The chic, 30-room Hotel The Serras offers modern luxuries in an intimate, boutique setting that’s surrounded by one of the Gothic Quarter’s most popular areas. The rooftop terrace bar and pool have spectacular views of glitzy Port Vell, while the hotel's fine-dining restaurant overlooks the old city’s palm-lined streets. From top the bottom, the entire hotel has a sophisticated, designer touch, and its pristine guest rooms exude a sleek, spa-like serenity. Amenities include 24-hour room service, smart TVs, and Nespresso coffee machines, while bathrooms are especially upscale with large, rainfall showers. There are no spa or parking facilities, however, and rates can be double that of other luxury hotels. Another option in the Gothic Quarter worth considering is the Hotel Do Placa Reial, which has a small spa and three restaurants on-site.
The chic, 30-room Hotel The Serras offers modern luxuries in an intimate, boutique setting that’s surrounded by one of the Gothic Quarter’s most popular areas. The rooftop terrace bar and pool have spectacular views of glitzy Port Vell, while the hotel's fine-dining restaurant overlooks the old city’s palm-lined streets. From top the bottom, the entire hotel has a sophisticated, designer touch, and its pristine guest rooms exude a sleek, spa-like serenity. Amenities include 24-hour room service, smart TVs, and Nespresso coffee machines, while bathrooms are especially upscale with large, rainfall showers. There are no spa or parking facilities, however, and rates can be double that of other luxury hotels. Another option in the Gothic Quarter worth considering is the Hotel Do Placa Reial, which has a small spa and three restaurants on-site.
Housed in a historic building in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, the 50-room Hotel Suizo is a simple budget property offering decent value. Rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature just a few basic amenities, including free W-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and hairdryers. Some have small balconies offering views of a quaint street, though soundproofing isn’t great and noise can be an issue. The small on-site cafe has a decent regional tapas menu complete with a few snacks, but breakfast is limited and it's served at a sister property across the street. Competitive rates make this hotel a good pick for couples on a budget, but those looking for something more stylish and modern may want to consider Hotel Denit Barcelona, which is located just a few blocks away and has similar rates.
Housed in a historic building in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, the 50-room Hotel Suizo is a simple budget property offering decent value. Rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature just a few basic amenities, including free W-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and hairdryers. Some have small balconies offering views of a quaint street, though soundproofing isn’t great and noise can be an issue. The small on-site cafe has a decent regional tapas menu complete with a few snacks, but breakfast is limited and it's served at a sister property across the street. Competitive rates make this hotel a good pick for couples on a budget, but those looking for something more stylish and modern may want to consider Hotel Denit Barcelona, which is located just a few blocks away and has similar rates.
The two-pearl Hotel Call offers budget-conscious guests a great location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. It’s within walking distance of Las Ramblas, the Picasso Museum, and many other major attractions. The 26 guest rooms are compact and have dated decor and old tube TVs, but they're tidy and comfortable, and have nice bathrooms with marble tiling and bidets. All units come with air-conditioning, safes, shower/tub combos, and free Wi-Fi, but not much else, and hotel features are limited to a 24-hour front desk. Travelers looking for better amenities can check out Hotel California, which offers free breakfast and room service.
The two-pearl Hotel Call offers budget-conscious guests a great location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. It’s within walking distance of Las Ramblas, the Picasso Museum, and many other major attractions. The 26 guest rooms are compact and have dated decor and old tube TVs, but they're tidy and comfortable, and have nice bathrooms with marble tiling and bidets. All units come with air-conditioning, safes, shower/tub combos, and free Wi-Fi, but not much else, and hotel features are limited to a 24-hour front desk. Travelers looking for better amenities can check out Hotel California, which offers free breakfast and room service.
With an enviable city center location and superb classical-grandeur-meets-modern-chic styling, the Grand Hotel Central certainly lives up to its name. While rooms are fresh and contemporary with excellent amenities, it's the rooftop terrace with infinity-edge pool and panoramic city vistas that really steals the show. A Michelin-starred chef at the restaurant's helm also means outstanding -- if expensive -- dining, while wellness facilities are also high-end, though pricey. Rates, too, are high, so for a rooftop pool for a lower price tag, guests may want to consider the nearby Hotel Barcelona Catedral -- but don't expect the same level of panache.
With an enviable city center location and superb classical-grandeur-meets-modern-chic styling, the Grand Hotel Central certainly lives up to its name. While rooms are fresh and contemporary with excellent amenities, it's the rooftop terrace with infinity-edge pool and panoramic city vistas that really steals the show. A Michelin-starred chef at the restaurant's helm also means outstanding -- if expensive -- dining, while wellness facilities are also high-end, though pricey. Rates, too, are high, so for a rooftop pool for a lower price tag, guests may want to consider the nearby Hotel Barcelona Catedral -- but don't expect the same level of panache.
A fixture in the Gothic Quarter since 1920, the Hotel Colon has drawn numerous celebrities and dignitaries through the years, having hosted everyone from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to film director Francis Ford Coppola. Its dignified facade and classically furnished interiors make for a stately ambience, which is enhanced by stunning views of the iconic Barcelona Cathedral across from the hotel. Rooms are spacious and warm, though furnishings (think 1980s-style patterned bedspreads) could use some updating. The views are the real highlight, as some rooms have French balconies that face the cathedral. The property offers a formal dining room, elegant bar, and casual sidewalk terrace, but lacks amenities such as a pool or fitness center.
A fixture in the Gothic Quarter since 1920, the Hotel Colon has drawn numerous celebrities and dignitaries through the years, having hosted everyone from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to film director Francis Ford Coppola. Its dignified facade and classically furnished interiors make for a stately ambience, which is enhanced by stunning views of the iconic Barcelona Cathedral across from the hotel. Rooms are spacious and warm, though furnishings (think 1980s-style patterned bedspreads) could use some updating. The views are the real highlight, as some rooms have French balconies that face the cathedral. The property offers a formal dining room, elegant bar, and casual sidewalk terrace, but lacks amenities such as a pool or fitness center.
Hostal Fernando is a two-pearl hostel in the Gothic Quarter, a five-minute stroll from the Liceu Metro station. The hostel is clean and well-maintained, and has a crisp, contemporary look in its public spaces. It offers a free continental breakfast, cafeteria-style restaurant, and there's a bar and cafe. The 38 budget-basic rooms come with air-conditioning, safes or private lockers, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Regular hotel rooms have flat-screen TVs. Some rooms are quite small, though dorm rooms are handy for the truly budget conscious. Travelers who'd like a little more charm with their wallet-friendly lodging might consider the Primavera Hostel instead, in the Eiaxmple and closer to Sagrada Familia. However, rooms lack basics like air-conditioning and TVs.
Hostal Fernando is a two-pearl hostel in the Gothic Quarter, a five-minute stroll from the Liceu Metro station. The hostel is clean and well-maintained, and has a crisp, contemporary look in its public spaces. It offers a free continental breakfast, cafeteria-style restaurant, and there's a bar and cafe. The 38 budget-basic rooms come with air-conditioning, safes or private lockers, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Regular hotel rooms have flat-screen TVs. Some rooms are quite small, though dorm rooms are handy for the truly budget conscious. Travelers who'd like a little more charm with their wallet-friendly lodging might consider the Primavera Hostel instead, in the Eiaxmple and closer to Sagrada Familia. However, rooms lack basics like air-conditioning and TVs.
This upscale, 22-room hotel is located in the historic Gothic Quarter and housed in two buildings, one that dates back to the 12th century. Though there's no spa or pool, the hotel is gorgeously decorated with art and modern furnishings. The rooftop garden is a highlight and contains various seating, including hammocks, positioned in a feng-shui style. Rooms are spacious and filled with simple, stunning decor, but some experience outside noise and lighting is very dim. The on-site restaurant receives good reviews and a welcome drink is a thoughtful touch. It's a great pick for tourists who want a boutique-style property that's centrally located.
This upscale, 22-room hotel is located in the historic Gothic Quarter and housed in two buildings, one that dates back to the 12th century. Though there's no spa or pool, the hotel is gorgeously decorated with art and modern furnishings. The rooftop garden is a highlight and contains various seating, including hammocks, positioned in a feng-shui style. Rooms are spacious and filled with simple, stunning decor, but some experience outside noise and lighting is very dim. The on-site restaurant receives good reviews and a welcome drink is a thoughtful touch. It's a great pick for tourists who want a boutique-style property that's centrally located.
The Duquesa de Cardona is a boutique hotel that blends old-school charm with understated sophistication and has a convenient location in the Gothic Quarter. The lobby is quaint, with checked floors and elegant velvet chairs that give it the look of an old-fashioned parlor. This classic feel carries through to the other common areas and guest rooms. Even the standard rooms have plenty of space, as do the bathrooms. The hotel's terrace, with a small pool and bar, is a real perk.
The Duquesa de Cardona is a boutique hotel that blends old-school charm with understated sophistication and has a convenient location in the Gothic Quarter. The lobby is quaint, with checked floors and elegant velvet chairs that give it the look of an old-fashioned parlor. This classic feel carries through to the other common areas and guest rooms. Even the standard rooms have plenty of space, as do the bathrooms. The hotel's terrace, with a small pool and bar, is a real perk.
Hotel Denit has an unassuming exterior that belies the stylish spaces found inside. The lobby features sleek modern furnishings and quirky accents (such as a gumball machine and fun wall illustrations of local landmarks) that add a bit of levity to the chic surroundings. This lighthearted vibe continues in the guest rooms, which feature more funky artwork (accompanied by great tips for tourists) and cool hanging lamps that keep the bright white color scheme and minimalist style from looking too austere. Bathrooms are a bit on the small side, but maximize space through the unconventional placement of sinks and other fixtures. Though there is no shortage of style at this trendy hotel, amenities are lacking and some rooms are quite small.
Hotel Denit has an unassuming exterior that belies the stylish spaces found inside. The lobby features sleek modern furnishings and quirky accents (such as a gumball machine and fun wall illustrations of local landmarks) that add a bit of levity to the chic surroundings. This lighthearted vibe continues in the guest rooms, which feature more funky artwork (accompanied by great tips for tourists) and cool hanging lamps that keep the bright white color scheme and minimalist style from looking too austere. Bathrooms are a bit on the small side, but maximize space through the unconventional placement of sinks and other fixtures. Though there is no shortage of style at this trendy hotel, amenities are lacking and some rooms are quite small.
Hotel Ramblas Barcelona is a value property on the popular, tree-lined Las Ramblas pedestrian mall. Some visitors recommend requesting a room with a terrace overlooking the city life, though it can get noisy at night. The building is older and rooms are in need of updates, with some guests also complaining of a smell in rooms. It's worth comparing rates with the nearby -- and considerably more modern -- Hotel Hesperia Ramblas.
Hotel Ramblas Barcelona is a value property on the popular, tree-lined Las Ramblas pedestrian mall. Some visitors recommend requesting a room with a terrace overlooking the city life, though it can get noisy at night. The building is older and rooms are in need of updates, with some guests also complaining of a smell in rooms. It's worth comparing rates with the nearby -- and considerably more modern -- Hotel Hesperia Ramblas.