Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona is hip, architecturally gorgeous, culturally and artistically rich, and has a gourmet feast of fantastic places to eat and drink. With a beach to lounge on during the day and renowned nightlife — this city has it all. It is no wonder then that there is such an enormous choice of accommodation here, with some particularly good luxury options. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the city to bring you a collection of the best luxury hotels in Barcelona selected on their design, amenities, service, and location. Whether you want a city centre crashpad, a beachfront stay, a hotel with a renowned restaurant or one of the city's classic five-stars — there is plenty to choose from. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For a five-star hotel

El Palace is set in an iconic building that's been beautifully renovated to restore its glamorous 1920s features. Expect chandeliers, gilt, rich fabrics and oil paintings. With a luxurious spa and a Michelin starred restaurant, you'll want for nothing here.
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona is a stylish upmarket design hotel. Expect a magnificent garden terrace with food and cocktails, a rooftop dipping pool with city views, a bar, spa, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. With light and airy rooms and designer suites, this is a very chic choice.
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 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.
Majestic Hotel & Spa is a grand five-star hotel & spa set near Passeig de Gràcia. The Neoclassical facade opens onto elegant modern interiors. Spacious rooms boast sash windows, wooden floors, and luxe bathrooms. Several dining options, a spa, and a hip roof-terrace poolside bar with epic views make this a standout stay.

For a boutique stay

Cotton House enjoys a prime location in central Barcelona. Offering luxurious, upmarket accommodation which blends traditional architecture with bold modern features. With a library, pool, and pretty terrace — this is an utterly stunning city spot.

For the views

Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is a polished and chic townhouse with a rooftop terrace boasting views of the port of Barcelona. Contemporary rooms are decorated in wood, stone, and natural hues. Enjoy Catalan dishes at the lively rooftop restaurant or a swim in the pool.
Also overlooking Barcelona’s marina, The Serras is a chic contemporary hotel with decor that cleverly blends modern minimalism with traditional Catalan elements. This is a great choice for anyone who appreciates great design, epic views, and a standout Catalan menu.
In the heart of the Gothic Quarter, the Ohla Hotel has a historic facade with a stunning rooftop pool and terrace with incredible city views. Rooms and suites have huge windows and are filled with light (the best have incredible views). Complete with a spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

For foodies

Modernist but with a sultry edge, the Alma Barcelona is spacious, despite its location close to the Passeig de Gràcia. The restaurant is the main event, headed by renowned chef Gio Esteve, it specialises in seasonal Catalan cuisine. The spa is renowned too.
For foodies, the Monument Hotel (a converted 19th-century palazzo) is a real destination boasting the three Michelin-starred Restaurant Lasarte. The decor throughout feels hip with exposed brick walls and parquet floors. Complete with a spa, wellness centre, and a rooftop pool — this is tough to beat.
Ohla Eixample is set in the modernist Eixample district, a haven for architecture lovers with an eye for unusual modern design. For fitness enthusiasts, there is personal training available and a choice of pools. Popular among foodies, there's also a Michelin starred haute cuisine restaurant.
The Wittmore is tucked down a tiny dead-end street in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. This small hotel is ideal for those seeking a discrete haven, with its tasteful club-like interiors and rooftop pool with stunning views. The main attraction is its restaurant run by local legend, the chef Albert Ventura.

For the location

The One is a large, sophisticated hotel in a great part of Barcelona close to the Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, and Las Ramblas. The interiors are contemporary and very elegant, designed by Jamie Beriestain, and there’s a spa with a range of treatments and facilities. With a lovely roof terrace and a restaurant — this is an easy base to explore from.

For the design

Hotel Bagués is an immaculately decorated luxury hotel set right on Las 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.
Mercer Hotel offers 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 and tapas restaurant — this is city living in modernist luxury.
For something even smaller consider Margot House, which has just nine suites in the Eixample locality. There’s a large open-plan lounge and breakfast area with lots of plants and natural light, and the rooms have large windows, and a white and pale grey colour palette.
Almanac Barcelona is an elegantly designed modern hotel. Interiors are permeated with warm tones of gold, oak, and walnut. It offers a wide range of facilities from technological to wellness and boasts a stunning rooftop cocktail bar, restaurant, and private dining. A luxurious and well-positioned city pad

For beach access

There’s certainly more than a nod to the design of the Burj in the W Barcelona building, sitting sail-like on a peninsula between Barcelona’s port and the beach. Rooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the sea views. Plus you can expect a large gym and spa, a choice of bars and restaurants, and a business centre.
Hotel Arts Barcelona is an architectural landmark that doubles as a luxury hotel with spectacular sea views, contemporary interiors and modern gadgets. There are terraced gardens, a beach-front swimming pool, five restaurants, a spa and a contemporary art collection. A perfect city spot with beaches and culture on your doorstep.

For great value

Stylish and well-positioned in the heart of Barcelona, the Hotel Claris is a grand hotel with an excellent collection of art and antiques. With a fantastic roof terrace which offers panoramic city views, a large pool, and a restaurant you're getting a lot for your money here.

Still not sure where to book?

Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Barcelona.
Search for properties close to some of Barcelona’s main sights like the Sagrada Familia or Las Ramblas.
Consider our recommendations for the best hotels in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
Look at our list of recommendations for the best hotels in Barcelona for foodies or the best boutique hotels in Barcelona.
Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

20 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

Hotel Arts Barcelona

Barcelona (Barceloneta)

Architectural landmark doubles as a luxury hotel with spectacular sea views, contemporary interiors and modern gadgets. There are terraced gardens, a beach-front swimming pool, five restaurants, a spa and a contemporary art collection. A perfect city spot: beaches and culture on your doorstep.

5* Luxury - With Michelin-starred dining, beach access, a rooftop spa, and two outdoor pools - you'll wish for nothing here
Foodies - The hotel boasts the two-Michelin-starred Enoteca restaurant, headed by local celebrity chef Paco Pérez
City Style - A landmark in Barcelona fronted by the iconic fish sculpture known as Peix
Sights nearby - Discover Gothic churches and Roman remains in the winding alleyways of the Barri Gòtic

from $400 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

20 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

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20 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

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