Where Do Celebrities Stay in Barcelona?
Barcelona is a fascinating city. On the plus side: it’s a gorgeous place with tons of culture, incredible buildings by Gaudi, & more nightlife than you can imagine. On the other hand: my purse was stolen by an expert child thief there! Which led to a series of misadventures around Europe…so I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the city! But Barcelona is still one of Spain’s absolute TOP destinations, & it’s always popular with stars from around the world. Here, we’ll find out: “Where Do Celebrities Stay in Barcelona?”
Barcelona is a gorgeous city that sits right on the beach, offering stars & regular tourists the best of both worlds…
Map of Barcelona Hotels
In a Rush? Here are the Top Celeb Hotels in Barcelona:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hotel Arts Barcelona & Majestic Hotel & Spa – Click here for rates & availability
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ El Palace Hotel – Click here for rates & availability
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ W Barcelona – Click here for rates & availability
Overview of Famous Barcelona Hotels
Iconic views from the Majestic Hotel’a rooftop bar. Photo: Luxury Travel Advisor.
- Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona ($$$) = Historic Hotel with Ties to Royalty. Dating back to 1918, everyone from Queen Victoria to famous Spanish poets, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, & screen siren Catherine Deneuve have all stayed here. Marble bathrooms & Nespresso machines await; suites offer terraces + hot tubs! Their rooftop pool & bar is a stand-out. Check prices here.
- Hotel El Palace ($$$$) = Classic Barcelona Hotel with MORE Star-Sightings than Any Other. Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Patrick Swayze, Madonna, Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, the Rolling Stones, former President Obama, & Bruce Springsteen have all stayed or dined here. Stars love their sun-drenched rooftop terrace, prime location (that’s walkable to major sights), & incredible service ~ that goes above & beyond.
- W Barcelona ($$$) = Its Nightclubs Attracts a Younger Celebrity Crowd. This hotel is famous for looking like a tall sailboat: you’ll never forget its iconic shape. Everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Shakira & One Direction have all stayed here. If you want to dance all night, check out their clubs: Eclipse, Opium Barcelona, & Pacha…where famous DJ’s often play, especially in the summer.
- Hotel Arts Barcelona ($$$$) = Lady Gaga & Beyonce’s Top Choice in Barcelona…On the Beach! This is the tallest hotel in Barcelona: a skyscraper set on the sand. It’s popular with singers like Ariana Grande, Beyonce, & Lady Gaga ~ plus Gwyneth Paltrow. Their Enoteca restaurant is led by celebrity chef, Paco Perez.
Hotel Arts is set right on the beach: but also has incredible outdoor pools.
Lady Gaga has stayed at Hotel Arts Barcelona TWICE, & was photographed here. Photo: La Maison Gaga.
“Absolutely loved my stay at Hotel Arts Barcelona. Rooms spacious & beautifully designed—I highly recommend requesting a corner room for stunning panoramic views. Location is perfect—just steps from the beach, with plenty of restaurants nearby, “– U. Malik
Photos of Hotel El Palace Barcelona
No hotel in Barcelona has hosted more stars over the years than Hotel El Palace.
Shot of El Palace’s chic rooftop bar & pool. Photo: The Australian.
Bruce Springsteen, Steven Spielberg, & former President Barack Obama dining at Hotel El Palace. Photo: Catalan News.
Check rates at one of the most famous hotels in Barcelona: Hotel El Palace.
Photos of W Barcelona
The W Barcelona is famously shaped like a sailboat, & sits right on the coast. Photo: Booking.com.
The W’s many nightclubs attract a younger crowd…
“The W is beautiful, luxurious, & super accommodating. Views are stunning. The service is exceptional.”
– Beatriz de Jesus
Where Do Celebrities Stay in Barcelona?
That’s a wrap on Barcelona for now! But in case you’re wondering where celebrities stay in other European hot spots ~ check out my articles on star-sightings in Santorini, or find out where Penelope Cruz likes to dine in her hometown of Madrid…
xoxo Noelia
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