A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Barcelona, Spain. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located in Barcelona, 1.9 km from Park Güell, ABaC Restaurant Hotel Barcelona GL Monumento provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, fitness centre, and sauna, as well as a garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At ABaC Restaurant Hotel Barcelona GL Monumento every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a range of wellness facilities including a hot tub and a hammam. La Pedrera is 3.3 km from ABaC Restaurant Hotel Barcelona GL Monumento, while Casa Batllo is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat, 14 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Elegant. Unique. Rooftop restaurant. Enjoying from an ideal location right opposite the sea in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Serras Barcelona is a 5-star hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and with our Restaurant Informal by our Michelin Starred chef Marc Gascons . Free WiFi access is available. Luxurious services like airport pick-up, limousine, concierge and valet parking are standard in this hotel. Set in a historic building where the famous painter Pablo Picasso started his career in 1896, the hotel preserves the building's original façade. All stylish rooms at Serras are air conditioned and soundproofed, featuring a private balcony with views of Barcelona's Port Vell or Mercè Street in the Gothic Quarter. Each comes with state-of-the-art facilities such as a Smart HD TV, wireless sound system and bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Featuring attractive sea views, guests can have a signature cocktail on the stylish lounge in the rooftop terrace, while listening to chill-out music. The mezzanine level in Serras Barcelona features a cosy library with bar, while the restaurant serves Catalan specialities and Mediterranean tapas. The restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Picasso Museum and Estaciò de França Railway Station. Plaça Reial Square is 650 metres away, and Santa María del Mar Cathedral is 500 metres away. Barcelona El Prat Airport is 15 minutes by car.Show full description
Absolutely perfect property, ideally located in the Gothic Quarter right opposite the port. This place has OUTSTANDING customer service: complimentary Cava, sunglasses cleaning service, and ice cream canapés by the pool. This boutique hotel has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Delightful property. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Offering stylish rooms with free, high-speed Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations, Primero Primera is located in the Sarrià district. 5 minutes’ walk from Les Tres Torres FGC Station, this boutique hotel is set in gardens. Each air-conditioned room at the Primero Primera has contemporary décor. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and minibar. A buffet breakfast is served in the Primero’s restaurant "Planta Baja" or on the charming terrace. The Sarrià district features a range of cafés, bars and restaurants. Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Plaza de Catalunya and Las Ramblas can be reached in 15 minutes by train. FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium is 2.5 km away.Show full description
Beautiful decor throughout the hotel, with a top-notch bar and beautiful grounds. Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Barcelona. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Charming. Historic. Comfortable beds. 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.Show full description
This is a little gem of a hotel, tucked in an excellent location, with a beautiful home-from-home ambiance. The rooms have contemporary designed interiors and great amenities. In addition, this hotel has an outstanding tranquil library and a lovely rooftop garden terrace. WOW!
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Located on the fashionable Paseo de Gracia, within 5 minutes’ walk from both Gaudi’s masterpieces Casa Battló and La Pedrera, Monument Hotel offers luxury services including a gourmet restaurant and a spa. Elegantly decorated, all soundproofed rooms have a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, Bluetooth sound system, and a safe deposit box with plug for charging laptop devices. Most of the room types have a private bathroom with a free-standing bath, velour bathrobe and luxury toiletries. Most of the rooms have a balcony with city views. The 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, Lasarte, offers a range of options designed by the chef Martin Berasategui; while the on-site bistro-style restaurant, Oria, serves fresh cuisine following the Mediterranean gastronomy. Monument Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas; regular trains to Barcelona El Prat Airport leave from Paseo de Gracia Train Station, located 300 metres away. Free high-speed WiFi is provided. The hotel is housed on Enric Batllo’s house, an architectural jewel of 19th century that constitutes one of the characteristic works of the Eixample Quadrat d'Or and which gives it the Specialty Monument status.Show full description
Good breakfast. Great location. This boutique hotel is located in central Barcelona, 5 minutes’ walk from Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia. It offers a free bicycle use, free WiFi Each room at the ICON Bcn by Petit Palace features modern décor, a flat-screen TV and a shower. Guests will find a bar and a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and reception is open 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers a scooter hire service, subject to availability. ICON Bcn by Petit Palace is just 7 minutes’ walk from the Gothic Quarter, where you can find the Palau de la Música Catalana. Urquinaona and Paseo de Gracia Metro are less than 5 minutes’ walk away. Gaudi's La Pedrera is 750 metres away, and you can walk to Ciutadella Park in 15 minutes.Show full description
Highly elegant. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Mercer Hotel Barcelona is set in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, within 10 minutes’ walk of Las Ramblas. This boutique hotel is set in one of the city’s ancient buildings, next to the Roman walls. The stylish rooms at Mercer Hotel Barcelona have chic décor with original beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. There is free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. The bathroom has a rain-effect shower. The hotel features an interior courtyard with orange trees. There is also a poolside bar and a terrace with loungers. Several cafés, bars and restaurants can be found in the charming, winding streets and pretty squares surrounding the hotel. Jaume I Metro Station is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Mercer. The trendy Born district is approximately 300 metres away, while Barcelona Cathedral can be reached in 5 minutes by foot.Show full description
Beautifully restored hotel with contemporary design and a stunning courtyard inside the Gothic quarter. The rooms combine ancient Roman ruins with a sleek modern sensibility, making them stylish yet functional. Perhaps this is the most elegant, historic and unique boutique hotel in Barcelona! WOW!
Lovely property. Historic. Cosy rooms. Set in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior features an outdoor swimming pool, a gym with a sauna, and a rooftop terrace with city views from its two terraces. The Arai is set in an 18th-century building and features stunning frescos on the façades, which are part of the architectural Heritage, historical and artistic of Barcelona, which gives it the Speciality Monument status. They have a sofa and a small kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Rooms feature a stylish, rustic décor with exposed stone walls and large windows. The air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Aparthotel Arai features Restaurant Palosanto, a classic tavern offering tapas and Kokka, the first Peruvian bar in Barcelona. Las Ramblas Avenue and Liceu Metro Station are just 5 minutes’ walk away. Airport buses leave from Plaza Catalunya, 950 metres away. Barcelona’s Port Vell is 10 minutes’ walk from Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior.Show full description
Rooftop restaurant. Great value. This stylish design hotel is located 150 metres from Rocafort Metro Station in Barcelona. It offers a trendy rooftop bar and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma satellite TV. The soundproofed rooms at Hotel Villa Emilia feature parquet floors and modern décor. Each one has a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Hotel Villa Emilia Barcelona’s restaurant serves creative Catalan food, and there is a weekly barbecue. The Villa Emilia Bistrot offers live music. Staff at the hotel’s 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Barcelona. There are also car and bicycle rental services at the front desk. Hotel Villa Emilia is just 10 minutes’ walk from Plaza Espanya, where you can find the Fira Convention Centre. Sants Station is 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Situated in Barcelona in the Catalonia Region, 400 metres from Portal de l'Angel, Yurbban Passage Hotel boasts an outdoor pool and spa centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Yurbban Passage Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy an authentic Catalan breakfast each morning. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. Plaça Catalunya is 500 metres from Yurbban Passage Hotel, while La Seu, Cathedral of Barcelona is 500 metres from the property. Barcelona El Prat Airport is 13 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most RELAXING boutique hotels in Barcelona.
Nice style. Great interior design. The Casa Elliot by Bondia Hotel Group is located in the centre of Barcelona, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas. This stylish hotel features free Wi-Fi access. Rooms at the Casa Elliot by Bondia Hotel Group feature contemporary décor and balconies or windows, while some also have large private terraces. Each room has a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s buffet-style restaurant. Guests can make use of the Casa Elliot by Bondia Hotel Group’s library, lounge and tour desk. The Casa Elliot by Bondia Hotel Group is under 200 metres from Universitat Metro Station and is a 10-minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia. El Prat Airport can be reached in 30 minutes, by bus.Show full description
Stylish. Historic. Superb interior design.Opened January 2022. Attractively located in Barcelona, Hotel Casa Sagnier features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while some rooms have a balcony and others also feature city views. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Speaking Catalan, German, English and Spanish, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near Hotel Casa Sagnier include La Pedrera, Casa Batllo and Passeig de Gracia. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat, 13 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hotel Casa Sagnier is a boutique hotel located in the old part of Barcelona. The hotel is newly furnished. Both the exterior and interior designs are fabulous! This might be the most well designed small luxury hotel in Barcelona.
Great views. Rooftop bar. The 19th-century Duquesa de Cardona Hotel 4 Sup by Duquessa Hotel Collection, opposite Barcelona’s marina in the Gothic Quarter, is 600 metres from the Ramblas and has free Wi-Fi. Its rooftop terrace offers panoramic city views and includes 2 plunge pools and a bar. Property also features a Gym. Duquesa de Cardona has spacious, air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a bathrobe and slippers. The hotel’s restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine. During summer, the snack bar serves creative tapas, BBQ dishes and cocktails. The famous Sagrada Familia is 2.5 km away, and Barceloneta Metro Station is only 300 metres away. The Maremagnum Shopping Centre and Barcelona Aquarium are 500 metres from Duquesa de Cardona Hotel 4 Sup by Duquessa Hotel Collection.Show full description
This hotel has outstanding views and a popular rooftop bar.
Very stylish. Charming. Rooftop restaurant. Popular among women. Located in central Barcelona, 200 metres from Tetuan Metro Station, Hotel Casa Bonay is a boutique hotel offering a shared terrace and free WiFi throughout. Plaça Catalunya is 10 minutes’ walk away. Set in a 19th-century Neoclassical residential building, all rooms at Hotel Casa Bonay hotel are soundproofed and combine traditional features such as mosaic floors and modern textiles, lighting and furniture. They come with a minibar filled with local refreshments and snacks, complimentary WiFi, premium TV, selected magazines, air conditioning and ceiling fans in most rooms.The bathroom comes with natural amenities from Mailin+Goetz Casa Bonay hotel also offers a dynamic and unique culinary experience. Guests will find a rooftop restaurant; Chiringuito TosTao café, Libertine Cocktail Bar and Bodega Bonay's cuisine on site. Hop on complimentary bikes to take you to the beach club where you will find complimentary boats and paddle boards or join rooftop weekend yoga classes. Sustainability focused. The popular Passeig de Gracia Street, with shops and restaurants, is 700 metres away. A 20-minute walk will take you to Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Barceloneta Beach is 4 metro stops away from Hotel Casa Bonay.Show full description
Rooftop pool. Good breakfast. Offering a year-round outdoor pool with city views, Ohla Eixample is a stylish boutique hotel located 10 minutes’ walk from two of Gaudi’s major works, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. There is free high-speed WiFi available throughout and a Clef d’Or Concierge service. Each well-designed room comes with a large bed and a private bathroom with bath or a rainfall shower. There is a 55-inch flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar with local delicatessen and a free safe for laptops. A turndown service is also available. The on-site Michelin-starred Xerta Restaurant serves traditional recipes from the Ebro Region; and a complete breakfast is also served every morning including a huge selection of local products. The hotel also has the Lobby Bar, a meeting point for both locals and hotel guests; and the Sky Bar, a creative cocktail bar. Guests can enjoy a selection of high-tech fitness equipment at the on-site gym; and beauty treatments and fashion services such as personal shopper are available on prior request. Ohla Eixample is conveniently located in the Eixample District, in the modernist area locally known as Quadrat d’Or - Golden Square; within 5 minutes’ walk of the emblematic Diagonal Avenue, Rambla de Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia shopping boulevards. This urban building has an eye-catching ceramic façade, made from over 1000 carved pieces that represent Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.Show full description
A great boutique hotel with excellent facilities at the heart of modern Barcelona. The rooms are well-furnished and very comfortable, with king-sized beds and great rainfall showers. In addition, the rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and creative cocktail bar are AMAZING.
Located in the Barceloneta neighbourhood in Barcelona, H10 Port Vell is just 220 metres from Port Vell Harbour. This 4-star hotel features a rooftop chill-out terrace with plunge pool and fantastic views. Air-conditioned rooms include a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a minibar. Bathrooms come with hairdryer, magnifying mirror and Rituals toiletries. Two rooms are adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Other facilities that can be found are Lobby Bar del Port and Hollywood Restaurant open for breakfast. Room service is available. This stylish hotel has a free business corner with computers and free WiFi throughout. Tourist information and tickets for local attractions can be requested at the 24-hour reception. Set in a restored historic building, this H10 is 400 metres from Francia Railway Station. Las Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya are 20 minutes’ walk away. Barcelona Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. The stylish Casa Camper Barcelona boutique hotel is located in central Barcelona, between Las Ramblas and MACBA art gallery. Each room has a separate lounge, and there is a free 24-hour buffet. Casa Camper Barcelona's designer bedrooms overlook either a peaceful vertical garden or city views. The lounges have a flat-screen TV, a sofa and a desk. All rooms have free WiFi. The 24-hour snack area includes free water, soft drinks and coffee, as well as sandwiches, salads, soup, sliced fresh fruit and desserts. Casa Camper Barcelona’s well-known restaurant, Dos Palillos, offers Asian tapas. Casa Camper Hotel Barcelona is located just a 5-minute walk from the famous Boqueria market, the Liceu opera house and the city's famous Gothic Quarter. Plaza Catalunya and the main shopping streets are just a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Fabulous boutique hotel within easy walking distance to the gothic area and all the necessary tourist points. The rooms are very spacy, with beautiful views from the terraces, an excellent design, and a complimentary bottle of wine. This is a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Barcelona.
Great value. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Featuring a rooftop terrace with a seasonal swimming pool and city views, Well and Come Hotel is located right beside Verdaguer Metro Station and 10 minutes’ walk from Sagrada Familia. This boutique hotel offers soundproofed rooms with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and laptop safe. There is also a Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and minibar with free water in all rooms. Rooms have individually controlled air conditioning and heating. They also come with a private bathroom which includes a rain shower, free toiletries, hairdryer and vanity mirror. Some rooms come with a balcony, terrace or city views. Hotel Well and Come features a 24-hour reception, a lounge area with a fireplace, an on-site bar and a fitness area. The famous Passeig de Gracia Boulevard is 5 minutes’ walk from Well and Come hotel. Gaudí’s La Pedrera and Casa Batlló houses can be reached within a 15-minute walk.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. Situated on Barcelona’s famous La Rambla, this restored 19th-century building features a rooftop pool with a sun terrace. The elegant rooms include free Wi-Fi and a marble bathroom. The colonial-style Hotel 1898 has unique architectural and historical heritage which gives it the Speciality Monument status. It features a stylish restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. It also offers a bar-restaurant with a terrace where guests can enjoy traditional tapas. Plaza Catalunya is just 200 metres from 1898 Hotel. Guests can also walk to the Gothic Quarter with its cathedral in 10 minutes.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Popular among couples and women.Opened April 2022. Well situated in the centre of Barcelona, Sonder Paseo de Gracia offers free WiFi and a restaurant. Built in 2022, this 5-star hotel is within 200 metres of Passeig de Gracia Metro Station and 200 metres of Casa Batllo. The property is non-smoking and is set a few steps from Passeig de Gracia. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Guest rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Plaça Catalunya, Palau de la Musica Catalana and Tivoli Theatre. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 13 km from Sonder Paseo de Gracia.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Barcelona and great affordability.
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