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Barcelona · Spain

VIU Sagrada Familia

Typical guests

Urban Culture Enthusiasts

Culture-minded remote workers who want to live immersed in iconic Barcelona city life, with a landmark on their doorstep and a calm, professional atmosphere.

Unique features

Rooftop Terrace

A rooftop coworking and social space with a direct panoramic view of the Sagrada Familia, so beloved that guests visit it daily even in winter.

Urban Convenience

Situated in the heart of Eixample with two metro lines under a 3-minute walk, giving guests effortless access to all of Barcelona's neighborhoods, restaurants, and cultural sites.

Modern Design

A newly renovated, high-tech building with digital key access, described by guests as luxurious and quiet despite its prime central location.

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6.0/10 OK
Based on 36 reviews

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About VIU Sagrada Familia

VIU Sagrada Família is the first sustainable coliving + coworking in Spain, located in Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família neighbourhood. This family project combines furnished apartments, coworking areas, meeting rooms, and event spaces under one roof, offering professionals an all-inclusive living and working experience. The building — designed with recycled materials, 18 photovoltaic panels, and a biodynamic passive design — holds the 3 green leaves certification from Green Building Council Spain.

Origin story

VIU was born from the desire to transform housing in Barcelona. The founders created this family project with the dream of offering a unique experience where people from all over the world could work and live together while enjoying an active, creative, and transformative lifestyle.

The project aimed to bring professionals closer to the city, making them feel at home while satisfying the latent needs of contemporary society. VIU was designed to provide clients with a community where they could bring together their social and working life in the same space — a point of union and interaction between people who move to Barcelona temporarily, mainly for professional reasons.

To realise this vision sustainably, VIU designed and built its first building in collaboration with Pich Architects, a leading architecture studio in sustainable construction, resulting in a space that actively contributes to improving the environment and the lives of the people who live and work in it.

Community philosophy

VIU is committed to creating a similar and close community not only among residents but also with the managers and the property. The space fosters an atmosphere of positivity by carefully selecting future colivers to ensure compatibility.

The community philosophy centres on encouraging connections between colivers and coworkers of all nationalities. VIU provides spaces and tools to help residents meet and connect, including community breakfasts, events, talks with guest speakers, group classes, and afterwork get-togethers.

VIU's core values are closeness, transparency, and professional ethics — the work of people who trust in their profession as an impetus for change. The space connects entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals from around the world, opening doors to infinite possibilities while providing all the resources needed to live, work, and share in a stable and welcoming environment.

Work

Amenities

Spaces

FLEX coworking

Calls allowed

Open-plan coworking area with 22 flexible hot-desks set in an industrial-style space with exposed brick walls and concrete floors. Desks are equipped with ergonomic mesh-back chairs. Purified water, coffee, and tea are included. Accessible with the Flex Pass (80 hours/month), Day Pass, or Personalized Pass during business hours.

FIX coworking

Calls allowed

Dedicated fixed-desk area with 24 personal, non-transferable workstations. Desks are equipped with ergonomic mesh-back chairs; external monitors are available at some positions. Includes storage space, purified water, coffee, and tea. Accessible 24/7 with the Fixed Pass.

Colón Room

Call room

A 40 m² meeting room equipped with a TV for videoconferences and a capacity for up to 10 persons. Includes purified water, coffee, tea, fast Wi-Fi, and cold/heat air conditioning. Catering can be arranged. Available at a discounted rate for pass holders and can be reserved outside of business hours. Priced at €60/hour (VAT not included) for non-pass holders.

Office

Call room

A private office space within the coworking area, available for focused work or calls.

Events hall

A multipurpose events hall available to both coliving residents and coworking members, used for community events, congresses, and gatherings.

Coworking terrace

Outdoor

An outdoor terrace attached to the coworking space, available to coworking members for relaxing breaks.

Rooftop

Outdoor

The coliving features two rooftops with views of the Sagrada Família. Reviewers describe the view as spectacular. Available to both coliving residents and coworking members.

Living & dining room

Each coliving apartment (48 m²) includes a combined living room and dining room shared between apartment residents.

Kitchen

Each coliving apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen shared by apartment residents.

Rooms

Apartment

Apartment
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

48 m² fully equipped apartment available as a one or two bedroom configuration. Includes a living-dining room, equipped kitchen (with microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, and cutlery), 1 private bathroom with hairdryer, WiFi, cold/heat air conditioning, and weekly cleaning with towel and linen changes. Access to the in-building coworking space, 2 rooftops, and self-service laundry is included. Each apartment is named after a Barcelona neighbourhood and furnished with recyclable or reusable materials.

Price: from €2,300/month (all-inclusive: electricity, water, WiFi, cleaning, coworking access)

Private Bedroom

Single bed
Up to 1 guest
Shared bathroom

Private bedroom in a fully equipped 2-bedroom shared apartment. The apartment includes a living-dining room, equipped kitchen (with microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, and cutlery), and 1 bathroom shared between the two bedroom occupants. The room features a bed, storage space, and a window. Includes WiFi, cold/heat air conditioning, weekly cleaning, towel and linen changes, and access to the coworking space, 2 rooftops, and self-service laundry.

Price: from €1,150/month (all-inclusive: electricity, water, WiFi, cleaning, coworking access)

Food

Nearby vendors

  • Local market (3min walk)
    Sagrada Familia Market, established in 1993 near the famous temple, offering an extensive selection of food including bakeries and health food. Shares a building with a municipal library.

Activities

Terrace Socializing

VIU's rooftop terraces on the sixth floor, with direct views of the Sagrada Família, are consistently praised as a highlight of the stay. Guests describe them as 'insane' and 'epic,' visiting almost daily even in winter. A go-to spot for unwinding, working, and connecting with fellow residents.

8 mentions in reviews

City Exploration

VIU's Eixample location puts the Sagrada Família on the doorstep (visible from rooms), two metro lines within 3 minutes, and a wealth of cafés, restaurants, and shops nearby. Guests love exploring the city's walkable neighbourhoods, with all major landmarks reachable within 20 minutes.

6 mentions in reviews

Weekly Community Events

Regular events organized by the VIU team bring the international community of colivers together throughout the week. Guests highlight these as a natural, easy way to meet people from around the world, with the community WhatsApp group used to coordinate activities and share city recommendations.

5 mentions in reviews

Afterwork Socials

Casual after-work gatherings including drinks on the terrace and table tennis. Residents report spontaneous drinks, tapas, and pizza nights forming organically once or twice a week, creating a relaxed, social atmosphere that guests repeatedly call out as a highlight of coliving life at VIU.

2 mentions in reviews

Networking Activities

VIU attracts a diverse mix of professionals, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers from around the world. Guests specifically highlight the networking value, describing it as 'ideal for networking with professionals from all over the world' in a friendly, respectful atmosphere.

3 mentions in reviews

Cultural Exchanges

The coliving's multicultural community, drawn from many different countries, creates constant informal cultural exchange. Guests regularly describe meeting open-minded, interesting people from diverse backgrounds, with this international mix singled out as one of VIU's defining qualities.

3 mentions in reviews

Location

253 Lepanto Street, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

VIU is situated in the Sagrada Familia district, one of Barcelona's most iconic and well-connected neighbourhoods. Originally known as "El Poblet" — a rural area of vineyards and cereal crops — it was incorporated into Barcelona in 1897 and grew into a vibrant urban neighbourhood, taking the name Sagrada Familia in the 20th century. The area centres around Antoni Gaudí's legendary basilica and the scenic Avenida Gaudí, which leads to the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Europe's most significant modernist complex.

The neighbourhood retains a strong connection to its industrial past, with the former Damm factory (now a concert and exhibition space) and the Myrurgia factory showcasing its distinctive Art Deco facade. For quiet moments, the Montserrat Roig Gardens offer a tranquil retreat within the city, featuring a preserved beer depot at its heart.

Reviewers consistently describe the area as quiet and peaceful despite being central, with cafés, restaurants, and shops right around the corner. All main tourist sites are within a 20-minute reach, and the neighbourhood has a lively, Mediterranean feel that draws residents outdoors year-round.

Getting around

  • Very walkable
    Supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, cafés, and the metro station all within a short walk
    Reviews: Guests frequently highlight the walkability, with many noting that shops, cafés, and lovely neighborhoods are all easily reachable on foot. Several mention exploring much of the city entirely by walking, with key sites within a 20-minute walk.
  • Metro station
    Sagrada Familia metro station is a 2 to 3-minute walk from VIU, served by lines L2 (Purple) and L5 (Blue), connecting to Barcelona's 8-line metro network
    Destinations: Eixample, Gràcia, Poblenou, Barceloneta beach, and all key areas of Barcelona via direct metro connections
    Reviews: One of the most praised aspects of the location. Guests consistently describe the metro as under a 2 to 3-minute walk, making it effortless to reach any part of the city quickly and conveniently.
  • Bus lines
    Multiple bus stops nearby with daytime lines 34, D50, H10, H8 and night Nitbus lines N0, N9, 19, 33, 34, D50, H10, B24
    Destinations: All neighborhoods throughout Barcelona; Nitbus lines cover the city from 22:00 to 06:00
    Reviews: A handful of guests mention nearby bus stops as a convenient complement to the metro, confirming good coverage around the building, though most rely primarily on the metro for getting around.
  • Parking available
    On-site parking is available for bikes and electric scooters at the VIU building. No information is provided about car parking on-site; guests arriving by car should check for nearby paid public parking options in the Sagrada Familia area.

Getting there

How to get to VIU Sagrada Familia from the nearest transportation hubs:

Barcelona El Prat Airport

Policies

Stay restrictions

  • 30 nights minimum

Guest restrictions

  • Pets not allowed

    No pet policy is stated on the website. Based on the coliving's professional community focus and shared apartment structure, pets do not appear to be mentioned as permitted.

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