The hotels below have been divided into three price categories:
Luxurious (over € 250)
Moderate (€ 80 to € 250)
Inexpensive (up to € 80)
The prices given here are either the lowest for a double room or are calculated from the average of the secondary – and high season tariffs. Neither breakfast nor VAT is included in the price unless otherwise stated.
Usually the Spanish VAT of 7% is only due when paying the hotel bill, but sometimes it is already included in the room price.
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Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I
Located on Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona’s lively commercial center, near the Palacio de Congresos, the 5-star Hotel Juan Carlos exudes solidity, comfort and tranquility. The 433 rooms, including 37 suites, are spacious, decorated in restrained, modern colors and have a wonderful view of the city and the sea. Because it is easy to get to from the airport and has first-class meeting rooms and business facilities, it is popular with politicians and businessmen. A peaceful atmosphere lined with palm trees and exotic plants is just one of the hotel’s award-winning eateries. Leisure facilities include a modern fitness center and three swimming pools.
Address: Avinguda Diagonal 661-671, 08028 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93 364 40 40.
Website: https://www.fairmont.com/barcelona/
Crowne Plaza Barcelona – Fira Center
The Crowne Plaza Barcelona Hotel – Fira Center is located on a quiet, tree-lined street very close to the Fira de Barcelona exhibition center in the Montjuïc cultural and entertainment district. The modern, elegantly furnished rooms with bathrooms in Italian marble have a desk, a telephone and wireless Internet access. The business center impresses with fully equipped work areas and 18 versatile conference rooms for ten to 1,200 people. Dining is taken care of in the restaurant, which specializes in regional and international cuisine. Guests can also take advantage of a swimming pool, spa and fitness center. On-site restaurants and bars include El Mall Restaurant , theL’Aria restaurant and the lobby bar .
Address: Av de Rius I Taulet, 1-3, 8004 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93 426 22 23.
Website: https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/de/de/reservation
Hotel Arts
This 5-star hotel is the product of the hugely successful collaboration between New York design and Barcelona investments and has won numerous awards, including several for the “Best Hotel”. The 44-story skyscraper is right next to the beach and all 483 rooms offer views of the Mediterranean. The bright and spacious rooms are furnished with a lot of flair and originality and have large desks and internet connection. The hotel’s public areas are decorated with paintings by leading Spanish artists. The astonishing range of services ranges from first-class restaurants, including the two Michelin-star restaurant Enoteca Paco Pérez, a fitness center, an infinity pool and a spa, and excellent business facilities. The service team for conferences, a 24-hour office service and “technology butler” support business travelers in their work.
Address: Carrer de la Marina, 19-21, 08005 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93 211 000.
Website: https://www.hotelartsbarcelona.com/
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Since its opening in 1919, the El Palace has been an elegant and splendid house for over 100 years. Huge chandeliers, wonderful fabrics and a luxurious ambience make it the preferred residence of the “rich and beautiful”. The 120 rooms and suites, whose unusual bathrooms are reminiscent of Roman baths, are nicely furnished. The hotel’s gastronomic offer is varied. The Winter Garden restaurant with fine Mediterranean cuisine places great emphasis on regional products. The L’Éclair restaurant has a bistro menu that also serves Mediterranean dishes. The Bluesman Cocktail Barin English style and with live music is ideal for a drink after dinner. The needs of business travelers are also taken care of. The otherwise traditional conference facilities score with the latest technology.
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, 08010 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93 510 11 30.
Website: https://www.hotelpalacebarcelona.com/de/
Moderate
Hotel España
The 4-star hotel, designed by leading architects of the modernist architecture school Schule Domenèch i Muntaner, where even Salvador Dalí used to stay, is a jewel of Catalan Art Nouveau. It is centrally located between La Rambla and the Liceu Opera. The 90 rooms are fully equipped. Separate rooms and a patio garden are available for business meetings and celebrations. It is one of the few center hotels with parking. The Fonda Espan a restaurant spoils its guests with dishes from classic Spanish cuisine, all with a modern twist. You can end the day well in the terrace bar Alaire on the 8th floor of the hotel.
Address: Sant Pau 9-11, 08001 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93 550 00 00.
Website: https://www.hotelespanya.com/
Oriente Atiram Hotel
The 3-star hotel is centrally located on the busy main street La Rambla and is one of the great old hotels in Barcelona. The 147-room hotel, built in 1842 on the site of a Franciscan monastery, was once frequented by many celebrities, including Maria Callas, Arturo Toscanini and Errol Flynn. Although renovations may seem a little unimaginative, the large dining room and ballroom with beautiful arches, which is now a lounge, clearly testify to the glory of days gone by. The Oriente Atiram Hotel is a business and has excellent facilities and Conventions.
Address: Ramblas 45, 08002 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93) 933 022 558.
Website: http://www.atiramhotels.com/hoteles/barcelona/hotel-oriente-atiram-ramblas/
Hotel Sofia Barcelona
A 5-star hotel for business meetings par excellence . The Hotel Sofia Barcelona is located on Avinguda Diagonal and is the largest hotel with conference facilities in all of Barcelona. The bright and spacious rooms in Mediterranean colors are also fully equipped offices with large desks, ergonomically designed chairs and sockets for various technical devices. An office service is available for the excellent business center, which comprises 22 multifunctional rooms for ten to over 1,000 people. An inviting terrace restaurant, a luxurious outdoor swimming pool, a spa and fitness center and the proximity to excellent shopping centers make it the ideal hotel for business people.
Address: Placa de Píus XII, 4, 08028 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 935 081 000.
Website: https://sofiabarcelona.com/en
Cheap
Hotel Peninsular
This modernist hotel is located on a narrow street near the Liceu Opera House. The Hotel Peninsular is one of the oldest hotels in the city and was built on the site of a former nunnery. The rooms are simple and clean, but sometimes a little narrow and noisy. Not all have their own bathroom. The peninsular is full of architecturally interesting details, such as the Moorish arches in the dining room. The highlight is the courtyard balcony decorated with hanging plants and wicker furniture. The almost meditative atmosphere is reminiscent of the Far East. It is advisable to book about three months in advance. If you value a room with a window, you should make sure when booking that the booked room has a window.
Address: Carrer Sant Pau 34, 08001 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93 302 31 38.
Website: https://hotelpeninsular.net/de
Catalunya Plaza
A friendly hotel with a personal touch is the 3-star Hotel Catalunya Plaza in the city center. There are excellent connections to the airport and all major traffic arteries. The pretty noucentista building (from the 19th century) is colorful and tasteful, decorated according to the season and impresses with beautiful lead glass windows in the reception area. Each of the 46 rooms is fully equipped, including a fax connection and a large desk. The differently sized, well-equipped conference rooms have a view of the Plaça de Catalunya. The 1892 restaurant , The Library Bar and The Garden terrace bar take care of the culinary needs of guests.
Address: Plaça de Catalunya 7, 08002 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93) 317 71 71.
Website: https://www.h10hotels.com/de/hotels-barcelona/h10-catalunya-plaza
Hostal el Jardí
This wonderful little 2-star hotel with a lot of character and originality is extremely popular with budget-conscious travelers. The El Jardí is located in the busy old town and has a view of the shaded, café-lined Plaça Sant Josep Oriol and the classic Gothic architecture of the Santa Maria del Pi church. It is unbeatable in terms of price and location, and all rooms have a private bathroom.
Address: Placa St Josep Oriol, 1, 08002 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 (0) 93 301 59 00.
Website: https://eljardi.com/