Casa Batllo Accessibility Guide

Overview

Casa Batllo is one of Antoni Gaudi's most famous buildings, located on the prestigious Passeig de Gracia. The building was redesigned by Gaudi between 1904 and 1906 and is known for its skeletal balconies, colorful mosaic facade, and dragon-scale roof. Wheelchair users can access almost all areas of the house via an elevator, including the main floor, the noble floor, the attic, and the courtyard. The rooftop terrace is the only area that is not wheelchair accessible. Casa Batllo has its own small wheelchair available to borrow if needed.

Getting There

• Metro: Passeig de Gracia station (Lines L2, L3, and L4) is less than 200 meters away. The station has elevator access to street level.
• Bus: Routes 7, 22, 24, and V15 stop on Passeig de Gracia near the building.
• On foot: The building is on a wide, flat, well-paved boulevard. The approach from either direction on Passeig de Gracia is smooth and straightforward.

Wheelchair Accessibility

• The main entrance on Passeig de Gracia is step-free at ground level.
• An elevator provides access to the main floor, noble floor, and attic. The tour covers nearly all areas of the building.
• The elevator door is 90 cm wide with an interior depth of 107 cm. You may need to ride sideways. If your wheelchair is wider than approximately 70 cm, contact Casa Batllo in advance.
• The rooftop terrace is not accessible to wheelchair users.
• A small wheelchair is available to borrow if your own wheelchair does not fit in the elevator. Ask at reception.
• Written text of the audio guide is available in 15 languages for visitors with hearing impairments.
• A braille SmartGuide is available in Catalan, Spanish, and English for visitors with visual impairments.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible restrooms are available inside the building. Ask staff for directions to the nearest adapted facility.

Tips for Visitors with Disabilities

• Book tickets online for the best price and to choose your preferred time slot.
• If your wheelchair is wider than 70 cm, call or email Casa Batllo before your visit to discuss options. They may offer their own smaller wheelchair as an alternative.
• The "Be the First" early morning ticket (EUR 50) allows entry at 8:30am before regular hours, when the building is nearly empty. This can make navigation much easier.
• The self-guided audio tour lets you move at your own pace through the building.
• Passeig de Gracia is one of Barcelona's widest and smoothest boulevards, making the approach easy from any direction.
• Summer evenings can be very busy. Morning visits are recommended for easier movement.