Hotels in Ciutat Vella

Set within the World Trade Center building, this 5-star design hotel overlooks Barcelona’s port and is a 5-minute walk from La Rambla. It features a seasonal rooftop pool, a gym and a spacious terrace. The Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel GL offers modern rooms with wooden flooring and warm-coloured fabrics. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a spacious work desk are featured in each room. A pillow menu is also available. The chic Grand Marina restaurant serves Mediterranean meals prepared with seasonal ingredients, while the lobby bar features exotic cocktails and live music. In the mornings, a rich breakfast is served on the terrace, weather permitting. The Marina GL's gym offers cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Massage services are available. Drassanes Metro Station, providing links to the rest of the city, is just 500 metres from the hotel while Barcelona Airport is 15 km away.

This chic, exclusive hotel is set in an 18th-century aristocratic house overlooking a secluded square in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. Its contemporary style contrasts with the impressive historic surroundings. Set right beside the city’s Cathedral, the Hotel Neri lies just a short distance from the bustling Las Ramblas. The building’s original period charm has been preserved and enhanced by the hotel’s sophisticated interior design. This design blends with relaxing music and sensual aromas to create a unique setting in this ancient, atmospheric area of central Barcelona. Dine on delicious specialities in the hotel restaurant or enjoy a drink at the terrace bar. You can also spend a relaxing moment in the tranquil library or on the pretty rooftop garden terrace. Hotel Neri Relais & Châteaux preserves its impressive façade to Sant Felip Neri square as well as a 17th-century stone wall, which separates the lounge bar area of the restaurant. It has the status of Specialty Monument. Hotel Neri also offers apartments housed in a restored classic building located few metres away. Please see the individual apartment description for more details.

Towering over the lower end of Barcelona’s beaches, this luxury hotel offers all you need for a great time that combines relaxation and fun. From stunning views across the sand and sea to restaurants, bars, pools and a spa, you may be hard-pressed to find a reason to leave during your stay. This striking contemporary hotel sits at the most southerly point of Barcelona’s some 4 kilometres of beach. Thanks to its appearance (which could also be said to resemble three-quarters of a silver lemon slice), the W Hotel is known locally as ‘La Vela’, or ‘The Sail’, and it’s a fitting nickname for this five-star accommodation that offers stunning views of both the city skyline and the Mediterranean horizon. This is a place where the details count, and there are numerous different services to experience; indeed, far too many to list here. We’re talking two pools, two restaurants, four bars (including one on the 26th floor and two in the lobby); private cocktail classes, guest DJs, exclusive poolside cabins. There’s even a range of Ricardo Cavolo limited edition sneakers, for goodness sake! The whole vibe is luxury glam in a place set apart from the crowds and stresses of the city centre, so if you want a break surrounded by beautiful people where your every desire can be catered to right there, this is the hotel for you. Location: Its beachfront position is clearly one of the W’s big selling points (viz. the positioning of beds for contemplating the views), and it's close to beach ba

Hotel España is situated in a 19th-century building in central Barcelona, within 100 metres of the Ramblas and Liceu Theatre. Its Mediterranean restaurant is run by famous chef Martín Berasategui. There is free high-speed WiFi available throughout. The stylish and elegant rooms include a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. They also come with a modern bathroom. Hotel España’s Bar Arnau offers a cold buffet breakfast, snacks and cocktails in a contemporary space. There are also many restaurants, cafés and bars nearby, as well as the Boquería Market. Liceu Metro Station is 100 metres away and the Gothic Quarter is less than 5 minutes’ walk away.

Set in Barcelona’s vibrant Raval district, this design hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a gym and a roof terrace with pool and panoramic views. Some rooms include a Nespresso coffee machine. Each bright, air-conditioned room at the Barceló Raval features a large plasma-screen TV with more than 70 channels. Rooms have a minibar and a modern bathroom. Hotel Barceló Raval’s B-Lounge serves creative Mediterranean food, tapas and cocktails in stylish surroundings. You can also enjoy a drink on the outdoor terrace. The Raval Barceló is only a 5-minute walk from the MACBA Modern Art Gallery. Liceu Metro Station, Las Ramblas and the famous Boqueria Market are all just 400 metres away.

Situated on Plaza Catalunya in the centre of Barcelona, the Hotel Olivia Plaza offers free Wi-Fi and a terrace bar with views of Santa Ana Church. Stylish rooms include a flat-screen TV. This design hotel serves a buffet breakfast and guests can also order breakfast to the room. The modern Nineteen restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine. The chic rooms at the Olivia Hotel Barcelona include a free safe and views over the square. They are also equipped with a sofa or armchair and a breakfast table. Guests at Olivia Plaza Hotel have free access to Holmes Place Urquinaona gym, located 500 metres from the hotel. Guests can make free use of the pool area and fitness room there. The Olivia Plaza Barcelona is just 100 metres from the famous Ramblas with its many restaurants and street performers. Catalunya Metro Station is 2 minutes’ walk from the hotel and the Gothic Quarter is less than 10 minutes away.

An excellent example of how a place can help to breathe new life into a city neighbourhood, this hotel also offers comfort, style and sought-after extras like a rooftop terrace with a pool and panoramic views and a popular Sunday brunch. Owned by the Spanish Barceló chain, this hotel might have seemed a bit of a gamble when it was built in the late 2000s. The reason? Its location in the centre of El Raval neighbourhood, perhaps best described as a rough and ready area that tourists (and not a few locals) had previously tended to avoid. However, nowadays the barrio has undergone a notable but not totally suffocating gentrification process, and the hotel has much to commend it both in terms of local amenities and the Barceló Raval's own services. From your first sight of the building, a dark-coloured ellipsis with a metal mesh-like cover, to the moment you see the views of the city from its rooftop terrace, this is a place full of visual treats. Pops of strong colour, vibrant lighting, 360-degree panoramas of Barcelona… the list of memorable sensory experiences is long. There are three types of room, with the pricier ones being those with more floor space and better views, but they all share the big windows, technological touches and more than a nod to quality and comfort. One of the hotel’s biggest draws is its stunning rooftop, which includes a plunge pool and from where you feel as though you can see the whole city; while literally at the other end of the building, the B-Lo

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, H10 Cubik offers accommodation in Barcelona. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. Every room comes with a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Sitges is 35 km from H10 Cubik, while Calella is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is El Prat Airport, 13 km from the property.

Set on Plaza Reial and just off Las Ramblas, Hotel DO Plaça Reial features a spa, a rooftop pool and stylish rooms. Bars and cafés can be found in the square and in the surrounding Gothic Quarter. Each spacious, air-conditioned room has striking, modern décor. There is free Wi-Fi, a Loewe flat-screen TV and a free minibar. Creative Mediterranean cuisine and tapas dishes are served in the Plaça Reial’s 2 restaurants. One is located in the vaulted cellar, and the other, open in summer, has a terrace overlooking Plaça Reial and the rooftops of Barcelona. In the mornings, the DO Plaça Reial offers an à la carte breakfast which features homemade bread and local, organic jams and cheeses. On-site chefs can also prepare cooked dishes. The hotel spa features a sauna. Guests receive an hour’s free access to the spa. The famous Boquería Market is just 5 minutes’ walk away. Barcelona Cathedral, Liceu Metro and Plaza Catalunya are within 1 km of the hotel.

With a small rooftop pool offering great views over Barcelona, Andante Hotel is centrally located 350 metres from Drassanes Metro Station and La Rambla. It offers free Wi-Fi and a gym. Modern air-conditioned rooms feature parquet floors, a laptop safe and flat-screen satellite TV. The bathroom comes with a full-length mirror and a high-powered hairdryer. A buffet breakfast with show cooking is available. A gluten-free breakfast is available upon request. There is a self-service area with a microwave and vending machines for drinks, sandwiches and snacks, as well as a large terrace. You can hire a car from the tour desk and a private shuttle from and to Barcelona El Prat Airport is available on prior request at an extra cost. There is a luggage storage room and a laundry and ironing service are offered.

Hotel Oasis is located just 250 metres from França Railway Station and 100 metres from Barcelona’s Born district. The modern, air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and private bathrooms with hairdryer. The hotel features a seasonal terrace with a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel's Oasis café-bar offers a range of hot drinks and cocktails throughout the day. The beach and bars of Barceloneta are just 200 metres away, while Santa Maria del Mar Church is 4 minutes’ walk away. Oasis is 50 metres from Barceloneta Metro Station, and 300 metres from Ciutadella Park.

The Petit Palace Boqueria Garden is set in a historic 19th-century building by La Boqueria Market, 10 metres from Las Ramblas, and offers free high-speed WiFi, free iPads and free bicycle use (subject to availability). Each room at the Petit Palace Boqueria Garden includes a flat-screen TV and laptop safe, and a private bathroom. The hotel's bar is set by a private courtyard and garden with hundred-year-old trees, a listed site of architectural heritage in Barcelona. Petit Palace Boqueria Garden is located in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, just a 1-minute walk from Liceu Metro Station, offering convenient transport around the city. Plaça Catalunya Square is 800 metres away, and you can walk to Barcelona Port in 8 minutes.

You'd hardly know you were in the heart of Barcelona once you're inside Born's most in-demand hotel: the place is wonderfully quiet, with Hitchcockian corridors opening up onto sleekly appointed rooms. The big bedrooms exhibit a contemporary edge, with modern furniture, industrial-style windows (some of which look out onto the Plaça Ramón) and nicely planned mod cons. The real charm of the hotel lies on the roof. Here you can sip a cocktail and admire the wonderful views while floating in the vertiginous infinity pool. There's also a swish cocktail bar and Mediterranean restaurant on the ground floor.

Hotel Moderno has a central location, on a side street just 20 metres from Barcelona’s famous Las Ramblas. It offers free Wi-Fi access throughout. All rooms at the Moderno are heated, air conditioned and soundproofed. There is also cable TV, a fridge and a private bathroom with toiletries. The hotel is just a short walk from the Boquería Market on La Rambla. Plaza de Catalunya and the city’s cathedral are just a few minutes’ walk away. The hotel’s City Tour offer is ideal for exploring the city. There is also a ticket service. The 3 computers in the lobby can be used for free. The Moderno has a 24-hour front desk and offers express check-in and check-out.

A stunning 19th-century building on one of the world’s most famous streets houses this luxury hotel that offers elegance and style. This hotel is full of history. The building, constructed in 1881, was originally a private residence and later became the headquarters of the Compañía General de Tabacos de Filipinas; the hotel’s name is taken from the year that the Spanish colonies of Cuba and the Philippines became independent. It was renovated in 2005 to become a luxurious colonial-style accommodation and there’s a range of bedrooms on offer, all decorated in warm tones with wood features and furniture. Spacious marble bathrooms, a pillow menu and free tea are available in all rooms, while the larger ones offer extras including free newspapers, a Nespresso machine or a private terrace. Fine dining is on offer at the Restaurante H1898, which also offers views over La Rambla, while the Bar H1898 continues the colonial theme with brown leather armchairs, wood panelling and lots of light. Up on the rooftop 'La Isabela' terrace, in the summer you can linger by the outdoor pool, savour signature cocktails and tapas, and even breakfast in this ample space with amazing views of the city; during cooler weather it's available for lunch and dinner. Last but certainly not least, the Spa H1898 is for the exclusive use of guests and features a pool, steam bath, sauna, gym, massages and more. The H1898 really is the complete package. Location: Get to know one of Barcelona’s most emblematic