# Barcelona Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Barcelona Class A rent is €336/sqm/yr · ≈ $33.7 PSF/yr USD ($34 USD), typical term 5 years, 8 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: €336/sqm/yr · ≈ $33.7 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 8 months.
- Vacancy: 11.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Barcelona
- **country**: Spain
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: €336/sqm/yr · ≈ $33.7 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $34/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 11.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 4.6%

## FAQ
### What is the role of 22@ Poblenou?
Material. The 22@ innovation district — repositioned from a 19th-century industrial zone — anchors Spain's deepest tech and life-sciences Class A market. Microsoft, Cisco, Yahoo, and a deep startup cluster are core tenants.

### How does Barcelona compare to Madrid?
Barcelona is more tech, design, and pharma-tilted; Madrid is more banking, government, and energy-tilted. Rent levels are broadly comparable; vacancy is tighter in Barcelona.

### Is the legacy CBD still relevant?
Yes — Passeig de Gràcia and the Eixample anchor heritage Class A trophy with luxury retail, law firm, and consulting tenancy at premium rents.

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