The best hotels in Barcelona to book for 2025
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There are few locations in the world that you can hand on heart say offer the best of both worlds (a beach to sunbathe on and a city to explore). Barcelona is one of said few locations, and arguably the best. With its long stretching beaches - which feature the softest, most powdery sand by the way - and its grid-like system of buildings, the capital of Catalonia steals the hearts of around 32 million visitors each year.
Renowned for its gothic Spanish architecture, such as the Sagrada Família created by the famous Gaudí, Barcelona is as picturesque as they come. If you’re a fan of places like Italy, Ibiza and Malta then you’ll be pleased to know that you can find much of the same redeeming features in this city; think nightlife, rich history, good weather and delicious food. Sound good? Dust your weekend bag off and follow us - we’ve found 12 of the best hotels in Barcelona for you to book ASAP.
Unless you plan on going in January, when temperatures are still around the 15 degrees Celsius mark, you’ll be needing all the summer dresses, sandals, SPF and bikinis that you can fit into your suitcase. The question is, where do you stay? There are choices upon choices and it really depends on the area of Barcelona that you’re most keen on seeing.
Despite what you’d think, it’s actually a pretty big city. Want something practically on top of the basilica? Hotel Barcelona 1882 is your stay. It’s literally 450 yards from the historical building and features terrace views you won’t find anywhere else.
If you want something closer to the beach, try Hotel Arts Barcelona. Resplendent on the seafront in the heart of the Olympic Port is where you’ll find the five-star abode. With its recognisable ‘exoskeleton’ tower, soaring over the famous Frank Gehry fish sculpture that glistens on Barceloneta beach, the hotel combines cool, contemporary design with old school glamour and traditional service. The perfect union.
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Best hotels in Barcelona
Via Sants Hotel Barcelona, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, from £328 per night
If you plan on visiting more of Spain by train rather than just settling at your Barcelona base, and you want to bag a hotel close to the train station but without any compromise, then Hilton hotels Via Sants hotel might just be the perfect fit. It’s inspiration of 20th century luxury train travel is beautifully manifested in this compact 5 story hotel. The attention to detail definitely doesn’t go unnoticed; from the gold brassy interior finishes to the wonderful floral scent on entrance, it’s quite a glorious welcome to this energetic city. The room itself features a wireless speaker, straighteners (2 less things to pack already), and also comes with a pequeño balcony, which is perfect for a quick toast before dinner and soaking up the vibrancy of the Spanish streets below.
Once you’ve finished dinner nearby, we highly recommend popping along to the Velvet Room BCN to catch a bit of evening jazz with a glass of Pommery. It’s a sophisticated way to end the night and the owner is one of the most welcoming characters you’ll meet in Barcelona.
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Best hotels in Barcelona
Hotel Arts Barcelona, from £181 per night
Boasting five restaurants - including the 2 Michelin-starred Enoteca - two swimming pools, a well-equipped gym and popular spa, Hotel Arts Barcelona is one of the city's finest hotels. The variety of dining options really will leave you spoilt for choice and if the formality of Michelin-star dining is off the menu, the poolside Marina restaurant serves healthy sized portions of tacos, burgers and sushi brought to your table - or pool lounger - by charming staff. The cocktails at the P41 are pretty lethal and breakfast is a feast not to be missed. While prices are a little steep - lunch for two at Marina will set you back around £80 - the situation and service makes up for it. The rooftop pool on the 42nd floor has spectacular panoramic views of the city and the sea will leave you struggling to actually move from your sun lounger, but it's well worth taking a stroll along the seafront and exploring the shops, bars and restaurants by evening.
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Best hotels in Barcelona
Claris Hotel & Spa GL, from £150 per night
Located just off Barcelona's prestigious Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard, this luxury hotel offers city views from its rooftop pool and features a unique art collection to its interiors. Built in a converted 19th century palace, Claris Hotel & Spa GL combines the classicism of the original place with modern materials. It also offers free entry to the Barcelona Egyptian Museum, located next door.
Best hotels in Barcelona
Almanac Barcelona, from £257 per night
Almanac Barcelona has an exclusive location, a few steps from the fashionable Paseo de Gracia Boulevard and from central Plaza Catalunya. With a panoramic rooftop bar and terrace, and an exclusive pool and sun lounge all housed in a stylish, traditional building, the hotel is led by Michelin-starred chef Rodrigo de la Calle with his on-site plant-based restaurant Virens.
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El Palace Barcelona, from £354 per night
If you’re looking for old school luxury with a rock and roll twist, the most laidback of atmospheres and impeccable service, then may we introduce one of the city’s most famous hotels – El Palace Barcelona. Arguably the Grande Dame of all Barcelona hotels, since opening its doors in 1919 (formerly as The Ritz), this magnificent property has hosted a wealth of famous guests from Salvador Dalí to the Rolling Stones. Both have presence in the hotel with the exceptional Dalí suite – where the legendary artist himself used to stay – and a collection of paintings in the downstairs Bluesman bar courtesy of Rolling Stone icon Ronnie Wood. The hotel staff deserve special mention and are world-renowned for their friendliness and expertise. Not to mention the urban oasis rooftop garden and restaurant has spectacular 360 degree views of the city – plus a sizeable pool and an open air cinema. Downstairs, the swanky Amar restaurant is more formal. Staying here is not cheap, but it will make you feel like royalty.
Best hotels in Barcelona
Occidental Barcelona 1929, from £51 per night
Occidental Barcelona 1929 features a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace, a fitness centre and bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Magic Fountain of Montjuic is 550 yards from the hotel, while Montjuïc is just over a mile away.
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Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, from £81 per night
Hotel Catalonia Plaza Cataluña offers an outdoor pool and stylish, air-conditioned rooms housed in a Modernist building 50 yards from Barcelona's Plaza Catalunya. With a sun terrace with loungers, a gym and a pool, the hotel also allows guests to enjoy the on-site spa and cabin for spa treatments and massages.
Best hotels in Barcelona
W Barcelona, from £207 per night
One of the city's most renowned hotels is W Barcelona. A striking sail-like structure next to Barceloneta Beach, offering breathtaking design and fantastic views over Barcelona, it features a spa, infinity pool, rooftop bar and luxurious rooms. It also has a stylish gourmet restaurant, FIRE, plus a rooftop bar where you can enjoy a cocktail with panoramic views over the city and sea. What more could you wish for?
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Best hotels in Barcelona
Hotel Casa Fuster G.L Monumento, from £219 per night
This iconic, Modernist building is located at the head of Barcelona's chic Passeig de Gracia Avenue. It has a sauna and gym, and a roof terrace with a pool and excellent views. The building is a monument in itself, built in 1908 by the Modernist architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, and has the status of Speciality Monument. His work, including the hotel, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best hotels in Barcelona
Ohla Barcelona, from £181 per night
This boutique hotel is located in Barcelona's historic centre, close to Palau de la Música Concert Hall, the Cathedral and the Ramblas. If you're visiting during the summer, the rooftop swimming pool offers fantastic city views with a chill out terrace, while other facilities include a gym and a wellness area with a sauna.
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira, from £58 per night
Situated just under a mile away from Palau Sant Jordi, Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira welcomes guests with a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Come morning, you can expect to enjoy a buffet breakfast before strolling to your next, nearest must-see location.
Best hotels in Barcelona
Hotel Barcelona 1882, from £86 per night
If an outdoor pool and fitness centre are on your list of requirements, book a stay at the Hotel Barcelona 1882. If stunning views of Sagrada Familia are also a high priority, then you've struck gold. The terrace offers angles of the iconic building you won't see anywhere else.
Best hotels in Barcelona
Grand Hotel Central Small Luxury Hotels, from £223 per night
Grand Central Hotel Barcelona is a design hotel offering fantastic views of the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral from its rooftop infinity pool. The elegantly refurbished hotel is housed in an early 20th-century building and it is a clear example of the Catalan Noucentisme. Its restaurant, Bistro Helena, serves innovative Catalan food while the trendy Sky Bar, on the rooftop, is the perfect place to enjoy a dinner, a cocktail or both overlooking the city lights of Barcelona.
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