Students are notoriously famous for being low on cash. College tuition, the rent of students flat, food, utilities, groceries… it all adds up in the end of the month, which sometimes makes it difficult to have enough money to engage in leisure activities.
To help you save money while having fun, here is ShBarcelona’s list of affordable places to eat, drink and visit:
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Located in the district of Gràcia, this Nepalese restaurant serves good exotic food at great prices.
Address: Carrer de Milà i Fontanals, 60. Metro stop: Verdaguer (L4, L5).
Juicy Jones
100% vegan, Juicy Jones offers a large selection of milkshakes, juices, sandwiches, stews and exotic salads for very affordable prices. You will find it easily in the district of Ciutat Vella.
Address: Carrer de l’Hospital, 74. Metro stop: Liceu (L3).
La Taqueria
La Taqueria is a colorful Mexican restaurant located in the neighborhood of Sagrada Familia that serves quality food, prepared with the best and freshest ingredients.
Address: Passatge de Font, 5. Metro Stop: Sagrada Família (L2 and L5) or Monumental (L2).
Piscis
Red lights, old sofas, and grotesque figurines make Piscis one of the most interesting kitsch bars in right in the middle of l’Antiga Esquerra de L’eixample.
Address: Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 39. Metro Stop: Universitat (L1, L2) or Sant Antoni (L2).
Pintxos for 1€ and beers for 1,40€ invite huge crowds into this tiny tavern in Poble Sec.
Address: Carrer de Blai, 23. Metro Stop: Paral-lel (L2, L3).
Psycho
Full of band posters on the wall, Psycho is a rock and roll bar where you can have affordable drinks and listen to good music.
Address: Carrer de Piquer. Metro Stop: Paral-lel (L2, L3).
There are several museums in Barcelona that offer free admission. Some are only free on the first Sunday of the month, while others are free every Sunday after 3 pm.
MNAC: Museum Nacional d’Art de Catalunya: Free every Saturday from 3 pm and on the first Sunday of the month. Address: Parc de Montjuïc.
Museum Marítim de Barcelona: Free every Sunday from 3 pm.Address: Avinguda de les Drassanes.
Museu Picasso: Free every Sunday from 3 pm and the first Sunday of the month during the whole day. Address: Carrer Montcada, 15-23.
CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona: Free every Sunday from 3 pm. Address: Montalegre, 5.
Museu de la Música: Free every Sunday from 3 pm and the first Sunday of the month during the whole day. Address: Carrer de Lepant, 150.
MUHBA – Museu d’Història de Barcelona: Free every Sunday from 3 pm and the first Sunday of the month during the whole day. Address: Plaça del Rei.
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