Check in at the best hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona is the city of Hostels, full occupancy (more than 90%) and expensive accommodation. It has accommodation options for all tastes and all budgets, among them lux and plain hotels, hostels and apartments for rent. Prices are obviously very high, as demand is excessively high… But let’s take it all from the top. Barcelona is one of the strongest forces in the tourism industry, with 20 million people visiting it every year! But these numbers increase rapidly, as ever more people want to meet the city of Gaudi, the Mediterranean city with the history, the wonderful culture and amazing weather. This fact, naturally, causes an increase on the cost of living as well as on rents.

Most hotels in Barcelona have renovated rooms, which are dressed in modern amenities and decorated with elements from the Catalan culture. An important point is that they have 24-hour reception, comfy and clean spaces and offer amenities such as laptops, tablets, desktop PCs, fast internet connection and more. Cheap accommodation has a name. Hostels! Barcelona has high-quality and clean hostels with a modern look and contemporary amenities. If you can compromise with a common bathroom, then you have solved the issue of accommodation…pretty economically!

High season in Barcelona starts in early April and ends around mid-November, since the weather allows it. During that period, prices at Barcelona’s hotels are up to 100% increased. fast tip: The best season to visit it is mid-April or late October, when prices are reasonable. Finally, you must know that a) most hotels do not include breakfast in the price b) as long as tourist numbers increase, hotel prices will also keep going up.

Mini tips: a) Hotels and apartments for rent in Barcelona are not many (around 4,000), considering that there are more than 20 million tourists every year. b) The average price per night is around 120 to 160€, including breakfast. c) If you want to score a better price, but also find a room in the hotel you like, you must make reservations 4-5(!) months in advance! d) The words Early Check-in and Late Check-out are unknown to Barcelona with the 90%+ occupancy! e) The stay at a hostel costs 20-40€ per person/night.

These are the best hotels in Barcelona

The Gracia Garden Hotel is the most vfm option for accommodation in Barcelona. It is located in the vibrant and buzzing Gracia and is just 250m away from the city buses and 400m from the metro (Diagonal station). The area around the hotel is safe, beautiful and well-maintained, while it has supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and plenty of bars.

The small, but very warm, indoor lounge area as well as the amazing outdoor veranda, which looks like a garden, will quickly make you forget that you are in a metropolis. In the hotel you will also find a fully equipped presentation/conference room, as well as luggage safekeeping space. The Gracia Garden relies on the warmth of the colors, as well as the impeccable and always discreet service of the staff, who are in position 24/7. Do not miss the chance to enjoy your coffee in the “secret” garden or relax while reading your book.

The Gracia Garden has 12 rooms, which are bright, functional and very clean. Their minimal style and comfort are two more important features, while the wood and stone notes raise quality to the top. In the rooms you will also find flat screen TV, comfortable double bed, autonomous cooling/heating system, view of the garden and more. The bathroom is also spacious, modern and provides the visitor with free care products and light rain showerhead. Finally, we must mention that in all areas of the hotel and the rooms there is free Wi-Fi connection!

Gracia Garden Barcelona

The Gracia Garden Boutique Hotel goes against the high prices of hotels in Barcelona, while, at the same time, constantly upgrades its quality and services. If you too want to enjoy the unique experience of the Gracia Garden Boutique Hotel, you simply must.

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Accommodation Score: ★★★★★

Cleanliness: ★★★★★

Staff Kindness-Service: ★★★★★

Room Quality: ★★★★★
Breakfast: – 

Value for Money: ★★★★★

Location: ★★★★

Benefits: ★★★★

The Motel One hotel chain is a very good option for accommodation in Barcelona. The area (Ciutadella park) around the hotel is clean, safe and offers direct access to the city’s historic center, as well as to cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and bars. The hotel is just 400m away from the Arc de Triomf metro station.

The common areas of Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella are warm, comfortable and hospitable, while they combine the traditional Spanish architecture with local furniture and floral influences. An excellent blend of materials that will make you feel relaxed for hours. It also has a large outdoor space, as well as a rooftop with an amazing view of the city. The 24-hour reception staff is always by the visitor’s side to assist them with issues and questions that come up, concerning the hotel but also things outside of it. You can borrow an ipad from the reception desk to do your job or watch a movie. Finally, it is worth mentioning that you will find free WiFi connection in all areas as well as inside the rooms.

The rooms of the Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella follow the warm and beautiful décor of the rest of the areas, while they sport themes inspired by nature and the jungle! They are spacious, modern, bright and have double beds with special mattresses, ideal for relaxation. Among the room’s other amenities, we find the satellite TV, autonomous heating/cooling and work desk. In its modern and clean bathroom, you will find a hairdryer, light rain showerhead and free care products.

Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella

The quality/price ratio is at excellent levels, making it a considerably worthy option for accommodation in Barcelona.

Accommodation Score: ★★★★★

Cleanliness: ★★★★★

Staff Kindness-Service: ★★★★★
Room Quality: ★★★★★
Breakfast: ★★★★★ 

Value for Money: ★★★★★

Location: ★★★★

Benefits: ★★★★

Yeah Barcelona is a very good option for accommodation in Barcelona. It is located on the border of the Eixample & Gracia districts and it is just 200m away from the metro. In the area surrounding the hostel you will find many boutiques, cafés, supermarkets, as well as important attractions such as the Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Battlo and more.

The interior space of the hotel is modern, youthful and has plenty of spots where you can relax, drink your coffee and meet people from every corner of the world. In the common amenities you will find free desktop computers, clothes washing service, bar/restaurants (where you can also have your breakfast), free wifi connection and more. The reception desk is open 24/7 and the guys working there are friendly and ready to assist you and provide you with useful information about the city.

The rooms of Yeah Barcelona Hostel are modern, comfortable and bright, while they are dressed with wood, a material that makes everything warmer. It has spacious dorms with individual safekeeping spaces, while for those who prefer more privacy, there are also rooms for two or four people (friends/family) with private bathrooms!

Yeah Barcelona Hostel

The prices are pretty reasonable (for Barcelona), while it would be best to make reservations 2-3 months before the arrival, since Yeah Barcelona has high occupancy throughout the whole year.

Accommodation Score: ★★★★
Cleanliness: ★★★★

Staff Kindness-Service: ★★★★
Room Quality: ★★★★★
Breakfast: ★★★★ 

Value for Money: ★★★★★

Location: ★★★★

Benefits: ★★★★

The Generator Barcelona is a next generation hostel, the offspring of a huge hostel chain all over the world. It is located in Gràcia, an area that is safe, clean and quiet during the day, but with a vibrant nightlife. Around the hotel you will find supermarkets, a bakery, restaurants and many bars to spend your nights pleasantly. The metro (Diagonal station) is just 450m away from the hotel, while the city buses are 300m away. Finally, we should mention that in close distance you will find two of the most well-known buildings/attractions of the city, the Casa Batlló & Casa Mila, works of the great artist Antoni Gaudi.

The interior spaces of Generator Barcelona are beautifully decorated and offer a plethora of options, for all tastes. The hanging swings, the library, the luggage lockers and free computers are only a few of the benefits you will find in the hotel. The reception desk is open 24/7 and the guys are always available to assist you with anything you may need, while on the ground floor you will find separate bar and café areas. Also, in all of the areas, as well as inside the rooms of the Generator Barcelona, you will find free WiFi connection.

The Generator Barcelona has dorms, for men and women, although it is not limited to these, as it also has private rooms as well as a suite, on the top floor. All rooms are clean, bright, with plain but contemporary décor. The only downside is the very bad soundproofing. In the rooms’ amenities we find linens, work desk, individual lighting, comfortable beds, and bathroom with hairdryer and body/hair care products!

Generator Barcelona

The price is at reasonable levels, making it a good option for accommodation in Barcelona.

Accommodation Score: ★★★★
Cleanliness: ★★★★

Staff Kindness-Service: ★★★★★

Room Quality: ★★★★★
Breakfast: ★★★★ 

Value for Money: ★★★★★

Location: ★★★★

Benefits: ★★★

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Scores, opinions and reviews about accommodations are completely subjective, but fully capture everything we saw and experienced without any preconception, affinity or distaste. Also, prices may vary depending on time period and demand.