Situated among the winding alleyways of Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter, the Mercer Hotel is an elegant property that expertly blends its ancient surroundings with modern-day comforts. Built into the city’s original Roman walls, the majority of the property is located within a medieval palace, however, some sections of the original Roman structure, including the base of a defensive tower, are still visible.
White-washed stone arches lead through from the entrance to an open seating area with soft grey sofas, while panoramic windows open out onto a citrus tree-filled courtyard where breakfast is served in the summer months. Up on the roof, a large terrace is home to plenty of comfortable loungers and a small plunge pool where you can relax and enjoy views of the city.
The 28 rooms are decorated in a minimalist style with exposed brick, soft rugs and pale wood floors. The hotel has two restaurants — one fine dining option, The Mercer, serving carefully-crafted Mediterranean dishes, and the more casual Le Bouchon, which serves traditional tapas.
OUR OPINION:
One of Barcelona’s most elegant boutique hotels, the Mercer offers a sense of refined understatement. We love the historic setting and the location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.
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Rooms
Broad windows offer views out onto the Gothic Quarter, the vertical garden or the inner courtyard, lined with orange trees. Large, comfy beds are made up with Egyptian-cotton sheets, while other modern comforts such as flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary minibar and air conditioning also come as standard. Many rooms incorporate historic aspects of the hotel building such as the original medieval stone walls but contrast them with modern, minimalist design, smart, contemporary furniture, solid oak floors and rainfall showers in bathrooms. Suites offer additional amenities including espresso machines and a tapas tasting.
Location
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is a labyrinth of cobbled medieval streets filled with restaurants and cafés as well as architecture from the 15th century, much of which is impressively intact. In just over ten minutes you can walk to the waterfront Barceloneta district, and in less than ten minutes you can reach the main pedestrian thoroughfare, La Rambla. There is also a metro station just around the corner for exploring further afield.
Food and drink
The hotel offers two main dining options: Mercer Restaurant, a refined dining venue serving a rotating seasonal menu of local Mediterranean fare, and, on the main floor, the more casual Le Bouchon, which opens out onto the street and serves classic tapas. The cocktail lounge merges modern style with exposed stone walls, while the rooftop terrace is a popular spot for a drink in more pleasant weather.
Facilities and activities
There is a small pool on the roof terrace overlooking the rooftops of the Gothic Quarter.
Tour ideas in Barcelona
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Mercer Hotel Barcelona as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Barcelona by bicycle
Barcelona by bicycle
Take off on two wheels and explore Barcelona by bicycle with the help of a local guide. You’ll discover the waterfront area of Barceloneta, ride along the winding narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter and visit some of the city’s main sights.
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Codorníu and Montserrat
Codorníu and Montserrat
Journeying around the Penedès wine region, you’ll discover the home of cava, Spain’s sparkling wine, on this full-day guided tour. Learn about its history and production, and tour the Codorníu estate, before continuing on to Montserrat to see the basilica, one of Spain’s major pilgrimage sites.
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Dalí, Figueres and Girona ![Dalí Theatre-Museum, Figueres]()
Dalí, Figueres and Girona
Dalí, Figueres and Girona
This full-day private tour from Barcelona takes you to Figueres, Salvador Dalí’s hometown and the site of his surreal museum, as well as the historic city of Girona, with its Romanesque and Gothic buildings and Baroque cathedral.
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Barcelona and nearby places
- Montserrat 23 miles away
- Cava wine region 27 miles away
- Catalonia 38 miles away
- Girona 53 miles away
- Palma 128 miles away
- Mallorca 128 miles away
- The Balearic Islands 130 miles away
- Menorca 138 miles away
- Ibiza 176 miles away
- San Sebastián 252 miles away