A must-see hotel where you want to stay? We've got you covered: in the most creative neighborhood of Barcelona – yes, we're talking about El Poblenou – you'll find this multifunctional destination: The Hoxton PoblenouBecause, as we have come to expect from The Hoxton by now, this is not just 'a bed for the night'. What can you expect? A massive rooftop terrace with a pool featuring a highlight: a view of the Sagrada Familia, a fancy bar, a pizza restaurant, and a small shop, and on top of everything, that delicious Hoxton touch.

Hoxton Poblenou

The small scale Casa Llimona It is housed in an old palace in Eixample that was built in 1890 by the modernist architects Enric V. Sagnier and Joan Rubió i Bellver. In its early years, it was home to wealthy Catalan families, and over 100 years later, the homeliness is still palpable. The marble pillars, floors, and original woodwork have also largely been preserved. The combination of dark wood, various shades of beige, and organic forms greatly enhances the interior and atmosphere. And as is often the case in life, every advantage has a (small) disadvantage. This is also true at Casa Llimona: the hotel is quite noisy, so it might be a good idea to bring earplugs.

Casa Llimona

Hotel, bar, cocktail bar-lobby-restaurant (Libertine), coffee corner (TosTao), must-go restaurant (Bodega Bonay) and roof terrace. Ha! Back again: Bonay House opened in early 2016 behind a neoclassical facade in the heart of Barcelona. Designed in 1869 by Francisco Batlle (that's a "thing") for a wealthy Catalan family, the house was updated with the Brooklyn-stylebased Designers from Studio Tack, slightly inspired by the Ace Hotel. The result was Hotel Casa Bonay; an impressive location that, alongside tourists, attracts a diverse mix of local creatives.

Bonay House

The program Nobu Hotel Barcelona was named after co-founder and chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The best man is known for his unique Japanese dishes that he prepares with Peruvian ingredients. Right, yes. He apparently does that well: in 2024, in addition to restaurants, he also has hotels to his name, all of which are top notch. One of those hotels? The Nobu Hotel in Barcelona. Save to say that this hotel, in addition to being a great restaurant of course, is also one of the best views has of the Spanish city. The decor is sleek and modern with lots of wood and Japanese influences. Especially on the 23rd floor, because that is where the sushi bar is located. The hotel is popular among business people, and even more so among business people who love sushi.

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Hotel Brummell is a small-scale and hip boutique hotel in Poble Sec. In this neighborhood, you have the charm but not the extreme hustle and bustle of the city center. Although you can walk there in fifteen minutes as well. You can reach Montjuïc even faster; a hill with plenty of greenery and sights. The twenty rooms are relatively small, but the stylish decor makes up for much, if not everything. Besides, you probably won't spend much time there. Art by young European artists hangs throughout the hotel, and there is a yoga mat in every room for an extra zen start to the day. Prefer something with a bit more energy? At The Loft, you can also take various classes or join the morning run through the hills.

Hotel Brummell

Miiro Borneta is still located on the Passeig Picasso, but Picasso is no longer in the name. This hotel used to be called K+K Picasso, but during a renovation it got a new cool also a new name. The hotel is super central and opposite the Ciutadella Park and a five-minute walk from the Museu Picasso. Picasso himself would have been jealous, in his time there was no shampoo from Le Labo Santal 33. And you couldn't wash your hair in a golden shower. Gold accents are also reflected in the rest of the interior. Just like at the in-house restaurant Volta, where you can dine deliciously. And then finish with cocktails at the bar of the same name.

Miiro Borneta

The program Pulitzer is one of our favourite hotels in Amsterdam. Barcelona is no exception, with a hotel located in a 19th century building next to Plaça de Catalunya. It couldn't be more central, the airport shuttle stops around the corner. The interior is, as we are used to from Pulitzer, a mix of classic and contemporary elements. The turquoise tiles in the bathroom add some extra cheerfulness to the whole. Breakfast is served in The Greenhouse, where you hardly notice that you are in the middle of the city. On the roof terrace you do, mainly because of the view. Every Sunday between 13.00:16.00 and XNUMX:XNUMX there is 'Musical Vermouth' and you can enjoy vermouth, tapas and music from DJs playing vinyl.

Pulitzer Barcelona

At Margot House There is room for up to eighteen guests, spread across nine unique rooms. The building on Passeig de Gràcia feels more like a stylish guesthouse than a classic hotel. Inside, there is plenty of natural light, graceful details, hanging plants, and soft colors that immediately bring a sense of calm after a day in Barcelona. The name refers to Margot Tenenbaum from The Royal Tenenbaums, and honestly: that reference fits surprisingly well. The hotel has something mysterious, something elegant about it without feeling artificial. Also nice: the Egyptian cotton bedding. It sounds luxurious, and it is. And pay close attention upon arrival, because you won't find a large hotel sign here. That is precisely what makes it charming. You’re in the right place at number 46.

Margot House

The name might ring a bell: Sir Victor is part of the Sircle Collection hotel club. With hotels in Amsterdam, Ibiza, London, and Berlin, among others, they certainly know what a good stay looks like. The hotel has rooms that an average Amsterdam apartment would be jealous of, and bathrooms where you can easily lose some of your precious Barca time. That bathroom, in particular, sticks in your mind: soft, heavy towels that immediately tell you you are sleeping in a luxury hotel. And then, of course, you have to eat. For that, you go to MR PORTER and The Rooftop. The Rooftop is a pleasant place to stop by anyway, with a beautiful view over the city. Not staying here? Just walk past the reception, take the elevator all the way to the right, and press the T for The Rooftop.

Sir Victor

El Raval is a neighborhood with character: a bit rougher around the edges than the polished tourist spots elsewhere in the city, and that is precisely why it is so nice. Hotel Casa Teva is located right in the middle of it, a two-minute walk from the Ramblas, with Palau Güell around the corner, and crowd pleaser (Restaurant) La Cañete practically next door. Casa Teva is Catalan for 'your house'. Your house for a weekend in Barcelona.

Inside, it's fifty shades of beige, but done right. Latte-frappuccino beige, combined with rugged materials that make that beige work damn well. Think of a stainless steel kitchen doubling as a breakfast bar, a small stainless steel bar with stools, quirky art on the walls, and empty wine bottles proving once again that they still belong among the coziest decorations. Everything is softened with linen cushions and rich fabrics in, naturally, warm beige tones.

Hotel Casa Teva