Barcelona is an exciting city. That’s something we all agree on.
In this article, we aim to help you discover the best apps to enjoy Barcelona like never before. Explore all the possibilities on offer in the city, and check out how you can maximize your cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Below is a selection of the most useful apps for every aspect of your Barcelona life.
Art, culture and science
Barcelona is a city filled with art and culture. Wherever you go, you will always find a piece of creativity here and an example of culture there, be it through architecture or simple urban art.
There are numerous apps to help you deepen your knowledge of Barcelona’s cultural offerings.
CosmoCaixa
The CosmoCaixa is the main science museum in Barcelona, with various sections for different branches of science. The official app gives you all you need to know about its services, including opening times, prices and the best way of getting there.
Gran Teatre del Liceu
The Liceo is Barcelona’s oldest theater, specializing in the portrayal of operas. The app lets you explore the calendar of events and buy entrances, by phone or online.
BCN Museus
Barcelona has a huge number of museums for everyone. This app offers information on just about all of them, including opening times, location and current exhibitions. A well designed app, available in Catalan.
Cinemas
Transport
Moving around Barcelona is relatively easy. Really, there’s only 3 apps you’ll ever need: one for taxis, one for public transport and one for cycling. Whichever of these you use, you’ll be moving quickly through the city.
Hailo
Hailo is one of the most popular taxi apps out there, especially in Barcelona. In only two clicks, you can order a taxi to wherever you are or wherever you want to be, and track its journey towards picking you up. Great design: a useful and efficient app.
TMBApp
TMBAPP is the official app for Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). The app keeps you up-to-date on departures, journey times, metro and bus stops and any information on any issues that might affect your journey. Available in Spanish, Catalan and English.
Bicing
If you want to move around the city with ease, Bicing may well be your favorite way of doing it. The app helps you find the nearest Bicing stations, always offering information about the number of bikes available when it’s a popular one. Available in Spanish and Catalan. You need to be registered and have a valid Bicing card to use.
Restaurants
Barcelona is a city filled with restaurants of every kind. There’s no limit, you’ll really find every kind that you could possibly imagine. And as everyone knows, going out for dinner and drinks is just what you do here, so you’ll always find somewhere open that you’ll be glad you stepped into. These two apps will help you find the best places to go - and get the best offers too.
El Tenedor
El Tenedor is one of the best apps of its kind, and is particularly handy in Barcelona. Filter your search to find the best restaurants for you, then make table reservations quickly and easily. All of this, and with great usability.
Foooding Barcelona
If you already know what you want, Foooding Barcelona is the one for you, an app dedicated to special offers for the best restaurants, bars and cafes in Barcelona. Click on the deal you want to use, then head straight to the place, where you can enjoy food and beverages just like that.
Going out/Socializing
Barcelona is a nighttime place, particularly in certain areas of the city. There’s always something going on, you’ll never be short of places to go and things to do.
Listar
Listar is an application for getting you on the guest list at the city’s best nightclubs. Browse through the various parties on offer, choose your spot and get your name on the list, which will either get you in for free or with big discounts.
Soundkik
Soundkik is an original and useful app which makes you the DJ, by letting you choose the playlist at your favorite spots. Nearby bars, clubs, gyms, and other venues that enable Soundkik will show up in a list determined by your current location. Browse through them and pick out those songs that will get you in the mood.
Shopping
There’s hardly anything that you can’t find in Barcelona. And the trick is to look for the best offers to save you money every day.
Tiendeo
Just like we mentioned in the restaurants section, staying up to date with the best offers and vouchers to redeem at your favorite place is a pretty convenient way of bagging a bargain. Buy products at the best price and take advantage of geolocation to discover new products and store nearby.
Mercats BCN
Barcelona has a wide selection of markets for its residents. This official app gives you the info about all of them, including their opening hours and events calendar for all things retail. It also includes recipes and tips for making the most of your culinary knowledge.
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Rutesbcnverda
Nature is a big part of Barcelona and its beauty. This app offers different walking routes around the city, so you can enjoy some incredible views whilst getting active. It takes a while to load y has a few bugs, so here’s hoping it gets fixed up soon.
Time Out
Time Out is a popular app throughout the world, but the Barcelona version is essential for anyone who wants to try out something new and make the most out of the city. Hundreds of recommendations on restaurants, art, culture, as well as a modern and interesting content.
Puzzle Bobble
Karate Blazers
Puzzle De Bloques
Magical Cat Adventure