Hotels near Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló, located on the famous Passeig de Gràcia (the 'Block of Discord'), is one of Gaudí's most imaginative works. The building's undulating facade, covered in shimmering blue and green tiles, resembles the scales of a dragon - part of a local legend involving Saint George (Sant Jordi), the patron saint of Catalonia. The immersive audio tour inside (EUR 35) is world-class, and the Magic Night events in summer 2026 are a spectacular way to experience the building after dark.

Pro Tip: While on Passeig de Gràcia, walk two blocks north to Casa Milà (La Pedrera, Passeig de Gràcia 92) - another Gaudí UNESCO masterpiece with a surreal rooftop of warrior-shaped chimneys. A combined visit covers Barcelona's two best modernist interiors.