By the Where to Stay in Barcelona editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay in lower Gràcia, at the top of Passeig de Gràcia around Jardinets, for the easiest of both worlds: Gràcia's squares a few minutes uphill and the Eixample, the metro and La Pedrera a few minutes down. Our pick is Hotel Casa Fuster, in a 1908 Modernista building on that corner, with a rooftop pool.
Stay in the Vila de Gràcia, around Plaça del Sol, Plaça de la Virreina and Carrer de Verdi, for the neighborhood at its most local, with terrace bars, small cinemas and cheap places to eat. Upper Gràcia, toward Fontana and Lesseps, is calmer and a little closer to Park Güell. Gràcia suits repeat visitors, couples and slow travelers; first-timers who want to walk to the Gothic Quarter will find it about 30 minutes away.
Gràcia's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | Downsides |
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| Top of Passeig de Gràcia (Jardinets) | Luxury, metro, the Eixample nearby | Traffic on Diagonal |
| Vila de Gràcia (Plaça del Sol, Virreina) | Bars, squares, local life | Late noise around Plaça del Sol |
| Upper Gràcia (Fontana, Lesseps) | Families, calm, Park Güell | Farther from the old town |
| Sant Gervasi side (west of Gràcia) | Quiet residential streets | Few sights; metro or train to the center |
Map of Gràcia Hotels
Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal are at the bottom of the map; Park Güell is up the hill to the top right.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all Gràcia stays →Best Hotels in Gràcia
A Modernista landmark and a design hotel, both with rooftop pools, plus two quieter options with a residential feel.
Hotel Casa Fuster
Top of Passeig de Gràcia, Gràcia
Our top pick: a 1908 Modernista landmark by Domènech i Montaner where Passeig de Gràcia meets Gràcia, with a rooftop pool.
Best for: Architecture lovers
- 1908 Modernista building
- Rooftop terrace with pool
- Spa and fitness center
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A luxury hotel in Lluís Domènech i Montaner's 1908 Casa Fuster, where Passeig de Gràcia meets Gràcia, with a rooftop terrace and outdoor pool. It suits architecture lovers and couples who want Gràcia's squares on one side and the Eixample on the other.
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Seventy Barcelona
Carrer de Còrsega, near Jardinets, Gràcia
Rooftop pool, spa and gym near the top of Passeig de Gràcia.
Best for: Pool seekers
- Rooftop pool and terrace
- Organic and vegan spa
- Fitness room
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A contemporary hotel near the top of Passeig de Gràcia with a rooftop pool, a spa and a fitness room. It suits couples and active travelers who want pool time between walks into Gràcia and the Eixample.
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Pol & Grace Hotel
Carrer de Guillem Tell, Sant Gervasi, Gràcia
Small, art-filled hotel on the residential Sant Gervasi side.
Best for: Art lovers
- Artist-curated rooms
- Catalan breakfast with local produce
- Residential area; metro to the center
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A small, art-focused hotel on the Sant Gervasi side of Gràcia, with artist-curated rooms and a Catalan breakfast built on local products. It suits travelers who prefer a residential base, 10 to 15 minutes' walk from Gràcia's squares.
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Aparthotel Silver
Bretón de los Herreros, near Fontana, Gràcia
Kitchenettes and a private garden in upper Gràcia, good for families.
Best for: Families and longer stays
- Kitchenette in every room
- Private garden
- Junior suites with terrace
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An aparthotel in upper Gràcia where every room has a kitchenette, with a private garden for breakfast or evening drinks. It suits families and longer stays, and junior suites with terraces are pitched at families.
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Best Budget Stays
Gràcia has some of the city's best hostels; two of these three have family rooms.
Room Casa Gracia
Top of Passeig de Gràcia, Gràcia
Hostel prices with private and family rooms at a smart address.
Best for: Budget travelers
- Shared, private and family rooms
- Restaurant and bar
- Passeig de Gràcia address
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The former Casa Gràcia hostel at the top of Passeig de Gràcia, now run by Room00, with shared rooms, private doubles and a family room, plus a restaurant and bar. It suits budget travelers who want a hostel price at a smart address between Gràcia and the Eixample.
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Generator Barcelona
Carrer de Còrsega, lower Gràcia, Gràcia
Big, sociable design hostel with a lantern-lit bar.
Best for: Social solo travelers
- Dorms of 4–8 beds; female-only dorm
- En-suite private rooms up to 8 beds
- Bar with about 300 lanterns
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A large design hostel at the bottom of Gràcia, with dorms of four to eight beds, a female-only dorm and private rooms with their own bathrooms. It suits social solo travelers and groups; the lantern-lit bar is a big part of the draw.
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Casa Jam Barcelona
Carrer de Montmany, Vila de Gràcia, Gràcia
Small, relaxed hostel with a guest kitchen and family rooms.
Best for: Budget families
- Family rooms with private bathroom
- Guest kitchen
- Terrace garden
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A small, relaxed hostel in the middle of Vila de Gràcia, with dorms, doubles and family rooms around a terrace garden, plus a guest kitchen. It suits slow travelers and budget families who want to cook and live like locals.
Opens Booking.com with prices for your dates
Photo: Pere López, CC BY-SA 3.0
Gràcia 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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Aparthotel SilverBretón de los Herreros, near Fontana, Gràcia · Mid-rangeFamilies and longer staysCheck prices -
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Generator BarcelonaCarrer de Còrsega, lower Gràcia, Gràcia · BudgetSocial solo travelersCheck prices -
| Hotel | Location | Price level | Best for | Prices | |
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Hotel Casa Fuster
Modernista landmark
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Top of Passeig de Gràcia, Gràcia | Splurge | Architecture lovers | Check prices |
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Seventy Barcelona
Design hotel
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Carrer de Còrsega, near Jardinets, Gràcia | Mid-range | Pool seekers | Check prices |
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Pol & Grace Hotel
Boutique hotel
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Carrer de Guillem Tell, Sant Gervasi, Gràcia | Mid-range | Art lovers | Check prices |
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Aparthotel Silver
Aparthotel
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Bretón de los Herreros, near Fontana, Gràcia | Mid-range | Families and longer stays | Check prices |
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Room Casa Gracia
Boutique hostel
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Top of Passeig de Gràcia, Gràcia | Budget | Budget travelers | Check prices |
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Generator Barcelona
Design hostel
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Carrer de Còrsega, lower Gràcia, Gràcia | Budget | Social solo travelers | Check prices |
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Casa Jam Barcelona
Small hostel
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Carrer de Montmany, Vila de Gràcia, Gràcia | Budget | Budget families | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
What to Know Before You Book
- The Festa Major de Gràcia takes over the neighborhood for about a week in mid-August, around 15 August. Residents decorate whole streets, and there are concerts and crowds late into the night. It is a great time to visit and a hard time to sleep, so book early and ask for a quiet room.
- Plaça del Sol is the loud one. The square fills with people on warm evenings. Other squares, such as Plaça de la Virreina, are calmer.
- Park Güell needs a timed ticket. Tickets are sold online only, and you have 30 minutes after the time on your ticket to get in.
- Many lanes are narrow. Taxis can reach most streets, but some hostels are up stairs, so check for an elevator if you need one.
Getting Around Gràcia
- On foot: Plaça del Sol to Plaça de Catalunya takes about 30 minutes, downhill along Passeig de Gràcia, and to Park Güell about 30 minutes uphill.
- Metro: Diagonal (L3, L5) at the bottom, Fontana and Lesseps (L3) higher up. L3 runs straight down to Passeig de Gràcia, Catalunya and Liceu on La Rambla.
- From the airport: the Aerobús to Plaça de Catalunya (about 35 minutes), then metro L3 up to Diagonal or Fontana.
- Next door: the Eixample starts at the bottom of Gràcia, and Sagrada Família is a short metro ride away.
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