Eixample is one of Barcelona’s most complete, vibrant and convenient neighborhoods. With its grid layout, wide streets, modernist buildings and endless services, it has become a top choice for professionals, students and digital nomadsstaying in the city for mid-term periods.

If you’re staying in Eixample —or nearby areas like Sant Antoni, where Caterina House also has apartments— this guide will help you live like a true local. Here are the best places to eat, train and work in the neighborhood.

Where to Eat in Eixample

Eixample offers a perfect mix of modern restaurants, specialty cafés and Mediterranean cuisine. Ideal for everyday living.

✔ Brunch spots & cafés

Great for slow mornings or remote work:

• Specialty coffee shops

• Healthy options and generous plates

• Calm spaces with reliable Wi-Fi

✔ Mediterranean restaurants & lunch menus

Perfect if you work nearby or want quality food at a good price:

• Traditional Catalan dishes

• Affordable and complete lunch menus

• Trendy modern cuisine, especially around Sant Antoni

✔ Healthy options

Eixample is full of nutritious choices:

• Bowls, salads and smoothies

• Vegan and plant-based restaurants

• Gluten-free alternatives

Eating well is effortless in this neighborhood.

Where to Train in Eixample

Staying active is easy thanks to the variety of gyms, studios and outdoor spaces.

✔ Full gyms

Ideal for short-term stays, with monthly memberships:

• Modern equipment

• Plenty of classes

• Comfortable facilities

✔ Boutique studios

For more specific training:

• Yoga and reformer Pilates

• HIIT and functional workouts

• Personal training studios

Many offer flexible packages — great for 1–3 month stays.

✔ Outdoor training

Eixample has wide, pleasant streets perfect for walking and jogging. You’re also close to:

• Parc Joan Miró

• Avinguda Diagonal (great running route)

Where to Work in Eixample

If you’re in Barcelona for work, Eixample is one of the most practical neighborhoods thanks to its professional environment and excellent connectivity.

✔ Coworking spaces

You’ll find modern, bright and well-equipped coworkings offering daily or monthly passes:

• Meeting rooms

• Quiet zones

• International community

✔ Work-friendly cafés

Many cafés in Eixample offer large tables, natural light and stable Wi-Fi — perfect for flexible workdays.

✔ Working from your Caterina House apartment

For full privacy and comfort, many guests prefer working from home.
Caterina House apartments offer:

• Fast Wi-Fi

• Comfortable work-friendly areas

• Fully equipped kitchens

• Strategic locations in Eixample and Sant Antoni

Eixample is the perfect blend of urban life, gastronomy, fitness and workspace options — making it one of the best neighborhoods for a comfortable and productive mid-term stay in Barcelona.