So, you’ve just moved into your new place in Barcelona and want to decorate your place without breaking the bank. Luckily, Barcelona's neighborhoods are one of the best places to go for second-hand furniture hunting, especially Gràcia and El Born.

From small decorative items to big pieces of furniture, discover where you can shop the best second-hand furniture in Barcelona in this list!

Furnishing your rental apartment in Barcelona

While renting a furnished apartment looks like the easier option, they usually come with high rental prices and deposit requirements. On the other hand, renting an unfurnished apartment and decorating it with second-hand furniture is the cheaper option as the rents are significantly lower, and you won’t lose any deposit because of damage to the furniture! Plus, once you want to move out, you can sell it to earn money.

Top 5 vintage shops for second-hand furniture in Barcelona

Mercat dels Encants

• Address: Calle Castillejos 158
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mercat dels Encants is one of the best flea markets in Barcelona for vintage furniture. In this large flea market, which is set up inside a futuristic building every week, you’ll find antique lamps, bed linens, tableware, shelves, tables, small home appliances, and old clocks. Most stalls sell similar items, so make sure you search well for a good bargain. Even though the ground floor's more disorganised and crowded than the top floors, the stalls there have cheaper items.

There are metro (L1) and tram stations (T4, T5, T6) nearby, so you can bring the items to your home using the public transport. And if you decide to drive there, you can park at Els Encants Vells.

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Mercat dels Encants gets crowded during the afternoon, so our advice would be to go early in the morning.

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Brutus de Gaper

• Address: Carrer de Pamplona, 60
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Brutus de Gaper is a funky and hip loft selling high-quality vintage designer furniture. Inside you’ll find gorgeous vintage lamps, antique dining sets, and some of the most creative art pieces. You shouldn’t miss this store if you love interior design. Since most of the furniture pieces here're second-hand designer items, you might have to splurge a bit for some items.

Noak’s Room

• Address: Roc Boronat, 69
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Noak’s Room is vintage heaven for Scandinavian-style interior design. If you love minimalist, functional pieces, for sure, you’ll find something here. Its owners, Sara Salas and Martin Noaksson, have an excellent eye for rare pieces and collect items from renowned designers such as Ilmari Tapiovaara and Hans Wegner in their showroom. They especially boast a collection of Scandinavian furniture from mainly the '40s and '70s.

Holala!

• Address: Plaza Castella 2
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

At Holala! everything is handpicked by its owners from their visit to flea markets across the world. From rustic lamps to industrial furniture tables, you’ll find pieces in the best condition that you’ve ever seen for second-hand items. And everything is very affordable. As soon as you enter, you’ll be surprised at how neatly organized the store is. So you’ll have an easier time finding something.

Muebles Gabarro

• Address: Carrer del Vallespir, 90
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Muebles Gabarro isn’t as cute as other stores on the list, but for sure, it’s the most affordable one. They sell everything from bed frames, sofas, and dining sets to dishwashers, kettles, and fridges. Just don’t expect designer items here. This's the store for people looking for functional furniture at low-price.

Now that you know where to look for the best second-hand furniture in Barcelona, enjoy decorating! And with the money you’ve saved, relish Barcelona’s buzzing nightlife, popular galleries and appetising restaurants.

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