Hotels in Barcelona
Simplify your search for hotels in Barcelona with our list of the best areas to stay and recommended hotels.
Barcelona is a city with accommodation options for all tastes.
Check out our recommendations for the best places to stay in Barcelona, as well as our readers’ favorite hotels.
Finding reasonably priced accommodation in Barcelona is definitely possible, although staying right in the city center tends to be a bit more expensive.
Fortunately, there are exceptions—you can find cheap hotels near the center that offer great quality and excellent reviews. There are also well-rated options close to iconic landmarks, like these hotels near the Sagrada Familia.
Choosing the right area to stay in can be tricky, so we’ve made it easier by highlighting the best neighborhoods to stay in Barcelona.
For more tips, don’t miss our full guide on where to stay in Barcelona.
Use the links provided to book your hotel in central Barcelona through Booking, the platform we partner with. Many listings offer free cancellation, pay-at-arrival options, and great discounts and promotions.
If you’re still exploring options, take a look at our guides to cheap hotels in Barcelona, beachside stays, hotels with a pool, and gay-friendly hotels in Barcelona—all carefully selected to help you find the perfect place to stay.
Best areas to stay in Barcelona
These are the best areas and most central neighborhoods to stay in Barcelona
Eixample
The Eixample is perfect to stay in Barcelona, it’s the most diverse in terms of shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
Barceloneta
Barceloneta is one of the most traditional neighborhoods in Barcelona. It’s one of the best areas to find a hotel close to the beach.
Gothic Quarter
Choose your accommodation in the heart of the of the old city: an enchanting array of pedestrian streets and concealed squares.
El Born
El Born is currently one of the trendiest and most charming areas in the Old City of Barcelona.
La Rambla
La Rambla is Barcelona’s most famous street and one of the most vital points of the Catalan capital. One of the most essential attractions in Barcelona.
Poblenou
This former industrial area has experienced an intense transformation, with the renovation of the old factories into new hotels, lofts and art galleries. A great choice to find hotels in Barcelona near the beach.