Explore the Best Hotels in Barcelona

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Barcelona is a city full of culture, beauty, and excitement. With so much to see and do, finding the perfect place to stay is important. Let’s explore the best hotels in Barcelona, from luxurious accommodations to charming boutique options. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or an planning extended stay, these top picks will ensure that you have a memorable experience.

Hotel Bagués

Hotel Bagués
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A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this five-star hotel on La Rambla street is housed in the historic El Regulador palace, which once contained 19th-century jewelry workshops. Rooms are cozy, with the smallest Single Room accommodating one guest. The terrace bar and pool offer views of the neighboring church’s stone façade.

The Barcelona Edition

The Barcelona Edition
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The Edition Hotel, located between the Gothic Quarter and El Born, features walnut-paneled rooms with leather headboards and parquet floors, each with a cozy window seat. Some rooms, as well as the rooftop terrace with a restaurant and plunge pool, offer views of Santa Caterina Market’s colorful roof. The hotel also has a bespoke cocktail bar, Punch Room.

Hotel 1898

Hotel 1898
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Hotel 1898, which originally housed the General Philippines Tobacco Company, offers a serene escape from La Rambla. Its grand lobby, marble archways, and colonial-inspired decor reflect its historic past. The hotel boasts three bars and restaurants, a rooftop terrace with a pool, and the atmospheric Spa Siargao, set in the building’s former coal bunker. Rooms feature memorable marble bathrooms.

W Barcelona

W Barcelona
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The W, known as “La Vela” by locals for its sail-like shape, stands alone on the Barcelona shoreline, offering unobstructed city and sea views from its 473 rooms. The hotel features diverse dining options, including Peruvian and Japanese cuisines, and a beach club restaurant. The W also has two pools: the beach-view Wet Deck and the secluded rooftop Sun Deck.