This is the best neighborhood to live in Barcelona, according to AI

What is the best neighborhood to live in Barcelona? Each one has its own peculiarities and, of course, it all depends on one's tastes and priorities. In fact, there is often debate between supporters of different neighborhoods. Now, what does generative artificial intelligence think? We asked two very different AI chatbots: the American ChatGPT and Chinese DeepSeek, and both come to the same conclusion.

Well, the Gracia neighborhood is the best place to live in Barcelona, ​​in their opinion. Now, neither ChatGPT nor Deepseek are completely sure of themselves from the start. When asked for the first time, both tools choose to make a list of the best neighborhoods in the city based on priorities and lifestyle choices. For example, for a quiet and family-friendly atmosphere, ChatGPT recommends Sarrià and Les Corts, while for an "international and modern experience," it suggests Diagonal Mar and Eixample. In contrast, the Chinese app makes a list of ten neighborhoods and highlights their strengths. As an example, it considers Sant Antoni a good area if you're looking for "a neighborhood in transformation" and Poble-sec is suitable for "authentic and affordable."

What does the AI ​​say about living in Gràcia?

But when artificial intelligence is forced to choose just one neighborhood, the answer is clear: Gràcia is the winner. "If I had to choose," the chatbots say, they choose this area for "its unique combination of charm, community, and quality of life."

ChatGPT highlights "the authentic neighborhood atmosphere", the communication with the center "without the tourist chaos of Old City"and housing options for different budgets." It's possible that if the chatbot had an android with legs that could walk around the neighborhood today, the answers would be different. You can check out its response above. It refrains from commenting on tourism and rental prices. The full response is below.

Artificial intelligence answers confidently and chooses a neighborhood that offers everything from culture to leisure and a sense of community. Perhaps the answers from Barcelona residents would be different, especially in the face of the housing crisis and a city packed to the brim with tourists who, in fact, have a special predilection for visiting Gràcia.