The 7 Best Hotels in La Ribera, Barcelona

Medieval La Ribera gives a snapshot of Barcelona at large, with a little bit of everything from culture to modern dining. Find beautiful Catalonian architecture, some of the city's most famed sites including the Gothic Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, lively tapas bars, and high end shopping. Then there is also the Museu Picasso and the Palau de la Música Catalana for a good dose of culture. There are a good selection of hotels in the area from properties with renowned restaurants to self-catering options or chic modern city boltholes. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels in La Ribera to make booking your next stay a swift and simple choice. So whether you are on a getaway with friends or a couples' break, why not browse through our collection to start planning your stay?

For foodies

• For something a little more upscale, choose the Grand Hotel Central, a large 1920s building renovated with subtle minimalism. Bistro Helena serves a menu crafted by a two-star michelin chef and for something slightly more low-key there is the Sky Bar setup beside the gorgeous rooftop pool.

For families

• Park Hotel is a contemporary hotel with chic design and a highly acclaimed restaurant. Rooms are offered in varying sizes (singles, doubles, and triples) making this a good option for families or groups. With a rooftop pool and an attractive price tag — this is a great city base.

For great value

• Chic & Basic Born is a magnificent 18th century mansion converted into high-tech futuristic hotel. Expect high ceilings, adjustable LED coloured mood lighting, minimalist decor. A funky and fun space offered at very reasonable rates.
• We Boutique Hotel is a beautifully styled six bedroom hotel. Set in a historic building, traditional elements remain including tiled floors and shuttered windows, however, the feel now is chic and retro. Pick one of the rooms with a balcony for lovely city views. A great value and intimate city crashpad.

For contemporary style

• Yurrban Trafalgar Hotel is an ultra-cool contemporary hotel. Compact rooms, are small but perfectly formed, with all the necessary mod-cons. The rooftop pool and bar with epic city views and the Catalan cuisine served in a cosmopolitan setting make this a very attractive stay.

For self-catering

• Yok Casa Cultura is a modernist building converted into 3 self-catering apartments with 8 bedrooms between them. All have gorgeous mosaic floors, decorative ceilings, amazing woodwork and beautiful etched glass windows. A perfect base for groups.

Still not sure which to book?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Barcelona.
• Or you might like to search for properties close to some of Barcelona’s main sights, like the Sagrada Familia, or Las Ramblas.
• Or you could consider our recommendations for 11 of the Best Hotels in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
• Or you could browse our list of recommendations for 20 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona, or 12 of the Best Hotels in Barcelona for Foodies, or 15 of the Best Boutique Hotels in Barcelona.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • Grand Hotel Central Barcelona (Ciutat Vella) 145 rooms from AU$381

    
    See more photos
    City Style  -  A sleek modern hotel boasting a very central postcode, an atmospheric bar, and an impressive rooftop pool - a very chic stay

    5* Luxury  -  A chic five star boutique hotel offering high-end service, a spoiling spa, and good amenities

    Spa  -  Único Spa, located on the 8th floor, offers a good range of beauty and spa treatments plus a hammam and sauna

    Restaurant  -  Bistro Helena serves gourmet food with Mediterranean flare while the bar serves tapas

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet

    A large 1920s building renovated with subtle minimalism. An elegant atmosphere and lots of natural light. Its restaurant offers gourmet Mediterranean fare, and there’s two swish bars. The celestial city views from the rooftop terrace and central location make it a haven for dreamy Barcelona escapes See More

    Check Availability

  • Park Hotel, Barcelona Barcelona (El Born) 91 rooms from AU$204

    
    See more photos
    Foodies  -  Popular Ten's restaurant, overseen by ABaC's Jordi Cruz, serves innovative modern tapas dishes and is worthy of a visit alone

    Value chic  -  Contemporary, chic interiors and a good range of rooms with a price tag that is amazing for the quality

    Architectural  -  The building is one of the top examples in the city of 1950s architecture

    Restaurant  -  Ten's Restaurant serves modern tapas by renowned chef Jordi Cruz

    

    A contemporary hotel with excellent value rooms and a highly recommended restaurant in central Barcelona. Single, double, and triple rooms are simple and modern in design. However, it is the rooftop pool and Ten's restaurant which serves contemporary tapas that pulls a crowd. See More

    Check Availability

  • Chic & Basic Born Barcelona (El Born) 31 rooms from AU$235

    
    See more photos
    Local exploring  -  Well loctated within the Born area, you'll find designer shops, restaurants & bars, the cathedral, and museums nearby

    Value chic  -  With chic boutique design and a central location, you are getting a lot for your money here

    Sights nearby  -  Check out the The Parc de la Ciutadella at the end of the street, to explore the Parc Zoologic and the arboretum

    Local markets  -  Visit the incredible Santa Catalina food market, just a short walk away

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Frommers

    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. See More

    Check Availability

  • Yurrban Trafalgar Hotel Barcelona (Ciutat Vella) 56 rooms from AU$292

    
    See more photos
    Boutique  -  With a subtle industrial feel to the design and a happening rooftop bar, this boutique pulls a young and hip crowd

    City Style  -  Wonderously chic with uber contemporary design with an unbeatable rooftop pool

    Sights nearby  -  Don't miss Gaudí's famed architectural masterpieces, in particular, La Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell and Casa Batlló

    Restaurant  -  Plat Únic serves just one dish - ribs - so expect them to be good!

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet

    An ultra-cool contemporary hotel. Compact rooms, are small but perfectly formed, with all the necessary mod-cons, modern bathrooms and chirpy yellow bed spreads. A rooftop pool and bar with epic city views. Catalan cuisine is served in a cosmopolitan setting. A well located trendy spot. See More

    Check Availability

  • Yök Casa Cultura Barcelona (Eixample) 8 rooms from AU$438

    
    See more photos
    Families  -  With 2 or 4 bedroom apartments, each with well-equipped kitchens, this is an easy choice for families who want some independence

    Local exploring  -  Well located in the city centre with La Seu, the Cathedral of Barcelona, and Portal de l'Angel all nearby

    Eco  -  The property has been renovated using strict eco-design criteria

    Sights nearby  -  Less than 10 minutes walk from Plaza Cataluña and Las Ramblas

    

    Housed in a modernist building, Yök Casa Cultura has 3 self-catering apartments with 8 bedrooms between them. All have gorgeous mosaic floors, decorative ceilings, modern woodwork and beautiful etched glass windows. With eco-friendly design and a central location, this is a chic city base. See More

    Check Availability

  • We Boutique Hotel Barcelona (Eixample) 6 rooms from AU$269

    
    See more photos
    Historic  -  Housed in a building from the 1900s, interiors still reflect Catalunya's modernist style

    Families  -  The spacious Junior Suite sleeps up to four making it a comfortable choice for families

    Local exploring  -  Central location in Eixample neighbourhood, perfect for shopping and sightseeing

    Sights nearby  -  Plaça Catalunya and La Ramblas can be reached within 13 minutes on foot

    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. See More

    Check Availability

 

Written by Katie Harris

posted Wednesday, 23rd March 2022