Best Boutique Hotels in Barcelona
Introduction
Barcelona is a unique destination with so much going for it. The architecture is the stuff of dreams, the foodie scene is world-renowned, you’re under the sun, right by the beach and the bright blue Mediterranean, and there’s always something on—24 hours a day. So, while it’s great to see this city any way you can, it’s charming to see it in style and comfort, and that’s why a list of the best boutique hotels in Barcelona might be helpful.
Hotel Granvia
In an excellent, central location, the Hotel Granvia is a newly refurbished and now palatial property. It has 58 contemporary rooms, a gorgeous terrace, and plenty to see and do outside the hotel’s doors.
Cotton House Hotel
Interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán has worked his magic over the Cotton House Hotel, combining the grace of the original building (the former headquarters of the city’s cotton guild) with modern artwork and bold colors. The result is fabulous.
Hotel Neri
Hotel Neri is a delightful little place to lay your head with only 22 rooms. It’s housed in a 17th-century mansion, and what it lacks in facilities (no pool, no gym) it makes up for in style and location – just next to the cathedral, it could not be more central. Its terrace on an atmospheric little square and its leafy rooftop bar are extra pluses.
Hotel Casa Fuster
The Hotel Casa Fuster is a gorgeous hotel with decadent interiors and a perfect location in the heart of town. The rooms are spacious, and there’s a lovely rooftop pool. There’s also a Viennese cafe, Mediterranean restaurant, jazz club, and popular bar.
El Palace
With 125 rooms, El Palace might be a bit too big for some people’s classification of a boutique hotel, but if you focus on the decor and the atmosphere, then it certainly qualifies. The hotel dates from the 1920s, which is also where the decor puts it, with elegant chandeliers, plenty of art, and objets d’art. There’s also a luxurious modern spa and all the state-of-the-art technology you might need, plus a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Hotel DO Placa Reial
If you’re looking for a small property, the Hotel DO Placa Reial is for you. It has just 16 charming rooms and suites, with parquet floors, four-poster beds, and private terraces—some with pools. The hotel also offers a choice of two excellent restaurants.
Ohla Hotel
The five-star Ohla Hotel has been converted from a beautiful Gothic building, but inside, it’s pretty modernist in style. It has 74 light-filled rooms, a rooftop terrace pool and bar with stunning views over the city, a spa, and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
The Serras
The Serras is a fantastic five-star hotel in the Gothic Quarter overlooking the marina. It has 28 rooms, awash with contemporary style and chicness, and a wonderful Catalan restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Marc Gascons. This building is also where Picasso began his art career.
W Barcelona
It’s not hard to see how the “Fabulous” rooms at the W got their name: floor-to-ceiling windows yield jaw-dropping views of the city, the beach, and the Mediterranean beyond—some of Barcelona’s best. Add to that moody lighting, comfy beds and chaise lounges, and tricked-out bathrooms, and it’s no wonder some guests hardly ever leave the room. (But if you do, there’s plenty more in store.)
Almanac Barcelona
Almanac remains one of Barcelona’s hottest new hotels, having just opened its doors in late 2017, and it shows: Everything is shiny, modern, and brand spanking new, from the smartphone-controlled lights to the sauna and rooftop dipping pool. Ask for one of the Cube rooms with giant windows overlooking Gran Via, one of Barcelona’s main thoroughfares—don’t worry, the soundproofing here is solid.
Yurbban Passage
Young, trendy city folk come to the new Yurbban Passage for a great deal, yes, but also for the comfortable accommodations, rooftop bar and plunge pool, magnificent views, and peaceful spa, complete with massage jets and two luxe treatment rooms. D’Aprop, the in-house restaurant, is worth stopping in for innovative Catalonian cuisine with international twists.
