower of Jesus Christ was structurally completed in February 2026, and towers need a separate advance reservation.

  • Park Güell

    Gaudí's hillside park in Gràcia; the Monumental Zone with the mosaic terrace needs a paid ticket that often sells out.

  • Gothic Quarter Barri Gòtic

    The old core between La Rambla and Via Laietana, with lanes, pieces of the Roman wall and the cathedral.

  • La Boqueria market Mercat de la Boqueria

    Covered food market with its entrance on La Rambla near the Liceu opera house, known for fruit, ham and seafood stalls.

  • Pa amb tomàquet

    Toasted country bread rubbed with fresh tomato, then olive oil and salt; served with almost every Catalan meal.

Getting there

From Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (T1 and T2): the Aerobús express runs from both terminals to Plaça Catalunya every 5 to 10 minutes in the day, about 35 min, on its own ticket. Rodalies train R2 Nord leaves from T2 about every 30 min to Sants, Passeig de Gràcia and El Clot-Aragó; a free shuttle links T1. Metro L9 Sud stops at both terminals, about 32 min to the centre with a change, and needs an Airport Ticket or a pass such as Hola Barcelona. TMB bus 46 goes to Plaça Espanya, and night buses N17 and N18 run after midnight.

Getting around

Metro, buses and walking cover most of the city; the T-casual 10-trip card works on metro, bus and local trains but not at the airport metro stations. Taxis are black and yellow.

When to go

April to June and late September to November are the most pleasant. August is hot (highs around 27 to 31 C) and the busiest month for visitors, while many locals leave. Rain is heaviest from September to November; winters are mild.

Local tip

Book Sagrada Família and Park Güell online days ahead, since slots sell out. On the metro and La Rambla, keep phones and wallets out of back pockets; pickpocketing is common.

Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.

More of Barcelona

Where NUM looks in Barcelona

Districts NUM covers here.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
  • Badalona
  • Sant Adrià de Besòs
  • Esplugues de Llobregat
  • Cornellà de Llobregat
  • Santa Eulàlia (L'Hospitalet)
  • Sant Cugat del Vallès

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How it works

How NUM works in Barcelona

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    Text NUM what you want

    A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.

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    Get three real places

    Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.

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    It books the one you pick

    The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.

Questions

Questions about NUM in Barcelona

How many restaurants does NUM know in Barcelona?

5,062 in and around Barcelona, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.

Does NUM cover street food and markets in Barcelona?

Yes: 818 street-food spots and 328 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.

Can NUM help me find a hotel in Barcelona?

NUM knows 1,586 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.

What is the easiest way from the airport to the center?

The Aerobús from either terminal to Plaça Catalunya, about 35 minutes. The R2 Nord train from T2 is cheaper on a standard ticket, and metro L9 Sud needs an Airport Ticket or a pass such as Hola Barcelona.

Is Barcelona safe?

Violent crime is not the main issue, but pickpocketing is very common on the metro, on La Rambla and at the beach. Keep bags closed and in front of you.

Can I use a T-casual ticket to the airport?

On the R2 Nord train and integrated buses, yes. At the airport metro stations, no: buy an Airport Ticket or use a pass such as Hola Barcelona.

What language can I message NUM in for Barcelona?

Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.

Does it cost anything?

Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.

For businesses

For businesses in Barcelona

If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.

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