5 Best Hotels in Gracia, Barcelona

Perfect for large families and groups, this apartment-hotel features sprawling four- and five-bedroom luxury apartments, plus a more affordable one-bedroom penthouse, in a stunning 1929 domed building right on Avenue Diagonal. Outfitted with sleek designer furnishings, the accommodations all have a full kitchen, dining area, and laundry facilities, making them ideal for longer stays. 

This luxury hotel offers one of two chances (the other is the Hotel España) to stay in a Moderniste masterpiece designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, architect of the iconic Palau de la Música Catalana. Its sumptuous public spaces are feast for the eyes, notably at Café Vienés, with its marble and stone pillars supporting gilded vaulted ceilings.

At the edge of Gràcia, a few minutes' walk from the Eixample, this modest practical base hides an unusual feature: true to its name, it's the only hotel in Barcelona with its very own driving range and putting green (at the back of the building) in lieu of a garden. (Loaner clubs and buckets of balls are complementary for guests; coaching sessions are extra.) The rooms—all doubles—are simply furnished, with king-size or twin beds. They feature basic amenities, tile floors, and adequate but not overly generous storage space. The service is cheerful and efficient, and the accommodations are clean and impeccably maintained.

In the heart of Gràcia alongside the lively Plaça del Sol, this property is part of the Sonder chain, a hybrid hotel-rental agency that keeps rates low by eschewing a full-time staff for contactless check-in and digital-only concierge service. Rooms are small and quite spartan, without amenities like minibars, but they do have big windows, comfy beds, and air-conditioning.

Named for the young owners who renovated and opened this hotel, the Pol & Grace is strategically located for exploring Gràcia. It's a short walk to Gaudí's Casa Vicens, and well connected by FGC train to the head of the Rambla. The ample rooms are relentlessly furnished in white, relieved by framed photos and artwork and whimsical feature walls; doubles offer a choice of twin- or king-size beds; bathrooms have roomy shower stalls and basic amenities. A huge chalkboard in the lobby, with information about local foodie guides, attractions, and events in Barcelona, is updated regularly; count on the "Innovation Area" for interesting art displays.