What a cool concept! We stumbled upon this used bookstore with a random assortment or books. We…read moresearched for some English books and only found a few but I imagine the offerings change often. When we got to the counter, we were told that the books were priced "as we like." So basically, you find a book or movie or CD that you like and give the shop a donation. A great option for students or travelers looking for a hunt or distraction. I hope to be back soon!

From the owner: Esa librería de Barcelona en la que tú decides lo que pagas por los libros.read more

Wish I had discovered this space sooner. Mecànic is a cafe/gallery/bookstore all in one, and thus…read morehas such a unique vibe. It is my new favourite place to work in Barcelona. If you get bored, you can flip through their collection of ultra-hip photo-books. You'll usually find me seated near the front with a café con leche and a small food item. I highly recommend trying one of their bagels - I love the one with salmon, avocado, and cream cheese. They also have some delicious vegan baked goods. The high ceilings of the garage/warehouse space makes the cafe seem very spacious. Wifi works great, and you can ask them for a power bar to charge your devices. The place is a little out of the way, so I don't think too many people come by (especially on weekdays). I appreciate the quiet atmosphere, and that it's a short walk from my apartment in Gràcia.

Very cool space. Great to sit and work for a while. I came in the winter, so it was a little cold,…read morebut I can imagine during the summer, this place would be an awesome hide-away from the heat. I really enjoyed sitting, chilling and getting some work done. Limited menu.

Cheaper souvenirs here! No, this isn't little Amman,…read moreJordan. It's a Barcelona souvenir shop. They have a bunch of things to tack to your walls, put on your shelves, or send home to the family back home. Nobody local comes to shop here. It's all souvenir stuff. They have all the Gaudi stuff- cool postcards, tile mosaic stuff. I liked their little statues of bullfighters (bullfighting has been banned for years here.) They had a large variety of souvenirs that went beyond the stuff you see on La Rambla, since there's more Gaudi themed things- it's around the corner from Parc Guell. The staff was kind and attentive. When we were exiting, a member of our party tripped on the exit transom at the door, and fell in to the display of refrigerator magnets. Everything clattered to the floor. A magnet or two were broken, but that's it- no serious injuries other than scraped knees and bruised pride. The staff was extremely gracious about the whole incident and were more concerned about the injuries than their merchandise. They insisted the we not pay for the broken magnets, and were very nice about the whole thing.

This is a cute souvenir shop situated across the southern entrance to Parc Güell. These cute Gaudí…read morehomes in ceramic were very beautiful, and maybe I'll get them another day. We came away with a few things for friends back home.