The Gothic Quarter is the historic “old town” neighborhood of Barcelona and home to the Barcelona Cathedral. Not only is this neighborhood home to the Cathedral, but also home to La Boqueria, Barcelona’s best market, and located conveniently next to lively bars and popular night clubs’ international students enjoy. If your goal of living in Barcelona is to experience the art, architecture, and culture through events while being able to walk to lively bars and nightclubs then this is the neighborhood for you.

El Born is one of the most popular and trendiest neighborhoods in Barcelona. This neighborhood has many unique boutiques, fresh markets, and great restaurants for one of a kind tapas. This neighborhood is full of culture, as it used to be filled with mediaeval streets and jousts. If you want to be able to experience the culture and best restaurants in the city while having a trendier and upbeat vibe then this may be the neighborhood for you.

Gràcia is the neighborhood where you will be staying with more locals than tourists. While it’s not as conveniently located in the heart of the city, Gràcia neighborhood has many other benefits to living here. This neighborhood is great for a student who is looking to have more of a quiet and safe place, while being situated closely to Gaudi sites. This neighborhood is more affordable and is a great choice for a student who appears to be looking for a more authentic Barcelona living experience.