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Barcelona hotels under $400 a night, Nov 27 to 29, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 21 of the 67 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas: stay for the old town, not for uninterrupted sleep. Sants and Placa d'Espanya: a practical rail-and-events base with real neighborhood life beyond the junctions. Eixample Esquerra and Sant Antoni: the best balance of everyday Barcelona, food and inclusive nightlife. El Raval: a rewarding cultural district, but a more demanding choice of sleeping street.

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Barcelona hotels under $400 a night, Nov 27 to 29, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Barcelona under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Gothic Quarter & Las Ramblas; Sants & Placa d'Espanya; Eixample Esquerra & Sant Antoni; El Raval. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (21 of 67 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Gothic Quarter & Las Ramblas: Stay for the old town, not for uninterrupted sleep. Typical $237 a night. Subway: Liceu/Drassanes serve L3, Jaume I serves L4, and Catalunya has L1/L3.
  • Sants & Placa d'Espanya: A practical rail-and-events base with real neighborhood life beyond the junctions. Typical $242 a night. Subway: Sants has L3/L5 and mainline trains.
  • Eixample Esquerra & Sant Antoni: The best balance of everyday Barcelona, food and inclusive nightlife. Typical $327 a night. Subway: Urgell has L1, Sant Antoni L2 and Hospital Clínic L5.
  • El Raval: A rewarding cultural district, but a more demanding choice of sleeping street. Typical $222 a night. Subway: Liceu has L3.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. SB Diagonal Zero Hotel — 4-star, SB Hotels

2. Hostal Sans — 3-star, independent

3. Vincci Bit — 4-star, Vincci Hoteles

4. Hotel Vincci Maritimo — 4-star, Vincci Hoteles

5. Hotel Ilunion Barcelona — 4-star, Ilunion Hotels

6. NH Sants Barcelona — 4-star, NH Hotels

More hotels in the area (61)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 27 to 29, 2026
  1. SB Diagonal Zero Hotel, Diagonal Mar & Forum
    #1 of 6 · Diagonal Mar & Forum

    SB Diagonal Zero Hotel

    4-star · SB Hotels

    $125a night · Nov 27 to 29

    The cheapest option here for CCIB convenience, with spacious rooms and on-site wellness. You accept uneven maintenance and problem handling; spa access usually costs extra.

    $7/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $320 vs $334 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $250 all in for 2 nights, of which $37 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hostal Sans, Sants & Placa d'Espanya
    #2 of 6 · Sants & Placa d'Espanya

    Hostal Sans

    3-star · Independent

    $132a night · Nov 27 to 29

    The lowest rate here for simple rooms near Plaça de Sants metro and the station. You accept metro rumble, weak soundproofing and occasionally unreliable Wi-Fi.

    $19/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $385 vs $422 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $263 all in for 2 nights, of which $31 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Vincci Bit, Diagonal Mar & Forum
    #3 of 6 · Diagonal Mar & Forum

    Vincci Bit

    4-star · Vincci Hoteles

    $138a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Art-themed comfort with a gym, sauna and seasonal rooftop pool at a mid-priced rate. You accept central sights require travel; the small pool closes October–March.

    $16/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $276 vs $308 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $276 all in for 2 nights, of which $37 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hotel Vincci Maritimo, Diagonal Mar & Forum
    #4 of 6 · Diagonal Mar & Forum

    Hotel Vincci Maritimo

    4-star · Vincci Hoteles

    $149a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Refurbished, spacious comfort and responsive staff for a quieter CCIB-oriented stay. You accept no pool or gym, and both beach and sights require travel.

    $17/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $319 vs $352 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $298 all in for 2 nights, of which $37 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Ilunion Barcelona, Port Olimpic & Poblenou
    #5 of 6 · Port Olimpic & Poblenou

    Hotel Ilunion Barcelona

    4-star · Ilunion Hotels

    $150a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Generally spacious rooms and specifically praised accessibility assistance near Poblenou dining. You accept worn rooms and bathrooms; the rooftop pool is small.

    $23/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $326 vs $371 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $300 all in for 2 nights, of which $37 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. NH Sants Barcelona, Sants & Placa d'Espanya
    #6 of 6 · Sants & Placa d'Espanya

    NH Sants Barcelona

    4-star · NH Hotels

    $151a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A cheaper-than-most business-style base within walking distance of Sants station. You accept smaller categories feel cramped; some bathrooms look dated.

    $6/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $301 vs $314 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $301 all in for 2 nights, of which $37 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

21 of 67 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. Axel $327 vs $412 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  2. Axel $313 vs $389 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  3. 3. Mercure Barcelona Condor · Gracia · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $303 vs $374 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  4. Axel $310 vs $362 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  5. 5. Casa Pince · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $333 vs $385 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  6. Axel $282 vs $323 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  7. 7. Barceló Raval · El Raval · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $284 vs $327 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  8. Axel $326 vs $371 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Mercure Barcelona Condor · Gracia · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)$151Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  2. 2. ANT Hostel Barcelona · El Born · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (6%)$153Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  3. 3. Hotel Sagrada Familia · Sagrada Familia · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (14%)$155Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  4. 4. Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana by IHG · Sants · 4-star$38/night less than Expedia (20%)$156Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  5. 5. Catalonia Park Putxet Hotel · Gracia · 4-star$157Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  6. 6. Hotel Best Auto Hogar · El Raval · 3-star$157Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  7. 7. Sercotel Amister Art Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$159Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  8. 8. ILUNION Bel-Art Hotel · Sagrada Familia · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)$159Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  9. 9. Barceló Sants · Sants · 4-star$12/night less than Expedia (7%)$160Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  10. 10. Hotel Barcelona Universal · El Raval · 4-star$43/night less than Expedia (21%)$163Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  11. 11. HG City Suites Barcelona · Gracia · 4-star$164Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  12. 12. Casa Pince · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (13%)$167Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  13. 13. Hotel Hesperia Barri Gòtic · Barceloneta · 3-star$2/night less than Expedia (1%)$171Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  14. 14. Barceló Raval · El Raval · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)$171Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  15. 15. Park Hotel Barcelona · El Born · 3-star$172Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  16. 16. Hotel Paxton Barcelona · Port Olimpic · 4-star$176Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  17. 17. Ronda Lesseps Hotel · Gracia · 4-star$178Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  18. 18. Hotel Rec Barcelona - Adults only · Eixample · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (8%)$179Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  19. 19. Hotel Del Mar · El Born · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (9%)$179Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  20. 20. Soho Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 3-star$185Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  21. 21. Hesperia Presidente Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$186Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  22. 22. Hotel Ciutadella Barcelona · El Born · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (10%)$187Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  23. 23. Novotel Barcelona City · Port Olimpic · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$187Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  24. 24. Petit Palace Boquería Garden · Gothic Quarter · 4-star$193Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  25. 25. HCC MontBlanc Hotel · Eixample · 3-star$198Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  26. 26. Oriente Atiram Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$198Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  27. 27. Via Sants Hotel Barcelona, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Sants · 4-star$200Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  28. 28. Arc la Rambla Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$200Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  29. 29. Catalonia Barcelona Plaza · Sants · 4-star$204Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  30. 30. H10 Marina Barcelona · Port Olimpic · 4-star$205Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  31. 31. Hotel Acta Voraport · Port Olimpic · 3-star$209Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  32. 32. Hotel Ilunion Auditori · Sagrada Familia · 3-star$209Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  33. 33. Hotel 54 Barceloneta · Barceloneta · 3-star$210Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  34. 34. Hotel Barcelona Colonial · Barceloneta · 4-star$214Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  35. 35. Eurostars Monumental · Sagrada Familia · 4-star$214Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  36. 36. Leonardo Hotel Barcelona Las Ramblas · El Raval · 3-star$220Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  37. 37. Aparthotel Allada · El Born · 3-star$233Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  38. 38. Duquesa de Cardona Hotel 4 Sup by Duquessa Hotel Collection · Barceloneta · 4-star$244Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  39. 39. Sercotel Rosellon · Sagrada Familia · 4-star$249Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  40. 40. Rialto Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (8%)$252Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  41. 41. Olivia Balmes Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$253Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  42. 42. Miiro Borneta · El Born · 4-star$262Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  43. 43. Catalonia Boulevard Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$263Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  44. 44. H10 Port Vell Hotel · Barceloneta · 4-star$264Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  45. 45. Melia Barcelona Sarrià · Eixample Esquerra · 5-star$266Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  46. 46. Hotel 1898 · El Raval · 4-star$267Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  47. 47. Casa Camper Barcelona · El Raval · 4-star$270Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  48. 48. Nobu Hotel Barcelona · Sants · 5-star$271Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  49. 49. Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only · Eixample · 4-star$278Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  50. 50. Kimpton Vividora Hotel by IHG · Gothic Quarter · 5-star$281Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  51. 51. Hotel Condes de Barcelona · Eixample · 4-star$285Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  52. 52. Sofitel Barcelona Skipper · Port Olimpic · 5-star$304Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  53. 53. NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón · Eixample · 5-star$308Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  54. 54. InterContinental Barcelona by IHG · Sants · 5-star$316Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  55. 55. Lamaro Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 5-star$317Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  56. 56. Le Meridien Barcelona · El Raval · 5-star$323Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  57. 57. Hotel Casa Fuster · Eixample Esquerra · 5-star$333Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  58. 58. Hotel La Pau · Gothic Quarter · 4-star$334Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  59. 59. Hotel Well and Come Barcelona · Sagrada Familia · 4-star$334Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  60. 60. Seventy Barcelona · Eixample · 4-star$335Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  61. 61. WITTMORE HOTEL - Adults Only · Barceloneta · 5-star$379Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
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