Barcelona offers a wide range of activities and family friendly attractions. Barcelona Aquarium is the largest of its kind in Europe and provides activities like Meet the Sharks for children age 6 and over, and children 4 and over can learn about the Humboldt penguins. Visit Gaudi’s famous project started in 1882, the Sagrada Familia, a fascinating landmark that continues to evolve.
Magic Fountains delights audiences after dark with its lit waterfalls dancing to music. Take a cable car ride to see the city from above, and visit Montjuic Castle and its Museum of Comics and Illustration. The green space behind the castle provides picnic areas and in summer, BBQ lunches are offered. Admission is free to the castle.
The Barcelona XMAX Speedboat whisks passengers along the waterfront for an exciting way to view the city’s coastline, or choose a relaxing sail on the Catamaran Orsom.
Barcelona offers so much for every member of the family, that the hardest part will be deciding which attractions to choose. Plan on spending at least a few days in this city in order to fully appreciate all of its exciting activities and landmarks.
Below you will find out list of the top 10 best family hotels in Barcelona to help you plan a fantastic stay!
10 Best Barcelona Family Hotels
Apartments Hispanos Siete Suiza
Located 17 km from Barcelona airport, Apartments Hispanos Siete Suiza is a good choice for a Barcelona family hotel. This 5-star hotel is 300m to La Sagrada Familia with views of the Sagrada from the balcony of your room. The Sagrada Metro station and the hop on & off bus is within easy access, and there are many good restaurants in the area.
The luxuriously decorated suites offer 1 double bed plus 2 twin beds, making this hotel a good choice for family accommodation in Barcelona. They feature free Wi-Fi, a whirlpool bathtub, wooden floors and well-appointed kitchens. A lounge area leads to a sunny terrace or balcony. An LCD/plasma screen TV is also provided and additional beds are supplied upon request, subject to availability.
A 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out and luggage storage are just a few of the facilities that set Apartments Hispanos Siete Suiza apart from other hotels in Barcelona.
Best Parts: A fitness centre and bicycle rental available; nicely furnished suites with full kitchens
Be Aware: Children up to 2 yrs stay for free if using existing bedding. There may be a charge for a cot. Children 3 and over must use an extra bed. Children over 4 years old are considered as adults
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Factory Gardens
Located just a 2-minute walk from La Pedrera and 15-minute walk to La Sagrada Familia, Factory Gardens is a good choice for family accommodation in Barcelona, for families with children over the age of 12.
Featuring free Wi-Fi and 2 garden areas with outdoor furniture, this budget-friendly hotel features a grand tiled-floor lobby and a fully equipped shared kitchen for guests. Bed linens and blankets are provided, as well as free lockers. Bicycles are available for EUR 10 per day and the hotel offers 24-hour reception. Air conditioned rooms have twin bunkbeds, in dormitory-style accommodation. Rooms are offered with or without a private tiled bathroom with shower. A vending machine offers snacks and safety deposit boxes and laundry service is available.
Within walking distance to the shops on the Paseo de Gracia Boulevard, the hotel is also near a variety of restaurants and supermarkets.
Best Parts: Budget hostel-style hotel offers good value
Be Aware: Children older than 12 years are welcome. Extra beds are not available and there is a surcharge for towels
Best For: Smaller families with older children
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Casa-Nova Suites
Centrally located within walking distance to the Metro, the apartments are air conditioned and feature kitchenettes, which help to make Casa-Nova Suites an excellent choice when searching for where to stay in Barcelona with kids. Additionally, the hotel offers car hire, bicycle rental, sun terraces, a pool and a sauna.
One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults on a double bed and a sofa bed. The modern, Scandinavian-styled apartments feature a private terrace, a garden and stylish décor. It comes with 1 double room and 1 bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The living room includes a sofa bed, flat-screen satellite TV and dining area. The kitchenette is equipped with microwave, dishwasher and electric kettle. There is free WiFi in these conveniently situated family apartments in Barcelona.
Best Parts: Apartments offer kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi
Be Aware: The budget apartment does not have access to the pool or terrace and there is no restaurant on site
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Hotel SB Plaza Barcelona
Located just minutes from the Barcelona city centre and a mere 10 minutes from the El Prat International Airport, this hotel offers 243 rooms. Each room features Wi-Fi, a kettle, LED TV, and a work area. One of the best family hotels in Barcelona, the hotel also offers a coffee shop, restaurant, bar, a rooftop swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, steam room, and sauna.
Hotel SB Plaza Europa is designed to meet both business and leisure needs for guests. Views from the rooftop pool deck are spectacular. Family rooms sleep up to four and include a mini-bar and coffee and tea tray, as well as a safe fitting up to a 17 inch laptop. Individual air-conditioning and heating and toiletries round out the fine features of this Barcelona family hotel with a pool.
Best Parts: Free Wi-Fi, modern rooms and rooftop pool
Be Aware: Children under 10 stay free when using existing bedding
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Omm Hotel
This five-star hotel is in one of the city’s most chic choices when searching for where to stay in Barcelona with family. Located in Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia district, it offers fine dining and a rooftop terrace, with a pool, bar and terrific city views.
Walking distance to many restaurants and shops, the hotel is also close to the Metro and is walkable distance to the Gothic Quarter. Rooms and suites feature a hairdryer, flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar, and are decorated in natural tones with wooden floors. The family room is a junior suite and a twin interior room with interconnecting doors. The twin interior rooms have no natural light.
On-site dining offers Catalan style cooking at a higher price range. The spa features an indoor pool and provides a range of spa treatments.
Best Parts: Location
Be Aware: Children 12 and under stay free when using existing bedding and there may be a charge for a cot; request lower floors for a quieter stay, since there is a bar on the 7th floor
Best For: Smaller families with older children
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Duquesa De Cardona Hotel
The 19th-century Duquesa de Cardona Hotel is only 300 metres from the Barceloneta Metro Station and 2.5 km from Sagrada Familia. It is a contender for the best place to stay in barcelona with family. The Barcelona Aquarium and Maremagnum Shopping Centre are within a short walk.
Featuring a rooftop terrace with pool and bar, this hotel is a good choice when booking Barcelona family hotels with pool. Located opposite Barcelona’s marina in the Gothic Quarter, the hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a minibar.
The private bathroom with tub and shower provides a bathrobe and slippers. Air-conditioned quad rooms feature a laptop safe, desk, mini bar and TV.
The hotel’s restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine and Spanish cavas, and in summer months, the snack bar serves BBQ dishes and tapas.
Best Parts: Superior views of the marina from the rooftop terrace, spacious quad rooms
Be Aware: Children up to 3 stay free when using existing bedding. There may be an extra charge for a cot. Children from 3 up to 11 must use an extra bed and there is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Children over 11 are considered adults.
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Hotel Mercer Barcelona
On my list of best places to stay in Barcelona with family, the Hotel Mercer Barcelona is a 5-star centrally located stunner.
Just 0.1 km from the city, in the old walled part of Barcelona, the premium location allows easy access to all of the city’s largest attractions. A 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi in all rooms, this hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with exquisite views to the ancient streets and orange trees in the garden area.
Designer bathrooms with rain shower and in some rooms, bathtubs, are lavishly appointed. With the city’s main attractions such as Església de Sants Just I Pastor, Domus Romana, Museu d’Història de Barcelona within a short walk, guests will enjoy the proximity to the main landmarks of the city. One of Barcelona’s family friendly hotels, the Hotel Mercer Barcelona offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, coffee shop and shuttle service.
Best Parts: Character and comfort in a central location
Be Aware: Breakfast is included with some rates; children up to 5 stay free when using existing bedding
Best For:Small families with children of any age
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Actual Hotel
Located on the corner of Rossello Street and Passeig de Gracia, in the artistic quarter next to Diagonal train station, this modern boutique hotel is one of the best places to stay in Barcelona with family. High-end shops like Louis Vuitton and Chanel are literally at the doorstep. Plaza de Catalunya and the Ramblas are just a 15 minute walk from the hotel and just 3 minutes of walking takes you to Gaudi’s Casa Mila.
Children up to 2 stay free when using existing bedding and children from 2-11 must use a separate bed. A 24-hour front desk and 24-hour room service ensure your needs are taken care of, and a business centre, coffee shop and laundry service are on-site. Rooms offer an in-room safe, a hairdryer and a double bed with maximum occupancy up to 3 adults. A car park, shops and a concierge are offered at the Actual Hotel, truly a Barcelona family friendly hotel.
Best Parts: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
Be Aware: Some rooms do not have a view
Best For: Very small families with children of any age
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Salles Pere IV Hotel
One of the best family hotels in Barcelona with a swimming pool, this hotel is only a 10 minute walk from Villa Olimpic beach and Port Olimpic Area. The marina and Parc de la Ciutadella are a quick walk away.
A unique hotel with colourful, air conditioned triple and family rooms that feature either 2 single beds and a sofa bed, or 1 double bed and a sofabed, this Barcelona family friendly hotel also features private bathrooms with hair dryer, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi and a minibar.
Las Ramblas and Ciutadella Park are a few train stops away, making for easy day-trip access, and the green spaces and the Barcelona Zoo allow for family fun. A hot tub, sauna and fitness centre provide relaxation at the end of a busy day exploring Barcelona’s attractions.
Best Parts:Family rooms within walking distance to the marina
Be Aware: Extra beds are not available
Best For: Smaller families with older children
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Silken Gran Havana
Historic 4-star hotel located 13 km from Barcelona International Airport the Silken Gran Havana features well-appointed rooms and suites and stands out as a contender for best family hotel in Barcelona.
Panoramic views from the outdoor terrace allow for relaxing by the pool or sauna as a fitting end to a day of sight-seeing. Stylish, modern family rooms consist of a basic room with 2 twin beds, connecting to a comfort room with a double bed and feature Wi-Fi, a desk, laptop safe, LCD TV and a well-stocked mini bar. Suites with a King bed are available. Room service and the pool side bar provide for plenty of dining options, together with the on-site restaurant.
Centrally located, this Barcelona family accommodation is near the Gothic quarters, Passeig de Gracia, and Las Ramblas, all a short 10-minute way away. Local restaurants and shops are nearby.
Best Parts: Rooftop terrace with city views
Be Aware: Children up to 8 yrs stay free when using existing bedding and there may be a charge for a cot
Best For: Small families with older children
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Other Family Friendly Hotels in Barcelona
Barcelona Princess – Located in the new Forum 2004 area, within walking distance to the beach, the Barcelona Princess is one of Barcelona’s family friendly hotels.
SixtyTwo Hotel – Historic building located in Passeig de Gracia which offers spacious family rooms.
Royal Passeig de Gracia – Centrally located, this boutique hotel is just 0.1 km from the city centre.
Aparthotel Ako Suites – Spacious apartments situated close to the city’s most famous landmarks, just 0.1 km from the centre.
Catalonia Ramblas Hotel – Located in old Barcelona in the former offices of La Vanguardia newspaper, offering spacious family rooms with free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool.
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