Barcelona
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Best Places to stay in Barcelona - Overview
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia is one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, with a lovely year round climate and plenty of great places to stay.
Consider one of the many hotels with a rooftop pool such as the Duquesa de Cardona, Hotel 1898 or the Mandarin Oriental.
There is a heady mixture of culture, spearheaded by Gaudi and Picasso, and fun. Spain's coolest city makes a first rate choice for a buzzy weekend away. Its rise in popularity has had an astonishing effect on its hotel industry. In three years the number of rooms in the city has doubled.
Barcelona for Art Lovers
The city’s museums dedicated to the work of Miró and Picasso are a must for art lovers. Entry to the Picasso Museum is free on the first Sunday of every month. Many other Museums in the city have free entry every Sunday afternoon.
There are generous quantities of public art in Barcelona, one of the most popular being the gigantic plump cat by Colombian Sculptor Fernando Botero which ranged around Barcelona for years but in 2003 found a permanent home on the Rambla de Raval.
Shopping in Barcelona
Fashion fans will enjoy shopping at the Spanish mother ships of Mango and Zara, but shouldn’t miss Zazo & Brull, a local label at affordable prices
Barcelona for Architecture Lovers
Even if you're not religious the magnificent churches of Barcelona are well worth a visit. The Sant Pau del Camp is a rare example of Romanesque architecture, with a fantastical façade and extraordinary cloister.
The graceful basilica of the Santa Maria del Mar is perhaps the best surviving example of Catalan Gothic, and the holy architecture of Sagrada Familia is truly awe inspiring.
Best places to stay in Barcelona close to La Rambla
La Rambla, one of the most famous Boulevards in the world is a mile long road packed with tourists, artists, human statues, fortune tellers, dancers and buskers.
There are lavish flower stalls, a cultural and exhibition centre, the jolly La Boqueria market, a Miró mosaic, newspaper kiosks and oodles of cafés. A coffee isn’t cheap but well worth the price for the pleasure of sitting on La Rambla drinking it and watching el mundo go by.
Ond of the best places to stay in Barcelona's La Rambla is the Hotel Bagués, an immaculate luxury hotel where each rooms displays a piece from the Masseria Art collection.
Alternatively book a room in the Casa Camper. This trendy, eco-friendly property offers a twenty four hour complimentary buffet, plus they'll lend you a bike for getting around on.
Best places to stay in Barcelona for foodies
A popular culinary trend in Barcelona is pintxos, a Basque version of tapas consisting of platters of bite-sized food served on bread but eaten daintily with toothpicks. At the end of the night you will be charged for the number of toothpicks you have used.
For proper foodies a stay in the ABaC Restaurant & Hotel is a must. Not simply a michelin starred destination with rooms, it has a great spa and designer interiors.
El Palace would be another good option. Its Caelis restaurant serves some of the best food in the city. A great choice for those who like classic hotels and elegant surroundings.
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The best hotels in Barcelona
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El Palauet Living Barcelona
Barcelona
This hotel would be better described a collection of luxury apartments. Each is served all day and all night by your very own personal assistant at your beck and call. The interiors are uniquely designed - Baroque inspired but with modern finishings. An extravagant destination.
from $523Concierge - 24 hour, personal assisant solely for you.Suites - Suites only.ElegantRomantic BreakRecommended by - Tablet, Kiwi Collection -
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Barcelona
Stylish upmarket design hotel. Magnificent garden terrace with food and cocktails. Rooftop dipping pool with city views, bar, spa, and Michelin-starred restaurant. Light and airy rooms and designer suites.
98 rooms from $386Restaurant - Michelin-starredSwimming Pool - Rooftop plunge poolViews - Great views from hotelRomantic - Good for couples. -
Hotel Arts
Barcelona
Classic designer hotel with sea views. Contemporary interiors, breathtaking views. Terraced gardens, beach-front swimming pool, restaurants, meeting areas, spa, contemporary art collection. Easy access to beaches and cultural centre.
483 rooms from $327City StyleLarge HotelViews - Great views from hotelDesigner - Uniquely designed interiors. -
Hotel Neri
Barcelona
17th century palace with modern day comfort and contemporary style, romantic and full of character. Centrally located in the Gothic quarter. Sensual decoration includes crushed velvets, bright silks and rustic furniture. Fashionable restaurant and bar, with terrace and a library.
22 rooms from $327Romantic - Good for couples.Lively - Hip and happening.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Full of character -
El Palace
Barcelona
An iconic, beautifully decorated 1920s hotel. Elegant with chandeliers, paintings, and classic interiors. Michelin starred restaurant, luxury spa, rooms with state of the art technology.
125 rooms from $295Restaurant - Michelin-starredFull of characterRomantic - Good for couples.SpaRecommended by - Frommers -
ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
Barcelona
ABac is not just a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms - it also boasts a luxurious spa and its rooms are designer. A welcome destination for extravagant relaxation and cuisine loving in a sleek environment.
15 rooms from $288Restaurant - Jordi Cruz's Michelin Starred restaurantCity StyleSpaSwimming Pool - Indoor/outdoor -
Casa Camper
Barcelona
Good value, trendy and eco-friendly boutique hotel with modern designs. Rooms/suites minimalist but comfortable. Complimentary 24/7 buffet and fully equipped gym. Close to markets, museums, and shopping.
25 rooms from $282City StyleLively - Hip and happening.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Hotel 1898
Barcelona
Historic hotel with an romantic rooftop terrace and panoramic views of the city. Colonial-style rooms and open spaces. Restaurant, rooftop swimming pool, spa, and cinema.
169 rooms from $282Swimming Pool - RooftopViews - From the roof terrace.Romantic - Good for couples.Spa -
Hotel Miramar
Barcelona
Renovated palace combining contemporary city chic and country resort. Modern luxe and gastronomic vibrance meets luxury spa and landscaped gardens. A unique city experience that successfully blends stylish modernity with countryside relaxation.
68 rooms from $262Views - Sea views.ChicSpa breaksElegant -
Hotel Bagués
Barcelona
An immaculately decorated luxury hotel - Madagascar ebony, deep colours, minimalist undercurrents. A contradictory fusion of the Gothic and the minimal, but it definitely works. Each room displays an exclusive piece of the Masriera Art Collection. One for city leisure.
31 rooms from $249 -
Hotel Casa Fuster
Barcelona
In the heart of Barcelona. Modernist building with decadent interior. Spacious rooms, roof terrace with views, Viennese cafe, Mediterranean restaurant, jazz club.
105 rooms from $231Swimming Pool - Rooftop poolSights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Gran Hotel La Florida
Barcelona
Once grand hotel transformed into a stunning urban resort. Huge indoor/outdoor pool, tumbling terraces, bold structures, spa, designer suites with private gardens, bar and restaurant. Mediterranean living.
70 rooms from $210Swimming Pool - 100 ft pool with panoramic views.Views - Great views from hotelRestaurant - Recommended.Spa -
MurMuri
Barcelona
Interior designed (Kelly Hoppen), stylish boutique hotel with an intimate ambience. Variety of priced rooms with timeless but modern decoration. Some with large private terraces. Restaurant, with lively bar and terrace. Well located for designer shopping and city action, use of pool nextdoor.
53 rooms from $208Swimming Pool - Use of Majestic Hotel pool and spa next door.Spa - At the Majestic.Lively - Hip and happening.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Hotel Claris
Barcelona
This grand hotel in the heart of Barcelona is an ideal destination for corporate events or a luxury city break. Its extensive art collection and antiques from around the world are the pieces de resistance. Add to that the lofty panoramic views from the roof top terrace.
120 rooms from $196Artworks - Claris owner and art collector has fittted out the entire first floor with artworks. Hindu scultures, Turkish killims.Views - Panoramic views of the city from the roof top swimming pool and terrace.ArchitecturalDesigner Shopping -
Grand Hotel Central
Barcelona
A large 1920s building renovated with subtle minimalism. An elegant atmosphere and lots of natural light. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, celestial views of the city from the roof top terrace, and central location make it a haven for those on an escape to Barcelona.
147 rooms from $177Restaurant - 2 Michelin stars and outside the hotel, a few metres away.Roof terrace - Views over the city, plus swimming pool.City StyleViews - Views of the Gothic district and ancient city walls. -
ME Barcelona
Barcelona
A homage to modern design. With its contemporary interiors, lofty panoramic views of Barcelona, exclusive service and suites, and wide selection of bars and restaurants, this is an urban destination with urban vibes.
235 rooms from $172Suites - Equipped with extensive personalised service, panoramic views.Views - Excellent views from its lofty levels.Bar - Wide selection of bars, night clubs.MassageRecommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Kiwi Collection -
Rey Juan Carlos
Barcelona
A massive urban resort with stunning pools and mediterranean gardens in the city, a short walk to Camp Nou. Tranquil ambience, with modern designer interiors. Rooms have good natural light and views over the city. Not central, but a short bus ride away.
432 rooms from $169Large HotelGarden - Attractive outside space.Swimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorSpaRecommended by - Frommers, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel Jazz
Barcelona
Good value, unfussy 3-star hotel with comfortable bedrooms in downtown Barcelona. Spacious rooftop with pool, jazz bar, and panoramic views.
108 rooms from $168Swimming Pool - Rooftop pool with great views.Views - Great views from hotelLively - Hip and happening.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - Travel Intelligence -
Pullman Barcelona Skipper
Barcelona
This very large contemporary hotel set along Barcelona's coastline has diverse guests. Whether on a business trip, family holiday, or romantic break, there is something great for everyone. Extensive conference facilities, utter relaxation in the spa, or partying in the restaurants and bars.
241 rooms from $165 -
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona
Barcelona
Polished, chic townhouse hotel with stunning rooftop terrace. Views over the city from the terrace with pool. Catalan dishes in the restaurant. Rooms decorated in wood, stone, and natural colours.
40 rooms from $164Exclusive offer - Champagne breakfast & late check outSwimming Pool - Rooftop with bar/restaurant.Views - Great views from hotelSights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Barcelo Raval
Barcelona
This hotel epitomises modern design with its oval structure and its avant-garde interior decoration. Set in the heart of Barcelona's artistic and cultural quarter. Its rooftop swimming pool with panoramic city views makes it ideal for a trendy city break.
182 rooms from 108Lively area - In the thick of the action.City StyleContemporaryCityRecommended by - Tablet, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel Constanza
Barcelona
Contemporary, chic, family-run hotel in Barcelona's cultural hub. Fabulous roof-top terrace and bar. Stylish renovated rooms can be small, but are cosy and great value for the location.
46 rooms from $140 -
Hotel Banys Orientals
Barcelona
Renovated 18th century building in the centre of the Born district of the Old Town. Casual but elegant style and ambience. Rooms and suites with contemporary furniture and muslin curtains. Light and airy.
43 rooms from $138Lively - Hip and happening.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Lively area - In the thick of the action.Recommended by - Frommers -
Granados 83
Barcelona
This new renovation is set back a bit from the bustle of the central tapas-lined streets. Its peaceful location and classical rich textures - marbles and leathers - makes it more of a family affair. But, African zebra-wood floors, Buddhist art, and restaurants make it no less glamorous.
70 rooms from $136 -
Chic & Basic Born
Barcelona
Magnificent 18th century mansion converted into high-tech futuristic hotel. High ceilings, adjustable LED coloured mood lighting, minimalist decor. Funky and fun. Near museums and boutiques in lively Born district..
31 rooms from $134 -
Hotel Regina
Barcelona
A modern classic providing excellent service and comfort. Situated in the heart of the city. Large rooms, ideal for families, with a gym and spa, cocktail bar with music, modern meeting rooms. Very central.
99 rooms from $130SpaSights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Hotel Pulitzer
Barcelona
Here, avant-garde design and a cosmopolitan air are highlighted by natural light flooding through floor to ceiling windows. An urban oasis in the perfect location to explore Barcelona from. A hip destination.
89 rooms from 98 -
Cram
Barcelona
The most notable aspect of this modern hotel, other than its futuristic twist, is its Michelin-starred restaurant, which people flock to. In a great location not far from the Passeig de Gracia, the Plaça Cataluña, and the Ramblas.
67 rooms from $119 -
The Mirror Barcelona
Barcelona
Futuristic design is the order of the day in this hotel. Expect to feel space age with the hotel's adornment of mirrors, glass, bouncing reflections, and radiant whiteness. Nevertheless, this does not undermine its comfort. A well located city-style destination.
63 rooms from $119Views - Great views from the ninth floor - book a Privilege Suite.CityChicContemporaryRecommended by - Tablet -
Hotel Denit Barcelona
Barcelona
White washed walls, and white everything else, exude minimalist simplicity at this hotel. Set in the heart of the Gothic quarter it provides a peaceful no frills refuge from the hustle and bustle outside. A great place to stay, for less.
36 rooms from $117 -
Room Mate Emma
Barcelona
Futuristic minimalism is the cornerstone of this hotel. White rooms, neon lights, space-ship proportions. Very centrally located - minutes from trendy shops and Gaudi's famous buildings. A trendy destination.
56 rooms from $117 -
Hotel Granvia
Barcelona
Traditional hotel in the heart of Barcelona. Modest prices, but a grand entrance and a great location. Terrace garden, palatial dining room, and small, simple but clean rooms.
53 rooms from $115Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Hotel Actual
Barcelona
Bright and modern family hotel behind Gaudí's La Pedrera. Junior suites with four-poster beds, original painted ceilings, and bath tubs. Stylish lobby with mezzanine for buffet breakfast. Simple, contemporary bedrooms, good for families.
38 rooms from $111Views - Rooms at the back have views over Gaudi's La PedreraSights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - I Escape -
Hotel Sant Cugat
Barcelona
This is a business hotel set in a suburb North-West of Barcelona. A contemporary building with a space ship appearance, but with comfortable and airy interiors. It overlooks a park and the cathedral.
97 rooms from $105Off centre - Off centre from Barcelona, a short drive away.Town - Upscale suburbs North-West of Barcelona.ContemporaryBusiness meetingsRecommended by - Tablet -
Praktik Rambla
Barcelona
Popular and affordable boutique hotel with 43 simple rooms. Chic comfort, authentic local architecture, good central location. Modern library, boldly designed rooms, sunlit terrace.
37 rooms from $105Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Lively area - In the thick of the action. -
Hotel Market
Barcelona
While this chic boutique prioritises its cuisine over the hotel factor, it nevertheless inspires with its elegance and no frills decoration. Positioned just outside the old city walls it leads the way in an increasingly hip quarter of the city. A cool, less mainstream destination for foodies.
58 rooms from $90 -
Hotel Omm
Barcelona
This super chic hotel is a hive for young and trendy visitors to the city. Its light airy rooms, Michelin-starred restaurant, rooftop pool and terrace, spa, and very own night club make it a very happening place.
74 roomsOther Activities - The hotel has its own night club and live music every night.City Style - Hip, trendy, artistic.Restaurant - Michelin-starred.CityRecommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Fodors, Frommers, Johansens, Kiwi Collection, Travel Intelligence
