Barcelona’s beauty is all around, in the architecture, the surroundings, on the streets, in the restaurants and bars, and in the atmosphere. And our Gurus think the best way to experience this city’s beauty is to spend as much time appreciating it as you can, which is why a number of them agree that one must have a hotel room with a balcony when staying in Barcelona. They've scoured the city to find the best rooms with either a balcony or terrace, and their final recommendations include five star hotels in the centre of town, family friendly stays with leafy outdoor areas and boutique properties with top notch design details. For a room with a view and a little slice of outdoor space, use our guide and start planning your next city break.
Barcelona (Sant Gervasi-Bonanova)
Stunning urban resort offering spectacular views from its unique Tibidabo Hill location. Contemporary, designer rooms ooze luxury as does the large indoor/outdoor pool, the tumbling terraces, bold structures, L'Occitane spa, bar and restaurants. A unique example of life on the Med.
Barcelona (El Born)
Magnificent 18th-century mansion converted into a high-tech futuristic hotel. High ceilings, adjustable LED coloured mood lighting, minimalist decor - this is a funky and fun stay. Well positioned and priced near museums and boutiques in the lively Born district.
Barcelona (La Rambla)
A historic hotel with a romantic rooftop terrace and panoramic views of the city. Colonial-style rooms are stylish without being overly fussy. Boasting both a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, a spoiling spa, and a Mediterranean restaurant - you have everything you need here.
Barcelona (Eixample)
Stylish upmarket design hotel. Magnificent garden terrace with food and cocktails. Rooftop dipping pool with city views, bar, spa, and Michelin-starred restaurant. Light and airy rooms and designer suites.
Barcelona (Sant Gervasi-Bonanova)
A sleek contemporary hotel boasting a three-star Michelin restaurant and a spoiling spa. Contemporary rooms are simply styled drawing attention towards the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The restaurant serves exquisite tasting menus and is worth booking for alone. An indulgent stay.
Barcelona (Eixample)
An elegant hotel with a very central location and a chic rooftop terrace and bar. Avant-garde design and a cosmopolitan air are highlighted by natural light flooding through floor to ceiling windows. An urban oasis in the perfect location to explore Barcelona from. A hip destination.
Barcelona (Montjuïc)
A grand 5-star property, channelling 1920s style and boasting a fabulous location near Las Ramblas. Spacious rooms are contemporary in design with free standing in-room baths and sea views from the large floor to ceiling windows. The smart restaurant and chic bars are a real draw.
Barcelona (Sant Antoni)
A great value hotel set in a Neoclassical building right next to the hip Sant Antoni Market. Contemporary rooms range from compact to spacious suites. The best have private balconies or even roof terraces. With a buzzy Mediterranean restaurant and bar, this is a well-positioned and comfortable stay.
Barcelona (Eixample)
Futuristic design is the order of the day in this stylish boutique hotel. Expect to feel space age with the hotel's adornment of mirrors, glass, bouncing reflections, and radiant whiteness. Nevertheless, this does not undermine its comfort. A well-located city-style destination.
Barcelona (Tres Torres)
A family-owned boutique hotel in the upmarket residential Tres Torres area. Spacious rooms are filled with natural light and come with parquet floors, crisp white linen, and a mix of period and modern furniture. Complete with an atmospheric restaurant, this is a stylish boutique stay.
Barcelona (Gothic Quarter)
A fabulously romantic hotel that oozes historic charm and boasts wonderful views from stepped terraces. A neoclassical building home to beautiful rooms and suites with parquet floors, four poster beds, and private terraces (the best have plunge pools). Centrally positioned and very luxurious.
Barcelona (Eixample)
A chic modern hotel located in the heart of the city near Rambla de Catalunya. Stylish rooms are unique in design with playful shapes and colours. The best rooms have private terraces and hot tubs. A comfortable and well-placed option for a weekend escape to Barcelona.
Barcelona (La Rambla)
Sophisticated and chic modern design in a beautiful original Modernist building. Contemporary rooms and suites have state of the art technology, monochrome decor, and huge bathrooms. Award-winning restaurant, pool and hot tub. A stylish choice in Barcelona's historic centre.
Barcelona (Eixample)
A central hotel with elegantly designed modern interiors permeated with warm tones of gold, oak and walnut. Offering a wide range of facilities from technological to wellness. Boasting a stunning rooftop cocktail bar, restaurant, and private dining. A luxurious and well-positioned city pad.
Barcelona (Eixample)
A stunning renovation set in a historical building, this hotel boasts elegant modern interiors by a prestigious designer. Perfect for those seeking sophistication, it offers a choice of restaurant, bar and terrace cocktails by the outdoor pool. Right in the heart of the city's historical centre.
Barcelona (Eixample)
Offering sophisticated interior design and an atmosphere of timeless luxury thanks to its soft tones, vibrant works of art, and fine materials. There is a well-equipped gym and a spa for those wishing to relax, while the poolside rooftop bar offers epic views. A luxury city base.
Barcelona (Eixample)
Set in the modernist Eixample district, a haven for architecture lovers with an eye for unusual modern design. For fitness enthusiasts, there is personal training available in varied areas and a choice of pools. Popular among foodies with its Michelin starred haute cuisine restaurant. A luxury stay.
Barcelona (El Raval)
A chic four-star hotel in central Barcelona. Stylish, airy rooms are simply styled with high ceilings, sash windows, and whitewashed walls. The gorgeous roof-terrace boasts a bar, pool and stunning views. Gaudí's masterpieces lie within easy reach making this a perfect city crashpad.
Barcelona (Eixample)
Charming B&B in Barcelona's historic heart offering modern comforts and décor sympathetic to Catalonia’s modernist style. Elegant rooms have a mix of antiques and contemporary furniture, original tiled floors, and french windows leading onto terraces. An atmospheric and intimate city base.
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