When we talk about the centre of Barcelona we are actually talking about all the districts around La Rambla or Las Ramblas, that long avenue that crosses the city from the sea. It is the historical heart of Barcelona. Downtown Barcelona is called Ciutat Vella. It is the old town and its districts such as the Eixample, El Raval, El Born, El Gótico (Gothic quarter) and the Barceloneta. In this town, residing in the centre offers many advantages for a tourist such as being able to discover almost all the attractions by foot. For us it is the ideal area to be during vacation in Barcelona. And you will see that even if you are very demanding on the quality and categories of hotels, there is no shortage of low prices!
Our quick guide to the best hotels in Barcelona's city centre to help you book the most attractive hotel for your holiday:
- What are the advantages of staying in Barcelona's city centre?
- Best 4-star Hotels in Barcelona city center
- 3-star Barcelona Hotels near City Centre
- Best Hostels in Barcelona city centre
- Tips to find cheap hotels near Barcelona city centre
- Hotel Barcelona City Centre: More tips!
- Map of Barcelona city centre hotels and main points of interest.
What are the advantages of staying in Barcelona's city centre?
Barcelona is a very wide city, but the most popular tourist areas are located - fortunately - in the centre of the Catalan capital. A relatively small centre when you imagine that a radius of one kilometre around the Plaça de Catalunya allows you to visit the whole old town and monuments such as Casa Batlló , Casa Mila - Pedrera, Picasso Museum and many others.
▼ Show moreStaying in this central area offers the advantage of:
- To discover the main historic districts short walk and therefore many monuments and museums listed in the map at the bottom of the page.
- To be next to metro station and bus network to easily visit the other parts of the city.
- To easily find the stops of the three lines of the tourist bus which is another great way to visit the city.
- To be at the point of departure and arrival of the AEROBÚS shuttle bus that connects Barcelona's El Prat Airport with Barcelona's centre every 5 minutes, 365 days a year, in about 35 minutes.
- To be few minutes walk to the most beautiful shops of the famous Passeig de Gràcia as well as close to El Born and its small shops of young trendy designers. Great for all-round shopping.
- To enjoy a drink at the Boqueria Market or to discover hundreds of tapas bars or restaurants of all types and of course the many nightlife activities...
- The nearest beach is not very far either. When you are told that a hotel barcelona center is the best for you to simply enjoy this city to the utmost without wasting time!
The only disadvantages of residing in the centre of Barcelona are mainly due to the distance from some of the city's iconic monuments. Always using the Plaza de Catalunya as a starting point:
- Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família is located 2.6km away.
- Antoni Gaudí's Güell Park is far away: 4km.
- The Camp Nou, The FC Barcelona stadium is 4km away by foot.
Allow 30 minutes of public transport or bicycle and 20 minutes by taxi for these 3 journeys.
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43 comments
@viktorBT - Barcelona.com (6 Dec 2018 - 10:06)
Hola viktorBT,
I suppose you are talking about Hotel DO Plaça Reial G.L. Could not be more in the city center. Down Las Ramblas, on a beautiful square called, Plaça Reial - Royal Plaza - in the Barri Gòtic . Great at night, next to the Port and beach.. 11 minutes walking to Picasso Museum and 2km from La Pedrera.. Great choice!
More info on this page :
https://www.barcelona.com/hotels/hotel_do_placa_reial_g_l
Best,
Hotel DO Plaza - viktorBT (6 Dec 2018 - 09:16)
Hello,
Could you tell me if Hotel DO Plaça is in Barcelona city centre?
regards,
Looking for Barcelona hotels near city centre - merco (22 Jun 2018 - 11:08)
A good one is Gaudi Hotel a cheap 3 star hotel we enjoyed very much lately! Barcelona is really cool place to visit!
Rodamon Hostel is cool - liqa (15 Jun 2018 - 10:52)
Rodamón is a real cool hostel,up Eixample but still in city centre, 10 minutes from casa Batllo.. we loved it..
hotel in Barcelona centre - eleanore (3 May 2018 - 08:18)
the best hotel in city-center according to you?
Catalonia Port is really cool - peterw (31 Jan 2018 - 11:42)
A superb hotel, well located with very nice rooms. we loved it and will be back this year. Just booked again ;-)
barcelona - peter (24 Jun 2017 - 10:10)
hello.hw re u
Musik hotel - Sandra (15 Feb 2017 - 08:38)
Good choice, thank you! Musik Hotel is a really nice place in city centre, nice staff and really good bed (important for me ;-).
@Dalia - wonder M (16 Oct 2016 - 10:06)
@Dalia
Just try Ca La Maria Barcelona. We booked this hostel for our last trip in Barcelona in september. Lovely place, calm, great situation in the centre. Maria was very helpfull with us. A place with a soul not like all thoses very-design-modern-hotels for tourist !
Hotel in the city centre - Dalia from Lituania (7 Oct 2016 - 09:40)
First time in Barcelona. I'm looking for an hotel for my boy friend and I in the city centre but not a tourist trap. We will be there during 4 days in november. Can you help me ?
Hotel Raval - Stef (21 Apr 2016 - 09:38)
Looking for an hotel in the Raval, any advice ?
Hotel Raval - Stef (21 Apr 2016 - 09:38)
Looking for an hotel in the Raval, any advice ?
barcelona hotel - prince (19 Dec 2015 - 10:12)
oohaaa wat a wonderful city, go barcelona go
Yurbban - visitor (14 Dec 2015 - 09:44)
Love the Yurbban Trafalgar, a great new hotel in city centre.. go go
Neri!! - wito Brad (10 May 2015 - 10:16)
Great, cool, love it. Very well located, old building, nice staff. Another way to stay in Barcelona.
Hotel - Peggy (3 Nov 2014 - 08:45)
Hotel Sixtytwo highly recommended. We stayed in September 2014 and the location and service was exceptional. Comfortable, quiet with space and a small balcony overlooking the boulevard.
Hotel - Peggy (3 Nov 2014 - 08:45)
Hotel Sixtytwo highly recommended. We stayed in September 2014 and the location and service was exceptional. Comfortable, quiet with space and a small balcony overlooking the boulevard.
Expo hotel - Gery (11 Aug 2014 - 09:00)
Forget this Hotel. Problems, problems, problems. Very loud, old an rooms, chaos
Hotel Universitat - Pauline (16 Jun 2014 - 10:30)
Great position in city centre near everything lovely breakfast to set you up for the day just an amazing stay
bon moustache - hgood (5 Jun 2014 - 11:00)
good hotel, funny name, good location.. loved it!
bon moustache - hgood (5 Jun 2014 - 11:00)
good hotel, funny name, good location.. loved it!
room mate - for me (27 May 2014 - 09:45)
Room mate is really cool.. I will return there next time... Thank you folks.
andante - helena (9 May 2014 - 08:00)
Andante hotel is not expensive and really nice.. Ramblas is the best area to be in Barcelona
Catalonia port is best quality / price - dave (5 May 2014 - 09:30)
Of course Neri is really cool... but really expensive to.. Better choice with Catalonia Port , great location, great pool and service and better price.
Neri is really classy - Brige (17 Apr 2014 - 10:30)
Love the hotel Neri. The total class!
room mate are top - jm G (2 Apr 2014 - 08:30)
Love room mate group.. all theirs hotels are really cool and not even in Barcelona, I remember one in Madrid that was really well located and hype..
go Neri - alexander (19 Mar 2014 - 09:30)
Right.. Neri is just the best one in cuty centre. Beautiful hotel, perfect location, great staff. forget your car and just walk around, you are in the hstorical area of Barcelona!
l can see nw. - issa umar (17 Feb 2014 - 08:30)
yes l can nw see dt what my father usually used to says abt the best hotel in barcelona. By god great l would be there next week. Thnks
Neri will be my best souvenir ever - travel (6 Feb 2014 - 09:00)
Great hotel, beautiful room, nice staff and the most coolest location in the city. Loved it
nothing like this area - Boba (16 Dec 2013 - 10:30)
Nothing like city centre for being in Barcelona. Forget car and cab just find hotel there and walk around. You will love it!
city center - fami (5 Dec 2013 - 09:30)
Right, the city centre is perfect to discover Barcelona which is easy to visit by walking. Find your hotel in this area is really the best thing to do. We were next to Sants station.. Not far but not in the centre. Next timeI'll choose in this area. best!!
Musik one - Antonio (7 Nov 2013 - 08:45)
Like in a coocon, splendid design, perfect service. I love Musik Boutique Hotel perfectly located..
group booking - heike (15 Apr 2013 - 08:15)
hi guys, can any one recommend me nice and cheap hotel in Barcelona near to city centre. I am from Hong Kong and going to organize a trip to Barcelona with 40 participants! Thank you!
you bet - sol (30 Jan 2013 - 01:00)
you bet it's better to be in this city centre area. Of course you can do all just by walking. To be another part of the city is coll but less than there.
Neri is the best - traveler Barcelona (21 Jan 2013 - 11:45)
In city centre of Barcelona I'll go always to the same hotel: The Neri. For me it's the perfection, can't change my mind or try another one. I just love this little and real cool hotel.
un petit faible pour cet hôtel Ohla - bcn (19 Nov 2012 - 08:30)
Le ohla est superbement bien situé pour visiter la ville. Il est surtout admirablement bien décoré et sympathique dès le premier coup d'oeil.. Bref une bonne pioche sur les Ramblas
Hotel Gran Ducat a Barcellona - Giovanni Di Pilato (19 Sep 2012 - 18:00)
ottima posizione per qualsiasi destinazione (anche a piedi)
encomiabile pulizia (i bagni hanno anche il bidet, cosa rara all'estero)
personale molto disponibile (specie Maria che capisce anche l'italiano)
colazione (da noi non provata) effettuabile in vari locali a fianco dell'hotel (anche con yogurth e frutta)
stanze non particolarmente grandi e con vedute in gran parte su cavedi interni
il rumore (tanto temuto da altri) della sottostante metro appena percepiti (per questo noi avevamo chiesto il 5° piano)
prezzi non certo elevati e complessivamente pienamente accettabili
hotel a nostro parere senz'altro da consigliare
dans le centre - mlv (13 Jun 2012 - 10:00)
Il faut absolument prendre un hôtel dans le centre de Barcelone. Tout est ensuite très facile pour se déplacer à pieds, pour visiter, etc.
le Neri! - gianca (3 Jun 2012 - 11:00)
Le Neri est absolument parfait. Bien situé, magnifiquement décoré, personnel sympa. Il est important de bien tomber quand on découvre une ville. Une bonne "pioche".
Barcelona Catedral is great - eddy (12 May 2012 - 12:00)
love the Barcelona Catedral hotel, very good location in city center and fun rooftop perfect for sun and relax
Hesperia Ramblas - frank (11 Apr 2012 - 16:45)
Hesperia Ramblas is amaizing. Small but super design and perfectly located. We had a real good deal for our stay in Barcelona.
Oui au Catalonia Port - bibi (4 Apr 2012 - 20:00)
En effet le Catalonia Port est tip top. Une bonne adresse pas trop chère et super bien située. Ne pas hésiter!
Hotel 1898 just perfect - Far (1 Apr 2012 - 19:00)
just tried Hotel 1898 .. a perfection right in the middle of La Rambla. great terrace and bar. loved it!