El Capricho de Gaudí

El Capricho de Gaudí was one of the most enchanting architectural experiences I’ve ever had. The moment you arrive, you can feel Gaudí’s creativity everywhere—bright colors, whimsical details, and a design that feels both playful and brilliant at the same time. Walking through the house and gardens feels like stepping into a dream. Every corner has something unique to admire, whether it’s the ceramic sunflowers, the curved lines, or the way the light fills each room. You can really sense Gaudí’s genius and imagination in every detail. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, making the visit even more enjoyable by sharing insights and fun facts that brought the space to life. It’s the kind of place that’s beautiful not just to see, but to explore and really experience. Overall, El Capricho de Gaudí is a must-visit for architecture lovers, art enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates something truly unique. It’s charming, inspiring, and absolutely unforgettable.

Having cycled into the town to visit the house we were disappointed to have to buy tickets for entry later in the day! Eventually once our time arrived the walk around this house was very rewarding and interesting. An app enabled access to a description of each room but I think given the popularity and diversity of people visiting the app could have been more interactive!

Great to see one of Gaudi’s early works up close. We visited out of season at end of September so no queues and not too busy. I imagine that in high season it would be a bit more cramped and worthwhile planning a guided tour to make things easier.

If you are interested in architecture you will enjoy this place. If you are interested in Gaudí, you will enjoy this place. If you are not interested in architecture or Gaudí, you will still probably have a great time here. The free online interactive audioguide, accessible from your phone, makes the experience very instructive and worth the price of admission on top of the obvious beauty of the place. They have access slots, so be ready to wait or go for a walk in the village while you wait for yours.

El Capricho de Gaudí is a worthwhile museum visit. If you know Gaudí’s work, you will learn more about the start of his career. The house features many details that are copied in later buildings. I highly recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid the lines at the ticket window.

Absolutely stunning, I do not regret at all taking the guided tour, it was so worth it, the guide explained it so well that I thought I was watching a history movie about Gaudi!! I would even recommend ppl to come to Comillas to see this 💯

This a place to visit as it is the first building built by Gaudí. Dogs are allowed in the garden so you can take turns to see the building. There is a small cafe and a souvenir shop. There are stairs so it's not accessible for wheelchair.

Love love loved this place! Book online. We were lucky to get tockets st end of day but had to kill time at the beach for two hours. The audio tour you can download on your phone which we listened to with our airpods was excellent - short, sweet, informative, atmospheric and very nicely narrated. Done a few Gaudis in Barcelona but this one feels special.

Word on the street says this is the only original work of Gaudi in the Cantabria region of Spain (FYI, this might need to be fact checked). For 7 Euros, you can take a walk through the 3 story house, tower and walk through the garden and surrounding areas. The house is a bit "small" so it might be a bit tight to navigate (especially the spiraling staircase) if there are several other visitors. The views inside are quite breath-taking and inspirational. While the house has been renovated, I think it was a bit overdone. I dunno, but for me, it felt like the house was constructed in the late 2000s rather than in the late 1800s. I understand that renovating a historical landmark is a necessity; however, in this case, I feel the renovation over-modernized it. Who knows, perhaps that is the point. While the capricho has guided tours, it's easy enough walk through the museum on your own. I do not think that I would go super far out of my way specifically for this museum. However, it was a nice add-on to spending a few hours in Comillas.