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Recommended hotels in Barcelona

Our team of local experts have hand-picked the best hotels in Barcelona. 

You can also find them in our Barcelona interactive touristic map  where you will be able to select hotels near tourist attractions, parks, restaurants, etc.

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Our selection of hotels in Barcelona

map with the best hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona is a vibrant city. Architecture plays an important role in the city and many of the hotels in the city propose extraordinary buildings to match the experience offered by the city. This Barcelona hotel guide collects our top picks in the city; the best hotels in Barcelona based on the analysis of our local team. As is the case in all our hotel guides of Spanish cities,, our local team has followed comprehensive selection criteria in order to come up with the best hotels in Barcelona.  Our selection process starts looking at rankings of hotels in Barcelona. From here an initial list is drawn. Then the hard work starts: our local Barcelona team runs a deep analysis of each property and, whenever possible with site visits to the hotels involved. 

We love above all hotels with local character, but we understand many of you may prefer other styles of hotels, so we try to bring a good mix into the guide of hotels in Barcelona.

Location is also an important element in the hotel selection criteria. Hotels at the heart of Barcelona tend to get overpriced, especially during top events and during the high season. So we have selected hotels from different areas to ensure we get in our list hotels for all budgets and also for those travelers that may not want to be at the very heart of the action. 

We trust you enjoy our selection of hotels in Barcelona and that it helps you in your travel planning to the city!

5-star hotels in Barcelona: our 11 top picks

The One Barcelona GL 5 stars

The One Barcelona GL – 5 stars – Barcelona

Hotel The One Barcelona GL – Review The One Barcelona GL features a small pool on the roof that enjoys panoramic views of Barcelona. The hotel is ideally located, 100 meters from Gudí’s Pedrera and the paseo de Gràcia. The rooms are elegantly decorated and brightly lit. All rooms are equipped with high end mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, smart temperature control , flat screen satelite TV and a multi media

The Barcelona EDITION 5 stars

The Barcelona EDITION – 5 stars – Barcelona

The Barcelona EDITION hotel – Review The Barcelona EDITION is located in the center of Barcelona and features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a bar. This 5 star hotel also features a private terrace, 24 hour front desk service, room service and currency exchange. All rooms are equipped with free WIFI, air conditioning, a living room area, a work desk, flat screen TV and a private

Sir Victor Hotel 5 stars

Sir Victor Hotel – Beautiful and elegant 5 stars hotel Barcelona

Sir Victor Hotel – Review This elegant hotel in the center of Barcelona. The hotel is located on the famous Paseo de Gracia, 5 minutes from the Pedrera of Gaudí. The hotel features a pool and a wonderful rooftop terrace that overlooks the city. The rooms at the Sir Victor Hotel are elegant and modern and enjoy views of either of the Paseo de Gracia or the hotel’s interior garden.

Ohla Eixample 5 stars

Ohla Eixample – 5 stars – Barcelona

Hotel Ohla Eixample – Review The Ohla Eixample is an elegant boutique hotel and features a heated outdoor pool that enjoys amazing views of the city. The hotel is 10 minutes on foot from Gaudí’s La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. The rooms are beutifully designed and feature large beds, a private bathroom with a bath tub or a rainfall shower, free WIFI, flat creen satelite TV, a minibar and a

OD Barcelona 5 stars

OD Barcelona – 5 stars – Barcelona

Hotel OD Barcelona – Review The Hotel OD Barcelona is located in the Eixample neighborhood in the center of Barcelona. The hotel features 24 hour front desk service, an outdoor seasonal pool and a top notch restaurant. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat screen satelite TV, a work desk, private bathroom and closet space. Every morning the hotel serves a buffet style breakfast. Guest will enjoy free access

Mandarin Oriental Barcelona 5 stars

Mandarin Oriental Barcelona – 5 stars – Barcelona

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Barcelona – Review The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Barcelona is located on Paseo de Gràcia, in the center of Barcelona, and is just 5 minutes from Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Plaza Cataluña is only 10 minutes away on foot. The hotel enjoys wonderful views of the city and features a rooftop swimming pool, a spa, an indoor pool and a full fitness center Thr rooms are

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL 5 stars

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL – 5 stars – Barcelona

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL – Review The Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL offers luxurious lodgings in a neoclassical building on the Paseo de Gràcia. The hotel features a spa, a rooftop pool and terrace which enjoy amazing views of the city. The Majestic Hotel Barcelona maintains its original facade and offers classically designed, elegant and modern rooms. All are equipped with air conditioning and flat screen TV.

Hotel The Serras 5 stars

Hotel The Serras – Luxurious 5 star hotel housed within a historical building in the heart of Barcelona

Why we recommend Hotel The Serras? The Hotel The Serras is located in the Gothic neighborhood of Barcelona, right in front of the Mediterranean sea. This 5-star hotel features a glass swimming pool and a Michelin star restaurant. The hotel is housed within a historical building in which Pablo Picasso began his career as a painter in 1896. The building maintains the original facade and offers several luxury services such

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Hotel Neri – Relais & Chateaux – Superb 5-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona

Hotel Neri – Relais & Chateaux – Rieview This exclusive and elegant hotel is housed within an XVIII palatial estate located in the Gothic neighborhood of Barcelona. The Hotel Neri is right next to the cathedral of Barcelona, just a few meters from the Ramblas. The hotel is beautifully designed and maintains the enchanting classical beauty of the original estate. The hotel restaurant is excellent and specializes in traditional Spanish

Hotel DO Plaça Reial G.L. 5 stars

Hotel DO Plaça Reial G.L. – Elegant and regal 5-star hotel in the center of Barcelona

 Hotel DO Plaça Reial G.L. – Review The Hotel DO Plaça Reial is located in the plaza Real, next to Las Ramblas, and features a spa, a pool on the roof, and elegant rooms. The rooms are large and modernly decorated and are equipped with air conditioning, free WIFI, flat-screen TV, and a complimentary minibar. The hotel Plaça Reial has 2 restaurants that serve traditional Mediterranean cuisine. One of the

Alma Barcelona GL offers Pool

Alma Barcelona GL – Charming 5 star hotel on the Passeig de Gràcia in the heart of Barcelona

Alma Barcelona – Review The Alma Barcelona is housed within a beautiful building located on the Passeig de Gràcia in the center of Barcelona and features a spa and a wonderful restaurant and terrace. The rooms at the Alma Barcelona are modernly and elegantly decorated and are equipped with free WIFI, air conditioning, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. The Alma spa includes

4-star hotels in Barcelona: our 20 top picks

Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa – 4-star Barcelona

Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa – Review The Yurbban Passage Hotel is located in the center of Barcelona, 400 meters from the Portal de l’Angel, and features an outdoor pool and a spa. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers and free WIFI. Some rooms also feature a living room area or a private terrace. The hotel serves authentic Catalonian breakfast every

Vincci Gala 4 stars

Vincci Gala – Historic and attractive 4-star hotel in Barcelona

Vincci Gala – Review The hotel Vincci Gala is located in the heart of Barcelona and is housed within a XIX palace and offers beautiful luxurious rooms. The hotel maintains the original facade, floors, and stairway of the original palace but features updated and modern decor. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom, complimentary toiletries, a safe, a large bed, flat-screen satellite TV, and a minibar. The

Room Mate Carla 4 stars

Room Mate Carla – Wonderful 4-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona

Room Mate Carla – Review The Room Mate Carla is just 200 meters from the Paseo de Gracia and 5 minutes on foot from La Pedrera by Gaudí. The hotel is located in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. The rooms are elegant and colorful and are equipped with air conditioning, free WIFI, flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe, and a private bathroom. The Room Mate Carla features a modern bar

Room Mate Anna 4 stars

Room Mate Anna – 4 stars – Barcelona

Hotel Room Mate Anna – Review The Room Mate Anna is located in the center of Barcelona and features a solarium and a small pool on the roof that enjoy spectacular views of the city. The hotel is modern and innovative and offers a variety of personalized services. The rooms are elegant and are equipped with air conditioning, free WIFI and flat screen TV. Some rooms also have a living

Olivia Balmes Hotel 4 stars

Olivia Balmes Hotel – 4 stars – Barcelona

Olivia Balmes Hotel – Review The Olivia Balmes Hotel is just 400 meters from the Paseo de Gracia in the elegant Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. This modern hotel offers elegant lodgings, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. The rooms are large and spacious and are equipped with air cponditioning, free WIFI, flat screen satelite TV and a safe. They also feature modern open floor bathrooms. The restaurant is opened all

Kimpton Vividora Hotel 4 stars

Kimpton Vividora Hotel – 4 stars – Barcelona

Hotel Kimpton Vividora Hotel – Review The 4-satar Kimpton – Barcelona is located in the Ciutat Vella neighborhood of Barcelona, 80 meters from the Portal de l’Angel, 600 meters from the Tívoli theater and 550 meters from Paseo de Gracia. In addition Boquería market is 450 meters away, the Picasso Museum is 900 meters away and the Plaça Reial is 700 meters away. Book at best price Average customer review

Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia 4 Sup 4 stars

Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia – Great 4-star hotel with a pool in the center of Barcelona

Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia – Review The Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia is located in the la plaza Catalunya, in the center of Barcelona and features a private terrace with a pool and private parking. The rooms are spacious and are equipped with air conditioning, flat screen cable TV and a private bathroom. Some enjoy views of the city as well. The hotel offers 24 hour front desk service

Hotel Casa Camper 4 stars

Hotel Casa Camper – Charming 4-star hotel in the center of Barcelona

 Hotel Casa Camper – Review The elegant boutique Hotel Casa Camper is located in the heart of Barcelona, between the Ramblas and the MACBA modern art museum. The designer rooms of the hotel enjoy views of a tranquil vertical garden or of the city of Barcelona. The rooms are equipped with their own living room. sofa and work desk and enjoy free WIFI connection. The hotel also offers 24-hour buffet

Hotel 1898 4 stars

Hotel 1898 – Beautiful and historic 4-stars hotel in the center of Barcelona

Hotel 1898 – Review Hotel 1898 is housed within a restored XIX century building located on the Ramblas and features a pool and a solarium on the roof. The Hotel 1898 has a colonial design and is part of the historic heritage of the city of Barcelona. The hotel also features an excellent Mediterranean-style restaurant and a bar with an open-air terrace where guests can enjoy a drink and some

H10 Urquinaona Plaza 4 stars

H10 Urquinaona Plaza – Spectacular 4-star hotel in the Born neighborhood in the center of Barcelona

H10 Urquinaona Plaza – Review H10 Urquinaona is just 5 minutes of foot from Cataluña Square and Las Ramblas. The hotel features a rooftop terrace with a small seasonal pool. The hotel is right in front of the Urquinaona metro station. The H10 Urquinaona Plaza is housed within a refurbished XIX century building, updated with refined and modern decoration. The elegant rooms are equipped with free WIFI, a Nespresso coffee

H10 Port Vell 4* Sup 4 stars

H10 Port Vell 4*Sup – Wonderful 4-star hotel in the Barceloneta neighborhood of Barcelona

H10 Port Vell 4*Sup – Review The H10 Port Vel is located in the Barceloneta neighborhood in Barcelona, 220 meters from the Port Vell. This 4 -star hotel features a rooftop terrace with a small pool and fantastic views of the city. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, a minibar and a Nespresso coffee maker. The bathrooms include complimentary Rituals brand toiletries. The hotel also has a

H10 Metropolitan 4* Sup 4 stars

H10 Metropolitan – attractive and modern 4-star hotel in Barcelona

H10 Metropolitan 4-star – Review The H10 Metropolitan is located in the center of Barcelona, 90 meters from plaza Cataluña, and features a lovely rooftop terrace and bar with a pool. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning, free WIFI, a coffee maker, a minibar, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. The H10 Metropolitan is just 2 minutes from Paseo de Gracia and all its

H10 Cubik 4* Sup 4 stars

H10 Cubik – 4-star in downtown Barcelona

H10 Cubik Barcelona – Review The H10 Cubik is located in the center of Barcelona and features an outdoor pool, a private terrace, and a bar. The hotel offers 24 hour front desk service. All rooms are equipped with free WIFI, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some also have a living room area, The H10 Cubik is 35 km from Sitges and 47 km from Calella. The nearest airport

H10 Casa Mimosa 4* Sup 4 stars

H10 Casa Mimosa 4* Sup – Great 4-star hotel in downtown Barcelona

H10 Casa Mimosa 4*Sup – review The H10 Casa Mimosa, housed within a XIX century modernist building, just behind Gaudí’s La Pedrera, features an impressive chill-out terrace with a small pool and an area with hammocks. All the rooms enjoy views of Pau Claris street or the hotel’s garden patio. All are equipped with smart temperature controls, Nespresso coffee makers, and digital safes. The hotel restaurant, the Til•ler, serves a

Gallery Hotel 4 stars

Gallery Hotel – 4 stars – Barcelona

Gallery Hotel Barcelona – Review The Gallery Hotel is located right next to the paseo de Gràcia in the center of Barcelona and features a sauna a full gym and a terrace on the roof with amazing views of the city and a pool. The rooms at the hotel are elegant and equipped with air conditioning, free wifi, flat-screen satellite TV, a CD player and a modern bathroom with complimentary

Duquesa Suites Barcelona 4 stars

Duquesa Suites Barcelona – Charming 4-star hotel in Barcelona

Duquesa Suites Barcelona – Review The Duquesa Suites Barcelona is housed within an XVIII protected historical building in the heart of Barcelona. The hotel is just 400 meters from the Picasso museum and the Barceloneta metro station. The hotel features a small outdoor pool with a solarium. All rooms are equipped with large double beds, a sofa bed, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker. All rooms also include

Duquesa de Cardona 4* Sup 4 stars

Duquesa de Cardona – Beautiful 4-star hotel in downtown Barcelona

 Duquesa de Cardona – Review The Duquesa de Cardona opened its doors back in the XIX century and is located in the Gothic neighborhood of Barcelona, overlooking the port, 600 meters from the Ramblas. The hotel features a terrace on the roof with a bar and a pool and amazing views of the city. The rooms at the Duquesa de Cardona Hotel are spacious and are equipped with air conditioning,

Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia 4* Sup 4 stars

Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia – 4 stars – Barcelona

Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia – Review The Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia is located in the center of Barcelona, right next to the famous Paseo de Gracia. This modern hotel features an outdoor pool, a full gym, and a traditional Catalonian restaurant. The Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia is housed within a classically designed building from the 1920s. The interior is modernly decorated and the rooms are all equipped with air conditioning,

Catalonia Catedral 4 stars

Catalonia Catedral – Beautiful 4-star hotel in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona

Catalonia Catedral – Review Catalonia Catedral offers exclusive excursions on foot through the historic city center of Barcelona twice a week and features a full gym and a chill-out area on the roof with a pool and amazing views of the city. The hotel is located just 100 meters from the Cathedral of Barcelona and the Barrio Gótico. The rooms are elegant and feature wooden floors, air conditioning, free WIFI

Boutique Hotel H10 Montcada 4 stars

Boutique Hotel H10 Montcada – Spectacular 4 star hotel in the center of Barcelona

Boutique Hotel H10 Montcada – Review  The Boutique Hotel H10 Montcada features spectacular views of the Gothic neighborhood of Barcelona as well as a rooftop terrace and hot tub. The rooms are modern and sleek. They all are equipped with air conditioning, parquet floors, natural lighting, a minibar, a safe and flat-screen satellite TV. The elegant hotel restaurant serves a daily buffet-style breakfast. The hotel also has 2 bars, including

3-star hotels in Barcelona: our 6 top picks

Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel 3 stars

Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel – 3 stars – Barcelona

Hotel Yurbban Trafalgar Barcelona – Review The Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel features a rooftop terrace and a swimming pool that enjoys panoramic views of the city. The hotel is just 300 meters from the Urquinaona metro station. All rooms are soundproof and equipped with airconditioning, free WIFI, flat screen cable TV, a safe and a private bathroom. The hotel also features a full gym, restaurant, bar and dry cleaning service. Just

Room Mate Pau 3 stars

Room Mate Pau – Wonderful 3-star hotel in the center of Barcelona

Room Mate Pau – Review The Room Mate Pau is 50 meteres from the emblematic plaza de Cataluña. The hotel is elegant and features a private terrace and sleek and modern lodgings. The rooms at the Room Mate Pau are equipped with air conditioning, free WIFI, flat-screen plasma TV, a minibar, a safe, and a private bathroom. The hotel serves a buffet-style breakfast every morning, that can be enjoyed on

Room Mate Emma 3 stars

Room Mate Emma – Elegant 3-star hotel in the center of Barcelona

Room Mate Emma – Review The Room Mate Emma has a futuristic design and is just 100 meters from the Diagonal metro station in the center of Barcelona.The rooms at the Room Mate Emma are elegant and sleek and are equipped with free WIFI, digital radio, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, a safe, and a private bathroom. Every morning the hotel serves a buffet-style breakfast. The Rambla de Catalunya is

Praktik Èssens 3 stars

Praktik Èssens – Excellent 3 star lodgings in the center of Barcelona

Hotel Praktik Èssens – Review The Praktik Èssens is located just 300 meters from the Paseo de Gracia in the heart of Barcelona. The hotel is also 300 meters from Casa Batlló and 350 from the Tivoli theater. The hotel features a beautiful outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a selection of aperitifs. The rooms are all equipped with free WIFI, coffee makers, a

Hotel Casa Luz 3 stars

Hotel Casa Luz – Charming 3-star hotel in Barcelona

Hotel Casa Luz – Review The Hotel Casa Luz is a wonderful hotel located in the center of Barcelona. The hotel features a private terrace, 24-hour front desk service, room service, and a bar. The hotel also offers family rooms. The hotel serves a continental-style breakfast every morning. Near the hotel there are several points of interest: Paseo de Gracia, Casa Batlló and plaza Cataluña. The nearest airport is the

Europark 3 stars

Europark – Elegant 3-star hotel in Barcelona

Europark Barcelona – Review The hotel is located 600 meters from the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona. The Hotel Europark features a rooftop terrace with a pool. The rooms are elegant and feature flat-screen LCD TV, free WIFI, a safe, a minibar, and a modern private bathroom. The Hotel Europark has a bar/ cafeteria and a breakfast restaurant that serves a daily buffet-style breakfast. Bedrooms at Europark Barcelona   The EuroPark is

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