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Barcelona scores 5.8/10 on overall safety. We've mapped 41 relevant places from open data. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
5.8/10
Overall safety
Mostly safe
Composite safety model
Accessible places mapped
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From OpenStreetMap & Wikidata
Barcelona accessibility guide (2026)
How safe is Barcelona overall?
Barcelona scores 5.8/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.
Accessibility in Barcelona
We've mapped 41 wheelchair-accessible places in Barcelona from OpenStreetMap accessibility tags (wheelchair=yes or designated). These are user-contributed facts, so checking ahead for your specific needs is still wise. See the list below.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Barcelona, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
Places for travelers with reduced mobility in Barcelona
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Recent reviews of Barcelona from the MapSur community.
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james.k★★★★★
Gay paradise in the Mediterranean
Barcelona is hands down the best city for gay travel in Europe maybe the world. The Eixample neighborhood (aka Gayxample lol) is incredible. My boyfriend and I held hands everywhere no problem. Sitges…
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fatou-sow★★★★★
Attention aux vols à la tire
J'ai adoré Barcelone pour la culture et la gastronomie. Mais en tant que femme noire, j'ai été ciblée par des pickpockets deux fois sur les Ramblas. Une fois on m'a ouvert mon sac à dos sans que je m'…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barcelona accessible for disabled travelers?
Barcelona scores 5.8/10. It is generally manageable for disabled travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
How accessible is Barcelona for wheelchair users?
Yes. We've mapped 41 wheelchair-accessible places in Barcelona from open data, each linking back to its public source (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata). See the list on this page.