Old Left Eixample

Locally known as l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample

The Old Left Eixample is where Barcelona's LGBTQ+ community built its home, and the Gaixample spirit still defines the neighborhood's open, welcoming character. Carrer d'Enric Granados runs through the heart of it - a partially pedestrianized street lined with terraces where you can work on a laptop for hours over a single cortado. The University of Barcelona campus at Placa Universitat draws students, while Mercat del Ninot pulls foodies to its renovated gourmet stalls. Two-bedrooms average EUR 1,650, and three metro lines (L1, L2, L3) keep you connected. The neighborhood sits right between the Eixample's commercial energy and El Raval's grittier edge, giving it a personality that is urban without being overwhelming. Affordability is not its strong suit, but for expats, digital nomads, and students who value inclusivity, walkable streets, and cafe culture, living in the Old Left Eixample puts you in one of the most open-minded corners of the city.