Top 5 Hotels near Barcelona El Prat Airport [2022]

Air transport is the most popular and fastest way to get to your destination. Barcelona is also a transit centre for travellers, so hotel rooms near the airport are always in high demand. We have analysed the options for accommodation and formed our top 5 hotels near the airport.

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Airhostel Barcelona Airport 24h

Benefits of the hotel: If you are looking for an inexpensive, but quality temporary accommodation for 1 night near El Prat airport, Airhostel Barcelona is the best option. Cosy and clean rooms, a good buffet breakfast and a fitness centre are the advantages of the place, as well as the low price of accommodation – from only 25 euros per night.

The disadvantages of the hotel: A set of standard complaints as for the hostel – on service, comfort in the rooms, and poor breakfast. But based on the price of accommodation, to whom it is an important factor, you can turn a blind eye to the shortcomings.

BAH Barcelona Airport Hotel

☆☆☆☆☆ 4/5

The pros: An excellent 4-star hotel with a modern interior and soundproofed rooms, provided with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is a garden and terrace, seasonal swimming pool, private parking and a large restaurant where you can enjoy delicacies of Mediterranean cuisine. The Mas Blau metro station is within walking distance and frequent room discounts are applied.

The cons: The standard grievances about poor room cleaning and restaurant operations with a meagre menu and refusals of take out service for clients with early departures from the hotel.

Hotel Barcelona Aeropuerto, affiliated by Meliá

☆☆☆☆☆ 4/5

The pros: You will find the Hotel 4-star Barcelona Aeropuerto, affiliated by Melia just in five minutes from Terminal T1 at El Prat Airport. If necessary, you can order a free shuttle service. The building is large, with large rooms that offer enough space for a comfortable stay and private parking. Pretty close to the city centre - just 15 minutes away, to major shopping centres a little more – about 20 minutes by car. Also, from the advantages worthy of attention is working all day snack bar which serves small but delicious meals.

The cons: Many people complain about poor cleaning in the rooms, as well as charging money for additional amenities (kettle, iron and so on). Also, many visitors noted the noise, because it is created, in addition to the nearby airport, and a busy highway of 4 lanes.

Sleep&Fly

☆☆☆☆☆ 4/5

The pros: Hotel Sleep&Fly is the only option for settling in Barcelona El Prat Airport itself (in the business centre area). In addition to the convenience itself, consisting in close proximity to the departure area, it is a fairly comfortable hotel with bright, spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and modern TV. Customers are served by friendly staff at the 24-hour lobby. Most rooms have coffee machines.

The cons: Many visitors report about the increased noise and the fact that the hotel is very difficult to find. Many rooms at Sleep&Fly are small and with some household inconveniences. Based on the rather high price of accommodation, customers expect more from breakfast – in fact, it is bread and ham and cheese, as well as coffee.

Centre Esplai Albergue

Hotel benefits: Optimal option in terms of accommodation price and distance from El Prat airport. This hostel is located in a beautiful building with a swimming pool and park nearby. We would like to point out the easy access to the centre of Barcelona by regular buses. Also, visitors note in their reviews the beautiful view from the windows, which overlook the hotel grounds.

Complaints about the hotel: It takes quite a long time to get to the hotel on foot, you have to take a cab to get from the airport. There were complaints from customers about insects in the rooms. It is not the best option in terms of value for money.

There are 2 hostels on the list, as it is a good option for a 1-night stay. Most of the complaints about the hotels in the ranking are about the noise from takeoffs and poor soundproofing of the rooms. Also note the rather large average settlement price, but this is characteristic of the entire region.

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How do I get from one airport terminal to another?

El Prat has two terminals, T1 and T2. A free shuttle runs between them at 2-minute intervals. Travel time is 18-20 minutes. You can find the bus by special signs with arrows on the floor.

How to get from El Prat to Barcelona cheap?

The most budget option, in addition the fastest – by train. It departs every half hour from Terminal T2 and takes you to one of the three subway stops. The cost of a single fare is 2.4 euros. If you buy a pass, the cost of the trip will be reduced to 1 euro.