Dan Blystone
W Hotel Barcelona
The iconic 5 star W Barcelona, also known as Hotel Vela (sail), was designed by the Barcelona-born Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill.
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Música Catalana was designed in the Catalan modernista style by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
Hospital de Sant Pau
Hospital de Sant Pau is a breathtaking Modernist complex, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. No longer a functioning hospital, it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural center.
Hotel Neri
Hotel Neri, a Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, is set in a 12th-century palace overlooking Plaça Sant Felip Neri. With artistic rooms, gourmet dining, and a lush rooftop terrace, it blends medieval heritage with modern luxury in the city’s historic heart.
Bar Marsella 〜 Mythical Absinthe Bar in El Raval
Dating back to 1820 Bar Marsella is said to be Barcelona’s first bar and has been frequented by the likes of Picasso and Hemingway.