41 Best Hotels in The Eixample, Barcelona

With an unbeatable location on Barcelona's most stylish boulevard—steps from Gaudí's La Pedrera and near the area's swankiest shops—and a stunning rooftop terrace with killer views of the city’s landmarks, this hotel is a near-perfect place to stay. Rooms are in a classical-contemporary palate of white, beige, and dove-gray textiles, set off by ticking stripes or a sky-blue accent wall. The hotel offers "Majestic Experiences" which include exclusive private tours. The Majestic also has 28 apartments in a separate building that offer the same services as the hotel itself.

Part of Hilton’s upscale Curio Collection, the real draw about the Hotel Alexandra are the surprisingly affordable suites with private terraces and Moderniste suites with turn-of-the century Catalan floor tiles. Set in a 19th-century building, the interior design is sleek, with minimalist guest rooms and Priya bath products. The on-site restaurant, Solomillo, serves some of the best steak in town.

Occupying a prime position on Barcelona’s Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, a stone’s throw from Gaudí’s modernist buildings on Passeig de Gràcia, this is a boutique-style hotel wrapped up in supreme luxury. Two 18th and 20th century buildings house refined and polished interiors, oozing gilded Art Deco opulence with a sleek contemporary aesthetic curated by local interior design studio Jaime Beriestain. Rooms are bathed in natural light, fully soundproofed and equipped with the latest technology, including a smartphone and tablet that guests can take with them to aid them in exploring the city, and for making complimentary international calls. Marble bathrooms with gold taps and walk-in rain showers add a level of exclusivity; some rooms have large deep soak tubs.

The Terrace Suite is worth the extra splurge for its additional living room, and its private wood-decked terrace with seating area, outdoor heater and fabulous views.

Downstairs is a spa as well as the high-ceilinged Virens restaurant, which specializes in plant-based cuisine and also serves a range of home-made fermented and sparkling drinks, as an introduction to "green" mixology. Upstairs, there's a huge rooftop terrace with sweeping bird’s-eye views of the city and the perennial La Sagrada Família beyond. A private area for guests features a wading pool and sun loungers.

This former palatial family home, or palacete, provides a splendid drawing room, a location nearly dead-center for Barcelona's main attractions, views over leafy Rambla de Catalunya, and a 24-hour free buffet. Follow the red carpet up the marble stairs to what must be the quirkiest little boutique hotel in town. It looks like your grandma's house, if she was a very wealthy 19th-century Catalan who'd been to Versailles and had a passion for pink. It has floral tapestry wallpaper, crystal chandeliers, silk flowers in painted vases, putti on the ceilings, and gilding everywhere. The buffet is stocked 24/7 with fruit, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and desserts.

Founded in 1919 by Caesar Ritz, the original Ritz (the grande dame of Barcelona hotels) was renamed in 2005 but kept its lavish, timeless style intact, from the liveried doormen in top hats to the opulent mirrored lobby lounge. Guest rooms follow suit, with Regency furniture and flocked wallpaper and fireplaces; the Classic Deluxe doubles have the step-down Roman-style marble baths, complete with mosaics, from the original 1919 building, or enter the worlds of Ronnie Wood, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and Joséphine Baker as you step into one of the six signature Art Suites inspired by former prominent guests. The sumptuous rooftop garden is hung with wisteria and features a pool, restaurant, and stunning panoramic views. Drop in for a drink in the lobby bar or enjoy live performances of blues, jazz, or Afro-Cuban music in the hotel's legendary Bluesman cocktail bar.

A short walk from La Rambla, this Eixample design hotel offers impeccable midcity accommodations with cheerful avant-garde decor and luxurious details. Rooms are set in circular corridors around a seven-story atrium; decor takes the standard neutral hotel palate and adds a splash of red for a light airy feeling. Most have balconies. Bathrooms have high-pressure showerheads, and full amenities including robes and slippers. The rooftop terrace has a long, narrow pool and good views of Montjuïc and Tibidabo; breakfast is served here from 7 to 11. The romantic Ànemos restaurant on the seventh floor is open only in summer; the comfortable lounge and cocktail bar on the lobby level is shared with the adjacent Angle restaurant, under the supervision of celebrated chef Jordi Cruz.

The lobby of this postmodern architectural stunner tells you what to expect throughout: perfect comfort, cutting-edge design, and meticulous attention to every detail. The minimalist decor is done in soothing tones of gray, purple, and orange; there's a gas fireplace in the lounge, and nooks for intimate conversation. Apart from its out-of-town guests, the Omm draws an interesting, style-conscious local crowd. Superior doubles overlooking the interior courtyard have long private decks and huge soaker tubs; suites have modern four-poster beds, antique wooden desks, and armchairs with reading lamps. Rooms on the upper floors, and the huge rooftop terrace, offer views of Gaudí's Casa Milà. The restaurant, Roca Moo, serves modern cuisine originally orchestrated by the Roca brothers—Joan, Josep, and Jordi—of the Celler de Can Roca near Girona (acclaimed in 2015 the best restaurant in the world), now in the hands of Roca-trained Juan Pretel.

Apart from being within a 10-minute walk of nearly all Barcelona's major sites, this ultra-swanky hotel also offers an impressive array of services in house, including three restaurants, a cocktail bar, an enormous courtyard dining and drinking patio, a rooftop terrace with heated pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is also a good choice for climate-conscious travelers, with its many smart energy-saving technologies, including the use of water and heat recovery systems, and focus on seasonal, local produce in its food and beverage outlets.

Originally the home of Enric Batlló, a brother of the textile magnate who commissioned Gaudí to redesign the Moderniste masterpiece Casa Batlló, and a minute's walk away on the Passeig de Gràcia, the historic 1898 building that houses the Monument went through several incarnations before it was transformed into the elegant upmarket hotel it is today. The luxurious lobby-lounge area, with its plush sofas and red and gold throw pillows, leads back to the Monument's two Michelin-starred restaurants: one-star Oria and the world-famous, three-star Lasarte. Above, the suites and junior suites are grouped around the building's impressive central atrium, with parquet floors, exposed brick feature walls, oak paneling, and king-size beds; all rooms have smart TVs and safety boxes with laptop chargers; bathrooms have big soaker tubs, double vanities, and walk-in showers; amenities include robes, slippers, complimentary snacks and lush Diptyque toiletries.

The facade recalls the Moderniste origins of this wonderful building, but the redesigned inside spaces make the Alma one of Barcelona's sleekest mid-Eixample hotels. It's sophisticated and comfortable, with a spectacular ground-to-crown atrium in the lobby that serves as a dramatic art gallery. There's also a wonderful flagstoned, wisteria-hung garden out back where you the superb Jardín del Alma restaurant is located. There are no keys or coded cards: you access your room and the spa with your fingerprint, taken when you check in. Rooms, in neutral soothing tones of gray and brown, are spacious and comfortably furnished, with roomy double-headed walk-in showers. Rooms overlook the garden and have warm wood paneling and parquet floors.

This five-star chic boutique hotel, just steps from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, offers a sleek and restful refuge. Pristine floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms and plush king size beds may have something to do with it. The unbeatable location alone is worth the stay, and a room with a view of the city below is a smart splurge. 

This boutique hotel set in the meticulously restored former home of one of Barcelona's most notable architects is sure to make design lovers swoon. Warm and cozy, there is a welcoming vibe throughout in the building that local starchitect Enric Sagnier designed back in 1892 as his workplace and family home. What was once Sagnier's studio is now the Grand Suite, a luxurious first-floor space with high ceilings and giant windows overlooking the Rambla Catalunya. The top-floor rooms have private terraces with sun beds and outdoor showers. 

The Condes de Barcelona is perfectly placed for exploring the sights (and shops) of the city's most fashionable quarter, and—for the privileged location—offers great value. Classic rooms are decorated in contemporary neutral tones, with hardwood floors; some have small balconies overlooking an interior garden. Newer Condal rooms have decor in soft grays and teal; bathrooms have double vanities, charcoal slate walls and floors, and Rituals toiletries. The spacious Alaire rooftop terrace has a plunge pool, an excellent bar-restaurant, and great views of the Eixample. Reserve rooms well in advance—demand is high, and early reservations score bargain rates.

This hip hotel, positioned (yes, you guessed it) on a corner, has been fashioned from a handsome, turn-of-the-century building within a few blocks of Gaudí’s key sights on Passeig de Gràcia. The rooftop terrace has a fabulous pool and panoramic views that span the city center from Montjuïc to the Sagrada Família. Rooms are comfortable, melding neutral tones and industrial design, and come with nifty technology such as Bluetooth connection so you can play your own music, if you wish. Go for a Corner Room for more space and natural light. Downstairs, in the distinctly vibey lobby-bar, there is live music on most evenings and locals and guests intermingle from morning until night. In winter, don’t miss settling down with a drink by the open fire.

A minute's walk from Plaça Catalunya and the Passeig de Gràcia, this 1952 hotel earns top marks for location—and for nostalgia. The Avenida Palace is everything a luxury hotel was expected to be back in the day: weighty, ornate, and serious, with its Winged Victory in bronze on a marble pedestal on the landing of the grand staircase in the lobby, under the cupola. The classical style is echoed in the guest rooms: patterned carpets, period furniture, and big solid wardrobes. Bathrooms come with Rituals toiletries and double vanities. The small rooftop terrace has a 6-meter Jacuzzi pool and panoramic views. The Beatles stayed here in 1965—an event commemorated in the "Beatles Suite."

In the upper part of the Eixample, below the Diagonal, this contemporary hotel offers impeccable service and a superb central location for exploring, with the city's prime art-gallery district just a few blocks away on Consell de Cent. Rooms are open and airy, with contemporary decor in white and beige, parquet floors, and windows with excellent soundproofing; the furniture is a bit boxy and generic, but comfortable. The hotel's best feature is the Gallery Space, a covered arcade along the length of the building, set with tables leading back to the gardens of the Palau Robert (ideal for a drink or a quick bite). Two ample rooftop terraces boast a long narrow pool (open year-round), a bar-restaurant, and DJ or live music sessions on summer weekends. The Gallery is popular with business travelers, but gets a lot of tourist trade as well.

Three blocks west of Rambla Catalunya, near the upper middle of the Eixample, this renovated classic property is a treasure for the budget-minded. Guest rooms are bright and spacious, with dark polished hardwood floors, nice lighting, and a choice of twin or double beds. Bathrooms have long single vanities and good-size stall showers with rain heads. There's a rooftop terrace with a small plunge pool, a bar, and panoramic views; the suites on the floor just below have small private terraces of their own, though no particular view. The ornate marble lobby boasts a remarkable collection of drawings by the Catalan artist Ricard Opisso, a pal of Picasso's and one of the original members of the Four Cats salon. The hotel's Astor Restaurant, decorated in Parisian bistro style with Art Nouveau posters, is a very pleasant venue for lunch.

In the heart of the more fashionable Esquerra (west or "left" side) of the Eixample, this recently expanded and renovated hotel caters primarily to gay travelers in an area dubbed by locals the "Gayxample." The spacious rooms are soundproof and well lighted, with comfortable contemporary furniture and decor in white-on-white punctuated by hints of black, red, and chrome; most have queen-size beds. Suites are truly spacious, but have only a glass wall separating the bedroom from the bath: privacy sacrificed for romance. The hotel's Bench restaurant is up to par, and the rooftop deck and pool (with pool, bar, cascade, and Jacuzzi, open April–October) has good views over the city.

A few minutes' walk from the heart of the city at Plaça Catalunya, this moderately priced boutique hotel has guest rooms restfully decorated in lush coffee and chocolate tones, offset with leather and wood textures. Superior rooms are really spacious, with slate floors and king-size beds. The first-floor lounge is unexpectedly large, with comfortable sectional sofas. Fine dining is around the corner at Gaudí's Casa Calvet.

This quirky property is what happens when design is allowed to triumph over tradition. With a perfectly good shower cabinet, what earthly use could there be for a bathtub smack in the middle of the bedroom, except as an objet? There are lots of objets in the BCN Design, not all of them sensible or comfortable, but nevertheless fun for the young at heart. The hotel is only steps from the best of Barcelona's upmarket shopping, fine dining, and Moderniste masterpieces like the Gaudí Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. Rooms are fairly large, with flowing black abstract paintings on the feature wall behind the bed, glittery red mosaic tile in the bathrooms, and good soundproofing; superior doubles have great king-size beds with firm mattresses. Ask for a deluxe room, with a private terrace—or go for the "Smart Room," and operate its huge TV "living wall" from your mobile phone, to project 3-D maps and videos of tourist attractions, mood images, games and workout programs, art collections, and photo montages.

Clubby and comfortable, this Eixample hotel, made up entirely of suites and duplexes with living rooms, is ideal for groups and families. Rooms are decorated in dark tones with sexy details like leather headboards, zebra patterns, and satin bedspreads. Coffee-color tiles and square sinks add to the masculine polish. Only the location is less than ideal; for sightseeing purposes, it's a bit out of the way, but a 20-minute march down Diagonal puts you right on Passeig de Gràcia.

Designed in the style of a New York City loft and seated on a tree-shaded street in the heart of the Eixample, this hotel blends exposed brick, steel, and glass with Greek and Italian marble and Indonesian tamarind wood to achieve downtown cool. Museum-quality pieces of Buddhist and Hindu art from the owner's private collection, mostly dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, add a sense of Zen tranquility. Rooms have a certain masculine aesthetic, with leather sofas and headboards, exposed brick walls, chrome fixtures, hardwood plank floors, and dark bedding. Interior-facing rooms have private balconies. The luxurious duplexes have private terraces and semiprivate pools. The first-rate Mediterranean restaurant and the rooftop solarium, with views over the center of Barcelona, add the final pampering touches.

A 19th-century palatial home (built for the owner of the Bank of Barcelona), the Granvía opened as a hotel in 1935, and reopened in 2013 after a lengthy renovation, with its original features still intact: an art deco cupola in the entrance, coffered ceilings, pillared arches, and a marble grand staircase. The hotel combines these Moderniste public spaces with ample guest rooms of a more subdued Regency-style decor: soothing tones of white and beige-brown trestle bed tables and hardwood floors. The best rooms in the house overlook the spacious garden patio in back; rooms facing the heavily trafficked Gran Vía are bigger but can be noisy for light sleepers.

A chic postmodern addition to Barcelona's lodging options is hidden behind this traditional facade, a 15-minute walk from the top of La Rambla; public spaces have a nightclub feel, with leather chairs, pillar candles, and backlit neon-green Plexiglas panels at reception and the bar. Rooms are more subdued, decorated in deep browns, grays, and off-white, with a touch of Modernist-inspired artwork; some have private balconies. Some Superior rooms, facing the interior courtyard, can connect with next-door standard doubles to accommodate families. Spa treatments are available at the Despacio Spa Centre. The rooftop terrace has a bar (open only in summer) and a small plunge pool.

Bright colors, clean lines, and contemporary artwork give this hotel (dead center in the heart of Barcelona) a hip, fashionable feel. Rooms have hardwood plank floors, plenty of storage, and decor in muted tones of gray, black, and beige, accented with orange or citrus yellow pillows and textiles. Noise comes in from the heavily trafficked artery connecting Plaça Catalunya and Plaça de la Universitat. The bar on the rooftop terrace does tapas and cocktails.

If you've ever dreamed about running away with the circus, this quirky little boutique hotel, where the walls are covered with gaily colored circus posters, is just for you. Rooms have dark hardwood floors, generic furniture, big flat-screen TVs, and tall double French doors for lots of light; some have queen-size beds. There's a pleasant terrace/lounge one flight up from the reception.

Ask for a room facing the interior garden, with an alcove.

The Praktik Garden is just a few minutes' walk from the shopping and Modernist masterpieces of the Passeig de Gràcia.

Built squarely over the metro's central hub and within walking distance of everything in town, this breezy clubhouse-hotel could not be better situated. The lobby is intimate and relaxing, with white leather sofa suites and huge vases of fresh-cut flowers; the library at the back leads to a pleasant little tree-shaded patio where breakfast is served (weather permitting). Rooms feel both sunny and substantial, with touches of leather, hardwood floors, and interesting artwork. Bathrooms have big picture-frame mirrors, robes, and slippers. The rooftop terrace has live music or a DJ weekend nights from 6 pm to midnight.

What it lacks in bells and whistles, this family-friendly little hotel makes up for in its unparalleled location—on a side street just steps from Plaça Catalunya—and its relaxed contemporary feel. The cozy library/lounge has comfortable sofa suites, subdued lighting, and antique maps of the world on the walls. The El Patio breakfast room is an open, airy space with an exposed brick feature wall and an excellent buffet. Extensively renovated for the hotel's 100th anniversary, the ample standard rooms have double sets of tall, narrow French windows (a legacy, protected, from the original 1917 historic property), hardwood floors, and minimalist decor. The Regina is a sister-property of the Hotel Pulitzer next door.