At the Hotel Indigo® Barcelona Plaza Catalunya hotel, design and decor take inspiration from the neighborhood’s architectural masterpieces. Take, for instance, our Gaudí-inspired lobby and guest room murals, and the patterned fabrics and artwork that showcase our community’s history. Outside our doors, it’s a short walk to the Gaudí original—Casa Batlló—as well as the cafes and street performers of La Rambla, the Temple de la Sagrada Familia, and countless shops and boutiques. At DOQ Barcelona Restaurant & Bar, try our chef’s locally inspired, traditional Spanish fare, and after a day of exploring, our poolside terrace and bar are perfect places to soak up the atmosphere over a glass of local cava.
The Hotle offers a complete fitness Center with a treadmill, eliptical, a set of handheld weights, a cycle, TV, Radio, etc. Our guests has complimentary access to an Off-Site Gym and Fitness Studio too. Just 4 minutes walking distance.
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Around 1850, social and political upheaval in Barcelona led to a spirit of modernization. To make room for the fast-growing population, the powers-that-were allowed a city expansion plan. This helped create a forward-looking neighborhood in Plaza Catalunya, with fewer walls, more light, and a more natural setting, a change that paved the way for new architecture—and new ways of thinking about building as art. Its crowning jewel is Casa Batllò, built in 1904 and refurbished in 1906 by Antoni Gaudí. Built with innovative techniques and imbued with total creative freedom, the building brings people the world over to our corner of Barcelona.
Our hotel draws its inspiration from the city’s Modernist Route — or as locals refer to it, Ruta del Modernisme — easily navigated by following the red tiles that line the city center. There are more than 50 examples of these masterpieces by giants such as Gaudí, Domènech, Montaner and Puig Cadafalch. A walking tour makes it easy to see all the hidden gems.
Shoppers in search of one-of-a-kind gifts typically find themselves browsing among the boutiques that surround Plaza Catalunya, four blocks from the hotel. Our staff can offer many suggestions, including shops that feature silver handicrafts created by locals in the Modernist and Catalan tradition. Don't forget a bottle of the region's famous sparkling wine, Catalan Cava!
If you’d prefer a more intimate Barcelona shopping experience, seek out this fascinating shop at Calle Paris 215 selling antique signs, photographs and books on typography.
Less than four blocks from the hotel, the Palau de la Música concert hall stages an eclectic array of music and cultural performances ranging from jazz to opera to flamenco. A Catalan Art Nouveau gem, this venue sets itself apart with an auditorium boasting a towering organ and a large skylight that ensconces the interior with natural light. www.palaumusica.cat/ca
La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà, is a favorite destination for hotel guests who love architecture. Built by famed architect Antoni Gaudí, this site is considered a good example of work stemming from the Modernista period.
If you want to eat like locals, we suggest Carles Abellan’s Tapas24, right around the corner from our boutique hotel. Expect friendly staff and cozy digs to welcome you for an appetizing round of tapas. Favorites include Iberian ham served on pan tomaquet, and Tapas24’s classic dessert, Chocolate pan, aceite y sal, chocolate bread garnished with oil and salt.
Dating back to the 1920s, the restaurant was forced out of its location atop La Rambla, overlooking Plaza Catalunya, to make room for the shopping center, El Triangle. It didn’t take long for Café Zurich to reclaim its original home and continue its tradition of live music and cold drinks in one of Barcelona’s most desirable locales.
Open since 1897, this bar was visited by Picasso and Salvador Dali, and has a uniquely buzzing atmosphere.
At Carrer de Mallorca 236, this local gem is the perfect place to eat traditional tapas and enjoy a beer after a walk around Passeig de Gracia and Rambla Catalunya.
Fully equipped and sound proof, our Sala Gaudí is ideal for both Business meetings and workshops as well as cocktails, dinners or evening events.