We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Barcelona, Spain. We have also included accommodation in boutique hotels, apartments, guest houses, historic buildings, boats, monasteries, romantic hotels and "relais" (mansions). Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great location. This chic, exclusive hotel is set in an 18th-century aristocratic house overlooking a secluded square in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. Its contemporary style contrasts with the impressive historic surroundings. The building’s original period charm has been preserved and enhanced by the hotel’s sophisticated interior design. This design blends with relaxing music and sensual aromas to create a unique setting in this ancient, atmospheric area of central Barcelona. Set right beside the city’s Cathedral, the Hotel Neri lies just a short distance from the bustling Las Ramblas. Dine on delicious specialities in the hotel restaurant or enjoy a drink at the terrace bar. You can also spend a relaxing moment in the tranquil library or on the pretty rooftop garden terrace. Hotel Neri Relais & Châteaux preserves its impressive façade to Sant Felip Neri square as well as a 17th-century stone wall, which separates the lounge bar area of the restaurant. It has the status of Specialty Monument. Hotel Neri also offers apartments housed in a restored classic building located few metres away. Please see the individual apartment description for more details.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Rooftop pool. Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Mercer Hotel Barcelona is set in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, within 10 minutes’ walk of Las Ramblas. This boutique hotel is set in one of the city’s ancient buildings, next to the Roman walls. Several cafés, bars and restaurants can be found in the charming, winding streets and pretty squares surrounding the hotel. The stylish rooms at Mercer Hotel Barcelona have chic décor with original beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. There is free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. The bathroom has a rain-effect shower. The hotel features an interior courtyard with orange trees. There is also a poolside bar and a terrace with loungers. Jaume I Metro Station is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Mercer. The trendy Born district is approximately 300 metres away, while Barcelona Cathedral can be reached in 5 minutes by foot.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Barcelona. It also has a unique rooftop pool.
Guest House.Delightful property. Great value. Popular among women. Casa del Mediterraneo is located in central Barcelona, just 450 metres from Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard. Set in a listed Modernist building, this guest house offers air-conditioned and heated rooms with free WiFi. The property is located on Calle Enric Granadós, a charming street lined with trees. The rooms at Casa del Mediterraneo feature a fan and central heating. Bed linen and towels are provided. Each room has a shared bathroom. At Casa del Mediterraneo you will find a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a ticket service and a tour desk. Gaudí's Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are under 10 minutes' walk away. You can walk to Plaza Catalunya in around 12 minutes.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL guest houses in Barcelona.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Rooftop bar. Enjoying from an ideal location right opposite the sea in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Serras Barcelona is a 5-star hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and with our Restaurant Informal by our Michelin Starred chef Marc Gascons . Free WiFi access is available. Set in a historic building where the famous painter Pablo Picasso started his career in 1896, the hotel preserves the building's original façade. All stylish rooms at Serras are air conditioned and soundproofed, featuring a private balcony with views of Barcelona's Port Vell or Mercè Street in the Gothic Quarter. Luxurious services like airport pick-up, limousine, concierge and valet parking are standard in this hotel. Each comes with state-of-the-art facilities such as a Smart HD TV, wireless sound system and bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Featuring attractive sea views, guests can have a signature cocktail on the stylish lounge in the rooftop terrace, while listening to chill-out music. The mezzanine level in Serras Barcelona features a cosy library with bar, while the restaurant serves Catalan specialities and Mediterranean tapas. The restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Picasso Museum and Estaciò de França Railway Station. Plaça Reial Square is 650 metres away, and Santa María del Mar Cathedral is 500 metres away. Barcelona El Prat Airport is 15 minutes by car.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples.Opened June 2022. Antiga Casa Buenavista features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Barcelona. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a business centre and a concierge service. The property is less than 1 km from Passeig de Gracia, and within 600 metres of the city centre. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Each room has a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a hairdryer and a computer. Speaking Catalan, English, Spanish and French at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Popular points of interest near Antiga Casa Buenavista include Plaça Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia Metro Station and Boqueria Market. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Barcelona. It also has a great location.
Guest House.Unique. Popular among women. ZooRooms Guesthouse offers an ideal location in the centre of Barcelona and 10 minutes’ walk from Passeig de Gràcia and Gaudí’s Casa Batlló. It includes free WiFi, shared furnished terrace, and a communal kitchen. Each room at ZooRooms Guesthouse features unique décor designed by international artists, high ceilings, and air conditioning. Guests can relax in the ZooRoom’s lounge, which features a mural by international artist Sara Maia, local artwork, stylish furniture,and a small library. Some rooms come with a French balcony. All rooms have a private bathroom; towels and bed linen are included. The guest house is within 5 minutes’ walk of a range of shops, bars and cafés. Restaurants can be found along Passeig de Gràcia and in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, a 15-minute walk away. ZooRooms is less than 800 metres from Gaudí’s La Pedrera and a 15-minute walk from the charming Gràcia district. Plaza de Catalunya Railway Station and Las Ramblas are approximately 800 metres away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples.Opened April 2021. Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Barcelona. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. A spa and wellness centre comprising a sauna, an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a patio and others also have city views. At Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Park Güell is 2 km from Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona, while La Pedrera is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most relaxing and romantic boutique hotel in Barcelona. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Apartment.Great views. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Magic Place is situated in Barcelona. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free apartment features a solarium. The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. Guests at the apartment can enjoy walking tours and bike tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. Tibidabo Amusement Park is 1.7 km from Magic Place, while Camp Nou is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Lovely property. Great views. Offering free WiFi and a terrace, yök Casa Cultura is situated in Barcelona, 600 metres from La Seu, Cathedral of Barcelona. Portal de l'Angel is 600 metres from the property. yök Casa Cultura has unique design. All units include a seating and dining area. Some units have a terrace and / or balcony. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a microwave, toaster and fridge. A minibar and kettle are also provided. Every unit features a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Bed linen is offered. Guests will find details such as filtered water, vintage crockery and local products. Picasso Museum is 700 metres from yök Casa Cultura. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 13 km from yök Casa Cultura.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Rooftop pool. Located on the fashionable Paseo de Gracia, within 5 minutes’ walk from both Gaudi’s masterpieces Casa Battló and La Pedrera, Monument Hotel offers luxury services including a gourmet restaurant and a spa. Elegantly decorated, all soundproofed rooms have a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, Bluetooth sound system, and a safe deposit box with plug for charging laptop devices. The 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, Lasarte, offers a range of options designed by the chef Martin Berasategui; while the on-site bistro-style restaurant, Oria, serves fresh cuisine following the Mediterranean gastronomy. The hotel is housed on Enric Batllo’s house, an architectural jewel of 19th century that constitutes one of the characteristic works of the Eixample Quadrat d'Or and which gives it the Specialty Monument status. Most of the room types have a private bathroom with a free-standing bath, velour bathrobe and luxury toiletries. Most of the rooms have a balcony with city views. Monument Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas; regular trains to Barcelona El Prat Airport leave from Paseo de Gracia Train Station, located 300 metres away. Free high-speed WiFi is provided.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Cool. Great bar. The stylish Casa Camper Barcelona boutique hotel is located in central Barcelona, between Las Ramblas and MACBA art gallery. Each room has a separate lounge, and there is a free 24-hour buffet. Casa Camper Barcelona's designer bedrooms overlook either a peaceful vertical garden or city views. Casa Camper Hotel Barcelona is located just a 5-minute walk from the famous Boqueria market, the Liceu opera house and the city's famous Gothic Quarter. The lounges have a flat-screen TV, a sofa and a desk. All rooms have free WiFi. The 24-hour snack area includes free water, soft drinks and coffee, as well as sandwiches, salads, soup, sliced fresh fruit and desserts. Casa Camper Barcelona’s well-known restaurant, Dos Palillos, offers Asian tapas. Plaza Catalunya and the main shopping streets are just a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Housed in a 19th- century modernist building, just behind La Pedrera, H10 Casa Mimosa offers an impressive chill-out terrace with a plunge pool and a sun lounger area with privileged views of Casa Milà’s terrace. All rooms are outward-facing, with both views over Pau Claris Street or over the courtyard garden which has Gaudí’s chimneys in the background. All have smart temperature control and high-quality amenities including a Nespresso Coffee Machine and a digital safe box. The on-site El Til•ler Restaurant serves a delicious breakfast with a buffet consisting of natural products and a selection of à la carte dishes. Some rooms also have spacious terraces. The Lobby Bar also offers light meals and is also an excellent meeting point for a drink. The beautiful garden retains some former cabins which are located in a courtyard that is typical of the Eixample district; and has a large variety of Mediterranean greenery such as a century-old palm tree, an impressive lime tree and mimosas, which give the hotel’s name. In the garden there is also an elevated swimming pool and a sun lounger area. From here, there is access to the Las Cocheras meeting room, a former garage with high-ceilings and a capacity up to 100 people. Ideally located, H10 Casa Mimosa is 10 minutes’ walk from Casa Battló; Plaza Catalunya and Ramblas can be reached within 15 minutes’ walk. There is free high-speed WiFi available throughout.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Cool. Great value. Boasting a terrace, Praktik Èssens is located in Barcelona and is 300 metres from Passeig de Gracia. The property is set 300 metres from Casa Batllo and 350 metres from Tivoli Theatre. The accommodation features free WiFi and an outdoor terrace, tea and coffee with free pastries corner and happy hour every day from 19:00 hours to 20:00 hours (free wines and snacks). The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while certain rooms at Praktik Èssens also feature a seating area. All rooms have a desk. Speaking English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. Plaça Catalunya is 500 metres from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 16 km from Praktik Èssens.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Offering wiews to the vertical garden and the patio, The Wittmore - Adults Only is located in Barcelona in the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, 400 metres from Picasso Museum. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. Each comfortable and quiet room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms come with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, slippers, and luxury toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Also a bar, and a restaurant with a variety of regional dishes and a wide selection of local and international wines and cocktails. There is a rooftop terrace that features a plunge pool, solarium, and terrace bar. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Plaza Reial is 400 metres from The Wittmore - Adults Only, while La Seu, Cathedral of Barcelona is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 13 km from the property.Show full description
This is one of the most CHARMING AND ELEGANT boutique hotels in Barcelona.
Boutique hotel.Unique. Peaceful gardens and stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and TV are offered at Sansi Pedralbes. It is just 250 metres from Pedralbes Monastery and 700 metres from UPC University. Decorated in soft blues and browns, this design hotel’s air-conditioned rooms come with a minibar, safe and iron. IESE University is just 5 minutes walking and ESADE University 200 meters from the hotel. Bathrooms include toiletries. Buses to central Barcelona stop within 20 metres of the hotel, and city tour buses stop at Pedralbes Monastery. Reina Elisenda Station is 800 metres away and Barcelona Airport is a 15-minute drive away. There are various popular bars and cafés in Sarrià, a 10-minute walk from the hotel. You can also enjoy a varied breakfast and Catalan cuisine in the Sansi’s elegant restaurant. A heated indoor pool, saunas and aromatherapy showers are offered in the hotel’s spa, available at an extra cost. Massages can be arranged on request.Show full description
Great views. Situated on Plaza Catalunya in the centre of Barcelona, the Hotel Olivia Plaza offers free Wi-Fi and a terrace bar with views of Santa Ana Church. Stylish rooms include a flat-screen TV. This design hotel serves a buffet breakfast and guests can also order breakfast to the room. Catalunya Metro Station is 2 minutes’ walk from the hotel and the Gothic Quarter is less than 10 minutes away. The modern Nineteen restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine. The chic rooms at the Olivia Hotel Barcelona include a free safe and views over the square. They are also equipped with a sofa or armchair and a breakfast table. Guests at Olivia Plaza Hotel have free access to Holmes Place Urquinaona gym, located 500 metres from the hotel. Guests can make free use of the pool area and fitness room there. The Olivia Plaza Barcelona is just 100 metres from the famous Ramblas with its many restaurants and street performers.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great location. Situated next to Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia Station, this boutique hotel offers a stylish lounge. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The Sixtytwo Hotel is set in a typical 19th-century building. Some overlook Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard, while others overlook the hotel´s charming Japanese-style garden. Each elegant room comes with a Nespresso coffee machine and a minibar. A continental breakfast is served daily at a cafe nearby. Staff at the 24-hour reception can help arrange car hire. This boutique hotel offers 45 spacious and stylish rooms. It is situated in Barcelona's famous Passeig de Gràcia, next to Diagonal Avenue, the city’s best shopping area, where you can also find a wide variety of restaurants and tapas bars. Hotel Sixtytwo is across the road from Gaudí’s Casa Batlló, and La Pedrera is just 3 minutes' walk away. It is just a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya. Nearby Passeig de Gràcia Station offers Metro services and direct airport trains.Show full description
Apartment.Historic. Set in the traditional neighbourhood of Sant Andreu in Barcelona, Chic & Cheap Apartment is next to Fabra I Puig metro station and Sant Andreu Arenal railway station. Free WiFi access is available. Decorated in vibrant colours, the Chic & Cheap apartment is air conditioned and features a living room, 2 double bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. There is also a spacious dressing room, a laundry room and a small balcony. The property is surrounded by delicatessen shops, organic markets, bakeries and restaurants. The city centre and Plaça Catalunya Square can be reached in only 17 minutes by metro. Sagrada Familia Basilica is 3.9 km away and the beach is 20 minutes' away by car. The private bathroom has a bath tub. Bed linen and towels are included. Heron City Shopping Centre is 5 minutes on foot. Barcelona El Prat Airport is located 21 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Set on Barcelona’s fashionable Passeig de Gràcia, the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is within 5 minutes’ walk of Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Plaça Catalunya is just a 10-minute walk away. The spacious rooms feature bright, minimalist design. The hotel features a spa, rooftop pool, indoor pool, fitness centre, wonderful city views, and 24-hour room service. They include a home theatre, a seating area, large flat-screen TV, CD and DVD player. Bathrooms have large bathtubs or showers, and include Acqua di Parma free toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers. Additionally, you can dine al fresco in the Mimosa garden, and discover Terrat, the rooftop terrace, where guests can enjoy cocktails and Peruvian food. Banker's bar is also serves cocktails and tapas. Mandarin Oriental spa offers a wide range of treatments. Spa access is free and includes the indoor pool, hot tub, Hammam and 24-hour gym. The spa also features suites for couples. Headphones, towels and chilled drinks are provided for the gym. There is a 24-hour front desk, and you can hire a car from the tour desk. Parking is available nearby for an extra charge.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great bar. Popular among women. Located in central Barcelona, 200 metres from Tetuan Metro Station, Hotel Casa Bonay is a boutique hotel offering a shared terrace and free WiFi throughout. Plaça Catalunya is 10 minutes’ walk away. Set in a 19th-century Neoclassical residential building, all rooms at Hotel Casa Bonay hotel are soundproofed and combine traditional features such as mosaic floors and modern textiles, lighting and furniture. The bathroom comes with natural amenities from Mailin+Goetz Casa Bonay hotel also offers a dynamic and unique culinary experience. They come with a minibar filled with local refreshments and snacks, complimentary WiFi, premium TV, selected magazines, air conditioning and ceiling fans in most rooms.Guests will find a rooftop restaurant; Chiringuito TosTao café, Libertine Cocktail Bar and Bodega Bonay's cuisine on site. Hop on complimentary bikes to take you to the beach club where you will find complimentary boats and paddle boards or join rooftop weekend yoga classes. Sustainability focused. The popular Passeig de Gracia Street, with shops and restaurants, is 700 metres away. A 20-minute walk will take you to Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Barceloneta Beach is 4 metro stops away from Hotel Casa Bonay.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest, most creative and cosy boutique hotels in Barcelona! It also has an amazing hotel bar. AMAZING.
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