Novotel Barcelona City

🛍️ Great for shopping – next to Glòries mall and Avinguda Diagonal
🛏️ Wide choice of room types, including family rooms and suites
🚇 Just 300–350m from Glòries metro stop for easy city access
⛪ Around 1.8km from La Sagrada Família and walkable to key Gaudí sights
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel meeting GSTC-recognised standards
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 264 | Floors: 23 | Lifts: 4

Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Room Only

Child policy: Children welcome (standard child age up to 2 years in base room categories; family rooms available for older children – ask our specialists).

Novotel Barcelona City sits on Avinguda Diagonal in the contemporary 22@ district, right by the futuristic Torre Glòries. From here you’ve got the best of Barcelona in every direction: a short stroll to Glòries shopping centre and the design museums, a pleasant 20–25-minute walk (or a couple of metro stops) to La Sagrada Família, and under 2km to the city’s beaches. Handy tram and bus stops outside, plus Glòries metro station just a few hundred metres away, mean you can reach Plaça de Catalunya, Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter without changing lines too often.

The area blends residential streets with modern offices and cool eateries, so you’ll find local tapas bars, cafés and supermarkets within an easy walk of the hotel – ideal if you prefer to dine out independently rather than commit to half board.

Nearest metro (Glòries): approx. 300–350m
Sagrada Família: approx. 1.8km
Nearest beach (towards Barceloneta/Mar Bella): approx. 1.9km
Plaça de Catalunya: approx. 2.7km
Las Ramblas: approx. 2.8km
Camp Nou (Spotify Camp Nou area): approx. 7.2km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 30–45 minutes by road (BCN – Barcelona El Prat), around 50–60 minutes by public transport.

Barcelona, Spain

Start the day with generous breakfasts and live show cooking at the main Novotel Restaurant, where Spanish and Mediterranean flavours sit alongside international favourites for lunch and dinner. The lobby bar doubles as a relaxed coffee spot from early morning, ideal before you head out sightseeing.

Up on the rooftop, Zity Bar takes over from late afternoon until around midnight, serving drinks and snacks beside the pool with far-reaching views over the city – a brilliant perch for golden-hour photos and evening cocktails.

A smart casual dress code may apply for dinner. Reservations, opening times and what’s included can vary by season and board type; details are confirmed on arrival.

The hotel’s showpiece is its rooftop freshwater pool, open seasonally (typically 01 Apr–05 Nov, weather and hotel discretion permitting). With sunbeds, a dedicated sunbathing area and the Zity Bar close by, it’s a brilliant place to cool off after a day of museum-hopping and Gaudí spotting. Water toys are permitted, adding to the relaxed, family-friendly feel.

Barcelona’s sandy city beaches are around 1.9km away – walkable in about 20–25 minutes or a short hop by metro, tram or bus if you’d rather save your legs.

Stay on top of your fitness routine in the air-conditioned gym, fitted with cardio machines, fixed strength equipment and a free-weights area (minimum age 16 years). After a busy day of sightseeing, unwind with a session in the sauna or simply relax on the roof terrace with a drink.

Core facilities include a 24-hour reception, concierge-style assistance and luggage storage – handy if you’re arriving early or flying home late – plus free Wi-Fi throughout the property so you can keep maps and tickets at your fingertips. As a Certified Sustainable Hotel, Novotel Barcelona City also follows an independently verified sustainability framework, reviewed regularly against a GSTC-recognised standard.

Standard Double Room / Standard Double for Sole Use
Simple, practical doubles ideal if you’ll be spending most of your time exploring the city. Great value for solo travellers or couples looking for a comfortable base.

Superior Double Room / Superior Double for Sole Use
Sleeps: 1–2
Bright, contemporary rooms with added touches over the standard category. Expect a flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, hairdryer, kettle and minibar (payable locally), plus air-conditioning and a bathroom with bath or shower. Linen and towels are changed on request to support the hotel’s sustainability efforts.

Executive Double Room
Sleeps: 2
Step up to an Executive room for a little extra comfort, with bathrobes and slippers, coffee-making facilities alongside a kettle, and the same core amenities as Superior rooms (flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, minibar*, air-con and bathroom with bath or shower).

Suite
Sleeps: 2–3
Ideal for longer stays or if you prefer more space. Suites typically offer a separate living/sleeping area, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, bathrobes and slippers, ironing board and iron, coffee-making facilities, kettle and minibar* plus air-conditioned comfort.

Family Room / Family Room with City View
Sleeps: 2–3 (Family Room), 2–4 (Family Room with City View)
Tailored for families or small groups, these rooms provide extra sleeping capacity while keeping you all together. Facilities include flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, kettle, minibar* and a bathroom with bath or shower, plus air-conditioning. City View options add an elevated outlook over Barcelona’s skyline.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

💪 Air-conditioned gym with cardio and strength equipment (16+)
🏊 Relaxing rooftop pool sessions with skyline views (seasonal)
📸 Easy access to Barcelona’s key sights for self-guided city tours
🌊 Quick trip to the beach for swimming, paddle-boarding or seaside walks
🎨 Nearby design museums and cultural venues in the 22@ and Poblenou districts

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
🥗 On-site à la carte restaurant plus lobby and rooftop bars
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel with linen/towel change on request to reduce impact
🔐 In-room safes and keycard access for added security

Barcelona pairs big-city buzz with Mediterranean ease. You’ll be using euros (€) and the main languages are Spanish and Catalan. Local public transport is excellent – budget roughly £2.10 for a single ticket on metro or bus at current guideline prices, and around £50–55 for a mid-range three-course meal for two, depending on where you dine.

Novotel Barcelona City is in a busy, urban area, so expect the usual city sounds and traffic. Seasonal opening dates and hours for the rooftop pool, bars and gym can change and some facilities may close for maintenance or weather. Tourist taxes apply in Barcelona and are payable locally.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Novotel Barcelona City in a good location for sightseeing?
Yes. The hotel is on Avinguda Diagonal next to Torre Glòries, with Glòries metro about 300–350m away. La Sagrada Família is roughly 1.8km, the beach is around 1.9km, and Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are under 3km, so you can reach most major sights in 10–20 minutes by public transport.

2. How do I get from Barcelona Airport to Novotel Barcelona City?
By taxi or private transfer, the journey from Barcelona El Prat (BCN) usually takes 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Public transport options include the airport train or Aerobús into the centre combined with metro Line 1 (red) to Glòries; allow around 50–60 minutes door to door.

3. Does Novotel Barcelona City have a rooftop pool?
Yes, there is a rooftop freshwater pool with a sunbathing area and Zity Bar. It typically operates from early April to early November, but dates, times and access policies are at the hotel’s discretion and may change with the weather or season.

4. What room types are available at Novotel Barcelona City?
You can choose from Standard and Superior Double rooms (including sole-use options), Executive Double rooms, spacious Suites and Family rooms (including Family Rooms with City View that can sleep up to 4). All main categories, except basic Standard types, include Wi-Fi, TV, safe, kettle, minibar* and air-conditioning, with linen/towel changes on request. *Local charges apply for minibar items.

5. Is breakfast included at Novotel Barcelona City?
The hotel offers both Room Only and Bed & Breakfast. When you select Bed & Breakfast, you’ll enjoy buffet-style breakfast with show cooking in the Novotel Restaurant. If you prefer flexibility, choose Room Only and explore Barcelona’s café scene instead.

6. Is Novotel Barcelona City suitable for families with children?
Yes. Children are welcome, and the hotel offers family rooms and suites that can accommodate up to 3–4 guests. The rooftop pool, easy metro access and proximity to beaches, parks and attractions like the aquarium make it a good choice for a city break with kids.

7. Is Novotel Barcelona City a sustainable hotel?
Novotel Barcelona City carries a Certified Sustainable Hotel label, meaning that at the time of assessment it met a GSTC-recognised standard across areas such as resource use, community impact and environmental management. The property also supports this by offering towel and linen changes on request rather than automatically.

8. What facilities does the gym have and is there a spa?
The on-site fitness area is air-conditioned and equipped with cardio machines, fixed strength equipment and a free-weights space (minimum age 16 years). There is a sauna for post-workout relaxation, but there is no full spa complex with treatment rooms noted in current information.

9. Is there Wi-Fi at Novotel Barcelona City?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms and public spaces, so you can plan your days out, stream content or keep on top of emails with ease.