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Sant Pau Art Nouveau- tickets, prices, discounts, what to expect

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A Short walk from the Sagrada Familia, the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site is one of the most interesting architectural and historical attractions in Barcelona.

Built at the start of the 20th century, the site comprises 27 Art Nouveau buildings and was a working hospital as recently as 2009.

This article shares everything you need to know before buying your Hospital de Sant Pau tickets.

Sant Pau Art Nouveau

What to expect at Sant Pau Art Nouveau

Visit Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona to see the largest Modernist architectural complex.

Lluis Domènech I Montaner, a Catalan architect, created a plan to construct a “city within the city”.

He wished to utilize a collection of outdoor pavilions around gardens, all connected by a network of underground tunnels.

The Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site exhibits some of the best modernist designs in Europe.

From its geometric symmetry and elaborate ceilings to its vivid, vibrant colors and beautiful tile mosaics, everything is worth appreciating. 

Relax in the lovely gardens at Hospital de Sant Pau and experience the peace that the architect designed for the hospital’s original patients in the early 20th century.

Visit the expansive grounds, view the 16 pavilions, and be in awe of the level of detail and joy in the design.

See the extensive medical past of a hospital location that dates back to 1401.

TourCost
Sant Pau Art Nouveau ticket€16
Guided Tour of Sant Pau Art Nouveau€34

Where to buy Sant Pau Art Nouveau tickets

There are two modes of buying tickets for Sant Pau Art Nouveau – online or offline at the attraction.

If you land at the venue to buy tickets, you’ll have to line up at the ticket counter. During peak times, these lines can get long, and you will end up wasting your time. 

Online tickets for Sant Pau Art Nouveau can be cheaper than those sold at the venue. 

When you book online and in advance, you also get your preferred time of visit. 

Online tickets also help you avoid last-minute disappointment when tickets get sold out.

How online ticket works

On the booking page, select your preferred date, time slot, and number of tickets, and buy the tickets right away.

After the purchase, you will receive the tickets in your email. 

You don’t need to take any printouts. 

All you have to do is swap your smartphone voucher for a paper ticket at the ticket office and get entry.

Cost of tickets for Sant Pau Art Nouveau 

The tickets for Sant Pau Art Nouveau cost €16 for all visitors aged 30 years and above. 

Youths aged 12 to 29 years get a €5 discount and pay only €11 for entry. 

Senior visitors aged 65 years and above also get the tickets at a discounted price of €11

Children up to the age of 11 years can enter Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona for free.

Tickets for Sant Pau Art Nouveau

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With this ticket, you will get admission to Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site.

Take a moment to relax in the lovely gardens and experience the serenity that the architect designed for the first patients in the early 20th century.

Visit the 16 pavilions on the expansive site and be amazed at the degree of detail and joy in the architecture. 

Discover the lengthy medical past of a hospital location first used in 1401.

Ticket Price 

Adult Ticket (30 to 64 years): €16
Youth Ticket (12 to 29 years): €11
Child Ticket (up to 11 years): Free entry
Senior Ticket (65+ years): €11 

Guided tour of Sant Pau Art Nouveau 

Guided tour of Sant Pau Art Nouveau
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With this ticket, you will get a guided tour with an official local guide (English or Spanish-speaking).

Enter the fascinating world of Art Nouveau in this open-air museum at the Recinte Modernista de San Pau.

Trace the history of this remarkable building, from a functioning hospital to an architectural landmark of today.

Ticket Price

Adult Ticket (16 to 64 years): €34
Youth Ticket (12 to 15 years): €27
Child Ticket (up to 11 years): €12
Senior Ticket (65+ years): €27 

Palau de la Musica visit + Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site

Palau de la Musica visit + Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
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Palau de la Musica is just 4 Km (2 miles) away from the Sant Pau Art Nouveau site, and you can take the drive of around 17 minutes.

This is the reason why visitors love to explore both attractions together.

You can buy this ticket if you wish to visit both attractions on the same day.

When you buy this combo ticket, you save up to 5% of the ticket cost.

Ticket Cost: €29

Poble Espanyol + Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site

Poble Espanyol + Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
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Poble Espanyol is just 7 Km (4 miles) away from Sant Pau Art Nouveau site, and you can take the drive of around 24 minutes.

So book a combo ticket and you’re all ready to explore Barcelona’s cultural history. 

Buying tickets once for two attractions is surely time and money saving!

Ticket Cost: €26

Save time & money! Buy Barcelona Pass and see Barcelona’s top local landmarks and attractions. Explore spectacular Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and Plaça de Catalunya, and enjoy the city tour from the top deck of the hop-on, hop-off bus.

How to reach Sant Pau Art Nouveau

How to reach Sant Pau Art Nouveau
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Very near the Sagrada Família, you’ll find Sant Pau Hospital, Barcelona.

Address: C/ de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain. Get Directions 

The most convenient way to reach Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona is by metro, bus, and car.

By Subway

Guinardó | Hospital de Sant Pau is the nearest metro station to Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, only four minutes away.

By Bus

Hospital de Sant Pau is the nearest bus stop to  Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, only two minutes away.

By Car

If you’re traveling by car, turn on your google maps and get started!

Parking Saba Hospital Sant Pau is the nearest car parking station to Sant Pau Hospital, Barcelona, only one minute walk away.

Sant Pau Art Nouveau timings

Sant Pau Art Nouveau is open every day of the week from 10 am to 5 pm.

You should allow approximately an hour and a half to visit the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site.

The guided tour lasts an hour and a quarter.

The last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Best time to visit Sant Pau Art Nouveau 

The best time to visit Barcelona’s Hospital de Sant Pau is as soon as it opens at 10 am.

If you visit the hospital in the morning and early afternoon, it won’t be crowded, and you can explore it peacefully. 

Also, when it is not much crowded, you’ll be able to record the moments peacefully.

Also, we suggest you reach at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

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