75 Best Hotels in Barcelona, Spain

This classy boutique hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant is located in the environs of Gràcia, at the base of Avenida Tibidado, and provides a complete respite from the bustle of the city. A lush garden and terrace surrounded by ivory-clad walls creates a cool, external space to relax on soft outdoor seating, while spacious rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the rooms in natural light, accentuated by neutral beige and white hues, deep velvet throws, rich fabrics and enormous beds dressed in the finest linens. Huge Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, iPads, and rain showers come as standard in every room. In a listed building that dates back to the 19th century, and joined to a minimalist chalet-like glass and wood pavilion box, there’s a subterranean spa with relaxation pool and submerged loungers for watery repose. The hotel houses one of the city’s finest restaurants, headed by Catalonia’s extraordinary culinary genius, Jordi Cruz. 

Compared with the pure mid-Eixample Moderniste buildings around it, the facade of the Alexandra can feel a bit featureless; the best of the hotel lies within this dependable lodging option (part of the Hilton group). The urban contemporary lobby boasts lacquered surfaces, expanses of wood feature walls, comfortable sofas and armchairs, and high-tech lighting, and attractive rooms are furnished with dark wood furniture and headboards, crisp white linens, and parquet floors; some have balconies that face the street, others face the interior garden and pool. The Solomillo steak restaurant, with seating on the patio-terrace, caters to serious appetites.

Part of Hilton’s upscale Curio Collection, the real draw about the Hotel Alexandra are the surprisingly affordable suites with private terraces and Moderniste suites with turn-of-the century Catalan floor tiles. Set in a 19th-century building, the interior design is sleek, with minimalist guest rooms and Priya bath products. The on-site restaurant, Solomillo, serves some of the best steak in town.

The facade recalls the Moderniste origins of this wonderful building, but the redesigned inside spaces make the Alma one of Barcelona's sleekest mid-Eixample hotels. It's sophisticated and comfortable, with a spectacular ground-to-crown atrium in the lobby that serves as a dramatic art gallery. There's also a wonderful flagstoned, wisteria-hung garden out back where you the superb Jardín del Alma restaurant is located. There are no keys or coded cards: you access your room and the spa with your fingerprint, taken when you check in. Rooms, in neutral soothing tones of gray and brown, are spacious and comfortably furnished, with roomy double-headed walk-in showers. Rooms overlook the garden and have warm wood paneling and parquet floors.

This five-star chic boutique hotel, just steps from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, offers a sleek and restful refuge. Pristine floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms and plush king size beds may have something to do with it. The unbeatable location alone is worth the stay, and a room with a view of the city below is a smart splurge. 

Occupying a prime position on Barcelona’s Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, a stone’s throw from Gaudí’s modernist buildings on Passeig de Gràcia, this is a boutique-style hotel wrapped up in supreme luxury. Two 18th and 20th century buildings house refined and polished interiors, oozing gilded Art Deco opulence with a sleek contemporary aesthetic curated by local interior design studio Jaime Beriestain. Rooms are bathed in natural light, fully soundproofed and equipped with the latest technology, including a smartphone and tablet that guests can take with them to aid them in exploring the city, and for making complimentary international calls. Marble bathrooms with gold taps and walk-in rain showers add a level of exclusivity; some rooms have large deep soak tubs.

The Terrace Suite is worth the extra splurge for its additional living room, and its private wood-decked terrace with seating area, outdoor heater and fabulous views.

Downstairs is a spa as well as the high-ceilinged Virens restaurant, which specializes in plant-based cuisine and also serves a range of home-made fermented and sparkling drinks, as an introduction to "green" mixology. Upstairs, there's a huge rooftop terrace with sweeping bird’s-eye views of the city and the perennial La Sagrada Família beyond. A private area for guests features a wading pool and sun loungers.

You couldn't ask for a more convenient location from which to explore Barcelona's Barri Gòtic—or for a lodging more elegant. The Arai is filled with exquisite pieces of art, sculpture, and tapestry, which perfectly complement this 18th-century former palace. All rooms include an equipped kitchen.

A marriage between the Camper footwear empire and the (now defunct) Vinçon design store produced this 21st-century hotel halfway between La Rambla and the MACBA (Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art), with a focus on sustainability (think solar panels and water recycling). There's a free 24-hour snack bar in the lobby, and an honesty bar on the rooftop terrace. Rooms require a tolerance for splashy red accents; those on the garden side of the hotel all have separate sitting rooms across the corridor, complete with hammocks and sofa beds. The cocktail bar downstairs features British club–style deep leather armchairs and two billiard tables. The Dos Palillos restaurant next door is worth a visit for its experimental takes on Asian-fusion cuisine.

This boutique hotel set in the meticulously restored former home of one of Barcelona's most notable architects is sure to make design lovers swoon. Warm and cozy, there is a welcoming vibe throughout in the building that local starchitect Enric Sagnier designed back in 1892 as his workplace and family home. What was once Sagnier's studio is now the Grand Suite, a luxurious first-floor space with high ceilings and giant windows overlooking the Rambla Catalunya. The top-floor rooms have private terraces with sun beds and outdoor showers. 

Perfect for large families and groups, this apartment-hotel features sprawling four- and five-bedroom luxury apartments, plus a more affordable one-bedroom penthouse, in a stunning 1929 domed building right on Avenida Diagonal. Outfitted with sleek designer furnishings, the accommodations all have a full kitchen, dining area, and laundry facilities, making them ideal for longer stays.

The Condes de Barcelona is perfectly placed for exploring the sights (and shops) of the city's most fashionable quarter, and—for the privileged location—offers great value. Classic rooms are decorated in contemporary neutral tones, with hardwood floors; some have small balconies overlooking an interior garden. Newer Condal rooms have decor in soft grays and teal; bathrooms have double vanities, charcoal slate walls and floors, and Rituals toiletries. The spacious Alaire rooftop terrace has a plunge pool, an excellent bar-restaurant, and great views of the Eixample. Reserve rooms well in advance—demand is high, and early reservations score bargain rates.

This former palatial family home, or palacete, provides a splendid drawing room, a location nearly dead-center for Barcelona's main attractions, views over leafy Rambla de Catalunya, and a 24-hour free buffet. Follow the red carpet up the marble stairs to what must be the quirkiest little boutique hotel in town. It looks like your grandma's house, if she was a very wealthy 19th-century Catalan who'd been to Versailles and had a passion for pink. It has floral tapestry wallpaper, crystal chandeliers, silk flowers in painted vases, putti on the ceilings, and gilding everywhere. The buffet is stocked 24/7 with fruit, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and desserts.

A 16th-century town house, built when the Passeig de Colom in front was lined with the summer homes of the nobility, houses this waterfront hotel a five-minute walk from everything in the Barri Gòtic and Barceloneta. The rooftop terrace, with two plunge pools and a tapas bar, has a spectacular view of the harbor and marina.

Founded in 1919 by Caesar Ritz, the original Ritz (the grande dame of Barcelona hotels) was renamed in 2005 but kept its lavish, timeless style intact, from the liveried doormen in top hats to the opulent mirrored lobby lounge. Guest rooms follow suit, with Regency furniture and flocked wallpaper and fireplaces; the Classic Deluxe doubles have the step-down Roman-style marble baths, complete with mosaics, from the original 1919 building, or enter the worlds of Ronnie Wood, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and Josephine Baker as you step into one of the six signature Art Suites inspired by former prominent guests. The sumptuous rooftop garden is hung with wisteria and features a pool, restaurant, and stunning panoramic views. Drop in for a drink in the lobby bar or enjoy live performances of blues, jazz, or Afro-Cuban music in the hotel's legendary Bluesman cocktail bar. 

In the upper part of the Eixample, below the Diagonal, this contemporary hotel offers impeccable service and a superb central location for exploring, with the city's prime art-gallery district just a few blocks away on Consell de Cent. Rooms are open and airy, with contemporary decor in white and beige, parquet floors, and windows with excellent soundproofing; the furniture is a bit boxy and generic, but comfortable. The hotel's best feature is the Gallery Space, a covered arcade along the length of the building, set with tables leading back to the gardens of the Palau Robert (ideal for a drink or a quick bite). Two ample rooftop terraces boast a long narrow pool (open year-round), a bar-restaurant, and DJ or live music sessions on summer weekends. The Gallery is popular with business travelers, but gets a lot of tourist trade as well.

A short walk from the attractions of the Gothic Quarter and the Born-Ribera district, the Montcada is a good choice for comfort and convenience. The lobby is an amiable design-y mismatch of deep leather armchairs and sofas, Noguchi lamps, globes, and knickknacks; room decor is in white and warm neutral tones, with hardwood floors and paneled walls: minimalist and tasteful. Amenities include coffee machines, robes, and slippers. The hotel's standout best feature is the rooftop deck, around three sides of the building, with a sauna, Jacuzzi, and great views of the Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral, and Montjuïc.

This luxurious Ritz-Carlton-owned, 44-story hotel is just steps from the beach and the buzz of the newly remodeled Port Olímpic. Elegant, modern rooms offer sweeping sea and city views, and plush amenities include two large outdoor pools, a spa overlooking the Mediterranean, and a two-Michelin-starred restaurant.

Three blocks west of Rambla Catalunya, near the upper middle of the Eixample, this renovated classic property is a treasure for the budget-minded. Guest rooms are bright and spacious, with dark polished hardwood floors, nice lighting, and a choice of twin or double beds. Bathrooms have long single vanities and good-size stall showers with rain heads. There's a rooftop terrace with a small plunge pool, a bar, and panoramic views; the suites on the floor just below have small private terraces of their own, though no particular view. The ornate marble lobby boasts a remarkable collection of drawings by the Catalan artist Ricard Opisso, a pal of Picasso's and one of the original members of the Four Cats salon. The hotel's Astor Restaurant, decorated in Parisian bistro style with Art Nouveau posters, is a very pleasant venue for lunch.

In the heart of the more fashionable Esquerra (west or "left" side) of the Eixample, this recently expanded and renovated hotel caters primarily to gay travelers in an area dubbed by locals the "Gayxample." The spacious rooms are soundproof and well lighted, with comfortable contemporary furniture and decor in white-on-white punctuated by hints of black, red, and chrome; most have queen-size beds. Suites are truly spacious, but have only a glass wall separating the bedroom from the bath: privacy sacrificed for romance. The hotel's Bench restaurant is up to par, and the rooftop deck and pool (with pool, bar, cascade, and Jacuzzi, open April–October) has good views over the city.

The luxury of the Eixample has worked its way down to La Rambla, as this boutique gem (formerly the shop and atelier of the well-known Art Nouveau jeweler of the same name) bears ample witness. The interior is all textured concrete, hammered metal, frosted glass, recessed lighting—modern chic, but remarkably comfortable. The meeting room on the first floor houses the Bagués-Masriera museum collection of Art Nouveau jewelry and design. Rooms have leather love seats, dark wood paneling and headboards, hardwood floors, huge flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks. The bathrooms have top-tier amenities, bud vases, and big picture-frame mirrors. The Bagués is an exclusive (and pricey) retreat in an unexpected setting.

The thoughtfully curated lobby with work by local artists sets the tone at this stylish boutique hotel. Downstairs, there’s a 24/7 honesty bar, gift boutique, and a buzzy Andalusian-Catalan restaurant, Palo Cortao; head upstairs for a plunge pool, sauna, and herb garden. The top-floor penthouse brings the bragging rights: its secluded terrace even has an outdoor soaker tub.

This luxury hotel offers one of two chances (the other is the Hotel España) to stay in a Moderniste masterpiece designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, architect of the iconic Palau de la Música Catalana. Its sumptuous public spaces are a feast for the eyes, notably at Café Vienés, with its marble and stone pillars supporting gilded vaulted ceilings.

At the edge of Gràcia, a few minutes' walk from the Eixample, this modest practical base hides an unusual feature: true to its name, it's the only hotel in Barcelona with its very own driving range and putting green (at the back of the building) in lieu of a garden. (Loaner clubs and buckets of balls are complementary for guests; coaching sessions are extra.) The rooms—all doubles—are simply furnished, with king-size or twin beds. They feature basic amenities, tile floors, and adequate but not overly generous storage space. The service is cheerful and efficient, and the accommodations are clean and impeccably maintained.

Converted in 1998 from a historic stately home dating back to 1825, this hotel beckons with its neoclassic facade and original grand marble staircase. The rooms have plank floors, decor in beige with touches of black and gray, and dark wood furnishings. For very little over the standard rate, ask for a double with a terrace, in the back of the building, overlooking the tree-shaded garden. The strategic location of this hotel is a mixed blessing: just steps from the Cathedral, the iconic Els Quatre Gats café, and Plaça Catalunya, it sits facing one of the busiest pedestrian malls in the city.

The lobby of this no-frills hotel fails to impress, but the guest rooms are ample, with parquet floors, dramatic splashes of color, simple generic furniture, and painted-over Catalan arch ceilings. The rooftop terrace has a small pool and a bar. Buffet breakfast is served in the small restaurant, which doubles as a vinoteca, with an excellent list of wines from the Emporda, Priorat, Montsant, Rioja, and Ribiera del Duero regions.

A few minutes' walk from the heart of the city at Plaça Catalunya, this moderately priced boutique hotel has guest rooms restfully decorated in lush coffee and chocolate tones, offset with leather and wood textures. Superior rooms are really spacious, with slate floors and king-size beds. The first-floor lounge is unexpectedly large, with comfortable sectional sofas. Fine dining is around the corner at Gaudí's Casa Calvet.

A short walk from La Rambla, this Eixample design hotel offers impeccable midcity accommodations with cheerful avant-garde decor and luxurious details. Rooms are set in circular corridors around a seven-story atrium; decor takes the standard neutral hotel palate and adds a splash of red for a light airy feeling. Most have balconies. Bathrooms have high-pressure showerheads, and full amenities including robes and slippers. The rooftop terrace has a long, narrow pool and good views of Montjuïc and Tibidabo; breakfast is served here from 7 to 11. The romantic Ànemos restaurant on the seventh floor is open only in summer; the comfortable lounge and cocktail bar on the lobby level is shared with the adjacent Angle restaurant, under the supervision of celebrated chef Jordi Cruz.

This beautifully renovated Art Nouveau gem is the second oldest (after the nearby Sant Agustí) and among the best of Barcelona's smaller hotels. Abutting the Liceu opera house and 100 yards from the middle of La Rambla, the España dates to 1857 but was renovated in 1900–04 by architect Lluís Doménech i Montaner, who also designed the Palau de la Música. The decorative and sculptural detail is remarkable: don't miss the alabaster fireplace in the bar lounge, by Eusebio Arnau, and the undersea motif murals in the "Sala les Sirenes" breakfast room by Ramon Casas, a pioneer of Modernisme and co-founder of the art salon Els Quatre Gats. Guest rooms are arranged around a breathtaking top-to-bottom skylit corrala (central gallery) with wrought-iron railings and sgraffito-carved walls. Accommodations are a bit small but are handsomely decked out in grays and dark browns, with wood floors, comfortable desks, and office chairs. Bathrooms have double vanities and Rituals toiletries.