We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Catalonia, Spain. We have also included accommodation in villas, apartments, country houses, boutique hotels, guest houses, historic buildings, "relais" (mansions), boats, farm stays, romantic hotels, country estates and 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 February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Stylish. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Boutique Hotel Casa Granados is located in central Tossa de Mar, 150 metres from the beach. Set in a restored 19th-century mansion, a range of luxury personalized services are offered. This boutique hotel is surrounded by ornate gardens and has a swimming pool. Guests can request a personal shopper and a chauffeur or book customized guided trips and boat rides for a surcharge. Boutique hotel Casa Granados has a café which is open 24 hours a day. Can Sophia Restaurant serves seasonal dishes and elaborate confectionery. A 24-hour room service is available. The elegant rooms come with a vintage Illy coffee machine, a TV with international channels and a minibar. Bathrooms include toiletries and hairdryer. Lloret de Mar is 20 minutes’ drive away, while Blanes is 17 km away.Show full description
Casa Granados Boutique Hotel is a unique and stylish place to stay. It is situated in a beautifully restored mansion from the 19th century, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The hotel has a rooftop pool with breathtaking panoramic views and a high-end restaurant for a luxurious dining experience.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Built in 1945, this former stately home, located at the foot of the Guilleries in the Pyrenees, has been renovated to offer the best service in unique surroundings. The hotel has a picturesque backdrop of mountains and countryside, and has good road connections to the cities of Barcelona, Vic and Girona. To unwind after a long day you can enjoy a meal in the Catalan, art-nouveau style restaurant or find a peaceful corner in the library. The Torre Marti is the ideal place to spend a night after a long day's work or a relaxing weekend getaway. By day you can easily embark upon adventurous outings, hot balloon rides or walking. For those looking for a more relaxed holiday, there is a golf course nearby.Show full description
It has undergone a beautiful renovation and boasts incredible interior design with captivating artwork and furnishings. The hotel features a delightful restaurant serving delicious food, as well as a convenient gift shop.
Boutique hotel.Creative. Hotel Mas Rabiol -Costa Brava-Emporda-Only Adults (Only Adults) is a traditional, 16th-century Catalan country house hotel just outside Peratallada, surrounded by 5 hectares of landscaped gardens. It has an outdoor swimming pool, bar and free Wi-Fi. The rooms in Hotel Mas Rabiol -Costa Brava-Emporda-Only Adults are individually decorated and feature high ceilings with wooden beams. All rooms are heated and have digital television. Hotel Mas Rabiol -Costa Brava-Emporda-Only Adults offers a large breakfast of products from the Girona region, including homemade jams and cured meats. There is a library with a fireplace where guests can relax. Activities nearby include horse riding and canoeing, while the Pals and Empordà Golf Courses are both within 20 minutes' drive. The medieval villages of Pals and Peratallada can be found less than 10 km away, while the Costa Brava town of Palafrugell is about 15 minutes’ drive away. Girona is 30 km away.Show full description
This unique hotel offers individually decorated rooms with personal style and attention to detail. The property is a traditional Catalan farmhouse from the 16th century, beautifully restored while keeping its original charm.
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
Country House.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Set in a 15th-century country house, Can Bassa offers charming accommodation set in an estate in the village of Madremanya. Surrounded by attractive grounds, it has an ideal setting for hiking, horse riding and cycling. All rooms and apartments offer views of the village of Madremanya. Each has beautiful, rustic décor with exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and wooden furnishings. Apartments also include a kitchenette and a seating area. Shops, bars and cafés can be found in the centre of La Bisbal d'Empordà, 10 km away. Girona is a 20-minute drive away. The Costa Brava’s beaches and the charming medieval town of Begur can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Figueres and the famous Dalí Museum are approximately 45 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great value. This luxurious hotel and spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pool features an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse surrounded by lush gardens. Pals is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The spa at Mas de Torrent includes a sauna and steam room, and includes a wide range of massage and beauty services. The hotel also has a fitness centre and tennis courts. All air-conditioned rooms at Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa, Relais & Châteaux feature an elegant décor with hardwood floors. Some have a private pool, others have a patio with garden views. The restaurant serves gourmet Catalan cuisine and offers a seasonal menu, as well as an extensive wine list. There is also a bar and terrace. Guests can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in the Baix Empordà region, including hiking, horse riding and cycling. The hotel offers free bicycles. There are 3 golf courses within 15 minutes’ drive of the hotel, including Empordà Golf. The Costa Brava is just 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Catalonia. It also has great affordability.
Country House.Charming. Nice interior design. Can Bayre is a restored 16th-century country house in the village of Fortià, 15 minutes’ drive from Figueres. It offers elegant, rustic rooms with a TV and private bathroom. Can Bayre has a charming outdoor terrace, and there is also a large lounge with a fireplace. The rooms at Can Bayre feature attractive wooden beams and country-style furniture. Each one has central heating and a fan, and the bathrooms come with a hairdryer. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast with fresh, local products. There are 2 restaurants in Fortià serving lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a selection of board games. Salvador Dalí’s house-museum in Cadaques is 35 minutes’ drive from Can Bayre. You can drive to Girona Airport in 45 minutes.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Great value. Popular among women. This is a family-run boutique hotel in the centre of Begur. The boutqiue hotel and romantic restaurant are housed in a Colonial Palace dating from the 19th century. Each individually decorated room is charming and bedrooms and bathrooms all enjoy an exterior position. The staircase has lovely, wrought-iron railings and floors are beautifully tiled. Walk through the Hotel Aiguaclara's interiors and discover curious features which date back to its glorious past. Original features contrast against contemporary furniture and modern design details. The hotel is next to the best beaches and golf courses along the Costa Brava. Make the most of the sunshine this region enjoys much of the year. After seeing the sights, return for a delicious meal in the hotel's characterful restaurant.Show full description
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
Farm Stay.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Mas Pineda is a farm stay situated in a historic building in Oix, 49 km from Dalí Museum. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 48 km from Figueres Vilafant Train Station. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the farm stay, all units include a wardrobe. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the farm stay, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available daily at the farm stay. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. You can play table tennis at Mas Pineda, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the accommodation. Garrotxa Museum is 21 km from Mas Pineda, while Olot Saints Museum is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 71 km from the farm stay.Show full description
This is likely one of the most RELAXING farm stays in Catalonia.
Guest House.Lovely property. El Palauet de Monells - Adults Only is located in Monells' charming village square, in the Catalan countryside. This property has an indoor pool and an indoor saltwater hot tub. There is also a bright, charming lounge where you can relax, and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The rooms at the Palauet feature attractive rustic décor. Each one comes with under-floor heating and a private bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers. Bed linen and towels are included. The property serves a daily continental breakfast in the dining room. El Palauet de Monells - Adults Only also offers a massage service at an extra cost. There are various bars and restaurants in the village square. Les Gavarres Nature Reserve is a short drive from the property, and the surrounding countryside is great for hiking, cycling and horse riding. You can drive to Girona and the coast in around 30 minutes.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. La Bionda Hotel - Adults Only has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Begur. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at La Bionda Hotel - Adults Only have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Platja Fonda is 2 km from La Bionda Hotel - Adults Only, while Cala de n'Estasia Beach is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 58 km from the hotel.Show full description
La Bionda Hotel is a unique boutique hotel with stylish design. It has a shared lounge, terrace, and bar. This adults-only hotel provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, making it a charming and extraordinary option for travelers seeking something different.
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 rate this as the most HISTORIC boutique hotel in Catalonia. It also has a unique rooftop pool!
Country House.Hip. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Situated in Sant Gregori, 34 km from Lloret de Mar, Mas Gibert features free WiFi access and free private parking. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Girona is 7 km from Mas Gibert, while Roses is 47 km from the property. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great 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
This boutique hotel has an amazing hotel bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Boutique hotel.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
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Superb interior design. Providing a terrace and free WiFi, Arkhé Hotel Boutique Pals saludable provides accommodation in Pals. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast. Girona is 40 km from Arkhé Healthy Stay Pals, while Platja d'Aro is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 56 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the most CHARMING AND WELL DESIGNED bed and breakfasts in Catalonia.
Guest House.Cool. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great location. Attractively located in Roses, Casa de l’Albada features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the sea and mountain. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and pool views is offered in all units. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The bed and breakfast boasts a variety of wellness options, including a hot tub, spa facilities and yoga classes. You can play table tennis at Casa de l’Albada, and the area is popular for hiking. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, go snorkelling or cycling, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities. Platja de la Punta is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Platja La Nova is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 72 km from Casa de l’Albada.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Great location. 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
I think this is the most LIVELY guest house in Catalonia.
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