Barcelona is home to plenty of diverse, historic architecture, from the ever-extending towers of Gaudí’s Sagrada Família to the art-laden halls of the Picasso museum, but perhaps often overlooked is the architecture of the places where guests can spend the night. Here, you’ll find the best hotels in Barcelona within Roman walls, restored Medieval palaces, converted textile factories, and Modernist palaces. While the exteriors are exceptional, the amenities are just as interesting, from outdoor bathtubs to Michelin-starred restaurants to chic pools. Today, alongside five-star stalwarts, new addresses are emerging in fresh and exciting locations. From a sea-facing resort with three pools to discreet family-run homes in leafy enclaves, Barcelona’s hotel scene captures the DNA of a liberated city where anything goes. So, to embrace your first words of Catalan: Benvinguts. (Welcome!) Read on to see the best hotels in Barcelona right now, from luxury grand dames to cozy boutiques.
How we choose the best hotels in Barcelona
Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.