Is Pedralbes Monastery worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +39Quiet Gothic convent in uptown Pedralbes, with a three-storey cloister and Ferrer Bassa murals
Worth it. 4.7 from 6,600+ Google reviews, with visitors repeatedly surprised by how peaceful and well kept it is.
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Calm, cheap and unhurried, with an accessible entrance and parking per Google.
Why Reality is 76
Lives up to its fame4/54.7 from 6,600+ Google reviews, with visitors repeatedly surprised by how peaceful and well kept it is.
Value for money5/5Around €5 for a superb, uncrowded Gothic cloister and collection; reviewers call it an 'absolute gem'.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5The city's most intact medieval convent; the Cathedral cloister has the Gothic feel but none of the calm.
Easy to do3/5No queues or booking, but it's a long ride uptown and hours are short, especially on winter weekdays.
What people loved
Serene three-level Gothic cloister and garden, an 'oasis of calm' far from the tourist crushVery cheap at around €5, with free datesAncient wall paintings, an artefact collection, the old kitchen and a community kitchen garden show how the community livedExceptionally well maintained, with friendly staffWhat wore them down
Limited opening hours, closed Mondays and short weekday hours in the off-seasonOut on the uptown edge of the city, 35–40 minutes from the centreQuiet and contemplative; little to excite anyone not into history or architectureKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No booking needed; buy at the door at least an hour before closing.
EntryAbout €5; free on some special datesSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursClosed Mondays. Google lists Tue–Fri 10:00–14:00 and Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00; the official site's longer schedule is Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 10:00–20:00, holidays 10:00–14:00. Tickets sold until an hour before closingSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HistoryGothic monastery with an elegant three-storey cloister and the Sant Miquel chapel painted by Ferrer Bassa, plus a museum collectionSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed1–1.5 hoursSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereFGC L12 Reina Elisenda or Metro L3 Palau Reial/Maria Cristina plus a walk or bus (H4, V5, 63, 68, 75, 78); ~35–40 min from Plaça de CatalunyaSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In their words
“What an absolute gem! I would never expect something like this in the city.”
“The Monastery has limited opening hours but is well worth a visit.”
“An oasis of calm on the outskirts of Barcelona.”
“Quiet and so different than the rest of the city.”
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Questions people ask
How much does the Pedralbes Monastery cost?
Visitors report about €5, with free entry on certain dates.
Is the Pedralbes Monastery open on Mondays?
No. It opens Tuesday to Sunday, with shorter weekday hours in the off-season.
How do I get to the Pedralbes Monastery?
Take FGC line L12 to Reina Elisenda, or Metro L3 to Palau Reial or Maria Cristina, then walk or take a bus (H4, V5, 63, 68, 75, 78).
Is the Pedralbes Monastery worth the trip?
For architecture lovers and anyone wanting a break from crowds, yes; it's one of Barcelona's best-rated and quietest sights.
