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Barcelona hotels under $500 a night, Nov 13 to 15, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 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 12 of the 61 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 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.

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

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Barcelona hotels under $500 a night, Nov 13 to 15, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 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 $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-13, check-out 2026-11-15, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Eixample Esquerra & Sant Antoni; Sants & Placa d'Espanya; Gothic Quarter & Las Ramblas; 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 2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15; 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 (12 of 61 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. ANT Hostel Barcelona — 3-star, independent

2. Catalonia Park Putxet Hotel — 4-star, Catalonia

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

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

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

6. Novotel Barcelona City — 4-star, Novotel

More hotels in the area (55)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 13 to 15, 2026
  1. ANT Hostel Barcelona, El Born & Sant Pere
    #1 of 6 · El Born & Sant Pere

    ANT Hostel Barcelona

    3-star · Independent

    $111a night · Nov 13 to 15

    The lowest rate here for communal hostel living opposite Ciutadella Park. You accept open-top modules sacrifice quiet and privacy; bathroom upkeep is uneven. Ten minutes' walk to Museu Picasso, 20 minutes' walk to Barcelona Cathedral.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $221 all in for 2 nights, of which $34 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Catalonia Park Putxet Hotel, Gracia
    #2 of 6 · Gracia

    Catalonia Park Putxet Hotel

    4-star · Catalonia

    $169a night · Nov 13 to 15

    A residential stay with rooftop views, a small pool and helpful staff. You accept uphill returns from transport and refurbishment details to confirm.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $338 all in for 2 nights, of which $38 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. SB Diagonal Zero Hotel, Diagonal Mar & Forum
    #3 of 6 · Diagonal Mar & Forum

    SB Diagonal Zero Hotel

    4-star · SB Hotels

    $171a night · Nov 13 to 15

    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.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $342 all in for 2 nights, of which $41 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

    $177a night · Nov 13 to 15

    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.

    $10/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $331 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 13 to 15, two adults: $353 all in for 2 nights, of which $41 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

    $178a night · Nov 13 to 15

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

    $8/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $327 vs $343 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, 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 13 to 15, two adults: $356 all in for 2 nights, of which $41 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Novotel Barcelona City, Port Olimpic & Poblenou
    #6 of 6 · Port Olimpic & Poblenou

    Novotel Barcelona City

    4-star · Novotel

    $189a night · Nov 13 to 15

    A family-oriented Glòries base with strong breakfast, rooftop views and children's play space. You accept cramped family layouts and recurring bathroom upkeep and cleaning complaints. 25 minutes' walk to Basílica de la Sagrada Família.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $377 all in for 2 nights, of which $41 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 61 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Sagrada Familia · Sagrada Familia · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (14%)

    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 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  2. 2. Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana by IHG · Sants · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $339 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 13 to 15

  3. 3. Barceló Raval · El Raval · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $247 vs $282 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  4. 4. Hotel Rec Barcelona - Adults only · Eixample · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $435 vs $482 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  5. 5. Casa Pince · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $351 vs $385 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  6. 6. Hotel Del Mar · El Born · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $431 vs $473 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  7. 7. Rialto Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $438 vs $473 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  8. 8. Hotel Barcelona Universal · El Raval · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $381 vs $412 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

55 more
  1. 1. NH Sants Barcelona · Sants · 4-star$2/night less than Expedia (1%)$196Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  2. 2. Casa Gracia Barcelona - Hostel · Eixample Esquerra · 1-star$208Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  3. 3. SM Hotel Teatre Auditori · Sagrada Familia · 3-star$211Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  4. 4. ILUNION Bel-Art Hotel · Sagrada Familia · 4-star$213Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  5. 5. Leonardo Hotel Barcelona Las Ramblas · El Raval · 3-star$220Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  6. 6. Sercotel Amister Art Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$221Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  7. 7. Hotel Rec Barcelona - Adults only · Eixample · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (10%)$222Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  8. 8. Hotel Del Mar · El Born · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (9%)$222Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  9. 9. Via Sants Hotel Barcelona, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Sants · 4-star$224Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  10. 10. Barceló Raval · El Raval · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (12%)$224Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  11. 11. Hostal Sans · Sants · 3-star$224Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  12. 12. Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana by IHG · Sants · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (13%)$225Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  13. 13. Park Hotel Barcelona · El Born · 3-star$225Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  14. 14. HG City Suites Barcelona · Gracia · 4-star$226Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  15. 15. Oriente Atiram Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$226Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  16. 16. Hotel Acta Voraport · Port Olimpic · 3-star$229Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  17. 17. Hotel Best Auto Hogar · El Raval · 3-star$229Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  18. 18. Hotel Paxton Barcelona · Port Olimpic · 4-star$233Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  19. 19. Soho Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 3-star$234Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  20. 20. Hotel Sagrada Familia · Sagrada Familia · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (14%)$234Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  21. 21. Petit Palace Boquería Garden · Gothic Quarter · 4-star$241Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  22. 22. Hotel Hesperia Barri Gòtic · Barceloneta · 3-star$246Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  23. 23. Hotel Barcelona Universal · El Raval · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$247Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  24. 24. Hotel Ilunion Auditori · Sagrada Familia · 3-star$249Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  25. 25. Hotel 54 Barceloneta · Barceloneta · 3-star$251Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  26. 26. Eurostars Monumental · Sagrada Familia · 4-star$251Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  27. 27. Hesperia Presidente Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$256Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  28. 28. H10 Port Vell Hotel · Barceloneta · 4-star$259Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  29. 29. Rialto Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (7%)$259Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  30. 30. Aparthotel Allada · El Born · 3-star$264Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  31. 31. Barceló Sants · Sants · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$274Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  32. 32. Melia Barcelona Sarrià · Eixample Esquerra · 5-star$278Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  33. 33. Nobu Hotel Barcelona · Sants · 5-star$278Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  34. 34. InterContinental Barcelona by IHG · Sants · 5-star$286Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  35. 35. Casa Camper Barcelona · El Raval · 4-star$301Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  36. 36. Catalonia Boulevard Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$303Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  37. 37. Kimpton Vividora Hotel by IHG · Gothic Quarter · 5-star$309Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  38. 38. Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only · Eixample · 4-star$310Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  39. 39. Sofitel Barcelona Skipper · Port Olimpic · 5-star$312Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  40. 40. NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón · Eixample · 5-star$313Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  41. 41. Casa Pince · Gothic Quarter · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (9%)$323Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  42. 42. Hotel 1898 · El Raval · 4-star$357Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  43. 43. Sercotel Rosellon · Sagrada Familia · 4-star$374Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  44. 44. Miiro Borneta · El Born · 4-star$375Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  45. 45. Hotel Condes de Barcelona · Eixample · 4-star$375Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  46. 46. Duquesa de Cardona Hotel 4 Sup by Duquessa Hotel Collection · Barceloneta · 4-star$377Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  47. 47. Le Meridien Barcelona · El Raval · 5-star$378Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  48. 48. Hotel La Pau · Gothic Quarter · 4-star$387Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  49. 49. Catalonia Barcelona Plaza · Sants · 4-star$394Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  50. 50. Olivia Balmes Hotel · Eixample Esquerra · 4-star$406Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  51. 51. Lamaro Hotel · Gothic Quarter · 5-star$417Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  52. 52. Seventy Barcelona · Eixample · 4-star$435Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  53. 53. WITTMORE HOTEL - Adults Only · Barceloneta · 5-star$450Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  54. 54. Hotel Casa Fuster · Eixample Esquerra · 5-star$484Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  55. 55. Serras Barcelona · Barceloneta · 5-star$495Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
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