Casa Batlló is without doubt one of the most impressive buildings in Barcelona. Located in the heart of Barcelona, right on Passeig de Grácia, it attracts hundreds of visitors every single day. From the outside, it looks like a dreamy building covered in blue mosaic tiles, but is it worth going inside Casa Batlló?
But wait, what is “Casa Batlló” and why should I care about it? Casa Batlló is a building in Barcelona that was designed by the one and only Antoni Gaudí and is one of the city’s seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. When we think about Barcelona’s most famous buildings, Casa Batlló is probably right behind the iconic Sagrada Familia.
The tickets to see Casa Batlló from the inside are currently sold for a rate of around 30€ so you might have to think twice about whether it’s worth visiting it.
Last December my boyfriend and I had the chance to visit Casa Batlló and see “A winter night” audiovisual show. Let’s dive deeper into Casa Batlló! Is it worth visiting it, or is it one of the overpriced attractions we can find in Barcelona?
Make sure to do a free walking tour in Barcelona:
Whenever I visit a city for the first time I make sure to sign up for a free walking tour. Those tours are the best way to explore a new city for the first time. And you will learn so much about Barcelona’s culture and history!
So how do free walking tours work? Free walking tours do not come with a set price, so they are free. You will spend an afternoon walking around Barcelona together with your local guide. The local guides are the best part about free walking tours, They truly try to show you the cities from the eyes of a person that lives there. After the tour, you have the chance to give your guide a tip. And how much you would like to tip them is completely up to you. It usually depends on your budget and how much you liked the tour.
You can find all free walking tours in Barcelona here.
More beautiful buildings in Barcelona:
I wrote a whole blog post about the most beautiful buildings in Barcelona. Yes, Casa Batlló is on this list. If you are interested in finding out about more Gaudí buildings in Barcelona, check out this blog post.
Looking inside Casa Batlló: The history of this masterpiece
Casa Battló is an architectural masterpiece located on Passeig de Gràcia, the heart of Barcelona. And most people would argue that this colorful construction is one of the most beautiful buildings in Barcelona. By the way, here is a map of all Gaudí buildings in Barcelona.
Casa Batlló was originally constructed in 1877, while Gaudí renovated it until 1906. It shows Gaudí’s innovative mindset about construction and architecture. Believe it or not, Casa Batlló was built as a residential property for the known Batlló family, who lived in this building until the 1950s. After the Batlló family moved out, Casa Batlló underwent several renovations and was opened to the public.
What you will find here is this typical Barcelona-style Mosaic work, stained glass and vibrant colors throughout the whole building. The interior of Casa Battló is designed with such attention to detail and has a surreal aesthetic.
Nowadays, Casa Battló and its interior is one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites of Barcelona that welcomes hundreds of visitors every single day. Casa Batlló, which locals refer to it as Casa Milá sometimes, operates as a museum and gives visitors to see its breathtaking architecture and out-of-this-world interior design.
What kind of tours can I do to see the inside of Casa Batlló?
Entry ticket with audioguide about Casa Batlló
This ticket gives you access to the different floors of Casa Batlló with an audio guide you can listen to while walking around the building.
I would definitely recommend the audio guide to really understand the history and family life that happened in this beautiful place throughout the decades. You will see the original furniture from the Batlló family and find out so much about Barcelona’s history as well.
The only thing to keep in mind is that you should buy your entry tickets to Casa Batlló in advance. There are crowds of people standing outside Casa Batlló every day, but the capacity of the building is limited. When I booked our “A winter night” tickets, we had to book the time slot four days in advance.
You can book your entry tickets for Casa Batlló and find more information about your visit here.
A winter night, audiovisual experience in Casa Batlló
“A winter night” is a special experience in Casa Batlló, that is only offered during the winter months, from November to the end of February. The visits take place in the afternoon/evening and include an audiovisual show. What does that mean?
You will be handed a tablet with earphones during your visit. With the earphones, you can listen to the audio about the history of Casa Batlló that is told by the Battló family’s grandson.
The highlight of the winter night experience are the visual effects that you will see when you put your table against one of the many “magical spots” of your visit. You will see furniture appearing, snow on the terrace (sorry for the spoiler), lights flickering, footsteps and so much more.
I am aware that it sounds incredibly cheesy! But my boyfriend and I agree that it was really well made and a great activity to do for families.
You can see the availabilities and buy your tickets for the “A winter night” experience here.
What can we find inside Casa Batlló?
Inside Casa Batlló you can have a look at all the rooms of this historical building that used to be the residential place of the Batlló family.
What impressed me the most when I visited the inside of Casa Batlló were the different colors and mosaic artworks that you can find in the whole building. It kind of reminds you of a dreamy fairytale as the building looks like it’s out of this world.
While you explore the different areas of Casa Batlló you will be able to see the original furniture that was used and later gifted to the museum by the Batlló family. Even the furniture was designed with so much attention to detail and you will see Gaudí’s handwriting in it.
There are several parts of the inside of Casa Batlló you will be able to enter: The entrance, the noble floor, the patio of lights, the indoor garden, the loft, and the rooftop.
The Entrance Door
The first stop of visiting Casa Batlló will be the impressive Entrance hall, which used to be the private entry of the Batlló family. Gaudí wanted to achieve a “Modernist underwater environment” here, which is why it is covered in beautiful pastel blue tones.
Apart from that, you will see the wooden staircase which will lead you to the upper floors of Casa Batlló. When we visited Casa Batlló with the “winter night experience”, we were able to see the first audiovisual projections here. The first place of inside Casa Battló really makes you want to explore the remaining areas of the house!
Noble Floor and Museum
The Noble Floor is the area of Casa Batlló where the Batlló family hosted impressive gatherings and welcomed guests. You can tell that Gaudí put a lot of work into impressing guests with beautiful materials as marble, stained glass or wood. The ceiling has a very impressive waveform while the highlight of it is the gigantic chandelier.
The Noble floor includes a series of different connected rooms. One of them is the majestic dining room of Casa Batlló, perfect for hosting big dinners with guests.
Check out the incredible forms of the whole construction. One of Gaudí’s main rules was to avoid straight lines, since according to him, you cannot find straight lines in nature.
The Lightwell
One of my personal highlights during the Casa Battló was the patio of lights. And once you see the photos you will understand why: The lightwell is decorated with beautiful blue tiles that make this area of Casa Battló incredibly unique. But the lightwell also has a purpose: Gaudí wanted to make sure that all rooms of the house would get natural light! That is why the windows on the upper floor are smaller and become larger the more we descend.
The lift that you see here is the original lift that was installed by Gaudí and is still in use today. If you end up doing the “winter night Gaudí experience” you will see this area of Casa Batlló with a gorgeous audiovisual show. I really recommend it!
Indoor Garden
The dining room from the Noble floor of Casa Batlló leads us to the indoor garden of Casa Batlló. This area of the house was made for entertainment so that the Batlló family could spend some time outside (without actually having to leave the house!)
This area of Casa Batlló is decorated with beautiful colorful tiles. Apart from that, you will see beautiful flowers providing shade to the exterior of Casa Batlló.
The Loft
The loft is one of the most impressive and mysterious areas of Casa Batlló. You can see that the walls have a very unique form that is full of arches. When you look at them it kind of reminds you of a rib cage of an animal. The tiles on the floor are very special as well and complement the plain white walls very well.
The loft was mostly a service area, that was used as a laundry and storage room. While it did not have much use back then, I still think this area of the inside of Casa Batlló is one of the most unique ones!
The Rooftop Terrace
The rooftop terrace is one of the most iconic areas of Casa Batlló. You can tell every area of the house is incredible to me. I honestly really enjoyed visiting this gorgeous place. Now back to the rooftop: The rooftop terrace is known as the “Dragon’s Back” thanks to its surreal form and the mosaic arches we can find there.
From there, you have panoramic views of Passeig de Gràcia and the whole of Barcelona. Once you are on the rooftop terrace, make sure to check out the unique chimneys. The rooftop has four chimneys, all of them are crooked and are covered in mosaic tiles. Absolutely beautiful!
A winter night experience: My review. Is a winter night Casa Batlló experience worth it
In December 2023 my partner and I did the “winter night experience” in Casa Batlló. Even though I have been living in Spain for years I only ever saw Casa Battló from the outside.
My boyfriend and I did not expect much of it, and therefore were really surprised about how much attention to detail was put into the audio guide and the visuals. The inside of Casa Batlló was basically brought to life which made the visit so much more entertaining. If you are visiting Barcelona in winter, I really recommend it!
My summary: I personally can really recommend this experience to see the inside of Casa Battló. The audiovisual shows were incredibly well made and we really enjoyed the history behind Casa Battló. You will see that the history told on the audio guide is about “Fermina” who looked after the children of the Gaudí family for three generations.
I have visited monuments before that offered audio-visual shows but I always found them badly made and not worth visiting. But this one was really well made which made the whole tour so much more interesting!
You can book your tickets for the Casa Batlló “A winter night experience” here. (These tickets are limited as not many people are allowed to enter at the same time. So make sure to book your time slot in advance!)
FAQ about visiting Casa Batlló from the inside
What are the different areas visitors can see inside Casa Batlló?
When you go inside Casa Batlló, you will see the Entrance Hall, the Noble Floor, the Lightwell, the Indoor Garden, the Loft, and the Rooftop terrace. Most of the furniture you will see is the original furniture from the Battló family.
Would you recommend visiting Casa Batlló with children?
I do think that this building could be interesting to visit for children. But I would recommend visiting the “winter night” experience with children since it features a visual show that would be more interesting for children. If you are visiting Barcelona in December during the festive season, it is one of the experiences I recommend.
Is visiting Casa Batlló expensive?
The tickets to visit Casa Batlló cost around 35-45€. It is definitely one of the more expensive monuments in Barcelona.
Am I allowed to take videos/photos while visiting Casa Batlló?
You are allowed to take videos and photos while visiting Casa Batlló but visitors are asked to not use flash when photographing.
