Mercer Hotel

Barcelona tops many a list of favourite cities. It’s such a unique destination with so much going for it. The architecture is fantastical, the foodie scene is world-renowned, there are long summers, and a gorgeous stretch of beach too. It hardly comes as a surprise that there is a wide range of accommodation to choose from. However, our hotel experts always favour a boutique property for that personalised touch, unique design, and size. With this in mind, the Gurus have compiled a collection of the best boutique hotels in Barcelona selected on their position, design, amenities, and service. Whether you're in search of a luxury stay, a city centre crashpad or a foodie destination — there is something for most trips here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For luxury

Hotel Casa Fuster

  • Hotel Casa Fuster is a grand five-star hotel set in a renowned Modernist building on Passeig de Gràcia. Rooms and suites pay homage to the building's original grandeur. There is a historic Viennese cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a swinging jazz club. A lively hotel with a popular bar and a rooftop pool. A real Barcelona classic.

For a city break

hotel granvia

  • In a great central location, Hotel Granvia is a newly-refurbished and now palatial property. There are 58 contemporary rooms, a gorgeous terrace and plenty to see and do just outside the hotel’s doors.
  • Mercer Hotel is a forward thinking design hotel with 27 rooms in the Gothic Quarter, just five minutes from the cathedral and ten minutes from Las Ramblas. The rooms and suites are carefully decorated and feature exposed stone walls, glass partitions, stand-alone baths and modern art. There’s a stunning rooftop bar and a tapas restaurant.
  • Praktik Rambla is a chic boutique hotel set in a 19th-century palace right on Las Ramblas. Original features remain throughout including moulded ceilings, Baroque columns, and heavy wooden doors. Rooms are more contemporary with simple minimalist style. With its central location, this is a convenient city base.

For couples

  • Hotel Neri is a 12th-century palace with 21st-century comforts. Located in the Gothic District this boutique hotel enjoys a central spot. Contemporary style and romance are combined through the use of crushed velvets, bright silks and rustic furniture. Complete with a fashionable restaurant and bar with a terrace. Cosy and romantic.
  • Hotel DO Placa Reial is a fabulously romantic hotel that oozes historic charm and boasts wonderful views from stepped terraces. A neoclassical building home to 18 beautiful rooms and suites with parquet floors, four-poster beds, and private terraces (the best have plunge pools). Centrally positioned, very luxurious, and offering a Mediterranean restaurant.

For foodies

Casa Camper

  • The five-star Ohla Hotel has been converted from a beautiful Gothic building, but inside it’s quite modernist in style. There are 74 light-filled rooms, a rooftop terrace pool and bar — with stunning views over the city, a spa and a Michelin starred restaurant.
  • The Serras is a fantastic five-star hotel in the Gothic Quarter, overlooking the marina. There are 28 rooms, awash with contemporary style and chicness, and a wonderful Catalan restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Marc Gascons.
  • Hotel Market is a chic property with a no-frills attitude towards decoration (as most of the focus here seems to be on the cuisine). In a hip spot just outside the old city walls, these 58 rooms are elegant and non-fussy.
  • Casa Camper is a trendy eco-friendly design boutique hotel in a fabulous location. Comfortable and minimalist rooms are bold in colour. Boasting a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, Dos Palillos, and a 24-hour buffet for something more casual. A real has-it-all hotel right in the heart of the city.

For wine connoisseurs

Praktik Vinoteca

  • Praktik Vinoteca is for those with a passion for wine, wanting to stay in the heart of the city, with many famous sights just minutes away. Complimentary wine on arrival, and the option to sample numerous types of wines with an expert sommelier. The design is minimalistic and chic — this is a stylish choice.

For families

Sonder Le Palacete

  • Primero Primera is 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. With family suites and a large outdoor pool, this is a good choice for families.
  • Granados 83 is set back a bit from the streets in a peaceful spot, and offers great decor — think leather, marble, Buddhist art and African zebra-wood floors. There are 70 rooms, and while it sounds quite glamorous, it’s also very family friendly.
  • Sonder Le Palacete is a small, exclusive, and elegant hotel. The historic building has been restored to give a contemporary feel, with warm colours, natural materials and luxurious fabrics. The Studio sleeps up to four and has a kitchenette and an outdoor space making it an easy family base.

For great value

Hostal Grau

  • Villa Emilia is a modern design hotel with 12 light and airy rooms with parquet floors and attractive furnishings. There’s also a fabulous rooftop terrace bar with weekly live music. Sophisticated yet fun.
  • Chic & Basic Born offers rooms at very affordable prices. Right beside the Parc de la Ciutadella and the zoo, this magnificent 18th-century mansion turned futuristic design hotel has 31 rooms with minimalist decor and modern extras, like LED mood lighting.
  • Hostal Grau is a charming eco hotel with rooms that are stylish and comfortable with crisp white interiors and minimalist furnishings. With great rates, a cocktail bar, and close proximity to Las Ramblas — this is a convenient city crashpad.
  • Ofelias Hotel is a chic yet affordable hotel with impeccably designed rooms. The pool is long and narrow, there’s a gym and hire bikes, and it has some very elegant meeting rooms, so it ticks more than the basic boxes.

Still not sure where to book?

17 of the Best Boutique Hotels in Barcelona

Hotel Casa Fuster

Barcelona (Eixample)

A grand 5* luxury hotel set in a renowned Modernist building on Paseo de Gràcia. Rooms and suites pay homage to the building's original grandeur. There is a Viennese cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a swinging jazz club. A lively hotel with a popular bar and a rooftop pool. A Barcelona classic.

  • Local exploring - Well positioned on Passeig de Gràcia meaning museums, high-end shops, restaurants, and architectural sights are nearby
  • Architectural - Located in one of the city's most famed Modernist building built by architect Lluís Domènch i Montaner
  • Sights nearby - Visit nearby famed attractions such as Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo
  • Restaurant - Tasting menu created by Michelin starred chef at the Aleia Restaurant
from CA$454 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Neri

Barcelona (Gothic Quarter)

12th Century palace meets 21st Century comfort. Located in the Gothic district this boutique hotel enjoys a central spot. Contemporary style and romance is combined through the use of crushed velvets, bright silks and rustic furniture. Complete with a fashionable restaurant and bar with a terrace.

  • Boutique - Set across two Medieval buildings (one a 12th century palace) - expect plenty of character with all the 21st century comforts
  • Local exploring - Well located on a quiet street besides the Cathedral with Barri Gòtic's eating and drinking options on the doorstep
  • City Style - Culture Vultures will be in heaven with the art, sculpture and architecture
  • Foodies - "Taste & Tapas" is a great way to explore the flavours of the area
from CA$583 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Casa Camper, Barcelona

Barcelona (El Raval)

A trendy eco-friendly design boutique hotel in a fabulous location. Comfortable and minimalist rooms are bold in colour. Boasting a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, Dos Palillos, and a 24-hour buffet for something more casual. A real has-it-all hotel right in the heart of the city.

  • Local exploring - Central location, just off Las Ramblas, means you can run on own steam and explore the city on foot or on a hotel bike
  • City Style - Pared down to the essentials, without losing out on creature comforts- an utterly unique and contemporary design
  • Foodies - The hotel houses a Michelin-starred but informal Japanese restaurant, Dos Palillos
  • Sights nearby - Explore the nearby Gothic Quarter, with its wealth of hisotric Roman buildings and charming ancient squares
from CA$235 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Granvia, Barcelona

Barcelona (Eixample)

A once privately-owned home dating back from 1847 turned into a stylish hotel. Interiors are refined and sophisticated with a large twisting staircase dominating the lobby, high ceilings, and antique furniture. Rooms, although not enormous, are light and airy and there's a glamourous terrace too.

  • Local exploring - An ideal spot for exploring Barcelona's architecture, from Gaudi's Casa Batlló to the ancient buildings of the Gothic sector
  • City Style - Centrally located former palace with sleek modern rooms, stylish courtyard and trendy terrace bar
  • Sights nearby - Check out Casa Lleó i Morera and Palau de la Música, designed by the brilliant architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner
  • Great walks - Passeig de Gràcia is a wonderful street to wander along, the iconic cement tiling of the road was designed by Gaudí
from CA$176 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Chic & Basic Born

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.

  • 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
from CA$212 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Praktik Rambla

Barcelona (Eixample)

A chic boutique hotel set in a 19th-century palace right on La Ramblas. Original features remain throughout including moulded ceilings, Baroque columns, and heavy wooden doors. Rooms are more contemporary with simple minimalist style. With its central location, this is a convenient city base.

  • Boutique - Set in a 19th-century palace with many of the original features remaining yet with chic modern style. A boutique haven
  • Eco - An eco-conscious stay - the hotel has a reduced waste practice, it recycles, and uses ecological products
  • Local exploring - Located right on La Rambla, this is ideal for those who want to be right in the thick of it all
  • Sights nearby - Take a tour of the city's famed modernist architecture
from CA$119 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Granados 83

Barcelona (Eixample)

A chic design hotel set in a quiet spot in the popular Eixample district. Sleek loft-style apartments feature exposed brickwork, wooden floors, and oversized leather headboards. An atmospheric restaurant serves Mediterranean fare and there's a rooftop pool and bar. A stylish city crashpad.

  • Artworks - Indian and Cambodian art, mostly dating between the 10th and 11th centuries, is on display throughout the hotel
  • City Style - Loft-style rooms, a buzzy bar, and a rooftop pool make this a hip city base
  • Sights nearby - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, and Casa Amatller
  • Restaurant - Mediterranean cuisine is served at the restaurant
from CA$181 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Market

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.

  • Value chic - A grand Neoclassical building with chic contemporary interiors and a central postcode- you are getting a lot for your money here
  • Local exploring - Well placed in the Sant Antoni district with many of the city's main sites a walk away (including the Sant Antoni Market)
  • Sights nearby - There are endless attractions nearby including Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, the Arc de Triomf, and the Casa Serra
  • Local markets - The neighbouring Sant Antoni Market which is packed full of food vendors, cafes, and bars is a real must-visit
from CA$128 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mercer Hotel

Barcelona (Gothic Quarter)

Forward-thinking modern design in a historic defence tower in Barcelona's Gothic quarter. Pristine rooms and suites have exposed stone walls, glass partitions, stand-alone bathtubs and splashes of modern art. Complete with a stunning rooftop bar & tapas restaurant - city living in modernist luxury.

  • City Style - Expect modernist furniture and large works of contemporary art all with the backdrop of an ancient defense tower - very chic
  • Local exploring - Ideally located in the atmospheric Gothic Quarter with many of the city't attractions within walking distance
  • Historic - Historical building part of which is built upon the Barcino Walls, part of the ancient Roman City
  • Sights nearby - A 10 mins walk from Las Ramblas, and only 5 mins from the Barcelona Cathedral
from CA$620 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Primero Primera

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.

  • Boutique - Feels like staying at a friend's (very elegant) home; the family live on the 1st floor and the interiors are eclectic & stylish
  • City Style - Expect unique design touches and timeless furnishings making this a distinct, stylish, and unique stay
  • Local exploring - Well located in the upmarket Tres Torres, close to the likes of Las Ramblas yet in a quiet setting
  • Restaurant - The atmospheric Planta Baja serves homely yet refined food and drinks
from CA$295 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Ohla Hotel

Barcelona (Ciutat Vella)

Five Star hotel in an elegant historic building with sleek contemporary interiors. Light-filled rooms and suites have wood floors, modern gadgetry and stand-alone tubs. The rooftop terrace pool and bar with stunning views is a real lure. While the Michelin-starred restaurant completes the picture.

  • Local exploring - Very central, located between medieval Barri Gòtic and Born areas, meaning La Ramblas and Plaça de Catalunya are nearby
  • Foodies - Caelis, run by Michelin-starred chef Romain Fornell, serves innovative French and Catalan dishes. Worthy of a trip alone
  • Sights nearby - The Cathedral of Barcelona, La Ramblas, and plenty of the city's Modernist building's are nearby
  • Restaurant - Michelin starred Sauc restaurant and Ohla Gastrobar
from CA$437 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel DO Placa Reial

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.

  • City Style - An elegant five star boutique hotel with a perfect blend of period style and modern design making this a chic city crashpad
  • Historic - Located in a magnificent fully restored listed building that dates from 1856
  • Sights nearby - Situated in the Gothic Quarter close to Las Ramblas, the Liceo opera house, and the cathedral
  • Local markets - Stroll through the popular Boquería market and sample local produce
from CA$243 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa Emilia

Barcelona (Eixample)

Modern design blended with original architecture in a quieter area of Barcelona. Contemporary rooms have lots of natural light, parquet floors, and attractive furnishings. Fabulous roof top terrace bar, weekly live music, and business corner. A sophisticated but fun choice.

  • City Style - With contemporary design and a trendy rooftop bar - this is a stylish city stay
  • Lively - The rooftop bar and piano bar give a convivial feel to this laidback hotel
  • Sights nearby - Located close to Las Ramblas, Paseo de Gracia, and Plaza Cataluña
  • Restaurant - The bistro-style restaurant serves local cuisine
from CA$245 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Serras

Barcelona (Gothic Quarter)

The Serras is a fantastic five-star hotel overlooking Barcelona's marina, in the Gothic quarter. Awash with contemporary style and chicness, the hotel's building has the distinction of being where Picasso began his art career. Complete with a superb Catalan restaurant, this is an indulgent stay.

  • Foodies - Indulge yourself with delightful Catalan sharing menus by Michelin-starred chef Marc Gascons, and poolside nibbles on the roof
  • City Style - Uber chic loft-style interiors with wood floors, soaring ceilings, white minimalism and graphic black-and-white Catalan tiles
  • Historic - Set in a historic building where Picasso started his career in 1896
  • Sights nearby - Less than two miles from the Sagrada Familia, a must for any new visitor to Barcelona
from CA$516 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hostal Grau

Barcelona (El Raval)

Just a short walk from Las Ramblas, Hostal Grau is a charming eco hotel. The rooms are stylish and comfortable with crisp white interiors and minimalist furnishings. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar before heading out into the bright lights of Barcelona.

  • Value chic - Low-cost, eco conscious, and very stylish - you get a lot for your money at this this centrally located hotel
  • Boutique - Mixing fresh Scandi-style with traditional features - this is a chic boutique stay
  • Local markets - Explore enormous Boqueria market and sample local produce
  • Sights nearby - Five minutes walk from the Plaça Catalunya
from CA$224 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Praktik Vinoteca

Barcelona (Eixample)

For those with a passion for wine, wanting to stay in the heart of the city, with many famous sights just minutes away. Complimentary wine on arrival, and the option to sample numerous types of wines with an expert sommelier. The design is minimalistic and chic. A stylish choice.

  • Local exploring - The Eixample district is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, food and shopping
  • Groups - In-house bespoke wine tasting experiences makes this a fun base for groups of friends
  • Boutique - A unique boutique hotel dedicated to the world of wine
  • Sights nearby - Gaudí’s Casa Batllo is just around the corner and Casa Milà is a half-mile walk away
from CA$212 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sonder Le Palacete

Barcelona (gràcia)

Set in a tranquil yet central street, this is a small, exclusive and elegant hotel. The historic building has been restored to give a contemporary feel, with warm colours, natural materials and luxurious fabrics. It features a terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

  • Architectural - In a building dating back to the turn of the 19th century, it features an imposing façade of semicircular arches and balustrades
  • Families - The Studio sleeps up to four and has a kitchenette and an outdoor space making this a good option for families
  • City Style - A beautifully renovated 20th-century private mansion - this is a very stylish city base
  • Boutique - A small, private, exclusive establishment with 10 bedrooms
from CA$211 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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