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Living in la Sagrera, Barcelona
Alquiler de habitación en piso compartido Living in la Sagrera, Barcelona - sin agencia - Barcelona
Residential neighborhood in the Sant Andreu district, shaped by the large rail corridor of La Sagrera-Sant Andreu. Affordable prices, strategic position.
La Sagrera is a residential bairro in the Sant Andreu district, in the northeastern part of the city. Its layout is dominated by the vast rail corridor of La Sagrera-Sant Andreu, home to the high-speed rail hub conceived to rival the centrality of Sants on the Madrid-Barcelona-Paris axis.
Who lives here
Historical Catalan lower-middle-class families. A growing share of expats on tight budgets. Few tourists - the neighborhood is off the circuits.
What it's like during the day
Traditional neighborhood life. Carrer de la Sagrera and Carrer Garcilaso are the main streets. Small markets, bakeries, chain supermarkets. Close to Parc de la Pegaso and to the new Parc Lineal de la Sagrera, nearing completion.
What it's like in the evening
Quiet. Neighborhood bars, a few family-run restaurants. To really go out you head downtown (15 min by metro).
Getting around
Metro La Sagrera (L1, L5, L9, L10). Suburban Rodalies. Capillary buses. Excellent transport position, with four metro lines and the suburban network at hand.
When NOT to pick it
If you're looking for historic or touristy atmosphere. If you want to walk to the Gòtic. If you want a settled, finished streetscape: here the rail corridor cuts through everything.
La Sagrera is the right pick for those seeking affordable prices in a zone with upside, and for those who travel often outside Barcelona - the rail hub is on the doorstep.