For those wanting to visit Barcelona, the city's downtown area is the place to stay. From the buzzing waterfront, to the gorgeous Parc de la Ciutadella, to the bustling Las Ramblas, Barcelona's downtown is a vibrant and colorful spot for both leisure and business travellers alike. And there are plenty of great hotels to choose from in the centre of the city. Our Gurus have handpicked the best downtown Barcelona hotels to help you find somewhere to stay that suits all tastes and budgets. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious hotel or a great-value stay, want a vibrant city break or something more relaxed, want to explore Barcelona’s bustling center or prefer something a little quieter – there’s a hotel for you. So let us help you plan your trip to Barcelona and get booking one of our top picks for downtown Barcelona hotels today.
Barcelona (Gothic Quarter)
Whitewashed walls, and white everything else, exude minimalist simplicity at this hotel. Set in the heart of the Gothic quarter it provides a peaceful no-frills refuge from the hustle and bustle outside. A functional and convenient base for city exploring.
Barcelona (Eixample)
Smart three-star boutique hotel in a fantastic downtown location. The minimalist rooms are comfortable and chic. City views from the roof pool terrace are enticing for a day of relaxing in the sun. While the Jazz Bar on the eighth floor is a popular hangout. A sleek city centre crashpad.
Barcelona (Eixample)
A historical building with calming modern interiors situated in the heart of the city. Large rooms are simple yet stylish. Extensive facilities include a cocktail bar with music, modern meeting rooms and access to a nearby gym and spa. Ideally placed for moving around the city.
Barcelona (El Born)
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.
Barcelona (Eixample)
A charming modern 10-room B&B offering a laid-back stay in the heart of the city. Light and airy rooms range from singles to spacious doubles (sleeping three). The design is simple and contemporary with large windows, bright colours, and pale wooden floors. A friendly base to explore from.
Barcelona (La Rambla)
Sixties Ramblas has wholeheartedly embraced the Barcelona of the 60s. Each floor pays homage to one particular culture of the decade and all bedroom doors are adorned with photograph and text, creating a gallery like feel to corridors. Superb location and trendy feel. A great value city break pad.
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 (Eixample)
A collection of apartment suites and rooms in four different central locations, ideal for those wanting to be self-sufficient or for those in groups. The kitchens are very well equipped for those who like to cook. Interiors are chic and understated, made for stylish city slickers.
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 (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 (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 (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.
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.
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)
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.
Barcelona (Ciutat Vella)
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.
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 (La Rambla)
An immaculately decorated luxury hotel set right on La Ramblas. Expect Madagascar ebony, rich colours, and minimalist undercurrents. A contradictory fusion of the Gothic and the minimal, but it definitely works. Each room displays an exclusive piece of the Masriera Art Collection. City chic.
Barcelona (Gothic Quarter)
An elegant hotel set in the iconic Gothic Quarter, minutes from the cathedral and bustling Plaza de Catalunya. Chic rooms are light and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows, pale wooden floors, and modern art. With a Mediterranean restaurant and a rooftop pool - this hotel has it all.
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)
An intimate and well-placed B&B, offering generous breakfasts with homemade products and seasonal local produce. There is a superb rooftop terrace where guests can breakfast or have a drink. With Modernist details and original frescoes, it is a good option for the discerning traveller.
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 (Ciutat Vella)
A centrally located luxury hotel set in a converted 1800s textiles warehouse. Rooms and suites are simple and elegant with whitewashed walls, plenty of light, and modern furniture. A rooftop pool, organic spa, and excellent Catalan restaurant complete the picture at this luxe city pad.
Barcelona (Ciutat Vella)
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
Barcelona (Eixample)
A sophisticated 5-star hotel in the Eixample neighbourhood near Plaza de Espana. Rooms are light and airy with scene-framing windows. There's the usual iconic restaurant, a chic bar, plus a spa and rooftop pool with panoramic views. A hip base for exploring bustling Barcelona.
Barcelona (Gothic Quarter)
Polished and chic, this townhouse with rooftop terrace and views to the port of Barcelona. Contemporary rooms decorated in wood, stone, and natural colours offer a great place to rest your head. Enjoy Catalan dishes at the lively rooftop restaurant. Relax at the pool or head to the nearby harbour.
Barcelona (Eixample)
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.
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.
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 (Ciutat Vella)
With an unbeatable location and an array of food, drinks and entertainment options to keep you busy from morning to night, Barcelona’s trendiest boutique hotel is more than just a pretty face.
Barcelona (Eixample)
An iconic 1920s hotel set in the heart of the city near Passeig de Gràcia. Interiors are elegant and classic with chandeliers, original paintings, and high ceilings. With several dining options and a luxury spa - this is a spoiling city stay.
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.
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.
Barcelona (Barceloneta)
A slice of contemporary chic out on the peninsula of Barcelona. The Burj-like building on the beach front has spacious rooms and suites with floor to ceiling windows and state of the art high techery. Excellent facilities; gym, spa, terrace bar, restaurants, business centre. A youthful choice.