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Uncover the small independent hotels offering everything from scenic rooftops to locally renowned dining venues in this culturally rich city
Catalonia’s colourful capital combines everything that is most charming about Mediterranean cities – a relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food – with culture and design. Over the last decade or so, Barcelona’s hoteliers have worked hard to create unique, beautifully designed spaces that reflect the nature of this quirky city, frequently repurposing historic buildings in a way that preserves the original features and style.
In these characterful urban hideaways – many with panoramic rooftops – the cons are thoroughly mod and you can expect high-quality fabrics and furnishings in an array of individual styles, along with the more personal approach to service at which smaller hotels excel. All located in popular areas of the city, such as the Gothic Quarter, the Old Town and Central, here’s our pick of the best boutique hotels in Barcelona to seek out for your stay.
Every hotel in this curated list has been visited by one of our expert reviewers, who are usually hosted on a complimentary basis. They stay for a minimum of one night, test at least one meal and trial other experiences that the hotel might have to offer.
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Grand Hotel Central has spectacular views from the rooftop infinity pool where the rooftop bar is open from April to October. Even the gym here has a great view. The decked rooftop bar and pool area at Serras Hotel looks across the yachts moored in the marina, as do some of the rooms. Superior rooms at Hotel Bagués look over either La Rambla or Betlem Church. At Hotel España, ask for a Boutique room on the fifth floor to see the nearby church from your terrace.
Intimate rather than grand, a boutique hotel has a limited number of rooms, each with a unique interior. Borrowed from the French word for a small shop, the ‘boutique’ hotel emerged in the 1980s as an antidote to the large chain hotel. They tend to be independent and personally run rather than a member of a multi-national group.
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