Just as the city of Barcelona is a hodgepodge of different neighborhoods and styles, there is also something for everyone when it comes to hotels. The city has long list of nice and good boutique hotels. There is also plenty of choice for design lovers with a smaller wallet.
Hotel Chic & Basic
Hotel Chic & Basic Born is located in the trendy neighborhood of El Born, a popular area to stay. Less than 100 meters away is the Parc de la Ciutadella and you are right by the beach. It is housed in a modernist building with high ceilings and lots of details. The rooms are cleanly decorated and the shower stalls in the middle of the rooms are a real eye-catcher and provide a special lighting effect.
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Hotel Casa Bonay
Hotel Casa Bonay in the Eixample neighborhood is more of a concept than a hotel. Everything here, from the furniture to the staff’s clothing, is made by local designers. The lounge is a great place to start – or end – your day, but the rooftop terrace is also super. The sleek designer rooms are on the small side, but some have a small terrace. The hotel includes a good coffee bar and a restaurant.
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Sir Victor Hotel
On Barcelona’s most expensive shopping street, the Passeig de Gràcia, you will find the chic and luxurious Sir Victor Hotel. The decor is modern, stylish and minimalist with futuristic elements. From the rooftop terrace you have a beautiful view of the city and of its “neighbors,” Casa Milà, one of the Antoni Gaudí-designed houses on the street. You can also take a dip in the pool(s) here. In addition to hotel guests, locals and other tourists like to use the rooftop bar. The breakfast is extensive, the beds comfortable and the rain shower more than welcome after a long day in the hot city.
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Hotel Brummell
Hotel Brummell’s location may not be the most obvious, in the Poble-sec neighborhood on the edge of Montjuïc hill, but you will have something special. Hotel Brummell has a Scandinavian look, is filled with art and there is 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.
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Casa Camper
Casa Camper, from the Mallorca shoe brand of the same name, is a fresh design hotel with funny details, like the bicycles on the ceiling. Your room here actually consists of two parts: a bedroom and living room. There is an ongoing buffet and the hotel is located in the El Raval neighborhood, an immigrant neighborhood that has gained considerable popularity in recent years.
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Roca by numa
Roca in Eixample is a beautiful hotel for lovers of retro and vintage. Take for example the handmade mosaic floor in the lounge and the beautiful tile work in the central hall, the vintage lighting, and the old-fashioned espresso machine and retro refrigerator in the lounge.
Each room is decorated differently. At the back of the accommodation, you can relax on the terrace after a day in the busy city. Breakfast is served in the little bar across the street, where locals also come to drink their cortado or café con leche in the morning. Roca is also relatively inexpensive and a very affordable option. There is no reception and staff, everything goes digital!
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The Serras
Located in the Barrio Gótico, this five-star boutique hotel overlooks the old port: a prime location! The sea and beach are within walking distance. The stylish rooms are fully equipped. On the middle floor is the library and on the roof you can take a dip or enjoy a cocktail (and the view). The luxury hotel also houses a Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Hotel W
Hotel W, aka the “Double U,” or “La Vela” at the end of the beach in the La Barceloneta neighborhood, can be recognized by its shape, a sail (hence the nickname “La Vela”). It has been a fixture in Barcelona since it opened in 2009 and cannot be left out of the city’s skyline. Depending on which side your room is on, you’ll have panoramic views of the Mediterranean or of the city. The five-star hotel’s features include an infinity pool, a lovely terrace and a luxurious spa. There are nearly 500 rooms, 67 suites and 400 staff walking around.
W Hotel Barcelona has two standard rooms: the Fabulous Rooms overlooking the beach and the Wonderful Rooms overlooking the harbor. If you want to be sure of a good view, ask for a room in the upper floors.
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DO Plaça Reial
On the elegant Plaça Reial in the Gothic Quarter (barrio gótico), one of the city’s most lively locations and just around the corner from the Ramblas, you will find this small-scale, cozy and super-deluxe boutique hotel. The rooms have spacious and clean bathrooms with bathtub and large walk-in shower. The deluxe breakfast is included in the price, as well as a pillow menu. The staff is also happy to pamper you with fresh fruits and chocolates. When the weather is nice, you can take a dip in the rooftop pool.
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Hotel Praktik Vinoteca
In the middle of the Eixample district near the Rambla de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia lies this fine and popular three-star hotel. Hotel Praktik Vinoteca is 700 meters from Plaça de Catalunya, the heart of the city. Beautiful, soundproofed rooms, sleekly decorated and with wooden floors and private bathrooms. The hotel has lovely sitting areas, where of course you will have a glass of wine!
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Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental hotel is located on the busy Passeig de Graciá shopping street, within walking distance of the Ramblas. The hotel has modern and luxuriously decorated rooms. From here you can enjoy stunning views of Gaudí’s work: Casa Battló. Mandarin Oriental has all the comforts such as a rooftop terrace, pool and spa where you can relax.
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