Park Güell isn’t just a tourist magnet, it’s a local favorite, too. Tucked into the slopes of Carmel Hill, this colorful patch of Catalonia now opens its gates free of charge to nearby residents. Live close by? Here’s how you get in.
If you’ve been wondering, “Is Park Güell free?”—the answer is: yes, if you live next door. As of July 1, 2020, Park Güell rolled out the welcome mat for locals. In an effort to make the space more accessible to residents, and not just the crowds with cameras, the park now offers free daily access to people living nearby. No need to pre-book or stand in line—just show proof you’re local, and you’re in.
Residents of Barcelona can enjoy Park Güell free of charge from 7am to 10pm—no advance booking is needed. Just show proof of residence and you’re in. As part of the Park Güell free entry for locals initiative, there are also two exclusive time slots when only local visitors are allowed inside and tourist access is restricted:
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Park Güell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Combo: Park Güell + Sagrada Familia Hosted Entry Tickets
Combo: Park Güell + Sagrada Familia Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Combo: Park Güell + Casa Batlló Timed Entry Tickets
Combo: Park Güell + La Pedrera-Casa Milà Skip-the-Line Tickets
Combo (Save 15%): Park Güell Tickets + Barcelona Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Yes, locals have free access to Park Güell, at any time during its opening hours (7 AM to 10 PM).
Residents living in neighborhoods adjacent to the park can avail of free access using an admission card. This card is non-transferable and can be requested over the phone (010) or through the municipal website.
Gaudir Mes is an initiative from Barcelona City Council. With this membership. With this membership, locals can access information about the city as well as discounts and other perks, including free daily tickets for Park Güell. Residents must apply for the ticket from the Gaudir Més website on the day of their visit and not in advance.
Park Güell is open from 7am- 10pm, depending on the season. It is best to check the detailed opening hours here.
Park Güell is located between the neighborhoods of El Coll, La Salut, Vallcarca i els Penitents, El Carmel and Can Baró, in the districts of Gràcia and Horta-Guinardó.
Park Güell is well connected by public transport like the metro and by buses. Learn more about getting to Park Guell here.
From the Serpentine Beach to Austria Garden, there are a variety of lush green spaces in Park Güell that will help you feel connected to nature at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
The best time to visit Park Güell would be between 9:30am to 11am on a weekday when the crowds are manageable.
