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Sunny Barcelona is an easy choice for a family city break with its white sand beaches, museums, architectural sites, and vast array of restaurants. However, some of the city's accommodation is better suited for family stays than others. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best family hotels in Barcelona selected on their amenities, location, and design. Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel, a city centre crashpad or a self-catering apartment — there is something for most tastes and budgets here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next family getaway?

For self-catering

Destinationbcn

  • Stay U-nique Rambla Catalunya is a home-from-home in the centre of Barcelona. Chic air-conditioned apartments with all the mod-cons offer a comfortable city stay. Interiors are light and airy with contemporary furniture, a full kitchen, luxe bathrooms, and washing machines. An ideal base for families.
  • Destinationbcn is a collection of apartment suites and rooms in four different central locations; ideal for families wanting to be self-sufficient. The kitchens are very well equipped and the interiors are chic and understated. A slick urban stay.
  • 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 families.
  • Apartments Sixtyfour are a collection of luxury apartments with an unbeatable location on Passeig de Gràcia. Apartments range in size, but all have high ceilings, muted tones, wooden floors, and well-equipped kitchens. A luxurious city base well suited to families.

For luxury

Gran Hotel La Florida

  • Gran Hotel La Florida is a 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. With kids' activities and babysitters available, parents can be assured of a relaxing stay.
  • El Palace is 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, a luxury spa, and interconnecting rooms for families — you'll want for nothing here.

For a B&B

Bed and Break

  • Bed and Break is a stylish family-run B&B located in the heart of the city, just moments from Passeig de Gracia. Four smartly decorated rooms boast a mix of contemporary and traditional style with dark green walls, sash windows, and mosaic-tiled floors. All sleep up to three making this a good choice for small families.

For a boutique stay

Sonder Le Palacete

  • 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 the location

Hotel Actual

  • Hotel Actual is a modern family hotel well-positioned behind Gaudí's La Pedrera. Rooms are elegantly styled with the best boasting four-poster beds, original painted ceilings, and bathtubs. Comfortable options for families include spacious family and interconnecting rooms. An great base to pop in and out of while exploring the city.

For great value

Room Mate Emma

  • Room Mate Emma is a unique stay offering futuristic minimalism. Expect white rooms with neon lights and space-ship proportions. Very centrally located — minutes from boutique shops and Gaudi's famous buildings. The generous family policy (children under 12 stay for free in their parents' room) makes this an easy family choice.

Still not sure which to book?

The 10 Best Family Hotels in Barcelona

Gran Hotel La Florida

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.

  • Families - Kids activities and menus plus babysitters on request and family rooms for four
  • Views - Spectacular views over Barcelona and the Med from its hilltop position
  • Great walks - Resting in Tibidabo hill makes a great place to take a stroll.
  • Sights nearby - Barcelona is 15/20 minute drive away.
from $237 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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El Palace

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.

  • Families - Connecting rooms, a fun kids' welcome pack, and a generous policy of under-11s stay for free make this ideal for families
  • 5* Luxury - With fine dining, a luxury spa, grand interiors, and attentive service - this is a spoiling stay
  • Restaurant - Executive chef Jesus Caballero has trained with some of the finest Michelin starred chefs
  • Spa - The Mayan Luxury Spa offers sounds, rituals and traditional Mayan treatments
from $367 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Actual

Barcelona (Eixample)

Bright and modern family hotel well-positioned behind Gaudí's La Pedrera. Rooms are elegantly styled with the best boasting four-poster beds, original painted ceilings, and bath tubs. Breakfasts are served in the stylish lobby with a mezzanine. A very comfortable base for exploring the city.

  • Families - A comfortable option for families with spacious family rooms sleeping up to four with the option of interconnecting rooms too
  • Local exploring - Located a few meters from Paseo de Gracia, this is a very central location for gastronomic and architectural exploration
  • Value chic - A charming small hotel with smart accommodation at very appealing prices
  • Views - Rooms at the back have impressive views over Gaudi's La Pedrera
from $125 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Room Mate Emma

Barcelona (Eixample)

Futuristic minimalism is the cornerstone of this hotel. White rooms, neon lights, and space-ship proportions. Very centrally located — minutes from boutique shops and Gaudi's famous buildings. A trendy destination offered at very reasonable rates.

  • Value chic - Chic modern design with well thought out extra touches (think free portable wifi routers) all offered at very reasonable rates
  • Families - A generous family policy (children under 12 stay for free in their parents' room) makes this an ideal family choice
  • Contemporary - Expect futuristic design - all white and silver with splashes of hot pink, turquoise and lime green
  • Sights nearby - Located just one stop from Plaça Catalunya on the FGC rail line
from $104 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Bed and Break

Barcelona (Eixample)

A stylish family-run B&B located in the heart of the city, just moments from Passeig de Gracia. Four smartly decorated rooms are a mix of contemporary and traditional style with dark green walls, sash windows, and mosaic-tiled floors. The best have private terraces. A chic city crashpad.

  • Local exploring - The hotel's central location allows guests to head off on foot to take in all that this cultural hub has to offer!
  • Families - The rooms sleep up to three making this a good choice for small families
  • Sights nearby - Go visit the Sagrada Familia, take a tour of the Nou Camp or head to the Gothic Quarter
  • Great walks - Meander through the city's streets and take in the unique architecture
from $141 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
DestinationBCN

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.

  • Groups - Some of the apartments can be interconnected with adjoining rooms making this a flexible option for groups
  • Value chic - There are special rates for those who want to book the apartments for longer stays
  • Families - Two bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens are an easy base for families
  • Sights nearby - A 5-minute walk from Plaça Catalunya, and also very close to La Seu, Cathedral of Barcelona, Portal de l'Angel and Casa Batllo
from $141 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Yök Casa Cultura

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.

  • 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
from $283 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Apartments Sixtyfour

Barcelona (Eixample)

A collection of luxury apartments with an unbeatable location on Passeig de Gràcia. Apartments range in size, but all have high ceilings, muted tones, wooden floors, and well-equipped kitchens. A luxurious city base well suited to families and groups.

  • Local exploring - Located on Paseo de Gracia you are close to all the action meaning you can dip in and out of your apartment throughout the day
  • Self catering - The spacious kitchens are fully equipped with all the necessary appliances to make guests' stay as comfortable as possible
  • Families - Self-catering apartments range from one-bedroom to three-bedrooms, offering an ideal base for families
  • Sights nearby - Eixample is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture; Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are within easy distance
from $389 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 $150 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Stay U-nique Rambla Catalunya

Barcelona (Eixample)

Your home-from-home in the centre of Barcelona. Chic air-conditioned apartments with all the mod-cons offer a comfortable city stay. Interiors are light and airy with contemporary furniture, a full kitchen, luxe bathrooms, and washing machines. An ideal base for families.

  • Families - Apartments sleep up to four and have all the amenities of home making this an easy choice for families
  • Local exploring - Most of the must-see places are within walking distance
  • Outstanding location - Situated in the heart of Barcelona - 400 m from Passeig de Gracia Station and 500 m from La Pedrera
  • Sights nearby - Plaza Catalunya, Casa Batllo and the Ramblas are just a step away
from $130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Katie Harris

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