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Our top choices for El Poble-sec hotels

A glass table with sushi and two glasses of water, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

1. Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
4.0 star property
El Poble-sec
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location!!!"
United States
Jose
The price is S$256
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a view of the city, and a balcony with chairs.

2. Grums Hotel

Grums Hotel
4.0 star property
El Poble-sec
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was great."
United States
Dorinda
The price is S$217
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Grums Hotel
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, offering a city view.

3. InterContinental Barcelona by IHG

InterContinental Barcelona by IHG
5.0 star property
El Poble-sec
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay, excellent breakfast and service in general"
United States
JUAN G
The price is S$417
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
InterContinental Barcelona by IHG
A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, a mirror, and a bookshelf.

4. LA FRANÇA HOTEL BOUTIQUE

LA FRANÇA HOTEL BOUTIQUE
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (964 reviews)
"Nice place with friendly staff."
United States
Ronald Poore and Rebecca
The price is S$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
LA FRANÇA HOTEL BOUTIQUE
A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, elevators, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.

5. Parallel

Parallel
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (144 reviews)
"Great location for Metro and Port. Lots of restaurants and shops close by!"
United States
Debra
The price is S$227
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Parallel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through sheer curtains.

6. INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
4.0 star property
El Poble-sec
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,707 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and helpful Breakfast was great!!"
Canada
Maureen
The price is S$302
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a small table with a chair.

7. Hostal Bedmates

Hostal Bedmates
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (298 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and got a cab ordered for us early in the morning. Our room wasn’t ready in time which was inconvenient but they let us wait in the breakfast room. Overall I would recommend this property as it was a good price and decent quality."
Canada
Rachael
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hostal Bedmates
A narrow street with buildings on either side, a blue car parked on the side, and a motorcycle.

8. Mambo Tango

Mambo Tango
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
7.8 out of 10, Good, (299 reviews)
"I enjoyed a clean room with friendly, helpful staff, in a really convenient location. My belongings were secure, and I got great advice for exploring Barcelona for my first time there. I highly recommend Mambo Tango to other visitors."
United States
Gadareth
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Mambo Tango
A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a painting on the wall.

9. Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona

Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona
2.5 star property
El Poble-sec
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (226 reviews)
"Great location - close to Metro and Bus lines - staff were helpful, check in and check out were a breeze. Would recommend this stay to friends and family visiting Barcelona."
Canada
Jeffrey
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona
A building with ornate metalwork and a sign indicating it is a hostel named "Pension Peiró Hostel Apollo" with parking signs.

10. Hostal Apolo

Hostal Apolo
3.0 star property
El Poble-sec
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (260 reviews)
"Clean , nice staff and well located"
United States
Evelyn
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hostal Apolo
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a ceiling with hanging chains.

11. Hotel Miramar Barcelona GL - LVX Preferred Hotels & Resorts - Newly Renovated

Hotel Miramar Barcelona GL - LVX Preferred Hotels & Resorts - Newly Renovated
5.0 star property
El Poble-sec
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Stayed in Room 603 on the top floor — quiet, clean, and the panorama of Barcelona and the sea is fantastic. The rooftop pool area is a real highlight, especially in the morning. Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel sits on Montjuïc so it's peaceful and green; the center is a short taxi ride away. Would happily stay again."
United States
Peiqiang
The price is S$514
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hotel Miramar Barcelona GL - LVX Preferred Hotels & Resorts - Newly Renovated
A rooftop pool with a view of the surrounding landscape.

12. Hotel Brummell

Hotel Brummell
4.0 star property
El Poble-sec
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (154 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay if your budget allows"
United States
Julian
The price is S$367
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hotel Brummell
A balcony with two wicker chairs, a small round table, and a potted plant.

13. Hotel Nuevo Triunfo

Hotel Nuevo Triunfo
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (429 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Brady Robert
The price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Nuevo Triunfo
A modern restaurant with a counter, wooden chairs, and a large potted plant.

14. Coronado

Coronado
1.0 star property
El Poble-sec
7.6 out of 10, Good, (135 reviews)
"Good value for a brief stay in the city"
United Kingdom
Wendy
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Coronado
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a beige textured bedspread. Two folded towels with toiletries are placed on the bed.

15. Hostal Elkano

Hostal Elkano
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
7.6 out of 10, Good, (346 reviews)
"The room was clean and the bathrooms too. The air conditioner worked good. There were lots of good restaurants nearby."
United States
Reagan
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hostal Elkano
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a door with curtains.

16. Hostal Barcelona

Hostal Barcelona
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
6.8 out of 10, (330 reviews)
"Good price for breakfast. Nice to have the balcony off the room. Good location to train and ship but still took the port shuttle as it was a bit of hike in the port."
Canada
Phyllis
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hostal Barcelona
A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, and hanging woven light fixtures.

17. Yomo Hostal BCN Port

Yomo Hostal BCN Port
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
7.8 out of 10, Good, (808 reviews)
"Great spot, very close to the port and the cruise ferries."
United States
Andrii
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Yomo Hostal BCN Port
A bedroom with a large bed, a bookshelf, a painting, and a balcony view.

18. Stay U-nique Apartments Murillo

Stay U-nique Apartments Murillo
3.0 star property
El Poble-sec
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Zahlreiche kleine Supermärkte und Drogerie sind in direkter Nähe. In der Küche hat man alles was man brauchen kann. Also sehr praktisch für einen Aufenthalt mit Kindern. Mit der U-Bahn L3 kann man sehr leicht wichtige Sehenswürdigkeiten erreichen. Von Paral-le - eine Station entfernt - kann man bequem über Bergbahn die Seilbahn Station erreichen."
Germany
Yunpeng
The price is S$506
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay U-nique Apartments Murillo
A kitchen area with a long table set for a meal, various food items, and kitchen utensils.

19. Hey Lola Hostel

Hey Lola Hostel
2.0 star property
El Poble-sec
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (114 reviews)
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Mexico
Ramon
Hey Lola Hostel
A reception desk with a clock, a vase of red tulips, a glass bowl with candies, and a sign reading "BARCELONA".

20. Pensión Peiró

Pensión Peiró
3.0 star property
El Poble-sec
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (152 reviews)
"Loved my stay "
United States
Edanell
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Pensión Peiró
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Compare popular hotels in El Poble-sec

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a ceiling with hanging chains.
Hotel Miramar Barcelona GL - LVX Preferred Hotels & Resorts - Newly Renovated
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
36 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through sheer curtains.
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,707 reviews
View
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, offering a city view.
InterContinental Barcelona by IHG
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, elevators, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.
Parallel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
144 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a view of the city, and a balcony with chairs.
Grums Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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Where to stay in El Poble-sec

Find the best El Poble-sec areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Barcelona

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.

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Gothic Quarter

If you love exploring medieval streets, watching street artists and eating tapas along shared tables in tiny bars, head straight for the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona.

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Eixample

This upscale part of Barcelona charms with grand buildings, modernist architecture, fine dining, and trendy bars and luxury shops.

A colorful building with intricate tile work and green balconies.
Photo by Romil Lehakra
Open Photo by Romil Lehakra

Dreta de l'Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

A crowded street with a market stall and a building with a colorful facade.

El Raval

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.

Top El Poble-sec Hotel Reviews

Olivia Balmes Hotel

Olivia Balmes Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very friendly and helpful with all our questions. It is. Very nice place to stay!"
Ryan 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Olivia Balmes Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is El Poble-sec like?
El Poble-sec is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its sightseeing. Are you looking for El Poble-sec travel tips? Make sure that you visit Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and Palau Sant Jordi while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in El Poble-sec?
Based on our traveller data, Mambo Tango is one of the top choices for your stay in El Poble-sec. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from La Rambla, and it offers free WiFi and a computer station. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Grums Hotel and InterContinental Barcelona by IHG.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the El Poble-sec area?
Expedia has 159 hotels and other accommodation options in El Poble-sec to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Barcelona area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Poble-sec, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in El Poble-sec.
What is there to do in this Barcelona neighbourhood?
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Font Màgica and Venetian Towers are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in El Poble-sec. You could also plan a visit to Palau Sant Jordi or National Art Museum of Catalonia while you're in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include La Rambla, Plaça de Catalunya and Port de Barcelona. While you're out sightseeing, Sagrada Familia and Spotify Camp Nou are a couple of additional sights to visit in Barcelona.
How can I get around El Poble-sec and the greater Barcelona area?
Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Parc de Montjuïc Station and Espanya Station. You can enquire about options for water travel at the port.

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