The best hotels in Barcelona, Spain (updated 2025)

Staying at the Majestic means staying in a luxury hotel housed in a neoclassical building on Passeig de Gràcia, complete with its original façade. Inside, you’ll find a full-service spa, a piano bar, a cocktail bar, and the stylish Gourmet Bar on the rooftop terrace by the pool. From up there, the views are truly breathtaking: look one way and you’ll see Montjuïc hill, another and the sea framed between the twin towers, and in yet another direction, the iconic Sagrada Família. Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany oversees the Solc restaurant – a tribute to local produce and Mediterranean cuisine.

Address: Pg. de Gràcia, 68, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting at around €400 a night
Closest transport: Tenerife South airport is an 11-minute drive

Hotel Miramar Barcelona is one of the city’s top hotels, thanks to its setting in a former Noucentista-style palace that still retains original architectural features, paired with a sleek and elegant interior. Surrounded by gardens in the picturesque Montjuïc area, it offers sweeping views over the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll probably find yourself stopping at the terrace bar at some point – and it’s hard to resist the spectacular outdoor pool, perfect for a refreshing dip, or the soothing spa for a moment of calm. Step outside, and all of Montjuïc is yours to explore: the Joan Miró Foundation, the MNAC museum, beautiful public gardens, the Greek Theatre and more.

Time Out tip: Keep walking downhill and you’ll eventually reach the old port and the end of La Rambla.

Address: Plaça de Carlos Ibáñez, 3, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting from around €200 per night
Closest transport: Paral.lel metro station

Generator Barcelona blurs the line between hostel and hotel, offering both €20 dorm beds and sleek private rooms with terraces overlooking the Sagrada Família from €86. Expect a lively, youthful vibe in shared spaces, but peace and comfort upstairs. Rooms are clean and quiet, with great views. Breakfast is basic but convenient, and DIY check-in is smooth. Located between Gràcia and Eixample, it’s close to top sights and metro links. A solid, affordable stay – if you don’t mind the party crowd.

Address: Carrer de Còrsega 377, 08037 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting from around €84
Closest transport: Diagonal metro station (Line L3)

This gleaming, sail-shaped tower on the edge of the Mediterranean could be your home for as many nights as your budget allows – and it comes with all the luxury you’ve been dreaming of. Picture yourself unwinding in a stylish room with sweeping views over the beach. When you’re ready to venture out, you’ve got a spa, two pools, two gourmet restaurants and the rooftop ECLIPSE bar to enjoy. And if you can tear yourself away, you’re right on Barceloneta Beach and just minutes from the old town, where the Gothic Quarter and El Born offer endless restaurants and bars to explore.

This is one of Barcelona’s most iconic hotels for good reason – its location right by the sea, its striking design, and its standout restaurant. Chef Paco Pérez is at the helm, blending local traditions and seasonal ingredients with his signature creativity. At Enoteca Paco Pérez, you’ll find imaginative reinterpretations of classic Mediterranean cuisine. You can also enjoy the chic terrace, complete with stunning sea views and an effortlessly elegant atmosphere.

El Palace is a piece of living history in the city. The building first opened its doors in 1919 and still features a neoclassical façade and elegant, classically styled rooms that have been fully modernised. When you’re feeling hungry, head to Amar Barcelona, the restaurant run by Rafa Zafra, or kick off (or end) your night at Bluesman, where you’ll find great cocktails and live music. And if you’re in need of some serious relaxation, the hotel’s spa is just the place to unwind and forget all your stress.

Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting from around €500 
Closest transport: Urquinaona metro station

This exclusive 22-room hotel is set in an 18th-century aristocratic house overlooking one of Barcelona’s most beautiful and historic squares – Sant Felip Neri. The original façade has been preserved and faces the square, and there’s even a 17th-century stone wall separating the lounge bar from the restaurant. With all that in mind, it’s no surprise that Hotel Neri has been granted Special Monument status. Step outside and you’re just moments from both Las Ramblas and the Cathedral – two must-sees during any stay in Barcelona.

Address: Carrer de Sant Sever, 5, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting from around €400
Closest transport: Jaume I (L4) or Liceu (L3) metro stations