Are you looking for a hotel on the Ramblas or would you rather have a sea view? As cheap as possible or with 5 shining stars? Design or boutique? There’s hundreds of hotels in Barcelona, so no shortage of choice. This is my selection of the best hotels in Barcelona.
Top 10 best hotels in Barcelona
To make it easy for you, I am sharing my Top 10 – Best Hotels in Barcelona. All nice and good hotels in different price ranges.
Hotel Praktik Vinoteca
This nice and popular three-star hotel is located in the middle of the Eixample district, near the Rambla de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia. Hotel Praktik Vinoteca is located 700 meters from Plaça Catalunya, the heart of the city. Lovely, soundproof rooms, simple decoration and with a wooden floor and private bathroom. The hotel has pleasant seating areas, where you can of course enjoy a glass of wine!
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Hotel Praktik Vinoteca
The Serras
This five-star boutique hotel is located in the Barrio Gótico and overlooks the old port: a prime location! The sea and the beach are within walking distance. The stylish rooms are fully equipped. The library is located on the middle floor and on the roof you can take a dip or enjoy a cocktail (and the view). The hotel also has a Michelin star restaurant.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: The Serras
Hotel Brummell
The location of Hotel Brummell may not be the most obvious, in the Poble-sec district on the edge of the Montjuïc hill, but this is something special. Hotel Brummell has a Scandinavian look, is filled with art and has a fantastic vibe. The rooftop pool is on the small side, but the rest of the hotel and the super friendly staff certainly make up for that.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Hotel Brummell
Hotel Chic & Basic
Hotel Chic & Basic Born is located in the trendy El Born district, a popular area to spend the night. The Parc de la Ciutadella is less than 100 meters away and you can easily reach the beach. It is located in a modernista building with high ceilings and lovely details. The rooms are furnished in a clean and simple way, and the shower cubicles in the middle of the rooms are a real eye-catcher and provide a special lighting effect.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Hotel Chic & Basic Born
Yurbban Passage Hotel
Hotel Yurbban Passage is located in a quiet part of the El Born district and is a tastefully decorated hotel with a beautiful roof terrace with a small swimming pool. The spacious rooms that are fully equipped. Nice detail: every day guests are welcome to participate in wine o’ clock, or drinks time, where you can exchange experiences and tips.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Yurbban Passage Hotel
Casa del Mediterraneo
This affordable guest house Casa del Mediterraneo is located on Carrer d’Enric Granados, one of the most lovely and lively streets in the Eixample district. Simple but nice rooms, which do not have air conditioning, but do have central heating. You share the bathroom with other guests. The guest house also has a terrace and a lounge area. Personal service. A good option if you don’t want to spend too much on your overnight stay.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Casa del Mediterraneo
Hotel Casa Camper
Casa Camper, by the locally famous shoe brand Camper from Mallorca, is a fresh design hotel with funny details, such as the bicycles on the ceiling. Your room here actually consists of two parts: a bedroom and living room. The hotel is located in the El Raval district, an immigrant neighborhood that has gained popularity in recent years.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Hotel Casa Camper
Andante Hotel
Hotel Andante is a spacious and modern hotel. In addition to your room, you can use the swimming pool, the gym, the breakfast room and the lounge with comfortable chairs. With 134 rooms spread over ten floors, Andante Hotel has something for everyone: rooms for one, two or three people, for families, for people with a physical disability, rooms with a terrace… On the roof terrace – with a swimming pool, hurray! – you have a fantastic view of the city center and the old port. The hotel also has a terrace downstairs, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning before heading into the city.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Hotel Andante
Hotel Mercer
Hotel Mercer is a beautiful five-star hotel built against the remains of the old, medieval and roman city in the Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gótico), but equipped with all conceivable comforts of the 21st century. Very stylish rooms, beautiful works of art and a lovely courtyard with orange trees: if you are looking for luxury, this is your place. The harbor, beach and sea are within walking distance.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Hotel Mercer
Hotel Casa Bonay
Hotel Casa Bonay in the Eixample district is more of a concept than a hotel. Everything here, from the furniture to the clothing of the staff, is made by local designers. The lounge is a fantastic place to start or end your day, but the roof terrace is also great. The simple design rooms are on the small side, but some have a small terrace. The hotel has a good coffee bar and a restaurant.
Prices, reviews, current information and availability: Hotel Casa Bonay
What should you pay attention to when looking for a hotel in Barcelona?
Location of your hotel
When looking for a hotel in Barcelona, location is one of the most important considerations for many. Where is your hotel located and which neighborhood is pleasant to stay in?
- Do you want to be centrally located so that you can easily discover the most important sights? Then look for a hotel with a central location and good transport connections nearby. For example, consider a hotel on or near the Ramblas or choose one of the pleasant neighborhoods in the old city: the Gothic Quarter (barrio Gótico), El Born or the central part of the Eixample district.
- Planning to go to the beach a lot? Then opt for a hotel by the sea or in the immediate vicinity of the coast in the neighborhoods of La Barceloneta, Vila Olímpica or the former industrial district of Poblenou, which is a little further from the center.
- The modernist residential area of Eixample is filled with hotels and you are close to Gaudí’s works. You will find numerous sights here, the transport connections are generally good and there are plenty of restaurants.
- Have you been to Barcelona before and looking for local life? Then the Gràcia and Poble-sec districts are a good option. There are several special hotels here and these neighborhoods are less overrun by tourists and characterized by the ‘village feel’.
Is it easy to get to your hotel from the airport?
Most people who go on a city trip to Barcelona travel by plane. It’s comfortable if you can easily get to your hotel from El Prat airport by bus, train or metro. If you plan to take a taxi, it doesn’t matter much where your hotel is located.
Your budget?
In general, the further away from the center, the cheaper your hotel. For example, on the outskirts of the city you can find luxurious 4-star hotels that offer rooms at a reasonable price.
Another tip to save money on your hotel in Barcelona: don’t go during the high season and book your hotel on time.
Services
Do you have your own bathroom, is there air conditioning (not unimportant in the summer) and is there a swimming pool? Most hotels have WiFi these days, but not all hotels also offer WiFi in the rooms. Are you coming by car and do you want to park? Or are you planning to rent a bicycle and want to store it indoors? Are the installations child-friendly? These are also things to take into account when looking for the best hotel in Barcelona. Put your wishes on a list and take them into account when booking a hotel.
Specific wishes
Do you have difficulty walking, does your pet travel along during your trip to Barcelona or are you coming with a large family and are you looking for a family room? Check in advance whether your hotel of choice meets your specific wishes.
