Barcelona can be a very expensive place to spend a holiday if you don’t do your research. But guess what? We did it for you! We’ve looked for the best budget hotels in Barcelona and have organized them from the cheapest to the most expensive.
Don’t be fooled: the cheapest option doesn’t mean it has the worst location or the worst rooms. It’s all a matter of taste and perspective. Would you like to stay close to the beach? Would you like to stay closer to the top attractions, such as the Sagrada Familia and Las Ramblas? Trust us when we say we have a great option for every kind of traveler on a budget.
Keep reading to find out about the amazing budget hotels in Barcelona City Centre.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 16, 2025.
1. Hotel Nouvel (from USD 149)
This charming budget hotel is in a beautifully renovated 19th-century building, offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience. The rooms have everything you need for a pleasant stay, including a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, ensuring you can stay connected and entertained. You can relax and unwind on our sun terrace, perfect for soaking up the sun and enjoying the fresh air.
The on-site restaurant offers a delicious taste of the Mediterranean with a variety of dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. For those needing to catch a flight or arrive at their destination, the airport shuttle service is available for an additional charge. If you’re in the mood for a quick snack, the vending machine offers a variety of tasty options.
Hotel Nouvel
226 meters (0.2 ft) from Plaça de Catalunya
2. Catalonia Born (from USD 131)
Stay in this beautiful hotel where comfort meets affordability and serves a delicious buffet breakfast that features a wide array of fresh and flavorful options to suit every taste. Relax in comfortable rooms equipped with a satellite TV and centrally controlled heating or air conditioning, ensuring comfort and entertainment while resting well. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in all areas, allowing you to stay in touch with loved ones and keep up with work or leisure commitments.
Take a dip in the rooftop pool, surrounded by sun loungers and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Furry friends are important to you, so this property welcomes pets on request. Stay fit and healthy with the on-site fitness centre, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to help you maintain your exercise routine while away from home.
Tip from Content Creator
Catalonia Born is in close proximity to the architectural wonders of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona, including the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, which are both less than 5 km away. You can also get lost in the medieval charm of the Gothic Quarter a 15-minute stroll away. It has labyrinthine streets offering an authentic Barcelona experience.
Stayed at this property?Catalonia Born This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
880 meters (0.6 ft) from Plaça de Catalunya
3. Hotel BestPrice Diagonal (from USD 103)
Hotel BestPrice Diagonal is the perfect affordable option if you’re visiting Barcelona during the summer months. This cheap hotel in Barcelona is just 6 minutes’ walk from the beach and only 5 from Diagonal Park. It’s also very close to a metro station, which is pretty great if you want to be able to get to everywhere as quickly as you can. The hotel is new and is very well-decorated, with Wi-Fi available in all areas. It features modern air conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and a safe. This a pretty good option and the cheapest one of our top 10.
Stayed at this property?Hotel BESTPRICE Diagonal This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
4.14 km (2.6 mi) from Plaça de Catalunya
4. Hotel Lloret Ramblas (from USD 220)
Hotel Lloret Ramblas is really set on Las Ramblas! You’ll be staying right in one of Barcelona’s most famous streets, close to Barcelona Cathedral and MACBA Modern Art Museum. The metro station is just outside of the hotel so you won’t have to worry at all about transport. The hotel itself is pretty good and features air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, a work desk and a private bathroom. This hotel is perfect for any kind of traveller!
Stayed at this property?Hotel Lloret Ramblas
231 meters (0.2 ft) from Plaça de Catalunya
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5. Sunotel Junior (from USD 184)
Sunotel Junior has a rooftop terrace with beautiful views overlooking the city, a hot tub and a swimming pool. This accommodation in Barcelona is pretty much an affordable treat! The rooms are simple, comfortable and air conditioned and include a satellite TV and a private bathroom. The hotel is located very close to a variety of cafés and restaurants and is just a 10-minute walk from the metro station. You’ll be staying in Eixample, one of the most famous districts of Barcelona and you’ll have easy access to every attraction in the city centre!
Stayed at this property?Sunotel Junior This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
1.94 km (1.3 mi) from Plaça de Catalunya
6. Catalonia Sagrada Familia (from USD 119)
The fantastic location of this hotel is not its only great attribute: this hotel is one of the best choices for the ones looking for a romantic place to spend a lovely holiday. This best-value hotel in Barcelona is a mere 15-minute walk from the Sagrada Familia and is very close to metro stations. It features a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a gym and is the perfect place to relax and spend some time in good company. The rooms are beautiful, decorated in tones of silver and white; every room includes Wi-Fi, a desk, a safety deposit box, air conditioning and a private bathroom. Definitely a lovely option for lovers on a budget.
Stayed at this property?Catalonia Sagrada Familia This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
2.66 km (1.7 mi) from Plaça de Catalunya
7. Ibis Barcelona Plaza Glòries 22@ (from USD 64)
Staying at an Ibis hotel is always a good choice if you’re on a budget but want to stay at a comfortable hotel. Ibis Barcelona Plaza Glòries 22@ is close to Torre Agbar and features a fitness centre, a 24-hour bar and soundproofed rooms with a flat-screen TV. Every room is air conditioned and includes a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. The hotel has a bar and restaurant which is great if you didn’t do your research and don’t really know where to eat. It’s also very close to the metro and you can reach Barceloneta beach in less than 10 minutes.
Stayed at this property?ibis Barcelona Glories 22
2.57 km (1.6 mi) from Plaça de Catalunya
8. Hotel Center Gran Via
Hotel Center Gran Via is located right next to Barcelona University on Gran Vía and is 5 minutes’ walk from Plaza de Catalunya, Las Ramblas and the famous Passeig de Gràcia, so you’ll be close to everything! The hotel is set in a beautiful Modernist building and includes French balconies and high ceilings. This is a classy choice for a classy traveller. The rooms are very simple but cosy and air conditioned; they include Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and some have balconies or terraces where you can relax and watch the people go by.
Stayed at this property?Center Gran Via
721 meters (0.5 ft) from Plaça de Catalunya
9. Hotel Ciutat Vella (from USD 113)
If you’re wondering where to stay in Barcelona, Hotel Ciutat Vella is a stylish hotel with colorful, super cosy rooms. It has a great location, just 4 minutes’ walk from Las Ramblas. The rooftop features a hot tub and terrace where you can relax after exploring Barcelona all day. The hotel offers free coffee and Wi-Fi and features modern bedrooms with large windows, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. This is a very nice option for anyone looking for a place right in the heart of Barcelona.
Stayed at this property?Ciutat Vella
362 meters (0.3 ft) from Plaça de Catalunya
10. H TOP BCN City (from USD 161)
H TOP BCN City is located right next to the historic Hospital Sant Pau and is very close to the Sagrada Familia, which is perfect if you really want to see it and don’t want to wake up at 5 am to be the first in the line. The hotel has simple, clean air-conditioned rooms with TV, work desk and private bathroom. The reception works 24 hours and includes vending machines if you get the munchies during the night.
Tip from tour guide
Hospital de Sant Pau is just next door, and it's the largest and most important complex of Catalan modernist architecture built between 1902 and 1930. In 1997, it was placed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Among its several pavilions, the historic Sant Salvador Pavilion from 1916 has been restored to its original appearance, depicting the history of the institution and its architect, Domenech I Montaner. There's no reason not to visit if you're staying here!
Stayed at this property?htop BCN City #htopEnjoy
2.69 km (1.7 mi) from Plaça de Catalunya
11. Hotel Medicis (from USD 136)
Hotel Medicis is very close to a metro station and you’ll be able to reach the heart of Barcelona in just 10 minutes. You’ll only have to walk about 10 minutes to see the Sagrada Familia too. The location of this hotel is ideal for the travelers who prefer a quieter area whilst being close to the centre. The hotel is very functional and pretty, with air-conditioned rooms featuring a TV, a safe and a private bathroom. It’s very affordable considering its location and quality of the rooms and a great choice if you’re on a budget.
Stayed at this property?Hotel Medicis
2.64 km (1.7 mi) from Plaça de Catalunya
12. Hotel Jaume I
Hotel Jaume I is a simple, comfortable hotel with a great location; it’s close to the beach, a couple of minutes’ walk from Barcelona Cathedral and 5 minutes from the charming Las Ramblas. It’s also set right next to Jaume I metro station and you’ll be able to reach anywhere in just a few minutes. The hotel has functional bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, private bathroom, fan and TV. There are also dorm rooms which you can share with your friends. The hotel has a 24-hour reception and offers luggage story so you really don’t have to worry about anything here!
Stayed at this property?Hotel Jaume I
Address: Jaume I, 11
772 meters (0.5 ft) from Plaça de Catalunya
Barcelona: great in many aspects, including hotels
Barcelona is deeply loved by its people but it’s also one of the most beautiful corners of the planet that deserve to be visited at least once in a lifetime. And when you do visit it, your tight budget cannot be a reason for you to stay at a dreadful hotel so you can pay less money for your stay and spend the rest in the amazing restaurants, cafés and attractions Barcelona is so famous for. What about choosing a place that is comfortable, simple and cheap? Our suggestions were carefully selected so you can choose the best possible stay for the best possible holiday in Barcelona that you deserve. There’s no excuse to stay far away from the centre or pay a ridiculous amount of money for a mediocre hotel! Choose one of our amazing options and you’ll be happy. Pinky promise!
If you want a fun day on the beach, beachfront hotels are available.
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