Grand Hotel Central

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Diocesan Museum of Barcelona

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Exterior
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Restaurant
Two Bedroom Grand Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Via Laietana 30, Barcelona, 08003
  • Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • La Rambla
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Two Bedroom Grand Suite

  • 85 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite

  • 54 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe corner view room

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Barcelona

Downtown Barcelona stay.With a stay at this Downtown Barcelona hotel, you'll be steps from Capella Reial de Santa Àgata and Placa del Rei. Diocesan Museum of Barcelona and Barcelona History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Barcelona Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Rambla - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barceloneta Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Jaume I Station - 2 min walk
  • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Colmena - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cappuccino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spritz - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Central

5-star luxury hotel near Diocesan Museum of Barcelona
Grand Hotel Central offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Grand Hotel Central.

This 5-star Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Central offers 146 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 36 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 36 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.
The credit card presented at check-in should be the same card used at time of booking. If the credit card holder is not on the reservation, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival to confirm identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 60 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 8.25 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 36 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 36 per day (538 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 60 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 100 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards equal to the first night's stay plus taxes prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Grand Central Barcelona
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Grand Hotel Central Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Arvin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was wonderful and staff very helpful, the food at the Can Bo restaurant wasn’t anything special, the hotel breakfast buffet was great though. Location fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gothic Quarter Gem

Second time staying here love the location, architect and the atmosphere . The concierge esp Abdul went above and beyond. Reception great also had a great massage . Only observation is that in the Spa area they were not refilling towels. Wierd anomaly maybe but this aside I think this hotel Is one of my personal favs for BCN
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Onur

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Its good hotel to stay and the location is amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff!!

We received a warm welcome from all staff, at all times very polite and helpful, it was my kid bday and constantly they made him feel special
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milind, NEW YORK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool is overhyped. no yoga mats & gym is tiny but staff is great. good job folks!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impressive 5 star service

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Pushp

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I payed $350 a night. Terrible noise issues from bars late at night and church bells every hour all night long. Didn’t sleep more than a few hours each night. Would never book again. Street is under construction so took forever for uber and taxis
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alejandra Delgado

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and everyone was so helpful with anything we need it. Very clean rooms check in was easy very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will only stay at TGHC when I am in Barcelona.!

Location and friendliness are hallmarks of the Grand Hotel Central.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudiger Konrad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice building, great rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful! Staff were very friendly and helpful! Love the spa sauna pool area and the restaurant has delicious fresh food. Can’t wait to come back here one day soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul, Bridgeport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything... great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takahiro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional staff!

Absolutely wonderful experience! The hotel was nice and centrally located but the best part was the service. The staff was exceptionally lovely and every member I met was extremely kind and helpful. Also, one of the best breakfasts I have ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, incredible staff but the roads outside are being worked on. Incredible rooftop with pool and view
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMANA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean property and friendly staff. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025