Palau Güell Barcelona Opening Hours, Tickets and Closing Days

Palau Güell is a mansion on Carrer Nou de la Rambla, just off La Rambla, designed by Antoni Gaudí for the industrialist Eusebi Güell and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Works of Antoni Gaudí.” It opens from 10 am to 8 pm between April 1 and Oct. 31 and from 10 am to 5.30 pm between Nov. 1 and March 31, and it is closed on non-holiday Mondays.

The official Palau Güell website and its Catalan-language page are the sources for the hours, rules and services below.

What is Palau Güell and why do people visit it?

Palau Güell is an early Gaudí building, built between 1886 and 1888 as a home for Eusebi Güell, an industrialist, politician and patron of arts and culture. It stands in the El Raval neighborhood of Barcelona and is part of the Gaudí works that UNESCO lists together as a World Heritage Site.

The house is arranged around a main room for receiving guests. According to Wikipedia, carriages entered through iron gates with a parabolic arch, the basement held a stable reached by a ramp, and small holes near the top of the tall central hall let in light from lanterns hung outside at night, to give the effect of a starry sky. The same entry says the house served as a backdrop in Michelangelo Antonioni’s film The Passenger.

The palace closed to the public in 2004 for renovation work. The official Catalan page says it reopened to visitors on May 25, 2011.

What are the opening hours?

The opening hours depend on the season, and the winter schedule applies from Nov. 1 to March 31.

Summer, April 1 to Oct. 31: 10 am to 8 pm, last entry at 7 pm
Winter, Nov. 1 to March 31: 10 am to 5.30 pm, last entry at 4.30 pm

The box office is in the building next to the palace and closes one hour before the monument does. Opening hours change, so check the official page for the date of your visit.

When is Palau Güell closed?

Palau Güell is closed on Mondays that are not public holidays, on Dec. 25 and 26, on Jan. 1 and 6, and during the last week of January, which is set aside for maintenance. The roof and the south courtyard (pati del migdia) may also close at short notice in rain, high winds or an extreme heat episode, even when the rest of the building is open. If you plan a trip around the holidays, the guide to Barcelona in December covers shop hours and what is open.

How much are tickets and is there free entry?

The official pages reviewed here do not list general ticket prices, so check the ticket page on the official site before you go. The audio guide is included in the entrance ticket.

Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month and on significant dates, according to the English page. The Catalan page calls these open-door days (portes obertes). Educational visits for school groups from P4 to batxillerat (upper secondary school) cost 3 euros per student, with an optional workshop. Tour groups must reserve in advance and need at least 10 people and no more than 25. Reservations go through 934 725 775 or [email protected].

Phone lines are staffed in Catalan, Spanish and English from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm in winter and from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm in summer. The English page says Monday to Sunday and the Catalan page says Monday to Saturday, so confirm the days if you plan to call.

How do you get to Palau Güell?

The address is C. Nou de la Rambla, 3-5, 08001 Barcelona, and the nearest station is Liceu on metro line L3, which has an accessible station.

Metro: Liceu, line L3
Bus: V13, 59, 91 and 120, plus Barcelona Bus Turístic, all with ramps
FGC (Catalan government railways): L6, L7, L12, S1 and S2 to Plaça Catalunya, with an accessible entrance at Pelai/Rambla

What are the rules and what services are there inside?

Visitors follow the tour on their own phone using the palace’s app, so headphones are recommended. The palace reserves the right to refuse admission and has video surveillance for security.

Photos for personal use are allowed without flash or tripod. Selfie sticks are banned, and photos or videos for marketing need authorization.
Food and drink may not be brought in or consumed inside.
Scooters, electric scooters and bicycles are not allowed.
The shop is inside the building and only open to people with a general ticket. It sells handcrafted products linked to the palace, Gaudí and Modernisme.

For accessibility, the palace has a lift reserved for people with reduced mobility or special needs. Wheelchairs adapted to the lift can be borrowed (the lift door is 60 cm wide and 78 cm deep), and staff help with the transfer. There are sign-language video guides in Catalan (LSC) and Spanish (LSE), audio guides with audio description in Catalan and Spanish, a baby changing station and an adapted toilet on the ground floor, and a baby carrier loan service.

Tips for visiting

Arrive well before last entry, because the box office closes an hour before the building does.
Download the app and bring headphones before you arrive.
Check weather and wind conditions if the roof is a priority, since access can be closed.
Pair the visit with other Gaudí buildings. The site has guides to Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, and a list of museums for a rainy day.

Quick answers

Is Palau Güell open on Mondays?

No, it is closed on Mondays that are not public holidays. On a holiday Monday it follows the regular season hours.

What time is the last entry in winter?

The last entry in winter is at 4.30 pm, and the building closes at 5.30 pm. In summer the last entry is at 7 pm.

Is Palau Güell free on the first Sunday of the month?

Yes. The English page lists free admission on the first Sunday of every month and on significant dates, and the Catalan page describes them as open-door days.

Can I take photos inside?

Yes, for personal use without flash or tripod. Selfie sticks are not allowed.

Checked against official sources in November 2026. Hours, prices and rules change: confirm on the official page before you go or apply.