Cheap Barcelona

Enjoy the city for less – low-cost and free things to do and see

Stellar squares
Things to do

Stellar squares

Barcelona boasts hundreds of beautiful squares, and some with low-cost food and drink
Museums: Free Sundays
Museums

Museums: Free Sundays

Spend the first Sunday of every month soaking in art and culture – for free
Art that's free to see
Art

Art that's free to see

Don't miss out on the city's free galleries with photos, sculptures, and more
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Bars on a budget

Psycho
Bars and pubs

Psycho

4 out of 5 stars
Named for the song by the Sonics, Psycho is a rock and roll bar that ticks all the boxes
33/45
Music

33/45

4 out of 5 stars
A modern and stylish bar that has a wide rest area with comfortable chairs and sofas
Piscis
Music

Piscis

4 out of 5 stars
Another kitsch bar reminiscent of those in post-Transition Spanish films

Free art: galleries

Art

Galeria H2O

Local architect Joaquim Ruiz Millet and writer Ana Planella founded this friendly Gràcia gallery in 1989
Art

Joan Gaspar

Joan Gaspar has worked with young but strong artists, and has exhibited the works of artists from the Paris school
Art

Marlborough

The family of galleries work in cahoots to organise exhibitions of the artists they represent
Museums

Toni Tàpies

Owned by the son of the famous painter, Tàpies hosts a classy mix of locals and internationals
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Recommended galleries

Senda
Art

Senda

This historical gallery of Barcelona was founded in 1991 and recently moved to Trafalgar Street in 2015. The space is headed by Carlos Duran and Chus Roig and...
This gallery has its origins in a large antique shop and focuses on paintings and drawing. Artur Ramon Art has a modernised and cosy...
Bombon
Art

Bombon

Bernat Daviu and Joana Rueda are the masterminds behind Bombon, an adventure in the form of a gallery that moves away from conventional galleries. They promote...