Spain · 20 handpicked hotels
Gaudí's city rewards visitors who stay well. From Gothic Quarter townhouses to modernist masterpieces on the seafront, Barcelona's hotel scene is as bold and creative as the city itself.
Our selection
Barceloneta
Ritz-Carlton's 44-storey seafront tower is Barcelona's most iconic hotel address. Two Michelin-starred restaurants, a legendary spa and direct beach access.
Passeig de Gràcia
On the city's finest boulevard, this converted bank exudes understated glamour. The Blanc restaurant and rooftop terrace are among Barcelona's very best.
Gran Via
A Belle Époque palace open since 1919 with one of Barcelona's most celebrated rooftop pools and genuine old-world Spanish grandeur.
Gràcia
A Modernista masterpiece by Domènech i Montaner, now a boutique hotel. The Jazz Club hosts legendary weekend sessions with pure Barcelona character.
Eixample
Set in the neo-classical headquarters of the Cotton Guild, this beautifully restored hotel blends history with contemporary luxury in prime Eixample.
Eixample
A serene oasis on a quiet Eixample street with a beautiful interior garden, excellent spa and a calm that is genuinely rare in this vibrant city.
Eixample
Part neo-classical palace, part contemporary art gallery. The Claris houses an Egyptian collection and has one of the most beautiful rooftop pools in Barcelona.
Barceloneta
The sail-shaped W is Barcelona's most dramatic waterfront building. The Eclipse bar at the top offers the finest 360° views in the entire city.
Via Laietana
A Gothic Quarter gateway hotel with a stunning infinity rooftop pool overlooking the medieval old city. One of Barcelona's best rooftops, full stop.
Gothic Quarter
Pablo Picasso once had his studio here. Today a sleek 28-room boutique hotel with a rooftop pool overlooking the port and Barceloneta beach.
Via Laietana
One of Barcelona's most provocative design hotels with a façade covered in ceramic eyeballs. The city views from the rooftop are truly extraordinary.
La Rambla
Set in the former Philippines Tobacco Company headquarters, this beautifully restored hotel has a rooftop pool and one of La Rambla's most charming terraces.
Eixample
Ian Schrager's statement hotel with a dramatic lobby, acclaimed Martín Berasategui restaurant and a rooftop with some of the city's most coveted views.
Gothic Quarter
An 11th-century palace at the heart of the Gothic Quarter romantically converted into a boutique hotel. The rooftop terrace and library lounge are truly memorable.
Passeig de Gràcia
Ferragamo's Barcelona debut in a Modernista building. Just 15 spacious apartments with a private-residence feel and impeccable service.
Eixample
The members' club and hotel that reinvented the Eixample. Cinema, rooftop pool, Cowshed spa and all the effortless cool the brand is known for.
La Rambla
A sensitively restored Modernista building with contemporary design interiors. One of the best-value design hotels on La Rambla.
Gothic Quarter
Nestled in one of Barcelona's most beautiful squares, with stunning rooftop views, a Michelin-starred restaurant and intimate, meticulously designed rooms.
Montjuïc
Perched on Montjuïc with sweeping harbour views, a gorgeous outdoor pool and the peaceful calm of being above the city while remaining very close to it.
Diagonal
A bold Dominique Perrault-designed tower on the Diagonal with dramatic rooms, a see-and-be-seen rooftop, and the energy of Barcelona's most dynamic neighbourhood.