From avant-garde design hotels to timeless temples of luxury, here is my cherry picked selection of Barcelona’s very best boutique sleeps.
A premiere destination for those seeking a double dose of the good life, here you will experience ritzy rooftop restaurants and sweeping views over the city’s terracotta skyline. These hotels have been designed by Europe’s most iconic starchitects and offer the best in style, design, gastronomy and comfort.
Hotel Neri ~ Converted Palace in the Gothic Quarter
Deep in the heart of the Gothic quarter, within stumbling distance from the cathedral and the delights of the city centre, Hotel Neri is housed in a 17th century mansion that epitomises Barcelona’s old-meets-new sophistication. Thick stone walls, period features and modern art combine to create tasteful living spaces, and its leafy courtyard restaurant and rooftop bar offer gourmet Mediterranean dining and superlative views over the city.
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Address: Carrer de Sant Sever, 5, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Ohla Hotel ~ Contemporary Luxury with Rooftop Pool & Fine Dining
Ohla Hotel stands pride of place on the arterial Via Laietana with its majestic neoclassical façade and contemporary interiors. Housed in what was originally the first Count of Barcelona’s city dwelling, this palatial haven features gastro bars and chic chill out lounges, although it’s the Michelin-starred Saüc restaurant and awe-inspiring city views from the rooftop terrace and swimming pool that steal the show.
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Address: Via Laietana, 49, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Casa Camper ~ Urban Chic in the Arts & Culture District
For a heavyweight hit of creative inspiration, the Casa Camper design hotel and its prime location in the city’s cultural hub of Raval should be you first choice. Occupying a traditional 19th century Gothic tenement, Jordi Tió and Ferran Amat have created atypical living spaces that maximise modern urban living.
And with the Michelin-starred restaurant, Dos Palillos, a temple of Iberian-Asian fusion led by Albert Raurich, a disciple of culinary luminary Ferran Adrià, it’s a tempting choice for discerning gastronauts.
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Address: Carrer d’Elisabets, 11, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
The 5 Rooms ~ Home from Home
If you want a feel of what it’s like to actually live in Barcelona, The 5 Rooms’ B&B and apartments offer the perfect opportunity. Owner Yessica Delgado has created a warm and inviting home away from home, drawing on natural materials, vintage styling and the building’s ornate design heritage to create a space that’s effortlessly stylish and liveable.
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Address: Carrer de Pau Claris, 72, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Brummell ~ Bespoke Brilliance in Gastro Haven of Poblesec
An intimate oasis of zen and minimalist styling, Hotel Brummell sits at the foot of the verdant Montjuïc and achieves informal sophistication with luxury bespoke furniture and ‘topical modernism’ detailing. A stylish sundeck and petite pool area set the scene for body bronzing and wine tasting. And the The Box Social restaurant’s open air patio is the perfect spot for exploring contemporary flavours.
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Address: Nou de la Rambla, 174, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Omm ~ Trailblazing Design Hotel with Michelin-Starred Dining
The first and most lauded of Barcelona’s design hotels, Hotel Omm is the complete package, complete with spas, rooftop pool and stellar views over the city’s most emblematic buildings, such as Gaudí’s Casa Milà and the Sagrada Familia, it doesn’t get much better than this. Its Michelin-starred restaurant Roca Moo is overseen by El Celler de Can Roca (aka “The Best Restaurant in the World”), it’s difficult to find a reason to leave this sublime sanctuary of hedonism.
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Address: Carrer del Rosselló, 265, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Praktik Bakery ~ Foodie Sleeps in Chic Eixample Barrio
There’s nothing better than waking up to the smell of fresh bread, especially if you’re waking up in one of the most elegant hotels in the Eixample barrio of Barcelona. Anna Bellsolà, owner of the legendary Baluard Bakery in Barceloneta, teamed up with Praktik Hotels to create a chic yet homely urban retreat, resulting in what has become a mecca for food-focussed globetrotters.
Boasting a prime location mere metres off the glittering Passeig de Gracia, which is peppered with fashion forward boutiques and a number of Gaudi’s seminal masterpieces, it really is a one of a kind. And though there’s no rooftop pool to speak of, a dive into the soul stirringly seductive pastries is an equally rewarding experience.
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Address: Carrer de Provença, 279, 08037 Barcelona, Spain
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