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W Barcelona

Plaça Rosa dels Vents, 1 - Passeig Joan de Borbo
Rated 8.5 in 4548 reviews

W Barcelona, an iconic luxury hotel, is a standout feature along the city’s famous coastline. Designed by renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, it is affectionately known as the "Hotel Vela" due to its sail-like silhouette. This architectural marvel combines contemporary style with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, offering guests a unique urban beach retreat.

Nestled on the beachfront along the bustling boardwalk of Barceloneta, W Barcelona provides convenient access to both the sandy shores and the vibrant heart of the city. The hotel features a chic, modern design with a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere that appeals to a diverse range of travelers. From leisure seekers to business guests, all find a luxurious haven here.

The rooms and suites at W Barcelona are thoughtfully designed, offering panoramic vistas of either the sea or the picturesque cityscape. Guests can enjoy amenities such as plush bedding, state-of-the-art technology, and spacious bathrooms. The hotel also boasts a variety of dining options, including Michelin-starred restaurants and stylish cocktail bars, each offering a distinctive ambiance and exquisite culinary experiences.

For relaxation and recreation, W Barcelona features a rooftop swimming pool with breathtaking views, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. The hotel's dynamic events spaces and avant-garde meeting venues cater to both large-scale events and intimate gatherings.

W Barcelona's blend of luxurious accommodations, exceptional service, and prime location make it a distinguished choice for travelers seeking both comfort and style in one of Europe's most vibrant cities.

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Climate and Weather

January
 13°
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 14°
 5
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
February
 14°
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 6
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 22
Rain free days
March
 16°
 8°
 13°
 7
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 25
Rain free days
April
 18°
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 22
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May
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 24
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June
 25°
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 25
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July
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 29
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August
 29°
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 28
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September
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October
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November
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December
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 24
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Michelin Restaurants in Barcelona and near W Barcelona

Cathedral of Santa Eulalia
Cathedral of Santa Eulalia
Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain
2km / 1.2mi
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Opera house in Barcelona, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Picasso Museum
Picasso Museum
Art museum in Barcelona, Spain dedicated to the work of Pablo Picasso
1.9km / 1.2mi
Santa Maria del Mar
Santa Maria del Mar
Church
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parc de la Ciutadella
Parc de la Ciutadella
Urban park in Barcelona
1.9km / 1.2mi
La Rambla
La Rambla
Thoroughfare in Barcelona, Spain
1.4km / 0.85mi
Palau Güell
Palau Güell
Mansion in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudi
1.7km / 1.1mi
Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona Zoo
Zoo in Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Aquarium Barcelona
Aquarium Barcelona
Aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
0.9km / 0.58mi
Museum of the History of Barcelona
Museum of the History of Barcelona
History museum in Barcelona, Spain
2km / 1.2mi
Fossar de les Moreres
Fossar de les Moreres
Square in Barcelona
1.8km / 1.1mi
Columbus Monument
Columbus Monument
Monument in Barcelona
1.3km / 0.8mi
Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum in Barcelona, Spain
1.3km / 0.83mi
Plaça del Rei
Plaça del Rei
Square in Barcelona
2km / 1.2mi
Palau de la Generalitat
Palau de la Generalitat
Historic palace and current government building in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Maritime Museum of Barcelona
Maritime Museum of Barcelona
Museum
1.3km / 0.82mi
Royal Square
Royal Square
Square in Barcelona, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine Tree
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine Tree
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
2km / 1.2mi
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
Church building in Barcelona, Spain
1.4km / 0.9mi
Barceloneta Beach
Barceloneta Beach
Beach in Barcelona, Spain
0.9km / 0.57mi
Sant Sebastià Beach
Sant Sebastià Beach
Beach in Spain
50m / 60yd
Roman Wall
Roman Wall
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
Basilica of Sts. Just and Pastor
Basilica of Sts. Just and Pastor
Church in Barcelona, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Mercat del Born
Mercat del Born
Building in Barcelona
1.9km / 1.2mi
Pla de Palau
Pla de Palau
1.6km / 0.96mi
Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens
Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens
Barcelona's cactus garden
1.4km / 0.89mi
Sant Pau del Camp
Sant Pau del Camp
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Platja de Sant Miquel
Platja de Sant Miquel
Beach in Barcelona, Spain
490m / 0.31mi
Synagogue Shlomo ben Adret
Synagogue Shlomo ben Adret
Synagogue in Barcelona
1.9km / 1.2mi
Barcelona's Head
Barcelona's Head
Sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein
1.5km / 0.91mi
Temple of Augustus in Barcelona
Temple of Augustus in Barcelona
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Barcelona Wax Museum
Barcelona Wax Museum
Museum
1.4km / 0.88mi
Monument in memory of gays, lesbians and retaliated transsexuals
Monument in memory of gays, lesbians and retaliated transsexuals
1.9km / 1.2mi
Palau Meca
Palau Meca
Building in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Palau Finestres
Palau Finestres
House in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Chapel of Santa Àgata
Chapel of Santa Àgata
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
2km / 1.2mi
Església de Sant Agustí de Barcelona
Església de Sant Agustí de Barcelona
Church building in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli
Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli
Square in central Barcelona
1.4km / 0.85mi
Palau Requesens
Palau Requesens
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum
Museum located in Barcelona, Spain and dedicated to the culture of cannabis
1.6km / 0.97mi
Font del Geni Català
Font del Geni Català
1.6km / 1mi
European Museum of Modern Art
European Museum of Modern Art
Museum in Barcelona (Spain)
2km / 1.2mi
Padellàs's House
Padellàs's House
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Parròquia de Sant Jaume
Parròquia de Sant Jaume
Church building in Barcelona, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Barcelona a Prim
Barcelona a Prim
1.9km / 1.2mi

What to do in Barcelona and near W Barcelona

Cathedral of Santa Eulalia
Cathedral of Santa Eulalia
Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain
2km / 1.2mi
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Opera house in Barcelona, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Picasso Museum
Picasso Museum
Art museum in Barcelona, Spain dedicated to the work of Pablo Picasso
1.9km / 1.2mi
Santa Maria del Mar
Santa Maria del Mar
Church
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parc de la Ciutadella
Parc de la Ciutadella
Urban park in Barcelona
1.9km / 1.2mi
La Rambla
La Rambla
Thoroughfare in Barcelona, Spain
1.4km / 0.85mi
Palau Güell
Palau Güell
Mansion in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudi
1.7km / 1.1mi
Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona Zoo
Zoo in Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Aquarium Barcelona
Aquarium Barcelona
Aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
0.9km / 0.58mi
Museum of the History of Barcelona
Museum of the History of Barcelona
History museum in Barcelona, Spain
2km / 1.2mi
Fossar de les Moreres
Fossar de les Moreres
Square in Barcelona
1.8km / 1.1mi
Columbus Monument
Columbus Monument
Monument in Barcelona
1.3km / 0.8mi
Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum in Barcelona, Spain
1.3km / 0.83mi
Plaça del Rei
Plaça del Rei
Square in Barcelona
2km / 1.2mi
Palau de la Generalitat
Palau de la Generalitat
Historic palace and current government building in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Maritime Museum of Barcelona
Maritime Museum of Barcelona
Museum
1.3km / 0.82mi
Royal Square
Royal Square
Square in Barcelona, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine Tree
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine Tree
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
2km / 1.2mi
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
Church building in Barcelona, Spain
1.4km / 0.9mi
Barceloneta Beach
Barceloneta Beach
Beach in Barcelona, Spain
0.9km / 0.57mi
Sant Sebastià Beach
Sant Sebastià Beach
Beach in Spain
50m / 60yd
Roman Wall
Roman Wall
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
Basilica of Sts. Just and Pastor
Basilica of Sts. Just and Pastor
Church in Barcelona, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Mercat del Born
Mercat del Born
Building in Barcelona
1.9km / 1.2mi
Pla de Palau
Pla de Palau
1.6km / 0.96mi
Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens
Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens
Barcelona's cactus garden
1.4km / 0.89mi
Sant Pau del Camp
Sant Pau del Camp
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Platja de Sant Miquel
Platja de Sant Miquel
Beach in Barcelona, Spain
490m / 0.31mi
Synagogue Shlomo ben Adret
Synagogue Shlomo ben Adret
Synagogue in Barcelona
1.9km / 1.2mi
Barcelona's Head
Barcelona's Head
Sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein
1.5km / 0.91mi

About Barcelona

Barcelona offers a rich tapestry of experiences that cater to a variety of interests. One of the most iconic attractions is La Sagrada Família, the basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, renowned for its intricate architecture and ongoing construction. Nearby, Parc Güell showcases Gaudí's colorful mosaic work and provides a picturesque view of the city.

For those interested in history, the Gothic Quarter is a labyrinth of narrow streets filled with medieval buildings and charming squares. Exploring this area provides insight into the city's past and reveals hidden gems like the Barcelona Cathedral. The Picasso Museum is another must-visit for art enthusiasts, displaying an extensive collection of works by the famous artist during his formative years.

Strolling along La Rambla, a vibrant street lined with shops, cafes, and street performers, offers a taste of local life. Nearby, the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria is a bustling market where visitors can sample fresh produce and traditional Catalan delicacies.

For a more relaxed experience, Montjuïc offers beautiful gardens, museums, and panoramic views of the city. The Fundació Joan Miró and the Magic Fountain are highlights in this area, ideal for an evening visit.

Barcelona's beaches, such as Barceloneta, provide a space for relaxation and leisure, with opportunities for sunbathing and water sports. The city's rich culinary scene, characterized by tapas bars and seafood restaurants, invites visitors to indulge in local flavors.

Finally, attending a FC Barcelona match at the iconic Camp Nou can be an engaging experience for sports fans, showcasing the passion and culture surrounding football in the city. Each of these activities contributes to a deeper understanding of Barcelona's unique identity and charm.




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