Grand Hotel Central

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

  • 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 and Basic Born

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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?

The 7 Best Hotels in La Ribera, Barcelona

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 $151 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Grand Hotel Central

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

  • 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
from $246 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Park Hotel, Barcelona

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.

  • 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
from $131 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Yurrban Trafalgar Hotel

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.

  • 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!
from $188 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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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
We Boutique Hotel

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.

  • 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
from $174 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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