Hotel Regina, Barcelona

• The hotel is within walking distance of numerous sites, including La Rambla, Passeig de Gràcia, and Plaça de Catalunya, so you won't need to rely on taxis or public transportation to enjoy the city.
• Though recently renovated (2024), the historic building still features original features like high ceilings and parquet floors.
• A delicious breakfast buffet filled with local goods, homemade cakes, and pastries is served in the sunny courtyard.
• The large lobby lounge is the perfect spot to relax, complete with a bar, bookshelves, and cozy seating.
• The on-site restaurant serves classic Catalan favorites and is accessed through a secret passage from the lobby lounge. 
  

• The smallest rooms can feel snug; for more space, upgrade to the slightly airier Gallery options.
• While the hotel is located on a side street, it's situated between some of the city's busiest thoroughfares and squares and the surrounding area can get busy.

Additional Notes From Yenyi

The vibe is relaxed, homey, cozy, and even slightly rustic, as if you're at your own house but with all the perks and amenities of a hotel. My favorite spots are the enormous library lounge and the outdoor breakfast nook. I visited at breakfast time, and they're not kidding when they claim to have a "home-cooked" spread. 

Authenticity

Walking into Hotel Regina feels like an instant reprieve from bustling Barcelona. When the hotel turned 100 years old in 2017, it underwent an entire renovation. Today, the decor maintains the building's history while offering a serene vibe, greeting guests with a large lounge filled with mid-century furnishings, large sofas, bookshelves, and colorful art. The property also hosts award-winning creative events to promote local literature and music, and the adjoining Bar El Esquina serves Catalan small plates and natural wines from local growers in a buzzy, bistro-like setting.

Location

Set on a slightly less busy side street, Hotel Regina Barcelona is steps away from some of the city's most popular sites, including Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, and La Rambla. You'll be in a prime location at the confluence of three neighborhoods—the Gothic Quarter, El Raval, and Eixample—and it's a 20-minute walk to Passeig de Colom and the waterfront. When you want to explore farther afield, it's a 5-minute stroll across the square to the Plaça de Catalunya metro station. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

Rooms have been renovated in a neutral, timeless style, featuring a blend of mid-century furnishings and preserved modernist touches from the hotel's original 1917 debut. Duo Rooms are the most compact (opt for the street-facing side for balconies and a brighter feel), while Gallery Rooms add more space with a seating area and sofabed. The large Century Suites bear remnants of the building's grand ballroom, with marquetry floors and ornate ceilings. Bathrooms are modern and spacious, with marble tiling, comfy robes, and Meraki bath products. All rooms feature double windows to keep out the street noise.

Amenities

The breakfast is a real highlight, with homemade cakes, an abundant variety in its buffet, and outdoor seating in an inner courtyard. In the spacious lobby lounge, you'll find a bar serving everything from local wine to creative cocktails (you can also order platters of jamón Ibérico, pan con tomate, and wine to enjoy in your room). If you'd like to relax on a rooftop terrace, you'll have access to one of the city's best at the sister property next door. The hotel is wheelchair-friendly, with elevators accessing the upper floors, and while there's no on-site parking, there are paid lots within a 2-minute walk.

Family-Friendliness

The hotel is very family-friendly, with children of all ages welcome. Larger rooms accommodate up to four people, and interconnecting rooms are also available. The hotel even has a library of board games and puzzles to keep the kids entertained.