Top 10 Wheelchair Accessible Hotels Barcelona
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Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in all of Europe. And for good reason, too. It's renowned for it's unique historic architecture, warm Mediterranean climate, and a vibrant culture that knows how to bring the energy. If you haven't visited before, it needs to be on your radar.
There are a number of wheelchair accessible hotels in Barcelona to choose from. In this article, we narrow down the list of accessible hotel rooms and highlight ten of the best. The criteria involves the provision of important features such as roll-in showers, step-free entrances, toilet grab bars, and more. Amenities and convenience of location also factor into the equation. The price ranges vary, as we wanted to include hotels that cover a variety of budgets. But first, how accessible is Barcelona?
Is Barcelona Wheelchair Accessible?
Barcelona is very wheelchair-friendly. From the mostly smooth walkways, public transportation, and beach ramps for easy access, Barcelona is one of (if not the most) accessible city in Europe. Many have called it that. Even the old neighborhoods, such as the medieval Gothic Quarter, offer smooth pavement as opposed to the typical rougher cobblestone.
The convenience of Barcelona lies in the accessibility of public transportation. Travelers with limited mobility can cover a lot of ground in this city.
How Do You Get Around Barcelona in a Wheelchair?
The Bus System
The accessibility of public transportation in Barcelona is excellent. For years, the city has been incorporating and working towards a fully accessible system. All of the buses in the city are equipped with low floor access with ramps, wide doors, and designated spaces for those with limited mobility. Using the bus is one of the best options in Barcelona.
The Metro
Out of the 165 stations, 153 of them are accessible. They are equipped with ramps for easy access and the designated wheelchair area is spacious. The metro covers a lot of ground, making it a convenient and cost-effective method of getting around Barcelona. If you want to learn more about accessibility of public transportation in Barcelona, click here.
Renting a Vehicle
If you prefer not to use public transportation or you would like to explore further outside the city, travelers also have the option of renting accessible, specially adapted vehicles in Barcelona. An easy way to do this is to fill out this form and provide some basic details about your trip, the amount of equipment you're traveling with, and number of travelers in your group. An accessible vehicle will planned and ready for your trip.
Form for Accessible Vehicle Rental
Top 10 Wheelchair Accessible Hotels in Barcelona
Now, lets dive into the top wheelchair accessible hotels in Barcelona. The idea is to provide hotels that offer outstanding accessibility, amenities, and a variety of price ranges that cover every budget.
H10 Madison
H10 Madison - Barcelona
The H10 Madison is located in the heart of Barcelona with spectacular views of the cathedral. They have comfortable and accessible rooms, onsite dining options, and a rooftop terrace with a pool and cocktail bar. H10 Madison is a perfect blend of convenience and luxury. The accessibility features are outstanding, featuring a roll-in shower with a portable seat, step-free entrance, and toilet grab bars.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with backrest shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Bathroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Bed height - 22.5 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Step-free building entrance
- Height of space under sink - 30 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 20 inches
- Additional item under Accessibility Features
Hotel Amenities:
- Heated pool
- Rooftop restaurant with cocktails and tapas. Panoramic views of the city and the cathedral.
- Elegant restaurant on the main floor serving breakfast buffets, lunch and dinner menus, tapas and drinks.
- Free wifi
- Baggage storage
- Close proximity to top sites and attractions. Including Les Rambles, seafront promenade, and cathedral.
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Almanac Barcelona
Almanac Barcelona - wheelchair accessible hotel
Another stunning hotel, Almanac Barcelona features trendy and comfortable rooms with top-notch amenities. Indulge at one of their onsite restaurants including a rooftop bar, experience complete relaxation at their wellness center, and have fun at one of their many hosted events, including live music nights. The family studio room features near perfect accessibility.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Bathroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Toilet grab bars
- Step-free building entrance
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Smooth flooring
- Bed height - 23 inches
- Height of space under sink - 28 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 27 inches
Hotel Amenities:
- Rooftop restaurant and bar with views of the city
- Virens restaurant on main floor serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Spa, sauna and wellness services
- Daily breakfast and coffee
- Free wifi
- Baggage storage
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings, transfers (ex: transfer the guest from the wheelchair to a taxi)
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG Hotel - wheelchair accessible hotel with rooftop views
Located in the famous Gothic Quarter, Kimpton Vividora Hotel lies in just a stroll away from many of the city's best attractions and sites. With the historic surroundings and architecture, combined with the hotel's modern comfort and luxury, this hotel is one of the best accessible stays. Guests will experience excellent service, lavish amenities, and accessible features.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space - 55 inches
- Bathroom turning space - 42.5 inches
- Step-free building access
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Bed height - 23.5 inches
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 27 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 13 inches
Hotel Amenities:
- Rooftop dining with panoramic views of the city. Serving cocktails, tapas and small plates. Brunch available from March-November
- Classy Mediterranean restaurant serving daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Trendy ground floor bar serving coffee and cocktails with small bites
- Rooftop pool
- Onsite spa with an assortment of wellness and beauty treatments
- Free wifi
- Currency exchange
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia, accessible hotel
This hotel is located a quarter-mile from the historic Sagrada Familia and a half-mile from Sant Pau Modernist, both must-see attractions in Barcelona. The rooftop pool at Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel is equipped with a pool lift, something that sets this stay apart from others mentioned on the list.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Bathroom turning space - 59 inches
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Step-free building access
- Bed height - 24.5 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 26 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 22 inches
Hotel Amenities:
- Rooftop pool equipped with a lift
- Onsite restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and drinks
- Rooftop bar serving refreshing beverages. Open June-August
- Terrace bar serving drinks and snacks
- Full-service bar with drinks, snacks, and modern cuisine.
- Free wifi
- Baggage storage
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings, transfers (ex: transfer the guest from the wheelchair to a taxi)
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Seventy Barcelona
Seventy Barcelona - accessible hotel
This beautifully designed hotel is centrally located on the border of Gràcia and Eixample, two of the best neighborhoods in Barcelona. Within walking distance are top sites such as Casa Mila, La Sagrada Familia, and Casa Battlo - among countless others. Find excellent accessibility features combined with quality amenities. Highlights include a pool spa with a lift, classy cocktail bar live music, and diverse dining options. Seventy Barcelona is known for it's quality service, from the hotel staff to the restaurant servers to the concierge, your stay is sure to be a good one.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Bathroom turning space - 55 inches
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Step-free building access
- Bed height - 25 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 30 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 20 inches
Hotel Amenities:
- Outdoor pool and patio with drinks, coffee, tea, and juices
- Buffet breakfast
- Relaxing outdoor garden patio serving tapas and beverages
- Cocktail bar with live music
- Spa, sauna, and wellness service
- Mediterranean restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Free wifi
- Concierge
- Laundry / dry-cleaning services
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings, transfers (ex: transfer the guest from the wheelchair to a taxi)
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Duquesa de Cardona
Duquesa de Cardona - accessible hotel with a roll-in shower
A stones throw away from Port Vell, guests can enjoy a seafront stay while overlooking the Mediterranean from the hotel's terrace restaurant. Port Vell is the oldest port in Barcelona and is conducive for seaside strolls along the ocean, filled with sites, shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars, and stunning views. The surrounding historic charm and modern elegance of Duquesa de Cardona makes it a solid option during your stay in Barcelona. The accessible room has a spacious interior and bathroom, equipped with a roll-in shower, toilet grab bars, and step-free access.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Bathroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Step-free building access
- Bed height - 22.5 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 28 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 23.5 inches
Hotel Amenities:
- Elegant, ground-floor restaurant with Mediterranean inspired dishes
- Terrace restaurant and bar overlooking Port Vell
- Rooftop pool and sundeck
- Breakfast buffet served daily in the lounge
- Free wifi
- Currency exchange
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings, transfers (ex: transfer the guest from the wheelchair to a taxi)
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Catalonia Ramblas
Catalonia Ramblas - accessible hotel with a roll-in shower
Situated next to Plaza Cataluña and Las Rambas, the Catalonia Ramblas hotel offers convenient accessibility features and modern amenities among the culture center of the city. The photo above shows the spacious roll-in shower which reflects the high standard of accessibility at this hotel. Pricing is also relatively affordable considering the prime location and quality services offered.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with backrest/armrest seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Bathroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Step-free building access
- Bed height - 24 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 25 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 21.5 inches
Hotel Amenities:
- Catalan restaurant cuisine with a modern twist. Serving brunch, lunch and dinner
- Garden terrace restaurant with Spanish cuisine. Open during summer months
- Trendy rooftop terrace with exclusive views of Barcelona, especially during sunset
- Gastrobar serving drinks and Mediterranean cuisine
- Pool, spa and sauna
- Free wifi
- Baggage storage
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Hotel Regina Barcelona
Hotel Regina Barcelona - accessible room with a roll-in shower
Established in 1917, this renovated hotel has a modern aesthetic while maintaining its historic spirit. Right next to the popular La Rambla street, a short stroll away from Cathedral of Barcelona, and just over a half-mile walk from the Gothic Quarter, Hotel Regina is in the center of it all. Enjoy a range of amenities and convenient accessibility features.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Bathroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Step-free building access
- Bed height - 25 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 29 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 18 inches
Hotel Amenities:
- Classy bar in the lobby
- Bistro bar serving breakfast, coffee, full-range beverages, snacks and entrees
- Room service
- Free wifi
- Baggage storage
- Laundry / dry-cleaning service
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings, transfers (ex: transfer the guest from the wheelchair to a taxi)
- Assistive guidance for visual or hearing disabilities when requested
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Hotel Praktik Rambla
Hotel Praktik Rambla - accessible hotel room with a roll-in shower
If you're looking for an affordable stay without sacrificing accessibility, Hotel Praktik Rambla may be the one. This stay doesn't have much of the classy amenities that the previously mentioned hotels offer, however, they still offer a relaxing terrace with complimentary breakfast, centrally located with close proximity to popular areas, and within walking distance to metro/bus systems.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Bathroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Step-free building access
- Bed height - 26 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 27 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 19.5 inches
Amenities:
- Outdoor terrace
- Complimentary breakfast
- 24-hour concierge
- Centrally located, close to metro/bus stations
- Free wifi
- Laundry/dry cleaning service
- Baggage storage
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings, transfers (ex: transfer the guest from the wheelchair to a taxi)
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Capri by Fraser Barcelona
Capri by Fraser Barcelona - accessible hotel room with a roll-in shower and toilet grab bars
The rooms at Capri by Fraser Barcelona are essentially furnished one-bedroom and studio apartments. They are furnished with a kitchenette that have a refrigerator, oven and and microwave, making it a convenient stay - especially if you're here for an extended vacation. The hotel is also well equipped for wheelchair accessibility.
Accessibility Details and Features:
- Roll-in shower with shower seat
- Shower grab bars
- Toilet grab bars
- Bedroom turning space - 47 inches
- Bathroom turning space of 60+ inches
- Step-free access into bedroom and bathroom
- Step-free building access
- Bed height - 24 inches
- Free space under bed
- Smooth flooring
- Height of space under sink - 27.5 inches
- Depth of space under sink - 15 inches
Amenities:
- Kitchenette in rooms
- Parking
- Restaurant with breakfast and lunch menus
- Free wifi
- Baggage storage
- Laundry/dry-cleaning service
- Assistance available: push/carry wheelchair, carry bags/belongings
Find more details on accessibility, pricing and booking.
Everyone Has Different Accessibility Needs
Many hotels in Barcelona are equipped for wheelchair-users. There are some differences among the quality and number of amenities, but the important disparities are between bed height, shower measurements, and other pieces of accessibility information.
While one hotel room may be accessible for one, it may not be accessible for another.
Each individual's needs are unique to them. For travelers with disabilities, accurate and detailed information is power.
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