Get to know El Poblenou
Poblenou is located in the Sant Martí district, northeast of central Barcelona, between Avinguda Diagonal and the city’s seafront beaches such as Bogatell and Mar Bella. Once a major industrial hub, often referred to as the “Catalan Manchester”, it has been transformed into a key part of the 22@ innovation district, with former factories converted into offices, design studios and tech spaces.
Today, Poblenou offers a calmer pace than the historic centre, with wide streets, local squares and a strong neighbourhood feel along Rambla del Poblenou. Families, digital professionals, creatives and international residents share the same streets, creating a friendly and diverse environment. For companies and teams seeking corporate apartments, flexible corporate rentals or company apartment rentals close to both the beach and new office hubs, Poblenou is one of Barcelona’s most attractive options.
Its mix of coastal lifestyle, green areas, coworking spaces and efficient transport connections makes Poblenou highly suitable for corporate mobility. Many professionals choose the area for medium-term business stays, enjoying a good balance between work, wellbeing and privacy, in a setting that is perceived as safe and convenient for day-to-day life.
USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION
Restaurants
El 58 (tapas on Rambla del Poblenou): https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+58
Racó de la Vila (traditional Catalan dishes): https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+Rac%C3%B3+de+la+Vila
Leka Barcelona (modern, product-focused cuisine): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Leka+Restaurant
Cafés and bars
Nomad Frutas Selectas (specialty coffee on Carrer Pujades): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nomad+Frutas+Selectas (El País)
Pècora Café: https://www.google.com/maps/place/P%C3%A8cora+Caf%C3%A8 (El País)
Balius Bar (cocktail bar and tapas): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Balius+Bar
Supermarkets and essentials
Multiple supermarkets (Mercadona, Lidl, Caprabo and others) across the district
Mercat del Poblenou (local market with fresh produce): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mercat+del+Poblenou
Leisure and culture
Bogatell and Mar Bella beaches: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Platja+del+Bogatell
Can Framis – Fundació Vila Casas (contemporary Catalan art museum): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Museu+Can+Framis (Barcelona Food Experience)
Rambla del Poblenou (main pedestrian avenue with cafés and terraces): https://www.google.com/maps/search/Rambla+del+Poblenou
Sports
Nova Icària Sports & Fit (gym and sports centre by the beach): https://novaicaria.com (Nova Icària Esport & Fit)
Anytime Fitness Poblenou (24/7 gym with short-term passes): https://www.anytimefitness.es/gimnasio/sp-0003/poblenou-barcelona-catalu%C3%B1a-08005 (Anytime Fitness)
Énergie Fitness Poblenou: https://energiefitness.es/gym/poblenou-barcelona (Energie Fitness España)
Seafront promenade ideal for running, walking or cycling
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Metro
Line 4: Poblenou, Llacuna, Selva de Mar
Line 1: Glòries (with connections to tram lines and various bus routes)
Official information: https://www.tmb.cat
Tram
Trambesòs tram network with stops such as Glòries, Pere IV, Fluvià and Selva de Mar, linking Poblenou with neighbouring districts and nearby towns: https://www.tram.cat
Buses
Several bus routes run along Avinguda Diagonal, Gran Via and the seafront, offering direct connections to Eixample, the historic centre and other business areas.
Information: https://www.tmb.cat
Suburban and regional trains
Nearby stations such as El Clot – Aragó and Sant Adrià de Besòs provide suburban and regional services to the wider metropolitan area: https://www.renfe.com
This transport network supports efficient daily commuting and makes it easier to coordinate meetings and professional visits throughout Greater Barcelona, which is particularly valuable for corporate accommodation and professional stays.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Healthcare and hospitals
Primary care centres (CAP) in Sant Martí, including CAP Poblenou: https://catsalut.gencat.cat
Hospital del Mar, the closest major hospital on the waterfront: https://www.parcdesalutmar.cat
Pharmacies
Pharmacies located throughout Poblenou and along Rambla del Poblenou
Official pharmacy finder: https://www.cofb.org
Safety and police
Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona: https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/guardiaurbana
Mossos d'Esquadra: https://mossos.gencat.cat
Emergency number in Spain: 112
El Poblenou 
