Before coming to Barcelona…
Barcelona is one of the biggest —and most-lively— cities in Spain (and the biggest in Catalonia, the autonomous community where it is located). Our first tip for you is: plan your trip in advance! If you do so, it’ll be much easier to enjoy the visit and not to waste time and energy.
For the main attractions it is possible to book the tickets online, what a feeling to avoid that long long queues! (and to save some money). In case you don’t have your ticket, you are already in Barcelona and find out that everything is sold out…maybe a guided visit could be the solution!
How to move around Barcelona? The fastest and easiest way to get around the city is by metro. There are different ticket options: multi-day, multi-journey, etc.
But now… Let’s get into the matter! Looking forward to relaxing after an intense journey of sightseeing around Barcelona?
Let’s find out the best spas in Barcelona (and near Barcelona)!
Top 5: Best spa hotels in Barcelona
Among the most popular wellness centers are the 5 spas that you can read about in the following lines.
Passeig de Gràcia
There is no doubt that one of the most famous streets in Barcelona is Passeig de Gràcia. This street is known for its luxury shops and modernist architecture: Casa Batllò and Casa Milà, two of the most famous Gaudi’s buildings (note that Sagrada Familia is not far either). In this exclusive street there are some of the city's most renowned hotels and they have great wellness facilities, among them: Majestic Hotel and Claris Hotel.
Or closer to the sea…
Barcelona stretches from the mountains to the sea, so while visiting this cosmopolitan city you can also enjoy a swim in the Mediterranean sea or a little sunbathing at the beach. Near the beach area (Barcelona has almost 5 kilometers of beach) there are several hotels with spa & wellness areas, among which the following stand out: W Barcelona or Hotel Arts Barcelona.
W Hotel spa Barcelona (Barceloneta, near to the beach)
In W Barcelona it is located in a peninsula near Barceloneta Beach.
W Barcelona focuses on offering luxury to their clients.
Among the many services you can enjoy in this hotel, the spa is the ideal place to recharge your energy and treat yourself. Relaxing is important to feel and look good! The relaxation area, body treatments, facials, massages…are waiting for you.
Also, the views from the rooftop swimming pool are breathtaking!
Majestic Hotel and Spa Barcelona (Passeig de Gràcia)
You will find the Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona in Passeig de Gràcia.
Majestic Hotel & Spa, 5 stars and luxury hotel, offers a wellness area where you can relax and recover your energy.
At the top floor of the hotel, you’ll find a complete hydrotherapy circuit, massage and treatment options and gym.
Claris Hotel Passeig de Gràcia)
Just five minutes away from the famous Gaudi’s houses known as La Pedrera (Casa Milà) and Casa Batllò, there is the luxury Hotel Claris Grand Luxe Barcelona.
This hotel has much more to offer than its artistic decoration, exclusive suites or delicious gastronomic offer: at the Mayan Secret Spa you will find everything you need to find the mind-body balance and relaxation to feel great.
Hotel Arts Spa Barcelona (Port Olimpic, near to the beach)
The city of Barcelona grew during the Olympics in 1992.
The olympic neighborhood is where the Hotel Arts Barcelona is, really close to the beach and in the lively area known as Port Olimpic.
It is also interesting the Parc de la Ciutadella, which is near to the hotel and houses the city zoo.
Located on the 43rd floor of the Hotel Arts Barcelona, 43 the Spa is a luxury urban spa and wellness area. This spa offers all you need…and imagine the views!
Aire de Barcelona (Spa & hammam near la Ciutadella)
If you are walking around Barcelona, sightseeing, shopping…and you feel like taking a spa break with a difference: Aire de Barcelona is inspired by the ancient hammam tradition.
Designed as ancient baths, Aire is one of the best hammam spas in Barcelona.
It is located in the surroundings of Parc de la Ciutadella and is only five minutes away from Museu Picasso, in the lively Born neighborhood.
Inspired by the tradition of the ancient civilizations, the water, and the magical atmosphere are the most important elements in Spa Aire Barcelona.
More options/ideas in the center of Barcelona
For sure, Ramblas is the most famous street of the ones in the center of Barcelona. This street, that goes from Plaça de Catalunya to the Port, acts as a border between the two most classic neighborhoods of the city: Raval and Gótico.
As this is the most touristic area of the city, you will find a wide range of hotels with spa and wellness establishments in the surrounding area. Two good examples are Grums Hotel and Spa, the Axel Hotel Barcelona or the 1850 Urban Spa(spa establishment without accommodation).
Silom Spa Barcelona (Passeig de Gràcia)
Very close to the exclusive Passeig de Gràcia, just 5 minutes away from Casa Milà, the Silom Spa can be found at. Inspired by the century-old Thai tradition, at this establishment you can enjoy different treatments and massages, given by certified and experienced professionals. Their motto is “Sometimes you have to travel thousands of miles to reach paradise, sometimes you don’t…”
Grums Hotel and Spa Barcelona (Raval)
Grums Hotel and Spa is a lovely boutique hotel, located near to the active Avenida del Parallel, close to the center of Barcelona and Montjuic. To have a relaxing experience, Serena Spa offers you a whirlpool bath, Finnish sauna and steam bath…and, of course, quite a selection of treatments and massages.
Axel Hotel Barcelona (GAY-Xample)
Barcelona is known —among many other things— for having a vibrant gay scene. Not far from Ramblas and really close to Plaça Universitat, you will find the ‘gay neighborhood’ of the city. Anyway, the whole city is arguably a popular and gay-friendly destination.
With a policy of ‘adults only’ (and ‘heterofriendly’), the centric Axel Hotel Barcelona is near the Plaza Universitat and Plaça de Catalunya. Their “ESS by Mónica Traviesa” presents a revolutionary formula that fuses SPA, art, massage and fashion. You can also enjoy the Rooftop Sky Bar, with swimming pool, jacuzzi and relax area…and great views!
Mandarin Oriental spa Barcelona (Passeig de Gràcia)
Located in the exclusive Passeig de Gràcia —also home to historical modernist buildings and Gaudi’s most famous gems: Casa Batllò and Casa Milà— (10 minutes walk away from Ramblas), the Mandarin Oriental is a luxury and meticulously designed hotel. The Spa was created as a sanctuary for the guests: a place where it is easy to find relaxation and harmony.
Seventy Barcelona Spa (Passeig de Gràcia)
Near the luxury shopping area of Passeig de Gràcia and Gràcia neighborhood, is the Seventy Barcelona & Spa.
This establishment is much more than a hotel. It is inspired by the traditional Mediterranean hospitality and decorated down to the last detail. The Seventy Spa, also open to the public (not only the guests of the hotel), focuses on offering a multi-sensory experience and products 100% natural and vegan.
Sir Victor Hotel (Passeig de Gràcia)
Just one street away from Casa Milà, one of Gaudi’s gems, and the luxury Passeig de Gràcia, is the exclusive Sir Victor Hotel (previously known as Omm Hotel). Great views of the city —you can enjoy them from the rooftop swimming pool— and 91 rooms are not the only services you will find in this establishment: the wellness area, Spa by Signature, offers multi-sensory experiences designed to relax and renew your mind, body and spirit. The goal: to reach a state of "slow beauty".
1850 Urban spa Barcelona (Plaça Espanya-Plaça de Catalunya)
Halfway between Plaça Espanya and Plaça de Catalunya, there is the 1850 Urban Spa Barcelona. This urban spa has been designed to be a referent where to find a moment of complete wellness in the center of this big and active city. With the perfect relaxing atmosphere, at the 1850 Urban Spa Barcelona you can also enjoy different massages and treatments.
Passeig de Gràcia is famous for its luxury shops and architectural gems, especially in the modernist style. Apart from shopping and sightseeing, you can also find outstanding hotels with complete wellness facilities —such as Mandarin Oriental, Sir Victor Hotel or Seventy Barcelona & Spa— or urban spas — such as Silom Spa Barcelona—.
Hotel & Spa Villa Olimpica suites Barcelona
Along the coast of Barcelona you can find different beaches. Just a short walk from Bogatell and Nova Icària, there is the Hotel & Spa Villa Olimpica Suites, located in the Olympic neighborhood (which grew after the 1992 Olympics). The Spa Minos gives you the opportunity to enjoy a moment of relaxation in its complete facilities: more than 800 m2 and highly specialized products and services.
All information about Hotel & Spa Villa Olimpica suites Barcelona
H10 Marina Barcelona & DeSPAcio Spa Centre
H10 Marina Barcelona is a four-star hotel located in the Olympic Village, quite close to the beaches of Barcelona.
Among the many services to find in this hotel, you will enjoy its Skyline Terrace with swimming pool —with great views of the city— and, of course, the DeSPAcio Spa Centre: the perfect place for disconnecting in the wet zone or with the exclusive treatments.
Hotel Melià Barcelona Sky
Located in the Poble Nou area, one of the most modern areas of Barcelona, the Melià Barcelona Sky has a completely avant-garde architectural design.
On the 24th floor, you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic terrace or the pool on the 6th floor.
The Serena Spa Wellness is the place inside this hotel to recover your physical and spiritual well-being with some “me time”: wet zone, healing rituals, treatments, massages...
Hotel Ilunion Les Corts (Near the Camp Nou)
The Hotel Ilunion Les Corts (Barcelona Hotel Senator before) is just a 10 minutes walk away from the Camp Nou, the stadium of FC Barcelona.
In this hotel, you will enjoy all the services of a 4-star establishment: complete rooms, gastronomic offer, and…of course, spa and wellness! Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath, and much more await you.
Abac spa Barcelona (Tibidabo area)
Getting to the ABaC Restaurant and Hotel means to get to the Tibidabo area, one of the hills that surrounds Barcelona.
This establishment is located in a bourgois mansion.
The restaurant ABaC is well known for having 3 Michelin stars (ruled by the chef Jordi Cruz).
After having an exclusive lunch, maybe you’ll feel like taking a time to relax at the spa: enjoy the temperate waters and the aromas or exclusive treatments in the pursuit of recovering your balance and energy.
Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa (Calafell)
One hour from Barcelona (easy to reach by car or train), in the coastal town of Calafell, there is Le Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa.
The wellness and spa area, Explore Spa, is inspired by the greatest traditions of different spa cultures and invites you to take a break and regain energy and balance in a luxury ambience.
Hotel Europa Splash & Spa (Malgrat de Mar)
Malgrat de Mar is a coastal town located one hour from Barcelona, heading north.
Located on the beachfront of Malgrat de Mar, the Hotel Europa Splash & Spa is a modern establishment where you can find a swimming pool and water park designed for the little ones, but also a wellness area completely dedicated to your well-being.
Aqua Hotel Silhouette & Spa (Malgrat de Mar)
Also in Malgrat de Mar, just five minutes away from the beach, is the Aqua Hotel Silhouette & Spa.
In the wellness & spa area, you can find a place dedicated to restore the harmony of mind and body.
The complete facilities are equipped—among other elements— with a swimming pool, saunas, and contrast shower.
Also, treatments and massages are available: peeling, wraps, body and facial care, relaxing massages…
Hotel Barcelona Golf Resort & Spa
Do you like golf?
If you feel like taking a break, playing some golf and enjoying some relaxation: within the Barcelona catchment area —about an hour away— and in the town of Sant Esteve Sesrovires (near the impressive Montserrat), is the Hotel Barcelona Golf Resort & Spa.
The wellness area includes a complete hydrotherapy circuit —both indoor and outdoor— and a wide range of treatments. Luxury and relax in the same place!
Hotel Oasis Park and spa Barcelona (Lloret de Mar)
Hotel GHT Oasis Park and Spa is in the touristic —and coastal— town of Lloret de Mar, an hour away from Barcelona (heading north, already in the neighboring province of Girona).
This hotel complex, designed as a family destination, is built around a central swimming pool.
There is also an indoor heated swimming pool and, among many other services, you can enjoy the Spa Zone: a complete wet zone and different treatments and massages will ensure your relaxation and wellness.
