As I cannot eat and drink the whole day, aside from having a siesta, shopping is one of the best…read moretime out during my Weekend in Barcelona. That huge 50% off sign just sucked me into the store before my Yelp friend could stop me. The staff here is really nice and friendly. Instead of us shopping for what they have on sale, I asked them to bring out jackets that are the right size and of course on sale. A personal shopping experience? After trying on a few jackets, we ended purchasing one that is 50% off. A perfect jacket for the spring. The store is conveniently located just a block away from Casa Mila.

Awesome product at best prices. First saw near Times Square and love softness, quality and bright…read morecolors.

Wow I'm so glad apps like this still exist in the world of mega brands and uniform retailing. The…read moreshop owner makes the designs and there's even a sewing machine for making alterations right there. She uses taffeta with bright builds patterns that remind me of these 60s and 70s. So it is not for everyone but if you want something distinctive that doesn't come out of a catalog then this is a good choice.

Walking around the Barrio on a Sunday found us at the doorstep of Novedades Dorins. Homemade…read moredresses and matching pins at affordable prices. Dress patterns were seen behind the register and we had a sense that this was an atelier, when we were informed they sewed much of the selection onsite - very nice! Dresses, skirts, cropped jackets - very comfortable yet fashionable.

Yelp said they were open till 8:00pm we arrived at 7:55pm and they wouldn't let us in. The guy was…read morerude and even if I was going to be here tomorrow I wouldn't return. If they are interested in making a sale then they should be a bit more accommodating. I travelled all the way from the USA to be treated this way, I could have been treated like this at home!

What a hat show. You can see everything form the outside windows which were very helpful and then…read morewhen you get inside the staff was right on top of it all. First, they come out and measure your head to start off. Next, they bring out not only the size you measured but larger and smaller so it's easy for you to compare sizes. I loved this place and hope to be able to visit again. Great selection.

We wandered into this shop by a serendipitous accident - I saw a block of wood that reminded me of…read moreSidney Nolan's great iconic Ned Kelly paintings, and so with that in mind, and giggling over the irony of the shop's name, I went over to chat with the owner, a lovely bloke by the name of Rueben. I hadn't decided to purchase anything, but the more I checked out the shop, the more I found quirky and affordable pieces of art and he was very happy to ship the goodies to Belgium, so in the end i decided to get x3 pieces of artwork, that also functioned as plant holders (see my photos). I would suggest that the shop owners have curated and put together lovely, unique and just beautiful pieces of art that would take pride of place in any home. There are some gorgeous things, and you could sense talking to Reuben, that he only was selling stuff in the shop, that he personally liked. Highly recommend this shop if looking for unique, artistic, quirky and artistic gifts.

Tried multiple times to see this place but their actual hours of operation don't match those posted…read moreonline or in the store window. Maybe they were on vacation? Looks awesome though! ‍

Super cute store! It's run by just one person and you get buzzed in for browsing. This is normal…read morefor tiny shops around here. Be sure to window shop in your way in, the best accessories are there and under 10 E!

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this perfume shop. I went in looking for a specific…read moreperfume that I've been using for years but had some doubts about which one it was. The owner confidently assured me--100%--that he knew exactly which one I needed because he was "the expert." Trusting his expertise, I purchased the perfume for €150, which is not cheap by any means. When I got home and opened the box (only removing the cellophane), I immediately realized it was NOT the right perfume. I returned the same day, fully expecting that he would take responsibility for his mistake and allow me to exchange it--especially since I hadn't used it. However, instead of acknowledging his error, he refused to swap it, giving me a long-winded excuse about how he couldn't accept returns because I had removed the outer plastic. His so-called "solution" was to offer me a half-used sample of the perfume I actually wanted, claiming he had no more stock--which was clearly a lie, as he keeps his stock behind the counter. So, in the end, I paid €150 for a half-used bottle of perfume, all because this shop owner made a mistake and refused to take accountability. That is absolutely unacceptable and appalling customer service. I do not recommend this place to anyone. If this is how they treat their customers, I suggest taking your business elsewhere.

I cannot recommend this place enough! I was in Barcelona mid October and was looking for a local…read morecosmetic or perfume store to buy a special Spanish perfume to commemorate my trip. Everywhere I searched in Barcelona had international, commercial perfumes that I can easily get online or my native country (United States). By chance, I came across Isidro's and went there on my last full day. I went as soon as they opened so I was the only customer. Isidro politely let me do my own thing and then checked up on me. Once we spoke and I told him that I was looking for something Spanish to remember this beautiful trip, he began to share his wealth of information with me. He showed me so many Spanish perfumes, explained the different scents and notes in them and gave some back story on the original maker if he knew some of it. Being the only person there, the shopping experience was a cool, intimate experience because he dedicated almost a full hour to talking to me and sharing his knowledge. Additionally, there was no pressure from him whatsoever to purchase. I ended up purchasing an expensive perfume for myself, another for my mom and some men's grooming items for my dad and brother. He wrapped them up beautifully for me too. Also, I was able to speak to him for a long time because I'm a native Spanish speaker, so conversation was easy. I left Isidro's feeling like I accomplished my mission and like I left with a friend in Barcelona. I'll definitely come back the next time!!

We spent 5 days in Barcelona and went to this store at least three times. I spent hours shopping…read morehere. It's near the top of my bucket list to return. Ideally I would love a shopping trip once a year.

I've been into this major Spanish department stores in past visits but never really walked around…read moreto look closer at their merchandise. This time we browsed each of the 6+ floors they have and realized they stock a huge selection of fashion, shoes, home items and food goods. I was very impressed at the quality of their goods and the friendly service of all associates in each department. The highlight was visiting their cafe restaurant on the top floor. They had everything from paella, pizza & pasta, Asian, baked goods to desserts. The dining area with its expansive views was worth the visit alone.

Really great staff, a little store with so many things to see and purchase! Absolutely quaint!…read moreDorothy was really wonderful!

During my recent visit to Barcelona (my 3rd), I finally had the chance to visit Papirvm when it was…read moreopen. It's in the Gothic Quarter and with all these narrow streets, it seemed a bit challenging to even find this place again. The shop is very small, and if others are shopping at the same time, please be prepared for some tight moves. Staff speaks English and I appreciated their response to my questions and their overall knowledge. Most of their journals are made in house, and for me it was a question of size, cover material (leather or book binding), and lined vs. blank paper. Gayle usually rolls her eye every time I find one of these kind of places. She came in this time and happily found a nice card/envelope set, and regretted that we didn't purchase one of their small globes. Other accessories such as ink, magnifying glasses, wax seal stamps, etc. also await. Don't let the small size fool you, as this place is like a dense onion with many layers. My obsessive attention served me well.