The 32 Best Hotels in Barcelona
If you’re a fan of well-designed hotels that give you more bang for your buck, Barcelona is the city for you. In recent years, a new generation of beautifully renovated hotels has sprung up across the city—combining personalized service and the latest modern luxuries with the authentic charms of the historic buildings that many of them inhabit. They also cover quite a bit of ground, whether you want to stay near El Born or a more peaceful spot on the outskirts of the city. Here are our picks of Barcelona's best hotels, from the newest, high-tech boutique hotels to the grandes dames that have stood the test of time.
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Courtesy 1898hotelHotel 1898
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Readers' Choice Awards 2018Hotel 1898 manages to stay calm and comfortable despite the steady ruckus outside on Las Ramblas, the city's touristy center. Business and pleasure travelers come to this four-star favorite for dependable rooms, excellent tapas, gin and tonics, and a heated rooftop pool with 360-degree views, stretching from the old port all the way to the top of Montjuïc.
Courtesy Hotel Arts BarcelonahotelHotel Arts Barcelona
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The culinary scene at Hotel Arts is top-notch: Two-Michelin-starred Enoteca restaurant, helmed by local celebrity chef Paco Pérez, is a culinary destination in its own right. People come here from all over to try Chef Pérez’s elegant tasting menus that showcase his love of the most Catalan of umami flavors, “mar i muntanya,” which translates as sea and mountain (or surf ‘n’ turf). But we are talking about far more epicurean combinations, like scallops cooked in chicken stock or cuttlefish served with truffle. Plus, if you're looking for a blissfully relaxing stay right next to the Mediterranean—with views to die for and plenty of outdoor space—combined with discreet, thoughtful service that is second to none, this is the place to get it.
Courtesy Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG HotelhotelKimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG Hotel
$A nest of calm—and a very stylish one, at that—among the bustle that is the Gothic Quarter. You’re five minutes’ walk from Barcelona cathedral, even less to the thronging Las Ramblas; among the winding historic alleys and buzzy boulevards, the newly opened Kimpton Vividora is an urban sanctuary that doesn’t scrimp on rooftop chill-out scene.
El Palace BarcelonahotelEl Palace Barcelona
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Gold List 2023 Readers' Choice Awards 2020, 2021, 2022El Palace is all Baroque opulence. Like a small-scale version of Versailles in the center of Barcelona, this property used to be the Ritz, and it shows in everything from the fancy doormen in top hats to the old-school room keys to the lavish fabrics and furnishings. It is a stately grande dame hotel that has been one of Barcelona's leaders in luxury ever since it first opened in 1919.
Courtesy of W BarcelonahotelW Barcelona
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018It’s not hard to see how the “Fabulous” rooms at the W got their name: Floor-to-ceiling windows yield to jaw-dropping views of the city, the beach, and the Mediterranean beyond—some of Barcelona’s best. Add to that moody lighting, comfy beds and chaises lounges, and tricked-out bathrooms, and it’s no wonder some guests hardly ever leave the room. (But if you do, there’s plenty more in store.)
Courtesy Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonahotelMandarin Oriental, Barcelona
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2021, 2023There is a reason why Mandarin Oriental Barcelona figures year after year not only on lists of the best hotels in Barcelona, Spain, but in the world. Every detail is absolutely flawless, from the friendly doormen to the impeccable lobby. Michelin-starred cuisine, light-filled rooms and suites, a luxurious spa and gym, and a lovely rooftop plunge pool all round out the experience at this totally-worth-the-splurge grande dame.
Courtesy InterContinental Barcelona, an IHG HotelhotelInterContinental Barcelona, an IHG Hotel
$$The only luxury hotel in the Poble Sec/Plaça d'Espanya area, new InterContinental Barcelona offers great-value, yet elegant stays for travelers who don’t mind not being smack bang in tourist central. The building may look a bit underwhelming from the outside, but the chic and airy interior common areas, with their high ceilings and statement art pieces, are those of a modern lifestyle hotel. This is an ideal base for outdoor activities in Montjuïc, the Joan Miró museum, and Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, as well as for the Fira Barcelona Convention Center, so expect a heady mix of relaxed holiday-makers, art enthusiasts, and suits. The most popular rooms are the classic rooms with access to the Club InterContinental lounge. At 450 square feet, they are some of the largest in the city at this price point, while the added advantage of the lounge includes privileges such as private airport pick-up and transfer and, better still, complimentary drinks and snacks from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Sivan AskayohotelAlmanac Barcelona
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2019, 2020, 2022Almanac remains one Barcelona’s hottest hotels, and, even though it’s been open five years already (where does the time go?), it still looks brand spanking new: Everything is shiny and modern, from the tech-forward rooms to the sauna and rooftop dipping pool. Book a Terrace Suite with a separate living room and a sun-drenched wraparound terrace overlooking Gran Via, one of Barcelona’s main thoroughfares—don’t worry, the soundproofing here is solid.
Davide PellegrinihotelME Barcelona
$$In a city with as much going on as Barcelona, you cannot overstate the value of a truly great location. And nowhere competes with shiny new ME Barcelona in the convenience stakes. Part of leading Spanish hotel group Meliá, ME Barcelona belongs to stylish ME by Meliá lifestyle brand “that seeks to fuse innovative style with local tastes.” At ME Barcelona, this translates into a contemporary city hotel with plenty of social spaces to attract both visitors and the local community, and a real focus on personalized service, where the guest’s individual interests—be it in music, art or popular culture—are a priority. You will never be more than a 10-minute walk from El Born, the Barri Gòtic or the Gaudí masterpieces that line Passeig de Gràcia. Even la Sagrada Familía can be reached on foot in only 30 minutes. You can also access every form of public transport (including the bus to the airport and trains to the beaches north of the city) in Plaça de Catalunya. And while the plaça itself can get a bit sketchy at night, the entrance to the hotel itself is set on the quiet, elegant Carrer de Casp, on the posh right side of l’Eixample.
Courtesy Cotton House HotelhotelCotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
$$ | Gold List 2022 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2021Smart hotels in this city often hew to a certain mod-minimal, design-agency template. The Cotton House in Eixample, though, is very different—a riot of neoclassical joy in a 19th-century cotton guild, which makes me smile every time. Interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán is well known for his designs across Barcelona, including the Edition—but it’s hard to think he’s ever had more fun than with the Belle Epoque features here, from its old parquet floors to the wood-paneled ceilings and grand spiraling staircases. The cotton theme runs through the orb-shaped chandeliers, like cotton flowers; the 300-thread Egyptian-cotton sheets in the more minimal rooms; and the fact that guests can order candy-colored, hand-stitched shirts from the very sharp concierge desk, which is known as the Gossypium (the Latin name for the genus of plants that produce cotton). The style is grown-up, but a chintzy wink is never far away. In the bar, which spills out onto a lushly foliaged terrace, the house Gossypium cocktail with Pisco and blue Curaçao gleefully throws out the prevailing vogue for Savoy classics. It is a reminder that hotels can grandly mine the past—but do it without taking themselves too seriously.
Nobu Hotel BarcelonahotelNobu Hotel Barcelona
$$Nobu caused a stir when it opened next to Barcelona’s unfashionable Sants railway station in 2019. Since then both the hotel and the area have had a glow-up. Nobody will ever know which caused what but, frankly, who cares since Nobu Barcelona is now the only luxury hotel in one of Barcelona’s most fun neighborhoods. Inside it’s a zen fantasy: a beautiful abstract tapestry highlights the impressive double height of the lobby. The painting behind the reception desk–inspired by the Japanese ink art of sumi-e–is a motif that is carried across the hotel, as is the warm wood paneling, a running theme throughout the common areas and guest rooms.
Courtesy Yurbban PassagehotelYurbban Passage Hotel & Spa
$Young, trendy city folk come to the new Yurbban Passage for a great deal, yes, but also for the comfortable accommodations, rooftop bar and plunge pool, magnificent views, and peaceful spa, complete with massage jets and two luxe treatment rooms. The in-house restaurant serves local cuisine made from Catalan produce, while Plat Únic restaurant in the Yurbban Trafalgar sister hotel next door offers a fun and different concept involving unlimited beef ribs and free-flowing wine.
Courtesy Hotel SeventyhotelSeventy Barcelona
$Hotel Seventy is a visual wow. Built to blur the line between place-for-tourists and place-for-locals, colossal windows thaw the barrier with local life outside. Once those doors close behind you, however, you will gasp. The ceilings stretch higher than a supermodel’s legs, walls are made entirely of books, its tropical plants could rival Jack’s beanstalk for size, and, oh my gosh, all that light. This four-star’s impact goes to a galaxy way above.
Photo by Nicole FranzenhotelCasa Bonay
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2022Snag, if you can, one of the five Courtyard Large Terrace rooms at this renovated modernist mansion downtown—you can treat yourself to a private terrace, outdoor shower, hammock, and lots of direct sunlight for an affordable rate. Though the service at Casa Bonay can be spotty at times, the excellent bars are still worth a visit for stiff drinks and friendly locals.
Courtesy Monument HotelhotelMonument Hotel
$$Set in a 19th-century mansion just off the Passeig de Gràcia, Monument is a chic hotel in a glitzy location. The entrance is large and impressive, and the design is on point, though the real draw here is the food. Lasarte is one of only a couple three-Michelin-starred restaurants in central Barcelona, and it’s not the only excellent dining at the hotel. Other highlights include the very respectable but lower-key Oria, by Basque chef Martín Berasategui, as well as a cocktail bar by local mixology maestro Javier de las Muelas.
Dani RovirahotelThe Serras Hotel Barcelona
$$You’ll feel right at home from the moment you walk in this meticulously restored modernist building, in an unbeatable Gothic Quarter location a stone’s throw from the marina. The vibe is laid-back and casual, but the accommodations are seriously comfortable—the Hypnos beds are the same sort favored by the British royal family, so expect to wake up feeling like a prince or princess. Don’t leave without enjoying a view of the water from the rooftop pool, cocktail in hand.
Roger MéndezhotelThe One Barcelona
$$Find genuine service, great food, and surprisingly spacious quarters at this centrally located five-star gem. Tech is a priority here: Chromecast is installed on the flat-screen TVs, and bedside controls to open and close the blinds and activate the do-not-disturb sign. And all rooms include access to the swanky Despacio spa, where you can slow down and relax after a day of urban exploration.
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Courtesy BrummellhotelHotel Brummell
$Hotel Brummell is located in a largely residential neighborhood, which gives a distinctly authentic feel to the place. From the urban design of the lobby to the locals sipping café con leche on the window bench, this is Barcelona through and through. The crowd here is largely fit and wellness-focused, and they come for complimentary yoga, a running club, and bikes (free to borrow for guests who booked online). After working up a sweat, relax in the plunge pool on the roof terrace.
hotelAlma Barcelona
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017The doorman at Alma Barcelona takes his job seriously. Should you dare to make eye contact with the door handle, you sense that he’s poised to throw himself at it in order to save your hand from the indignity of touching its weighty, polished surface. Once inside—not by your own doing, naturally—the atmosphere is more art gallery than hotel. Brushed concrete walls and floors could be stark; but here they're elegant, softened by leather chairs, beautiful lighting, a single painting of a polar bear, and, most notably, sincere service.
Marc EscuadéhotelThe Wittmore
$$$Leave the kids at home—the Wittmore is an adults-only oasis that feels more like a swanky private club than a hotel. The common spaces will make you want to check in and never leave, whether it's by the roaring fire in the red velvet library in winter, or the sunny rooftop plunge pool come summer. Rooms are sensibly named and categorized, so you know exactly what you’re getting (from Small on up to Suite). Speaking of summer, there’s even a roofless suite if sleeping under the stars in the middle of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter tickles your romantic fancy.
Courtesy Grand CentralhotelGrand Hotel Central
$$With its infinity pool and panoramic views stretching from the Sagrada Família on one side to the Mediterranean and the hilltop of Montjuïc on the other, it's no big surprise that the rooftop of the Grand Hotel Central pops up often on "best hotel terraces" lists. It also happens to be one of the best spots in the city for a sunset cocktail.
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Salva LopezhotelMargot House
$Margot House tends to be popular with hipster, Wes Anderson types—which makes sense, since was named after a character from The Royal Tenenbaums. Designer furniture, sexy bathrooms, and the feeling that you’re in someone’s decked-out private apartment rather than a hotel, all up the coolness factor. Plus, this is one of the best deals around for those wishing to stay on the emblematic Passeig de Gràcia.
Courtesy Ohla EixamplehotelOhla Eixample
$$With a geometric exterior somewhere between a Sudoku grid and a game of Tetris, Ohla Eixample's facade hints at the modern experience inside. Once you're checked in, complimentary glass of cava in hand, you can admire the trunk-like metal support beams, exposed industrial ceilings, and multi-colored lamps. Rooms are spacious and cement-heavy, and taller guests will love the Junior Suites, which have extra-large beds. The Michelin starred Xerta is worth a stop whether you're staying at the hotel or not.
Courtesy Mercer Hotel BarcelonahotelMercer Hotel Barcelona
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018Rooms at the Mercer are bright, spacious, and impeccably laid out; some have even been built into an ancient Roman defense tower, which means walls of gorgeous, centuries-old brickwork. The food here is superior, without being stuffy—you’ll find foie gras and caviar, yes, but also patatas bravas and beer. It's pricey here, but worth it.
Courtesy NerihotelHotel Neri
$$If you like the idea of staying in a restored medieval castle hidden down a tiny, quiet alley, off one of the prettiest squares in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Hotel Neri checks all your boxes. The comfy rooms are to a certain extent customizable to your own preferences, including a menu of different bed linens and pillows. And do not leave without booking a table at A Restaurant for top-notch Catalonian cuisine with global influences.
hotelCasa Camper Barcelona
$Barcelona’s original hipster hotel, Casa Camper, is situated in the Raval neighborhood. This has always been one of the city’s seedier areas, which these days also means it's rather hip. The lobby is black and white and red all over, with sultry mood lighting, a design ethos that continues into the minimalist, eco-friendly rooms. If you’re feeling peckish, check out the 24/7 complimentary snack bar on the ground floor or the honesty bar up on the roof.
Courtesy The Barcelona EDITIONhotelThe Barcelona EDITION
$$On first glance you might think Barcelona's hottest opening in recent years looks like a 1970s office block, but don't be fooled. Step inside and you'll find an airy, chic lobby lounge, with elegant walnut-paneled walls, oak floors, high ceilings, timeless cream décor offset by striking modern artworks. This is definitely an Edition hotel. The Barcelona Edition is right on the border of the city's enchanting, medieval Old Town and the Modernist, more residential Eixample neighborhood. The location is within easy stumbling distance of the city’s buzzing bar and restaurant scene, and close enough to the historic squares and narrow, winding alleyways of El Borne and the Gothic Quarter to allow you to check them out before the crowds descend.
Hotel Antiga Casa BuenavistahotelAntiga Casa Buenavista
$$This cozy newcomer in gritty downtown Barcelona reminds us what a real boutique hotel is meant to feel like. Ronda Sant Antoni sits on the border of the trendy Sant Antoni neighborhood, the considerably scruffier Raval district and the queer-friendly part of the Eixample, known as the Gaixample. The rooms get plenty of natural light from the large, street-facing windows, while the top-floor suites are well worth splashing out on for their private terraces and open-air bathtubs. The rooms have an overall snug feel, with textured walls and warm fabrics, as well as plenty of details that hark back to the Catalan art nouveau, or modernist movement, from the vaulted ceilings, to the geometric hydraulic floor tiles, and French-style balconies. Bathroom amenities are by Natura Bissé. This is an ideal base for young people with an interest in nightlife and trendy bars and restaurants.
Nadine Rupp/Courtesy Motel One Barcelona-CiutadellahotelMotel One Barcelona-Ciutadella
$Each of Motel One’s 71 European hotels adheres to the same philosophy: that a budget price point shouldn’t mean dreary, bland, shoebox-sized spaces in lieu of interesting design. While every bedroom has the same dimensions (so if you’ve stayed in one Motel One, you’ll know exactly what you’ll get in another), each hotel commissions a local artist to create site-specific murals. Here, the talented young illustrator Lara Costafreda combines watercolor jungle motifs with black-and white sketches of landmarks like the Arc de Triomf.
Courtesy Hotel PulitzerhotelHotel Pulitzer Barcelona
$Centrally located on the Plaça de Catalunya, the Pulitzer attracts a laid-back clientele to its comfortable rooms and top-notch roof terrace, which is like a leafy, dreamy oasis in the middle of an urban jungle. Hugely popular with locals, the terrace features live music and DJ sessions on balmy summer evenings. Another detail that draws Barcelonans (and visitors) in droves: The Greenhouse Restaurant, which serves carefully curated local produce to discerning diners.
Courtesy Majestic Hotel & SpahotelMajestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019The Majestic is over a century old, and, while the seniority shows a little in the fancy staircases and posh doormen, the hotel still manages to feel distinctly modern not tacky or tired. The international guests, with their matching luggage sets and four-figure shoes, come to this grande dame on the Passeig de Gràcia for the spacious suites, tricked-out marble bathrooms, old-school staff in top hats, and luxurious spa.
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Steve Herud/Courtesy Sir Victor HotelhotelSir Victor Hotel
$$When you’re neighbors with La Pedrera, one of Gaudí’s most surreal feats of stone craft, there’s a tiny problem: How on Earth do you get noticed? The building that houses Sir Victor went modern, and its façade—with architect Capella Garcia’s white balconies that curve out like the open pages of a book—has become Barcelona-famous in its own right. Below, the reception is minimal and sceney; a marble pool table hangs out with midnight-blue velvet chairs and enough intentionally positioned art books to let you know that you’re in a Design Hotel.
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