Coliving in Eixample, Barcelona
Barcelona's grand grid district with Gaudi architecture, wide boulevards, and the city's most central location for coliving and coworking.
Why Eixample works for remote workers
Eixample is Barcelona’s most recognizable neighborhood — the perfect grid of chamfered blocks designed by Ildefons Cerda in the 19th century. It’s where you’ll find Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, and the Sagrada Familia. But beyond the Gaudi tourism, Eixample is also one of the most practical neighborhoods for daily life: wide sidewalks, abundant supermarkets, excellent public transport in every direction, and apartments with high ceilings and natural light.
The neighborhood splits into two halves — Eixample Esquerra (left) and Eixample Dreta (right). Esquerra is generally more residential and affordable; Dreta is more commercial and tourist-heavy. Both work well for remote workers, though Esquerra tends to attract longer-term residents.
Where to work
Eixample has no shortage of work spots. Clouds & Co., Itnig, and WeWork all operate coworking spaces here. For cafe workers, Satan’s Coffee Corner on Carrer de l’Arc de Sant Ramon del Call and Nomad Coffee on Passatge de Sert are favorites. The wide sidewalks mean many cafes have terrace seating — good for fresh air, less good for screen glare.
Food and social life
The food scene ranges from Michelin-starred restaurants to 12 EUR menu del dia lunches. Mercat de la Concepcio and Mercat de Sant Antoni are great for fresh groceries. The “Gaixample” area around Carrer del Consell de Cent is Barcelona’s LGBTQ hub with a vibrant bar and restaurant scene. For nightlife, you’re well-connected to the clubs in Ciutat Vella.
Getting around
This is Barcelona’s best-connected neighborhood. Multiple metro lines (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5) cross through Eixample, and virtually every bus route touches it. The grid layout makes navigation dead simple. Cycling on the wide avenues is comfortable, with dedicated bike lanes on major streets.
Watch out for
Tourist density around Passeig de Gracia and Sagrada Familia is intense. Rents in Eixample Dreta are among Barcelona’s highest (1,000-1,600 EUR for a one-bedroom). Traffic noise on the main avenues can be constant. Interior apartments facing the block’s central courtyard are quieter but get less light. The grand facades sometimes hide poorly maintained interiors.
