Barcelona: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Barcelona side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Nouvel	Best Value Olivia Plaza Hotel	Luxury ME by Meliá Barcelona
Guest score	8.0/10	9.3/10	9.0/10
Reviews	2,744	3,386	1,502
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Ciutat Vella	Ciutat Vella	Eixample
Reference price per night	€156	€302	€476
Guests like	Location: Central setting near Las Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya, shops, and metro stations. Staff: Friendly, helpful team available to assist with luggage and local advice.	Location: Central setting on Plaza Catalunya near Las Ramblas with easy access to transport and shops. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive service and a warm welcome.	Location: Central position near Plaza Catalunya and shops, yet situated on a quiet street. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive service and helpful local recommendations.
Guests mention	Beds: Often comfortable, though some guests report hard mattresses or separating twin frames.	Value For Money: Competitive rates for the central area, though prices are high for the room size.	Breakfast: Good quality for some, but others report limited buffet choices and slow service.
Good for	ac, breakfast	ac, breakfast	pets, spa, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel Nouvel if price matters most, Olivia Plaza Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and ME by Meliá Barcelona if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.