We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Barcelona, Spain. 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Great restaurant.Opened June 2021. Conveniently located in Barcelona, ME Barcelona offers air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation features nightclub and a tour desk. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. ME Barcelona provides some units with city views, and each room comes with a coffee machine. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak Catalan, German, English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near ME Barcelona include Tivoli Theatre, Palau de la Musica Catalana and Portal de l'Angel. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat, 13 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Friendly staff. 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. 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. Catalunya Metro Station is 2 minutes’ walk from the hotel and the Gothic Quarter is less than 10 minutes away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Rooftop restaurant. Hotel El Palace Barcelona is located in Eixample District, close to the Ramblas, the main shopping area and Barcelona’s main tourist attractions. It offers a Mayan-style luxury spa. A limousine service with a chauffeur is available on request. Opened in 1919, this hotel features a neo-classical façade and stylish air-conditioned rooms with classic decor. Each room is spacious and comes with satellite TV, desk, minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. There are 2 restaurants: L'Éclair, located at the hall, and the Winter Garden Restaurant, set at the Roof Terrace; guests can also enjoy a cocktail at the Bluesman Cocktail Bar. Hotel El Palace Barcelona has a Mayan-style spa with a Temazcal Sauna. Other facilities at this hotel include both fitness and business center and an outdoor pool. Third person sharing in room is available for Superior room, Junior Suite and Superior Suite. Staff at Hotel El Palace Barcelona can provide information about the area. Passeig de Gràcia Metro and Railway Station as well as Urquinaona Metro station are less than 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are approximately 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Great restaurant. Rooftop bar. Featuring a rootop pool, this boutique hotel is located in Barcelona’s historic centre, close to Palau de la Música Concert Hall, the Cathedral and the Ramblas. Ohla Barcelona features rooms with contemporary décor and large windows. They all include a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The modern bathrooms come with bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms have views over the historic Gothic Quarter. Romain Fornell is currently the head chef for all the culinary spaces at hotel Ohla Barcelona: Caelis restaurant, Vistro49, and La Plassohla. This last restaurant is specialised in catalan cuisine, offers tapas and small dishes. Guests can also have a cocktail in the famous Ohla rooftop bar. The rooftop swimming pool offers fantastic city views with a chill out terrace. Other facilities at this hotel include a gym and a wellness area with a sauna. The Ohla Barcelona is 300 metres from Plaza Catalunya Square while Urquinaona Metro Station is only 200 metres away. Passeig de Gracia Avenue and Gaudi’s modernist buildings are 10 minutes’ walk of the hotel.Show full description
Trendy. Creative. Rooftop bar. The Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG Hotel is located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, a short walk from the Plaça Catalunya metro station and in the Portal del Angel shopping district and 10 minutes from the Paseo de Gracia shopping area. This elegantly designed property features a Mediterranean restaurant, a cafeteria, a terrace with a bar and a rooftop pool. All rooms feature contemporary décor. All have a yoga mat, tea and coffee making facilities, smart TV, minibar and exclusive bathrobe.In addition, the hotel offers the Forgot it? We got it! Which makes available to its guests a whole series of amenities and accessories that will further improve their stay. The gastronomic space of the Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG chain hotel, has a rooftop terrace with magnificent views of the city, pool, sun loungers, cocktails and snacks, Terraza de Vivi. The Fauna restaurant located on the first floor offers Mediterranean cuisine with Catalan roots in a room reminiscent of a typical Eixample apartment. Got Coffee & Cocktails overlooks the street and serves locally sourced coffee, wine and signature cocktails. This gastronomic space is a place where guests feel at home. Every day from 6pm the free Social Wine Hour is offered to all guests with an open bar of local wines. This pet-friendly hotel is close to attractions such as Barcelona Cathedral, Plaza de Catalunya and the Palau de la Música Catalana. Barcelona-El Prat Airport, located 15 km away, is the closest. Our clients say that this part of Barcelona is their favorite, according to independent comments.Show full description
Great views. Rooftop pool. Located right on Plaça Catalunya Square in Barcelona, Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia offers a terrace with a pool and free WiFi throughout. Private parking is available on site. Awarded as Hotel Monument by the Gremi d'Hotels of Barcelona Rooms are spacious and come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms offer city views. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and there is a restaurant and a bar on site. Barcelona's La Rambla is 300 metres from Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia, while Paseo de Gracia, with its trendy shops and restaurants, is just 50 metres away. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 13 km from the property.Show full description
Super central. Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. Featuring an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, Catalonia Square is located in Barcelona’s historic centre. The 4-star hotel is only 100 metres from Plaça Catalunya and offers free Wi-Fi Each air-conditioned room has wooden floors and modern décor and comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar and a battery charger for iPhone/iPad. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathrooms also include free toiletries and towels. Private pool and terrace are available in some rooms. All hotel rooms have smart TVs, which are equipped with Chromecast app. Guests can enjoy drinks, snacks and traditional tapas at Catalonia Square Bar. The breakfast is served until 12:00. Room service is also available. La Rambla and the Gothic District are only 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Within 300 metres, guests can find the metro stations of Passeig de Gracia, Plaça Catalunya and Urquinaona, offering connection to most parts of Barcelona.Show full description
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 hotel features a spa, rooftop pool, indoor pool, fitness centre, wonderful city views, and 24-hour room service. The spacious rooms feature bright, minimalist design. 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
Very stylish. Creative. This design hotel is right next to Plaza Catalunya in the centre of Barcelona. It has a rooftop garden terrace and offers free high-speed WiFi. The private bathrooms include luxury cosmetics. Set in a 19th-Century building, the hotel features modern, elegant décor. Its rooms include free tea and coffee, air conditioning, heating, and flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have a private balcony. A varied buffet breakfast with zero-kilometre and homemade products is served. Gluten-free breakfasts can be requested. Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona has a gastronomic restaurant with a terrace, lobby bar and library. Around 100 live music sessions take place on the terrace throughout the year. The 24-hour reception offers services such as bike and scooter rental, massages and personal training or yoga sessions. The Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona has a Biosphere Responsible Tourism certificate.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Barcelona.
Hip. Creative. Superb breakfast. 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. 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. 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. Plaza Catalunya and the main shopping streets are just a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
This is the coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in Barcelona. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Rooftop bar. Almanac Barcelona has an exclusive location, a few steps from the fashionable Paseo de Gracia Boulevard and from central Plaza Catalunya. This luxurious hotel has a panoramic rooftop bar and terrace, and an exclusive pool and sun lounge. Housed in a stylish, traditional building, all rooms have a minibar and a seating area with a flat-screen TV and high-speed internet connection. The bathroom has double marble sinks, a walk-in shower and includes a bathrobe and slippers. Led by Michelin-starred chef Rodrigo de la Calle, the on-site plant-based restaurant Virens offers local food and rice dishes. The hotel include areas for fitness and wellness, a treatment room, a steam sauna and a relaxation lounge. You can walk to Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera within 10 minutes; while Picasso Museum is 1 km away.Show full description
Central. Cosy rooms. Great location. Featuring a rooftop terrace with a bar and chill-out pool, H10 Metropolitan is located in Barcelona, 90 metres from Plaça Catalunya. It offers a tapas restaurant and free WiFi. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning, coffee machine and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. The H10 Metropolitan is located just 2 minutes' walk from Paseo de Gracia Avenue, with its boutique and designer fashion stores. The hotel is 700 metres from Gaudi's La Pedrera, and you can walk to Las Ramblas in 3 minutes. You can reach La Sagrada Familia in about 10 minutes by metro.Show full description
Nice style. Elegant. Comfortable beds. 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. 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. The building’s original period charm has been preserved and enhanced by the hotel’s sophisticated interior design. 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
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and a great location in Barcelona.
Friendly staff. Very clean. Catalonia Magdalenes Hotel is set in Barcelona, 200 metres from the Cathedral of Barcelona and offers a terrace with an outdoor pool with views of the Cathedral and a spa. Portal de l'Angel is 200 metres away. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned, soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV and a Nespresso Coffee Machine. The bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. All hotel rooms have smart TVs, which are equipped with Chromecast app. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property, There is also a spa with a hot tub and a gym. The hotel offers show-cooking during breakfast. Plaça Catalunya is 400 metres from Catalonia Magdalenes Hotel, while Picasso Museum is 600 metres away. Barcelona El Prat Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Cool. Creative. Great value. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, H10 Cubik offers accommodation in Barcelona. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. Every room comes with a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Sitges is 35 km from H10 Cubik, while Calella is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is El Prat Airport, 13 km from the property.Show full description
This hotel has great affordability and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Great views. Rooftop pool. H10 Madison 4* Sup has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Barcelona. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 2 km from Somorrostro Beach, and within 400 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms also offer a patio and others also have city views. At H10 Madison 4* Sup all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the snack bar. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cathedral of Barcelona, Santa Maria del Mar and Plaça Reial. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 13 km from H10 Madison 4* Sup.Show full description
Very clean. Located next to Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia Boulevard, Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia 4* Sup offers an outdoor pool, a free gym, a terrace, free Wi-Fi and paid private parking. All the rooms at Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia 4* Sup has a smart TV with Chromecast app. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine with a selection of dishes from the "Gourmet Corner" menu. Gluten-free menus are available on request. There is also a gastrobar and a bar with a cocktail menu. An electric vehicle charging station is available. The property is 500 metres from Gaudí’s Casa Batlló, 200 metres from Passeig de Gràcia Metro Station, 13-minute walk from La Pedrera and 7-minute walk from Palau de la Música Catalana. Airport buses can be reached within 350 metres. Airport buses leave from Plaza Catalunya, located 350 metres away.Show full description
Hotel Catalonia Plaza Cataluña offers an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. It is housed in a building 50 metres from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya. All hotel rooms have smart TVs equipped with Chromecast app. The hotel serves a continental buffet breakfast with show cooking and it includes a wide variety of regional products and home-made cakes. Catalonia Plaza Cataluña Hotel has a sun terrace with loungers, a gym and a pool. Guests can also enjoy the on-site spa and cabin for spa treatments and massages. Hotel Catalonia Plaza is a 5-minute walk from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and the Palau de la Música Catalana. A regular bus service to the airport leaves from the other side of Plaza Catalunya, just 100 metres away.Show full description
Very clean. Great location. Hotel Regina Barcelona is set in a historic 19th-century building, just 50 metres from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya and the Ramblas. The hotel offers free high-speed WiFi and modern rooms. The Hotel Regina Barcelona’s spacious rooms come with air conditioning, central heating and satellite TV. The century-old hotel was founded in 1917 and features beautiful architecture, including its impressive art nouveau entrance. There is free tea and coffee, a safe, work desk and minibar. The private bathroom includes ecological cosmetics and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony. A varied buffet breakfast with zero-kilometre and homemade products is served. There is also a bar and room service is offered all day from 07:00 to 00:00. The Regina has a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, on Passeig de Gràcia Avenue, are within a 10-minute walk away. Catalunya Metro and Train Station and the airport bus stop are within 5 minutes' walk.Show full description
Very central. Very clean. Great breakfast. Ideally located just 100 metres off Barcelona’s central Plaça Catalunya and the exciting Las Ramblas, this new hotel blends a 19th-century façade with 21st-century decor and facilities. The H10 Universitat lies in the cultural heart of this cosmopolitan city, allowing you to easily walk to many of the city’s unique sights. It is full of stylish, contemporary design and modern art. State-of-the-art amenities include free Wi-Fi available throughout the building.Show full description
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