By the Where to Stay in Barcelona editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay near Passeig de Gràcia, in the right Eixample (Dreta), for Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, the big shops and the best metro links, including the airport train. Our pick is the Majestic Hotel & Spa, a classic grand hotel with a rooftop pool a block from La Pedrera.
Stay in the left Eixample (Esquerra), around Enric Granados and Rambla de Catalunya, for quieter, café-lined streets a few minutes from Passeig de Gràcia; Hotel Granados 83 is here. The lower Eixample, between Gran Via and Plaça de Catalunya, is the easiest walk to the Gothic Quarter. For Sagrada Família, see our Sagrada Família guide: the basilica is at the far end of the Eixample, 35–40 minutes on foot from Plaça de Catalunya.
The Eixample's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | Downsides |
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| Passeig de Gràcia and the right Eixample | Gaudí houses, shopping, luxury hotels | Highest prices |
| Left Eixample (Enric Granados, Rambla de Catalunya) | Couples, restaurants, quieter streets | Fewer big-name sights |
| Lower Eixample (Gran Via to Plaça de Catalunya) | First visits, walking to the old town | Busy traffic on Gran Via |
| Sant Antoni | Market, local bars, value | Farther from Passeig de Gràcia |
| Near Passeig de Sant Joan | Local feel, Arc de Triomf, El Born nearby | Fewer hotels |
Map of Eixample Hotels
Passeig de Gràcia runs up the middle of the map from Plaça de Catalunya; the left Eixample is to its left, and Sagrada Família is off to the upper right.
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Search all Eixample stays →Best Splurge Hotels
Most have a rooftop or outdoor pool, and three have rooms for families.
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia at Carrer de València, Eixample
Our top pick: a grand hotel on Passeig de Gràcia, a block from La Pedrera, with a rooftop pool, a spa and family rooms.
Best for: Classic luxury
- Rooftop terrace with city views
- Outdoor pool and spa
- Family rooms and apartments
More about this hotel
A long-established grand hotel on Passeig de Gràcia, a block from La Pedrera, with a rooftop terrace that looks toward Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló. Families can book Privilege Family rooms, or apartments for up to eight in a separate building.
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample
Contemporary luxury and a spa on Passeig de Gràcia, near Casa Batlló.
Best for: Luxury and spa
- On Passeig de Gràcia
- Spa and fitness center
- Landscaped interior garden
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A contemporary luxury hotel on Passeig de Gràcia with interiors by Patricia Urquiola and a landscaped interior garden. It suits travelers who want top-end service and a spa within walking distance of Casa Batlló and Plaça de Catalunya.
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Gran Via, near Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample
Barcelona's original Ritz, with a rooftop garden pool and a family suite.
Best for: Special occasions
- Opened in 1919 as the Ritz
- Rooftop garden and pool
- Mayan-inspired spa
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Barcelona's original Ritz, opened in 1919, with a rooftop garden and pool that look out over the city to Sagrada Família. It suits travelers who want old-school grandeur and a spa, a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya.
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
Gran Via, near Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample
Former cotton guild headquarters with a library and rooftop pool.
Best for: Couples
- Former cotton guild headquarters
- Seasonal rooftop pool
- Restaurant with terrace
More about this hotel
A luxury hotel in the 19th-century former headquarters of the city's cotton guild, with a restored library and a rooftop pool. It suits couples who want character and calm about five minutes' walk from Plaça de Catalunya.
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Sir Victor Hotel
Carrer del Rosselló, near La Pedrera, Eixample
Design hotel by La Pedrera with a rooftop pool and a family room for six.
Best for: Rooftop scene
- Rooftop pool and restaurant
- Spa
- Two-bedroom family room for 6
More about this hotel
A design-led hotel a few doors from Gaudí's La Pedrera, with a rooftop pool and restaurant and a spa. It suits style-focused couples and groups, and an 85 m² two-bedroom family room sleeps up to six.
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Best Mid-Range Hotels
Boutique hotels with a local feel, one with a rooftop pool and family duplexes.
Hotel Granados 83
Carrer d'Enric Granados, Eixample
Rooftop pool and family duplexes on a quiet, café-lined street.
Best for: Families and couples
- Rooftop pool and bar
- Family rooms and duplexes
- Rooms with private terrace and pool
More about this hotel
A design hotel with a rooftop pool on Enric Granados, a café-lined street in the left Eixample a few minutes from Passeig de Gràcia. It suits couples and families who prefer a quieter street, with family rooms and duplexes.
Hotel Casa Bonay
Gran Via, near Passeig de Sant Joan, Eixample
Boutique hotel with local cafés and bars on the ground floor.
Best for: Design lovers
- On-site cafés and bars
- Rooftop spa
- Courtyard rooms with terraces
More about this hotel
A boutique hotel on Gran Via whose ground floor is a busy mix of local coffee, bar and restaurant tenants, with a rooftop spa. It suits design-minded travelers who want a neighborhood feel, about 15 minutes' walk from Plaça de Catalunya.
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Praktik Bakery
Carrer de Provença, Eixample
Compact design hotel above a working bakery.
Best for: Couples on a budget
- Bakery on the ground floor
- Family room: two connected doubles
- About 5 minutes to Diagonal metro
More about this hotel
A compact design hotel with a working bakery on the ground floor, so breakfast means fresh bread and pastries. It suits budget-minded couples who want an Eixample address about five minutes' walk from Diagonal metro.
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Hotel Pulitzer
Carrer de Bergara, off Plaça de Catalunya, Eixample
Rooftop bar just off Plaça de Catalunya, between the old town and Passeig de Gràcia.
Best for: First-timers
- Rooftop terrace bar
- Restaurant and lobby bar
- Just off Plaça de Catalunya
More about this hotel
A boutique hotel on a side street just off Plaça de Catalunya, with a rooftop terrace bar and a restaurant. It suits first-time visitors who want to walk to both the Gothic Quarter and Passeig de Gràcia, with the metro and airport buses around the corner.
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Best Budget Rooms
Simple private rooms in apartment buildings, a few minutes from Plaça de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia.
Hostal Goya
Carrer de Pau Claris, Eixample
Private budget rooms on Pau Claris, near Plaça de Catalunya.
Best for: Budget couples
- Private rooms
- About 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya
- No free breakfast
More about this hotel
A small guesthouse on Pau Claris, about five minutes' walk from both Passeig de Gràcia and Plaça de Catalunya. It suits budget travelers who want a private room in central Eixample rather than a hostel bed.
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Hostal Oliva
Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample
Simple fourth-floor guesthouse right on Passeig de Gràcia.
Best for: Tight budgets
- Passeig de Gràcia address
- Elevator to the fourth floor
- Rooms for 1 to 4 people
More about this hotel
A simple 16-room guesthouse on the fourth floor of a building on Passeig de Gràcia, with rooms from singles to quadruples. It suits travelers on a tight budget who want an address on the city's main shopping avenue.
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Eixample Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Majestic Hotel & Spa BarcelonaPasseig de Gràcia at Carrer de València, Eixample · SplurgeClassic luxuryCheck prices -
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Hotel El Palace BarcelonaGran Via, near Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample · SplurgeSpecial occasionsCheck prices -
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph CollectionGran Via, near Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample · SplurgeCouplesCheck prices -
Sir Victor HotelCarrer del Rosselló, near La Pedrera, Eixample · SplurgeRooftop sceneCheck prices -
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Hotel Casa BonayGran Via, near Passeig de Sant Joan, Eixample · Mid-rangeDesign loversCheck prices -
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Hotel PulitzerCarrer de Bergara, off Plaça de Catalunya, Eixample · Mid-rangeFirst-timersCheck prices -
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Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
Grand hotel
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Passeig de Gràcia at Carrer de València, Eixample | Splurge | Classic luxury | Check prices |
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Luxury design hotel
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Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample | Splurge | Luxury and spa | Check prices |
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Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Historic grand hotel
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Gran Via, near Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample | Splurge | Special occasions | Check prices |
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Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
Historic boutique hotel
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Gran Via, near Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample | Splurge | Couples | Check prices |
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Sir Victor Hotel
Design hotel
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Carrer del Rosselló, near La Pedrera, Eixample | Splurge | Rooftop scene | Check prices |
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Hotel Granados 83
Design hotel
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Carrer d'Enric Granados, Eixample | Mid-range | Families and couples | Check prices |
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Hotel Casa Bonay
Boutique hotel
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Gran Via, near Passeig de Sant Joan, Eixample | Mid-range | Design lovers | Check prices |
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Praktik Bakery
Concept hotel
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Carrer de Provença, Eixample | Mid-range | Couples on a budget | Check prices |
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Hotel Pulitzer
Boutique hotel
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Carrer de Bergara, off Plaça de Catalunya, Eixample | Mid-range | First-timers | Check prices |
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Hostal Goya
Guesthouse
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Carrer de Pau Claris, Eixample | Budget | Budget couples | Check prices |
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Hostal Oliva
Guesthouse
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Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample | Budget | Tight budgets | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
What to Know Before You Book
- Street side or courtyard side. The Eixample's avenues, such as Gran Via, Aragó and Diagonal, carry heavy traffic. Rooms facing the inner block courtyard are much quieter.
- Book Gaudí houses ahead. Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are busiest in summer and on holidays, so buy tickets on their official sites before you go.
- Hostals are on upper floors. Budget guesthouses here are usually a floor or several of an apartment building, so check for an elevator and reception hours before you book.
- Watch your phone on Passeig de Gràcia. It is a safe, busy avenue, but crowds outside Casa Batlló and the metro draw pickpockets, as in the old town.
Getting Around the Eixample
- On foot: Casa Batlló to the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter is about 20 minutes; Plaça de Catalunya to Sagrada Família is 35–40 minutes. The top of Passeig de Gràcia leads straight into Gràcia.
- Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4) for Casa Batlló, Diagonal (L3, L5) for La Pedrera, Verdaguer (L4, L5), and Universitat (L1) and Sant Antoni (L2) on the lower side.
- From the airport: the Aerobús to Plaça de Catalunya takes about 35 minutes. From Terminal 2, the R2 Nord train reaches Sants in about 20 minutes and then continues to Passeig de Gràcia.
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