The Barcelona EDITION

At The Barcelona EDITION, the terrace looks over El Born’s sea of rooftops, with Santa Caterina market’s colourful roof among the buildings.

A week here, month by month

I’d choose it for walks through El Born and the Gothic Quarter, returning for a Punch Room cocktail. If you would rather spend half the day at a spa with an indoor pool, I’d look elsewhere, such as Mandarin Oriental.

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Is it for you?

I like a Loft Corner Suite for 2: the sitting area wraps around the window, and the bathroom looks towards the market roof. It is a room to enjoy before going out too.

I’d ask for
A Loft Corner Suite.
Worth knowing
The living area is open plan.
Loft Corner Suite

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Punch Room at The Barcelona EDITION

7 min readHow we write the guide

  1. A bath is not in every room

    Loft adds a bath alongside the shower; Superior has a rain shower. If a soak is part of the trip, select a category that includes a bath.

  2. Confirm connecting rooms first

    Connecting rooms must be confirmed when booking. The hotel can combine accommodation for up to 8 guests and consider an entire floor; with a group, ask for the layout before adding separate rooms together.

  3. Parking across the street

    SABA parking is opposite the hotel; the listed price is EUR 66.55 a night, including valet service. Include that figure when deciding how to travel for a weekend.

What The Barcelona EDITION is

EDITION sits beside Santa Caterina market. Bedrooms have walnut panelling, pale floors and white marble bathrooms; some look directly towards the market’s undulating roof. Guest Room begins at 24 m², while the penthouses take part of the stay outdoors.

Veraz joins the reception bar to a restaurant working with produce from the neighbouring market. Upstairs via a spiral staircase, Punch Room serves punches in silver bowls beside a pool table with golden cloth. I’d start the evening there.

The Roof occupies the 10th floor, with tables, sofas and a small pool for cooling off. In cold or rainy weather, sliding glass walls close and service continues, giving you a rooftop table to look for outside summer too.

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do The Barcelona EDITION’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Santa Caterina market and the old city on foot.

  2. Room

    6 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Comfortable beds and careful finishes; space can feel limited.

  3. Staff and service

    8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Friendly terrace welcomes, with differing experiences of table management.

  4. Breakfast

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. The taste of the food and waits for service appear together.

  5. Price

    The price is weighed against space, beds and service.

How we count
The Barcelona EDITION in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.710495%
Room6.37158%
Staff and service8.120283%
Breakfast8.02789%
Price–2030%

225 guests said so on Google, from 7 November 2024 to 27 October 2026. Google reviews since 5 November 2024, within the available sample. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Barcelona: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 5 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in Barcelona:

Price: for 2, the night of 9 December 2026, from €293 on Google Hotels on 5 November 2026.

Dates I’d look at

I’d also look at 5 March 2027, with one night for 2 from EUR 359. On 1 September 2027, it costs EUR 937.

PeriodEUR a night
6 November to 30 November 2026344–873
December 2026293–524
January 2027317–1,019
February 2027345–2,537
March 2027359–8,166
April 2027422–664
May 2027440–708
June 2027440–744
July 2027440–803
August 2027400–937
September 2027937–2,666

One night searched on its own, for 2 adults. The lowest seller may offer different rooms and terms. Room, meals, taxes and cancellation depend on the selected offer. Prices from Google Hotels, 5 November 2026.

Bottles and rooftops

An illuminated bar and Barcelona beyond the terrace.

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Barcelona’s rooftops from the terracefrom 4:39 · The Flip Flop Traveller · 13 July 2022Watch on YouTube

Good to know before you book

Rooms at The Barcelona EDITION

Barcelona PenthouseBarcelona Penthouse160 m²A panoramic terrace, sitting room, dining room and kitchenette.View the room Loft Corner SuiteLoft Corner Suite43 m²A corner suite with a king bed and large stone bath.View the room One Bedroom SuiteOne Bedroom Suite46 m²A separate sitting room and bathroom with a bath.View the room Santa Caterina PenthouseSanta Caterina Penthouse145 m²A furnished terrace and kitchenette with a service entrance.View the room

Getting here

AddressAvinguda de Francesc Cambó, 14, 08003 Barcelona

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Before you ask

Should I book The Roof?

Regular service is walk-in only. Contact the hotel ahead for larger groups.

Is the gym always open?

Yes. Guests have complimentary gym access 24 hours a day, with free weights, cardio equipment and a stretching area.

How long does the airport journey take?

Allow around 30 minutes by car from Barcelona–El Prat, rising to an hour in heavy traffic. The concierge can arrange a private car.

How much does a night cost?

For one night for 2 adults, EUR 344 on 29 November 2026, EUR 345 on 23 February 2027 and EUR 440 on 4 May 2027. Prices from Google Hotels, 5 November 2026.

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The Club Lounge sitting area

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The Roof terrace at The Barcelona EDITION
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Veraz at The Barcelona EDITION
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Loft Corner Suite
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One Bedroom Suite
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Barcelona Penthouse
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