Barcelona is home to many world-class hotels, from luxurious five-star establishments in the heart of the city to chic boutique hotels in trendy neighborhoods like Eixample (also known as "Gaixample").
For those looking to stay close to the action, Gaixample is the epicenter of Barcelona’s gay community, packed as it is with bars, clubs, and restaurants. Here, you'll find an array of hotels that put you right in the middle of the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife. If you prefer a more laidback experience, Barcelona also offers stunning beachfront hotels that allow you to relax by the Mediterranean while still being just a short distance from the city's main attractions.
The Best Gay Hotels in Barcelona
Barcelona, gay capital of Spain, attracts hundreds of thousands of gay visitors each year, drawn by a fabulous gay scene, historical sights and 5km of beach.
Eixample
Eixample is a huge district of tree-lined streets that feature some of Barcelona's most famous modernist buildings.
The streets north of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (from Urgell metro station to Universitat metro station) are home to much of Barcelona's gay scene. Hotels near this area are popular as they are close to the gay nightlife and it's just a short walk to the historic city centre.
TOC Barcelona
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C/ Gran Vfa de les Corts Catalanes 580 ; Eixample,, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? New budget hotel Popular choice. Great value.
TOC is an excellent-value budget option in the heart of Barcelona, located a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya, and close to many restaurants, bars and supermarkets.
Both private and shared rooms are available. Some rooms have a flat screen TV and en suite bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi.
The hostel has an onsite restaurant & bar, an outdoor pool with terrace, a shared common area with TV and pool table. Tourist information and ticketing service are offered.
Both private and shared rooms are available. Some rooms have a flat screen TV and en suite bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi.
The hostel has an onsite restaurant & bar, an outdoor pool with terrace, a shared common area with TV and pool table. Tourist information and ticketing service are offered.
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Axel Hotel Barcelona
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Aribau 33 in Gayxample, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Gay hotel. Spa & rooftop pool. Great location. Popular choice.
Axel Hotels is a hotel chain focusing on the LGBTIQ+ community. But first and foremost, they have created a free and tolerant society, where diversity and respect are valued, and everyone is equally welcome without prejudice to their gender identity and expression. Axel do not want to define Axel Hotels as gay-friendly, so they introduce a new term: hetero-friendly.
Axel Hotel Barcelona is located in Gayxample, the heart of the gay scene in Barcelona. The 101 rooms combine the touch of decoration from Modernista with the warmth and elegance of the Mediterranean. Spaces at Axel Hotel Barcelona will become the urban meeting point of the hetero friendly and trendy audience in the city.
The main design concept, the present and the future, is exposed from the beautiful façade to the small decoration details in the interior design. History and design is integrated through materials from the identical Modernista style of Barcelona and contemporary European design.
Let your senses to be wooed at there Sky Bars, at the roof top terrace bar with great views on Eixample area or an interior space at the seventh floor plus terrace. Sky Bar is another chic place to feel the cool grooves and enjoy the nightlife in Barcelona under the stars on summer nights.
After a hectic day or a stressful week, give yourself a pleasurable treat with an urban spa experience at our wellness and fitness space.
Visit the hotels website for further details, check out also the hotels Youtube channel for a further look into the brand and property.
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Casanova Kit by Axel amenities (Biodegradable)
Coffee & Tea facilities
minibar
Pool & jacuzzi
Restaurant
Room Service
Sky Bar
Wellness & fitness
Hotel SOHO
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Gran Vía 543-545, Eixample, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Popular choice. Rooftop terrace. Near the gay district.
The contemporary-styled Hotel SOHO offers a great base to explore the city and gay nightlife with its great location on Gran Via, only a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and La Rambla.
Guest rooms are compact (like most hotels in Barcelona) but feature comfortable beds, air conditioning, LCD TV and free WiFi. There is a fabulous rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace.
SOHO offers a pretty good breakfast buffet that includes fresh fruit and juices, pastries, breads, eggs, sausages, etc. A great value-for-money option. Staff are helpful and friendly.
Guest rooms are compact (like most hotels in Barcelona) but feature comfortable beds, air conditioning, LCD TV and free WiFi. There is a fabulous rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace.
SOHO offers a pretty good breakfast buffet that includes fresh fruit and juices, pastries, breads, eggs, sausages, etc. A great value-for-money option. Staff are helpful and friendly.
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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Sun terrace
Swimming pool
TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel
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Calabria 90-92,, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Gay hotel. Rooftop pool and sun terrace. Large rooms.
Axel Hotels is a hotel chain focusing on the LGBTIQ+ community. But first and foremost, they have created a free and tolerant society, where diversity and respect are valued, and everyone is equally welcome without prejudice to their gender identity and expression.
TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is a quaint hetero-friendly hotel which offers a wonderful and exquisite experience.
The TWO Hotel Barcelona, located in the Gayxample Barcelona with its parking in the same building, has 87 beautiful rooms with the highest level of service and equipment, reflecting a comfortable and distinguished atmosphere. The hotel rooms have been specially designed, equipped and decorated to create a modern and elegant environment with maximum comfort.
TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel has a rooftop where Sky Bar and Wellness Club by Axel is located with a pool, gym, sauna and jacuzzi where you can enjoy the views, cocktails, snacks and the unique Axel Hotels ambience and its hetero-friendly philosophy.
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Casanova Kit by Axel amenities (Biodegradable)
Coffee & Tea facilities
Hair dryer
minibar
parking
Pool & jacuzzi
Room Service
safe
Sky Bar
Wellness & fitness
H10 Casanova
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Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 559,, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Close to the gay scene. Rooftop bar & terrace. Great value.
Modern, stylish hotel in a great location at a very good price.
H10 Casanova is housed in a beautifully refurbished 18th century building, just a short walk from Plaza de Catalunya.
Many of Barcelona's best gay bars are just a couple of minutes' walk away, as is the Urgell metro station.
Facilities include a rooftop bar, sun terrace, plunge pool. All comfortable, air-conditioned rooms feature LCD TV, minibar, safe, free WiFi. H10 has its own gym and sauna, but the nearby gay Sauna Casanova is probably more tempting.
H10 Casanova is housed in a beautifully refurbished 18th century building, just a short walk from Plaza de Catalunya.
Many of Barcelona's best gay bars are just a couple of minutes' walk away, as is the Urgell metro station.
Facilities include a rooftop bar, sun terrace, plunge pool. All comfortable, air-conditioned rooms feature LCD TV, minibar, safe, free WiFi. H10 has its own gym and sauna, but the nearby gay Sauna Casanova is probably more tempting.
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Sun terrace
Acevi Villarroel
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Carrer de Villarroel 106, Eixample, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? In the gay district. Great pool. Popular hotel.
Located in the heart of the gay district (steps away from Open Mind cruise club and Sauna Casanova), the Acevi Villaroel is close to historical sights in Barcelona as well as the Urgell metro station.
We like the hotel's rooftop pool. All the air-conditioned, contemporary-styled rooms feature flat screen satellite TV and free WiFi.
A consistently popular choice for gay travelers. Acevi Villarroel was the host hotel for the BEARcelona XII Festival.
We like the hotel's rooftop pool. All the air-conditioned, contemporary-styled rooms feature flat screen satellite TV and free WiFi.
A consistently popular choice for gay travelers. Acevi Villarroel was the host hotel for the BEARcelona XII Festival.
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Jacuzzi / Hot Pool
Massage
Restaurant
Sauna
Steam room
Swimming pool
Room Mate Emma
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Carrer del Rosselló 205, Eixample, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Walk to gay bars & clubs. Modern design. Excellent value.
A futuristic-designed hotel from the Room Mate group, the Emma offers a fabulous visual experience, attention to detail and is yet surprisingly affordable.
Each modern, comfortable guest room features a flat screen satellite TV, free WiFi, minibar and safe. Interior rooms don't have any windows. If you spend a bit more, then a suite offers more space and a private terrace. Breakfast is served until noon.
Location-wise, Room Mate Emma is a 10-minute walk of the gay venues in Eixample and the city centre. A good value-for-money option.
Each modern, comfortable guest room features a flat screen satellite TV, free WiFi, minibar and safe. Interior rooms don't have any windows. If you spend a bit more, then a suite offers more space and a private terrace. Breakfast is served until noon.
Location-wise, Room Mate Emma is a 10-minute walk of the gay venues in Eixample and the city centre. A good value-for-money option.
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Restaurant
Olivia Balmes Hotel
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Carrer de Balmes, 117,, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Walk to gay bars. Very modern rooms. Great rooftop pool.
The stylish Olivia Balmes Hotel is in excellent location, near the famous Passeig de Gracia and within walking distance of many of the best gay bars and clubs. Plaza Catalunya is a 15-minute walk away.
Modern guest rooms are completely soundproof and very comfortable, each featuring free WiFi, flat screen satellite TV and laptop-sized safe.
Olivia Balmes has a fabulous rooftop swimming pool, with sun terrace and chill-out area where you can relax with a cocktail or two before heading out to the nearby gay nightlife in Eixample.
Modern guest rooms are completely soundproof and very comfortable, each featuring free WiFi, flat screen satellite TV and laptop-sized safe.
Olivia Balmes has a fabulous rooftop swimming pool, with sun terrace and chill-out area where you can relax with a cocktail or two before heading out to the nearby gay nightlife in Eixample.
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Bar
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Massage
Restaurant
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Hotel Market
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Carrer del Comte Borrell 68, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Excellent location. Stylish rooms. Walk to gay bars in Eixample.
A mid-range Barcelona hotel we'd recommend to any gay traveler. Hotel Market is strategically located, next to San Antonio Market, 15 minutes’ walk from Plaza Catalunya and within 15 minutes to all the gay bars in Eixample.
Guest rooms are stylishly furnished, with private bathrooms, rain showers, large windows, free WiFi. Some rooms have their own balcony. Nice bar & restaurant onsite.
An airport shuttle bus stop is just 2 minutes' walk away. Very good value for money.
Guest rooms are stylishly furnished, with private bathrooms, rain showers, large windows, free WiFi. Some rooms have their own balcony. Nice bar & restaurant onsite.
An airport shuttle bus stop is just 2 minutes' walk away. Very good value for money.
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Restaurant
Hotel Cram
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Carrer d'Aribau 54, Eixample, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Near the gay nightlife. Stylish design. Value for money.
Located in Barcelona's gay district, Hotel Cram is just a short walk from Plata Bar, Sauna Casanova and gay shops in Eixample. Behind the 1892 façade are modern, air-conditioned guest rooms that feature the latest technology. It is a consistently popular hotel on Travel Gay.
We like Cram's rooftop bar and pool. Don't miss the delicious appetisers, tapas and 'informal cuisine' served on the 7th floor Ànemos restaurant & bar that has great panoramic city view.
We like Cram's rooftop bar and pool. Don't miss the delicious appetisers, tapas and 'informal cuisine' served on the 7th floor Ànemos restaurant & bar that has great panoramic city view.
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Bcn Urbaness Hotels Del Comte
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Diputacio 142-148,, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? In the gay district. Near the metro. Great value.
BCN Hotels del Comte is located right in the Eixample gay area and just a short walk from Urgell metro station. The lively La Rambla and a wide choice of restaurants and shops are within easy access.
Each air-conditioned guest room features flat screen satellite TV, free WiFi, a work desk and en suite bathroom. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and the staff are helpful.
The nearby bus stop provides easy connections to the airport. Barcelona’s famous square, Plaza Catalunya, can be reached in 10 minutes.
Each air-conditioned guest room features flat screen satellite TV, free WiFi, a work desk and en suite bathroom. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and the staff are helpful.
The nearby bus stop provides easy connections to the airport. Barcelona’s famous square, Plaza Catalunya, can be reached in 10 minutes.
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Uma Suites Luxury Midtown
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Calle Valencia, 194,, Barcelona
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Why this hotel? Apartment style. Stylish rooms. Close to the gay scene.
A great-value alternative to traditional hotels. Uma Suites Luxury Midtown (formerly called "Splendom Suites") is just steps away from the gay bars and gay saunas in Eixample, along with popular sights in Barcelona.
The hotel offers huge (70 m²) stylish apartments with 1 or w bedrooms, living area, terrace, full kitchen (fridge, microwave, coffee machine, washer), LCD satellite TV, free WiFi.
Housekeeping cleans the apartment every day (including the kitchen), and the 24-hour snack corner in the lobby offers free Nespresso coffee, juice and pastries.
The hotel offers huge (70 m²) stylish apartments with 1 or w bedrooms, living area, terrace, full kitchen (fridge, microwave, coffee machine, washer), LCD satellite TV, free WiFi.
Housekeeping cleans the apartment every day (including the kitchen), and the 24-hour snack corner in the lobby offers free Nespresso coffee, juice and pastries.
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TOC Barcelona
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C/ Gran Vfa de les Corts Catalanes 580 ; Eixample,, Barcelona
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