This flash sale is no longer available. Find all our current and upcoming sales:
View all offersTo help prepare you for your trip in the best way possible, visit this website to learn about the various local governmental health measures.
The hotel is also working hard to guarantee the safety of your stay, please consult their safety measures in the Details tab.
Barcelona has a tendency to leave first time visitors feeling almost a little star-struck; my boyfriend was no exception. That said, arriving at the gleaming glass entrance of The Corner Hotel felt more like we were coming home to an old friend. Despite its status as the newest hotel on the block, the hotel radiated warmth and character, thanks to the worn leather furnishings, exposed red brick walls and the buzz of friends chatting at the bar. It seems, rather incredibly, that The Corner Hotel had managed to capture the very essence of Barcelona lifestyle right in its own lobby.
There’s no better sight for sore eyes after a day travelling than an enormous bed – and after our journey we were both exhausted. The bedroom was bathed in light, and had a slightly more modern, clean-cut design than the lobby, using touches of ochre to add warmth. Considering its position in the centre of Barcelona it was wonderfully quiet; this was our very own oasis of peace! Even better still our bathroom – fabulously modern, needless to say – came with a bath as well as a shower, so I took the liberty of soaking my airport-weary muscles in a bubble bath before a nap. If there was ever a place for the perfect afternoon siesta, this was it.
Feeling suitably well-rested, we decided to seek out a different kind of refreshment on the terrace. Barcelona is known for its rooftop bars, so this was a rather spectacular introduction for my boyfriend; filled with the same infectious energy as the lobby downstairs thanks to the pool and bar, the terrace looked out over terracotta rooftops and across to beautiful Montjuic. New York may get all the credit for “the city that never sleeps”, but Barcelona doesn’t either - as the sun sets here the real fun begins, and Eixample’s vibrant bars and restaurants are a fantastic place to start. My boyfriend soon fell head over heels for Eixample’s casual elegance - but then again, who wouldn’t?
Stay in a Superior Room for 2 people
The Corner Hotel ★★★★
Mallorca 178
08036
Barcelona
Spain
Barcelona is served mainly by Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), located just 12 km / 7.5 mi southwest of the city centre.
The airport receives flights from many capitals and major cities both within and outside of Europe. The airport is a main base for Vueling, and a hub for Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, and Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Alternatively, it is possible to fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO), located around 100km north of Barcelona, or to Reus Airport (REU), located around 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Barcelona.
Getting to the hotel from Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
- By taxi: Taxis are located outside all the main terminal exits and operate all night. Journeying to the city centre usually takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. The cost is around 25€ from T2 and 30€ from T1 (which is further), with surcharges for luggage. Be sure to take an official, black and yellow Barcelona taxi.
- By train: A cheap and fast way of getting to and from the airport. Trains run every 30 minutes or so to Barcelona, taking around 25 minutes. A single ticket from the airport costs around 4€. A cheaper option, however, particularly if you plan on using public transport during your stay, is the T10 ticket. For 10.30€ it is valid for 10 journeys (including the airport zone) with no expiry date. It can also be shared by more than one person at a time and works on trains, buses and trams.
When taking the train, get off at Passeig de Gracia; then either switch to the metro, taking line 3 (green) down to Liceu, or walk (about 10 minutes in all): proceed down the road and diagonally cross the Placa Catalunya square, continue down La Rambla to the hotel.
- By bus: Aerobus run express buses between the airport and city centre. Tickets are 5.90€ for a single and 10.20€ return. Get off at Plaça de Catalunya.
At night the NitBus (night bus) N17 runs from Terminal 1 and the N16 from Terminal 2. A single ticket is 2.15€ (you can also use the T10). They also stop around Plaça de Catalunya.
Getting to the hotel from Girona–Costa Brava Airport:
- By bus: The most convenient method; the Barcelona Bus to Barcelona city centre, run by Sagalés, coincides with Ryanair flight times. A return ticket costs 25€ and can be purchased from the Sagalés booth at the airport. The bus goes to Barcelona Nord bus station and the closest metro from there is Arc de Triomf (line 1, red); it is then only two stops to Pl. Catalunya. Those not arriving on a Ryanair flight should check if their flight time coincides with a Barcelona Bus, otherwise it may be necessary to take a train from Girona city centre.
- By train: First take a bus (part of the Sagalés service) to Girona city centre, buses leave at 30 minutes past each hour and take 25 minutes. Returning, buses leave on the hour from Girona Bus Station. A single ticket is around 2€ and a return around 4€. From there you can take a train to Barcelona Sants, journey times depend on the train, but are usually around 40 minutes. From Sants, take the metro to Hospital Clinic
The closest metro station is Hospital Clinic (Line 5 - blue).
From Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and French bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local call charges may apply.