Gay Barcelona · Mid-Range + Budget Hotels

The ‘hetero-friendly’ Axel Barcelona offers chic, modern Mediterranean-styled rooms, 2 bars and a haute cuisine restaurant “Bench”. The rooftop ‘Sky Bar‘ is a destination in its own right, and the Wellness Club 33 offers 500 m² of massage & spa services and personal training.

Axel is steps away from Punto BCN, gay bars and shops in Eixample and less than 10 minutes’ walk to city centre. Naturally, the staff have a wealth of knowledge about all things gay in the city.

A great choice for gay visitors, but at a premium price compared with similar quality hotels in the area.

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.

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.

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.

The flagship Axel hotel in Barcelona proved to be so popular they decided to open a second one. TWO Hotel is about a 15-minute walk from the main gay scene in Barcelona. It features a heated rooftop plunge pool and sun terrace with loungers, a 24-reception and a tour desk.

Each air-conditioned, soundproof room has free WiFi, satellite TV, minibar, safe. We like the rooftop bar with city view, and a decent buffet breakfast is served daily (either included in rates or available for 11€ per person).

TWO Hotel is just a short walk from Rocafort Metro Station and Espanya plaza. Direct buses to the airport available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.