Casa Botines Visitor Guide 2026

Your Visit, Step by Step

What to See and in What Order

This is how a visit usually runs, from the square to the top of the building.

Outside first Walk round the building: the moat with its wrought-iron railing, the four corner towers, and Saint George above the door.
Meet Gaudí On the square, a bronze Gaudí sits on a bench sketching. Take a seat beside him.
Ticket office & lockers Buy or show your ticket and leave bags in the free key lockers.
The ground floor The former textile shop, an open hall held up by Gaudí's slender cast-iron columns.
The main floor The planta noble, where the owners lived, with original woodwork, doors and staircases.
Upper floors Exhibitions on the building and Gaudí, and the art collection on the third floor.
Attic & tower On the guided visit only: the timber roof structure, the skylights and the view from the tower.

When to Visit

Opening Hours & Best Time to Go

Day	Hours
Mon, Thu, Sun	10:00 – 19:00
Fri & Sat	10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday	15:00 – 19:00
Tuesday	Closed

Prices on our tickets page.

Best time to go

A weekday morning (Monday, Thursday or Friday) is the calmest time inside.

Weekends bring Spanish visitors and groups; Friday and Saturday stay open until 20:00.

After dark, come back to see the floodlit façade from the square.

Before You Go

Practical Tips

Bags

Free key lockers are available for visitors, with larger ones for groups.

Accessibility

Lifts to every public floor, adapted routes, and accessible toilets in the semi-basement and on the main floor.

Families

Under-7s are free. A baby-care room is on the main floor.

Payment

Tickets, activities and the shop accept card or cash.

Train Discount

50% off the general ticket with a Renfe AVE or long-distance ticket within 72 hours.

Getting There

Plaza de San Marcelo, five minutes from the cathedral. Full directions →

Common Questions

Visitor Guide FAQ

How long should I spend at Casa Botines?

60 to 90 minutes for the general visit. Allow a little more if there's a temporary exhibition on, or for the guided visit with the tower.

When is the best time to visit?

Weekday mornings (Monday, Thursday or Friday) are calmest. Avoid Tuesdays, when it's closed, and Wednesday mornings.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes: free key lockers, with no coin or deposit needed, including larger lockers for groups.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. Under-7s are free and under-12s pay the reduced price. There's a baby-care room on the main floor.

Can I combine it with the cathedral?

Easily: the cathedral is about five minutes' walk away. San Isidoro and the Barrio Húmedo are just as close.