Best Boutique Hotels in Ciutat Vella
Ciutat Vella, the historic heart of Barcelona, is a vibrant district that combines centuries of history with a lively urban atmosphere. Known for its narrow, winding streets and stunning architecture, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic), the ancient Roman walls, and the famous Las Ramblas boulevard. This area also includes El Raval and the waterfront neighbourhood of Barceloneta. Explore a variety of museums, and markets like La Boqueria, and enjoy a thriving culinary scene with tapas bars and cafés lining the streets. Here are our favourite hotels in the district.
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Catalonia, Barcelona, Ciutat Vella
Ohla Hotel Barcelona
(5 stars)Offering understated luxury, the Ohla Hotel is located on the busy Via Laietana, the border between Barri Gòtic and Born areas. The style here is hip, smart and chic, inviting to both holidaymakers and young professionals visiting for business. Games consoles, massages and round-the-clock room service are all part of the appeal at this 74-room boutique hotel. The awe-inspiring glass-sided rooftop pool is the perfect place to unwind before enjoying a refined dinner at the Michelin-starred Caelis restaurant or sampling a sensory journey of different culinary traditions in the form of tapas and small plates to share at La Plassohla – both led by Chef Romain Fornell.
Catalonia, Barcelona, Ciutat Vella
Mercer Hotel Barcelona
(5 stars)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.