Girona
Each of the 17 rooms and apartments at this rustic-chic hotel, within an ancient stone building whose foundations date back to Roman times, is personally…
Must-see hotels in Catalonia
Palafrugell & Around
It's a choice of five rooms at this glammed-up and efficiently operated hostal tucked away in pine-shaded Cala d'Aiguafreda, 4.5km northeast of Begur…
Val d'Aran
Expect exposed wooden beams, marble bathrooms and colourful throws on king-sized beds at this luxurious 22-room property. The lounge nails the rustic-chic…
Figueres
For immersion in the Dalí legend, stay at this mid-19th-century hotel, where the artist and his wife often made appearances. There's a fitting blend of…
L'Eixample
At this imposing former bank, the 98 rooms channel contemporary designer style (straight lines, muted colour schemes), while fabulous views unfurl from…
L'Eixample
Just off Plaça de Catalunya, the most central of fun, ecoconscious Room Mate's properties blends upscale hostel and boutique hotel. The 66 bright-white…
Barcelona
At this stylish, ultracontemporary hotel, the 60 uniquely designed white-on-white rooms revolve around Barcelona themes (Gaudí, the Museu del Disseny,…
Barcelona
True to its name, this wonderfully original, theatrically styled hostel takes its inspiration from Poble Sec's arty history. Photos of bygone actors hang…
El Raval
A family hostal started in the 1860s, now thoughtfully reimagined, this 'small, urban, green' hideaway retains its original twirling tiled staircase but…
Barcelona
Part of the world-roaming, design-forward Generator brand, this stylish budget pick has much to recommend it, including a festival-inspired bar made from…
Palafrugell & Around
Occupying a beautifully renovated 1870 casa d'indians, the Hanoi feels more relaxed upmarket B&B than hotel. A grand staircase (no lift) twists up to nine…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Unfolding behind a Modernista façade dotted with metallic orbs, this beautifully designed hotel gets almost everything right, from the top-notch service…
L'Eixample
Elegant bathrooms are tiled in beachy turquoise, carpets are stamped with zebra prints and there's a touch of tropical style at the Pulitzer, loved…
Barcelona
The luxe 2019-launched Nobu, opposite Sants station, has fabulous views across Barcelona, especially from the excellent 23rd-floor signature restaurant…
Costa Brava
This stylish hotel next to the Greco-Roman ruins fronts a sandy splash of beach. Breezy neutral-toned rooms have mosaic bathrooms inspired by the ruins;…
Barcelona
Like an ultramodern lighthouse at this southwest gateway to the city, the glass towers of this luxury megahotel hold more than 400 spacious rooms, most…
L'Eixample
In a prime night-out-in-L'Eixample spot, this modern hostel is known for its sociable vibe, rooftop dip pool and buzzy club- and music-themed communal…
La Ribera
Overlooking the Mercat de Santa Caterina, Ian Schrager's much-anticipated five-star Edition sees elegant, tech-forward rooms dressed in walnut wood,…
Barcelona
Beautifully located on a forested hill, this hostel has a strong social ethos, employing staff who have a disability. It's a friendly and welcoming place…
L'Eixample
Apartment-style living is the name of the game here, often at an excellent price given its superb location. Self-contained apartments (41 altogether) with…
Palafrugell & Around
A former fisher’s tavern, the jolly Hotel Tamariu has been family-run for four generations. It has spacious rooms with a clean, minimalist design,…
Palafrugell & Around
Pocketed away on a pine-sprinkled outcrop at the western end of Llafranc's beach, this orange-hued, family-run hotel is a welcoming favourite for its 20…
Palafrugell & Around
Filled with both historical charm and boutique flavour, romantic Aiguaclara is set within a pink-washed mid-19th-century casa d'indians. Original soaring…
Barcelona
Part of the Eurostars chain, Hotel Anglí is a comfortable 48-room business option. Glass dominates the three-storey design and the semitransparent tower…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Surrounded by leafy parkland on the southeastern edge of Olot, this secluded dusty-pink country house is a charm. Colourful, simple, modern-rustic rooms…
Barcelona
This welcoming, original ecoconscious operation is a powerhouse of sustainable tourism, working with responsible local companies and using renewable…
Barcelona
Designed by Barcelona-born architect Ricardo Bofill in 2009, this glinting, spinnaker-shaped glass tower is a coastal landmark. Inside are 473…
La Ribera
Contemporary all-white style blends with soaring ceilings, decorative fairy lights and period trim across the 31 smallish rooms at this is very cool hotel…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The adults-only, no-photos-allowed sister to the Gòtic's dazzling Hotel Neri, this moodily lit boutique bolthole has a plush British-countryside feel…
L'Eixample
Designed by interiorist Jaime Beriestain, this five-star stunner has 89 light-filled, gold-and-cream rooms (corner suites like 203 are lovely). Works by…
Catalonia
Everything functions like clockwork at this pleasingly contemporary guesthouse within a former seminary, 600m north of Vic's Plaça Major. Spotless,…
L'Eixample
Tucked into the quieter (eastern) side of La Dreta de L'Eixample, wonderfully original Retrome has a cosy, homey, retro-chic feel. The 15 stylishly…
El Raval
Part of the city’s plans to pull El Raval up by the bootstraps, this cylindrical design tower makes a 21st-century splash. The rooftop terrace, plunge…
Figueres
This energetic, fresh-faced hostel is exactly the backpacker hideaway Figueres needs. The four-, six- and eight-person dorms are modern, airy and spotless…
Barcelona
Just 200m west of Platja de la Nova Icària on a quiet street, this warm guesthouse with a boho touch has eight cosy, spotless contemporary rooms in a…
Cerdanya
The fairytale towers of a bright-red 19th-century mansion tempt you towards Puigcerdà's most charming and luxurious accommodation. It offers a good spa…
Hotel Llegendes de Girona Catedral
Girona
Each of the 15 rooms within this restored 18th-century building has been styled according to a different Catalan legend or theme. It's a pleasing fusion…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The former Compañía de Tabacos Filipinas building has been resurrected as a handsome luxury hotel crowned by a sleek rooftop terrace, La Isabela bar and…
L'Eixample
Thoughtfully expanded from its origins, the cosy-chic Five Rooms now hosts 12 rooms across a turn-of-the-century building on the southern edge of L…
L'Eixample
Named after welcoming owner Assumpta Baldó's mother, this stylishly homey 14-room boutique gem meanders across a beautiful 1920s building to an intimate…
