Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

The coastal Catalonian destination is one of the most popular city breaks in the world. Whether combined with a more rural beach stay or as a standalone break, Barcelona offers much to do and see. The architecture of Antoni Gaudi (including the stunning Sagrada Familia cathedral) and the artworks of Dali, Miro and Picasso draw tourists, as does the Camp Nou football stadium, home of the formidable Barcelona FC. With buildings ranging from avant-garde to modern-art-inspired and Catalan Art Nouveau, there are plenty of impressive places to stay when exploring the attractions, shops and nightlife of the Spanish city. 

Catalonia, Barcelona

Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona

Hotel
(4 stars)

Sitting on the northeastern edge of Barcelona, Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona offers visitors to the Catalonian capital a blend of metropolitan spirit and laid-back beachside energy. With its sleek modern design and strategic position next to the Barcelona International Convention Centre, and just moments from Llevant Beach, the hotel appeals to both business travellers and leisure guests looking to stay connected without sacrificing downtime. Designed by Catalan architect Óscar Tusquets and rising 25 storeys, Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona cuts a distinctive figure on the neighbourhood’s skyline, its twin angular towers evoking the prow of a ship, a subtle reference to the nearby Mediterranean. Dining is a highlight here, with Michelin-starred Aürt providing an intimate, ingredient-led culinary experience, while the Ma’i Lobby Bar delivers relaxed all-day fine dining tapas and cocktails. Those staying in executive rooms and suites gain access to the Executive Lounge, which offers breakfast, complimentary refreshments throughout the day and drinks each evening. But the real standout is Purobeach Barcelona, their rooftop beach club complete with Balinese beds, two pools, DJ sets, and its own globally inspired restaurant, M3 Cuisine.

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Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona

Catalonia, Barcelona, Eixample

Ocean Drive Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 98 Rooms & Suites Including Superior Deluxe Loft & Presidential Categories
Amenities Rooftop Pool, Terrace Restaurant Bar, Complimentary Gym Access & Pet Friendly
More Located in Barcelona's Eixample District Near Passeig De Garcia & Cultural Attractions

Found at Carrer d’Aragó in Catalonia, OD Barcelona attracts a young audience with its relaxed house music and quirky interior. The rooms are made from bamboo, and the property is in typical OD hotel design. It’s a few minutes walk from Paseo de Gracia, which is one of the trendiest shopping avenues in Barcelona. The terraced rooftop has a solarium and pool where guests can spend their evenings marvelling at the goings-on below.

 

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Ocean Drive Barcelona

Catalonia, Barcelona, Ciutat Vella

Sofitel Barcelona Skipper

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 225 Rooms & Suites Including Prestige & Presidential Options with Elegant Decor & Sea Or City Views
Amenities Two Outdoor Pools Including a Rooftop Pool with Mediterranean views, Fitness Centre, Multiple Dining Venues, Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located Adjacent to Barceloneta Beach & within Walking Distance to the Gothic Quarter & Local Attractions

The Serras is what luxury boutique hotels are made of. It is a jewel that is carefully tucked away in Barcelona with stunning views of Port Vell. The rooftop has a cocktail pool and a sitting area that affords guests gorgeous sights. There are sunbeds around the swimming pool where you can lie and soak in the sun. At night, you can sip cocktails at the bar as you watch the hotel’s Michelin-Star chef prepare different delicacies. On weekends, the bar has live DJ sessions to change things up. At The Serras Barcelona, you get to appreciate the lively neighbourhood of the El Born district and the Gothic Quarter.

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Sofitel Barcelona Skipper

Catalonia, Barcelona, Ciutat Vella

Kimpton Vividora Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Take advantage of the bicycles and paddleboards available for rent – perfect for experiencing the city.
At a glance
Rooms 151 rooms & suites – each with a distinctive open-plan layout, equipped with 5-star amenities.
Amenities Spa de Vivi wellness treatments, Vivi Terrace, the rooftop pool and bar, signature dining at Fauna restaurant, and all-day beverages at GOT Coffee & Cocktails lobby bar.
More Monthly Twist & Bliss artistic and cultural sessions, blending art, wine, and music. Pet-friendly hotel. Complimentary yoga sessions. Secure parking a few minutes’ walk away.

The Kimpton Vividora Barcelona combines contemporary design with plenty of local personality in Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter. This 5-star boutique hotel features stylish rooms, Spa de Vivi wellness treatments, a rooftop pool and bar with city views, Mediterranean Catalan dining at Fauna restaurant, and local vibes at GOT Coffee & Cocktails lobby bar that serves morning coffee and evening drinks, as well as hosting a social hour for guests with complimentary wines. Located steps from the Metropolitan Cathedral and City Hall, the pet-friendly Kimpton Vivadora Barcelona immerses guests within modern vibrancy of Barcelona.

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Kimpton Vividora Barcelona

Catalonia, Barcelona, Sants-Montjuïc

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Savour Barcelona’s take on Nobu style, with the seasonal Omakase experience. This is an exclusive six-course menu with local influences.
At a glance
Rooms 259 sleek and stylish rooms and an impressive selection of suites, including the 150sqm Nobu Suite. All feature marble bathrooms with rainfall shower and Natura Bissé bath amenities, 65-inch LCD TVs, Nespresso coffee machine and Marshall Bluetooth speaker.
Amenities Signature dining by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, at Nobu Barcelona on the 23rd floor, offering striking views. Kozara restaurant. Nobu Bar and the city’s highest rooftop pool & bar, the Nobu Rooftop of the 25th floor.
More Nobu Hotel Barcelona is set in the cool urban neighborhood of Eixample, giving guests an authentic Catalan experience.

Nobu Hotel Barcelona, a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts Collection, blends vibrant Catalan energy with Nobu’s iconic spirit. The property features 259 sleek rooms, stylish suites, a 150sqm Nobu Suite, spa, gym, and versatile event spaces. Culinary highlights include Barcelona’s first Nobu Restaurant and Kozara, a Japanese-inspired tapas bar. The exclusive 25th-floor rooftop boasts the city’s highest pool and bar experience—a sun-drenched retreat by day for hotel guests and a vibrant gathering spot by night where travelers and locals enjoy spectacular sunset views with expertly crafted cocktails. The hotel embodies Nobu’s core values: passionate service, distinctive design, and unpretentious luxury, all while capturing Barcelona’s unique essence.

Catalonia, Barcelona, Eixample

El Palace Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 120 Rooms & Suites with Elegant Classic Decor & Modern Amenities
Amenities Rooftop Pool with Skyline Views, Mayan Luxury Spa with Temazcal Sauna, Winter Garden Restaurant Serving Mediterranean Cuisine, & Bluesman Cocktail Bar for Drinks
More Located in the Heart of Barcelona near Iconic LandmarksLocated in the Heart of Barcelona near Iconic Landmarks

The former Ritz Hotel Barcelona, El Palace Barcelona, is perhaps one of the most famous hotels in Barcelona attracting celebrities, prominent figures and guests from all over the world to indulge in a place that oozes timeless glamour. With a striking and ornate façade the hotel is even more beautiful on the inside from the sweeping staircase to the grand Great Hall every turn presents elegant detail.  The hotel comprises six spacious suites – each individually designed and with marble bathrooms that house a Roman bath inspired mosaic shower – all 120 guest rooms are inspired by a neo-classical style.

The impressive rooftop garden and terrace, which features a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, with 360-degree views over the city is the social hub of the hotel – a place to relax by day and party by night. AMAR Barcelona is the hotel’s brasserie serving fresh seafood with an extensive wine in a stylish art deco setting and The Great Hall – a grand and formal setting is where Afternoon Tea is the order of the day and live music can be enjoyed in The Bluesman Speakeasy bar. El Palace Barcelona is also home to the Mayan Luxury Spa which as its name suggests is inspired by the Mayan culture, offering guests traditional Mayan treatments designed to bring the mind, body, and soul together as one.

Located in the Eixample District of bustling Barcelona, El Palace offers guests convenient access – walking or via metro – to many of the city’s main attractions. El Palace Barcelona has been recognised for its outstanding quality and distinctive character and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Catalonia, Barcelona, Ciutat Vella

The Barcelona EDITION

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 100 Modern Rooms & Suites with City Views
Amenities Mediterranean Dining at Bar Veraz, Sophisticated Bars including The Roof & Punch Room, Exclusive Rooftop Pool, 24-Hour Fitness Centre
More in a Chic Central Location near the Gothic Quarter

With its own unique cabaret supper club, signature restaurant Bar Veraz, rooftop bar and bespoke cocktail bar the Punch Room, you don’t need to step out fo the front doors to experience a fantastic night out. Found on the edge of the El Born district, this 100 room boutique hotel with gym and saltwater pool is just steps away from the Santa Caterina market. Bedrooms are adorned in walnut panelling – echoing the traditional city shutters – and feature imported Anichini linens and Spanish leather headboards following a complete metamorphosis by Carlos Ferrater Studio.

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The Barcelona EDITION

Catalonia, Barcelona, Eixample

Hotel Claris Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 124 Luxurious Rooms & Suites Adorned with original Art Pieces
Amenities La Terraza Del Claris for Mediterranean Dining, Os-kuro Sushi & Robata for Japanese Cuisine, Mayan Secret Spa with Temazcal Sauna, Rooftop Pool with Panoramic Views, Fully Equipped Fitness Room, & Pet-Friendly Services
More Located in the Historic Vedruna Palace near Passeig De Grcia in Central BarcelonaLocated in the Historic Vedruna Palace near Passeig De Grcia in Central Barcelona

This Grand Luxe hotel occupies what was once the Palau Vedruna, dating back to the 19th century. In 1992 it was completely remodelled to create 124 suites, resplendent in Brazilian rosewood panelling, silk and leather upholstery. Make free calls and use the data on your in-room mobile, and enjoy White Company toiletries. Fans of art, Egypt and all things Avant-garde will especially appreciate the aesthetics here – the owner Jordi Clos is an Egyptologist, with a selection of his collection forming a small museum on the first floor. Dine at the East 47 first-floor restaurant, grab some delectable dim sum at Mr Kao or eat on the rooftop with a view, when the weather is clement.

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Hotel Claris Barcelona

Catalonia, Barcelona, Eixample

The One Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 88 Rooms & Suites including Exclusive Options with Private Terraces & Jacuzzis
Amenities Features a Ground-Floor Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Seasonal Rooftop Bar, Wellness Centre with indoor Pool & Sauna, 24-Hour Fitness Centre, Rooftop Plunge Pool, & Pet-Friendly Policies
More Located in Barcelona's Eixample District Near Passeig De Gracia & Gaudi's architectural Sites

Also part of the slick H10 brand, The One is found in the sought-after modernist district of L’Eixample. With sophisticated styling from award-winning interior designer Jamie Beriestain, the decor soothes in greys and white hues. This posh 89-room hotel boasts cathedral view suites with private hot tub and terraces. Winter travellers can still enjoy a swim in the indoor pool (or rooftop one if feeling brave), while the divine wellness centre attracts many seeking a relaxing Spanish spa break. There are two restaurants and a bar, a well as a host of fantastic eateries and trendy boutiques to be discovered on its refined doorstep.

Catalonia, Barcelona, Eixample

H10 Casa Mimosa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 48 Modern Rooms & Suites with Garden or Casa Milà Views
Amenities Mediterranean Dining at El Til•ler Rooftop Terrace Dining, Plunge Pool, Garden, Garden Pool
More Close To Casa Milà in the Eixample District

Located in a listed 19th-century building in the Catalan modernist style, and in the same block as La Pedrera, the H10 Casa Mimosa is an exclusive superior four-star hotel that opened its doors in 2016. The elegant, timeless interior combines cosmopolitan design with the building’s original modernist structure. There are 48 spacious rooms, the El Til•ler Restaurant, a lobby bar with access to a leafy garden with a swimming pool and sun lounger area, as well as a stunning chill-out terrace on the top floor, El Cel de Gaudí, complete with a plunge pool and stunning views of La Pedrera. The hotel also has a meeting room located in a former coach house, enabling guests to combine business and pleasure.

Catalonia, Barcelona, Ciutat Vella

Mercer Hotel Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 28 Luxurious Rooms & Suite
Amenities Mediterranean Dining at Mercer Restaurant, Rooftop Terrace with Plunge Pool, Located in a restored Medieval Building
More Located in a restored Medieval Building with Gothic Quarter views

The Mercer Barcelona is an oasis of calm in the heart of the Gothic quarter of Barcelona. It’s housed in a building with architectural styles ranging from Roman times to the present day and finished with contemporary sympathetic features. Two restaurants and a rooftop plunge pool make this a perfect hotel for a weekend shopping and sightseeing break. Service is unpretentious and polished and rooms are set around a quiet breakfast patio.

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Mercer Hotel Barcelona

Catalonia, Barcelona, Ciutat Vella

W Barcelona

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 473 Guestrooms & Suites with Panoramic Sea or City Views
Amenities Fire for Mediterranean Cuisine, Coya Barcelona for Peruvian Dishes, W Lounge for Cocktails, & Noxe on the 26th Floor Combining a Japanese Restaurant & Sky Cocktail Bar
More Located on Barceloneta Beach, offering Direct Sea Access & Iconic Architecture by Ricardo Bofill

Located on the newer Barcelona boardwalk area, with views looking out to sea this hotel has the WOW factor from start to finish. Away from the city centre, this is perfect for beachgoers but like the Hotel Arts Barcelona, you will need to take a taxi to reach the city centre. With a nod towards Dubai’s Burj al Arab, the W looks like a giant sail at sea. The funky poolside area feels like you’re in Miami. And with three restaurants and a super trendy lounge bar, this a great hotel to feel instantly in the holiday party mood.





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