
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?