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Daily median hotel prices for Barcelona, including the cheapest date, peak date, and tracked hotel count.

Barcelona Spain

Median nightly price · 39 hotels

$417median / night
$281Min, Dec 14
$417Median
$955Max, Feb 28
Visible rangeAug 15 - May 14
Median nightly price: BarcelonaAug 15Sep 23Nov 1Dec 10Jan 17Feb 25Apr 5May 14$174$396$618$840$1.1K
Median nightly price: Barcelona
DateMedianRangeHotels
Aug 15$400$181 - $1,29739
Aug 16$340$167 - $1,28938
Aug 17$344$165 - $1,29239
Aug 18$357$151 - $1,21539
Aug 19$356$148 - $1,21539
Aug 20$355$146 - $1,25039
Aug 21$374$146 - $1,28739
Aug 22$393$182 - $1,26739
Aug 23$355$149 - $1,26439
Aug 24$337$149 - $1,28439
Aug 25$331$147 - $1,29039
Aug 26$334$179 - $1,28639
Aug 27$382$182 - $1,28439
Aug 28$419$146 - $1,22539
Aug 29$389$190 - $1,16439
Aug 30$323$157 - $1,17339
Aug 31$356$150 - $1,13839
Sep 1$400$149 - $1,18039
Sep 2$413$149 - $1,29239
Sep 3$476$154 - $1,29038
Sep 4$615$241 - $1,29239
Sep 5$680$226 - $1,28735
Sep 6$588$149 - $1,29638
Sep 7$568$153 - $1,29538
Sep 8$480$153 - $1,26639
Sep 9$442$146 - $1,25638
Sep 10$490$196 - $1,29339
Sep 11$498$196 - $1,29238
Sep 12$452$184 - $1,29739
Sep 13$406$149 - $1,25738
Sep 14$455$203 - $1,29439
Sep 15$484$146 - $1,29338
Sep 16$537$210 - $1,28939
Sep 17$532$157 - $1,29239
Sep 18$504$156 - $1,24139
Sep 19$498$157 - $1,11539
Sep 20$435$149 - $1,06939
Sep 21$472$146 - $1,28939
Sep 22$498$154 - $1,26039
Sep 23$465$153 - $1,29439
Sep 24$470$154 - $1,29639
Sep 25$464$162 - $1,29539
Sep 26$479$156 - $1,29239
Sep 27$418$146 - $1,29039
Sep 28$457$204 - $1,29339
Sep 29$447$146 - $1,29438
Sep 30$512$204 - $1,28138
Oct 1$528$155 - $1,28337
Oct 2$491$166 - $1,29439
Oct 3$462$160 - $1,27439
Oct 4$400$154 - $1,29439
Oct 5$443$160 - $1,29538
Oct 6$480$154 - $1,29738
Oct 7$500$160 - $1,17038
Oct 8$482$154 - $1,21038
Oct 9$494$166 - $1,23138
Oct 10$474$160 - $1,29739
Oct 11$426$154 - $1,29539
Oct 12$450$154 - $1,02539
Oct 13$437$154 - $1,27939
Oct 14$453$154 - $1,28938
Oct 15$485$154 - $1,28537
Oct 16$508$166 - $1,29739
Oct 17$514$160 - $1,26639
Oct 18$447$154 - $1,27337
Oct 19$465$154 - $1,29337
Oct 20$427$160 - $1,25737
Oct 21$442$154 - $1,26936
Oct 22$447$154 - $95138
Oct 23$480$166 - $95838
Oct 24$479$160 - $1,19238
Oct 25$438$154 - $1,28339
Oct 26$392$154 - $1,06438
Oct 27$386$154 - $1,29239
Oct 28$385$154 - $1,14739
Oct 29$386$154 - $1,08639
Oct 30$406$153 - $1,09239
Oct 31$379$184 - $1,11239
Nov 1$349$159 - $1,02639
Nov 2$369$150 - $1,28939
Nov 3$369$159 - $99738
Nov 4$370$150 - $1,00038
Nov 5$372$156 - $1,09439
Nov 6$364$150 - $1,06839
Nov 7$356$157 - $1,04839
Nov 8$358$150 - $1,06637
Nov 9$380$146 - $1,23838
Nov 10$380$146 - $1,29039
Nov 11$380$150 - $1,08039
Nov 12$353$147 - $1,04739
Nov 13$357$162 - $1,03139
Nov 14$353$152 - $1,05839
Nov 15$381$150 - $1,26439
Nov 16$431$151 - $1,23337
Nov 17$426$149 - $1,27435
Nov 18$448$154 - $1,24832
Nov 19$378$155 - $1,27838
Nov 20$342$154 - $68538
Nov 21$335$146 - $63738
Nov 22$299$150 - $97539
Nov 23$321$149 - $99739
Nov 24$326$150 - $99839
Nov 25$332$158 - $99739
Nov 26$334$154 - $1,06339
Nov 27$342$147 - $1,06239
Nov 28$330$150 - $1,06339
Nov 29$298$155 - $99739
Nov 30$298$150 - $99839
Dec 1$318$159 - $97039
Dec 2$304$150 - $99839
Dec 3$309$146 - $1,06239
Dec 4$310$146 - $1,05839
Dec 5$315$146 - $1,06239
Dec 6$302$149 - $99838
Dec 7$301$150 - $1,17238
Dec 8$286$150 - $1,03639
Dec 9$293$153 - $99739
Dec 10$293$146 - $1,06339
Dec 11$303$146 - $1,06239
Dec 12$297$150 - $1,06339
Dec 13$298$146 - $99738
Dec 14$281$150 - $99339
Dec 15$295$153 - $99739
Dec 16$290$150 - $99839
Dec 17$302$154 - $1,06239
Dec 18$295$146 - $1,06339
Dec 19$299$146 - $1,03239
Dec 20$284$150 - $97538
Dec 21$298$150 - $97039
Dec 22$289$148 - $99839
Dec 23$305$149 - $1,03539
Dec 24$322$146 - $1,05839
Dec 25$361$146 - $1,06539
Dec 26$353$148 - $1,13739
Dec 27$365$155 - $1,06839
Dec 28$364$150 - $1,15639
Dec 29$382$146 - $1,22739
Dec 30$417$150 - $1,29739
Dec 31$450$156 - $1,26238
Jan 1$395$146 - $1,27238
Jan 2$353$148 - $1,06238
Jan 3$312$146 - $97838
Jan 4$315$150 - $1,00338
Jan 5$311$150 - $1,00238
Jan 6$327$147 - $1,03538
Jan 7$330$151 - $1,06738
Jan 8$331$147 - $1,06838
Jan 9$325$146 - $1,06739
Jan 10$322$147 - $1,00337
Jan 11$323$150 - $1,00237
Jan 12$325$153 - $1,00037
Jan 13$320$149 - $1,01037
Jan 14$332$150 - $1,06838
Jan 15$352$155 - $1,04237
Jan 16$373$155 - $1,06237
Jan 17$467$179 - $1,27431
Jan 18$529$231 - $1,09030
Jan 19$564$198 - $1,07329
Jan 20$492$158 - $1,28833
Jan 21$349$159 - $1,04236
Jan 22$339$151 - $1,06838
Jan 23$344$150 - $1,03838
Jan 24$330$148 - $1,00338
Jan 25$322$150 - $1,00237
Jan 26$335$154 - $1,06336
Jan 27$333$155 - $1,01036
Jan 28$336$155 - $1,06836
Jan 29$338$166 - $1,06737
Jan 30$348$153 - $1,06237
Jan 31$389$146 - $1,17836
Feb 1$470$176 - $1,00332
Feb 2$518$176 - $1,24632
Feb 3$496$154 - $1,29732
Feb 4$470$176 - $1,24735
Feb 5$398$147 - $1,04836
Feb 6$371$156 - $1,05837
Feb 7$357$155 - $99737
Feb 8$342$153 - $1,00238
Feb 9$340$158 - $1,00237
Feb 10$342$161 - $1,06737
Feb 11$340$159 - $1,04036
Feb 12$358$146 - $1,06737
Feb 13$367$146 - $1,03837
Feb 14$347$176 - $98836
Feb 15$346$158 - $1,00235
Feb 16$340$161 - $1,02535
Feb 17$347$158 - $1,02036
Feb 18$353$165 - $1,06736
Feb 19$345$163 - $1,04236
Feb 20$345$167 - $1,02036
Feb 21$342$146 - $1,00235
Feb 22$339$161 - $1,15035
Feb 23$336$158 - $1,02935
Feb 24$339$161 - $1,14635
Feb 25$350$150 - $1,12736
Feb 26$386$147 - $1,17934
Feb 27$436$174 - $1,28534
Feb 28$955$233 - $1,29319
Mar 1$798$232 - $1,26411
Mar 2$848$207 - $1,28816
Mar 3$677$195 - $1,27118
Mar 4$515$154 - $1,29027
Mar 5$366$156 - $1,09439
Mar 6$354$158 - $1,05837
Mar 7$341$160 - $98837
Mar 8$354$176 - $1,02537
Mar 9$338$158 - $1,00237
Mar 10$344$156 - $1,08337
Mar 11$367$149 - $1,17338
Mar 12$374$151 - $1,13038
Mar 13$375$160 - $1,03238
Mar 14$370$147 - $1,02537
Mar 15$398$150 - $98536
Mar 16$383$152 - $1,00837
Mar 17$385$175 - $1,05936
Mar 18$381$165 - $1,04237
Mar 19$379$146 - $1,11438
Mar 20$372$150 - $1,06038
Mar 21$357$149 - $1,00237
Mar 22$360$156 - $98637
Mar 23$356$158 - $1,02637
Mar 24$368$146 - $1,03438
Mar 25$385$156 - $1,09138
Mar 26$406$153 - $1,09438
Mar 27$400$150 - $1,03838
Mar 28$361$148 - $97838
Mar 29$355$158 - $1,02637
Mar 30$366$164 - $1,00237
Mar 31$382$185 - $1,02037
Apr 1$404$153 - $1,09438
Apr 2$430$149 - $1,12438
Apr 3$428$149 - $1,03637
Apr 4$398$148 - $1,02638
Apr 5$429$159 - $1,00536
Apr 6$423$171 - $99036
Apr 7$423$175 - $1,22036
Apr 8$408$180 - $1,07038
Apr 9$425$147 - $1,09838
Apr 10$424$153 - $1,06038
Apr 11$387$158 - $1,05238
Apr 12$400$156 - $1,11937
Apr 13$410$173 - $1,15937
Apr 14$418$172 - $1,08338
Apr 15$416$156 - $1,05338
Apr 16$443$148 - $1,09438
Apr 17$441$160 - $1,12438
Apr 18$433$192 - $1,04337
Apr 19$563$211 - $1,23234
Apr 20$566$219 - $1,21233
Apr 21$570$203 - $1,12132
Apr 22$507$197 - $1,12934
Apr 23$446$149 - $1,07036
Apr 24$441$181 - $1,03637
Apr 25$389$174 - $1,02637
Apr 26$417$173 - $1,00537
Apr 27$421$174 - $99037
Apr 28$426$172 - $1,05137
Apr 29$428$159 - $1,07038
Apr 30$481$153 - $1,14938
May 1$478$189 - $1,26637
May 2$453$158 - $1,19937
May 3$472$211 - $1,18137
May 4$480$166 - $1,26336
May 5$474$189 - $1,23136
May 6$459$182 - $1,24436
May 7$474$177 - $1,28337
May 8$468$161 - $1,23137
May 9$449$169 - $1,22936
May 10$459$198 - $1,19935
May 11$451$146 - $1,19936
May 12$478$191 - $1,22337
May 13$477$155 - $1,25836
May 14$482$167 - $1,23637
May 15$492$154 - $1,21336
May 16$470$212 - $1,19935
May 17$500$146 - $1,19934
May 18$504$288 - $1,22632
May 19$515$249 - $1,22433
May 20$521$157 - $1,26335
May 21$507$165 - $1,27335
May 22$510$155 - $1,22436
May 23$447$146 - $1,19936
May 24$458$192 - $1,24236
May 25$478$200 - $1,19936
May 26$481$146 - $1,26036
May 27$492$154 - $1,28936
May 28$516$166 - $1,23537
May 29$491$158 - $1,22037
May 30$470$148 - $1,16836
May 31$503$149 - $1,19436
Jun 1$522$148 - $1,22034
Jun 2$529$154 - $1,24135
Jun 3$534$199 - $1,26335
Jun 4$527$183 - $1,24236
Jun 5$517$165 - $1,26934
Jun 6$461$149 - $1,28235
Jun 7$468$148 - $1,17835
Jun 8$498$148 - $1,17935
Jun 9$536$149 - $1,26434
Jun 10$538$148 - $1,22335
Jun 11$544$165 - $1,08034
Jun 12$548$156 - $1,27433
Jun 13$501$205 - $1,24135
Jun 14$479$197 - $1,23534
Jun 15$510$192 - $1,29634
Jun 16$485$161 - $1,19732
Jun 17$474$190 - $1,22233
Jun 18$517$167 - $89432
Jun 19$478$156 - $1,28133
Jun 20$423$158 - $1,19233
Jun 21$453$184 - $1,28834
Jun 22$435$180 - $1,29134
Jun 23$466$181 - $1,18933
Jun 24$505$156 - $1,23534
Jun 25$540$167 - $1,19634
Jun 26$533$154 - $1,18032
Jun 27$531$232 - $1,28833
Jun 28$541$233 - $1,27231
Jun 29$521$196 - $1,18030
Jun 30$503$182 - $1,27631
Jul 1$488$160 - $1,29432
Jul 2$494$181 - $1,18030
Jul 3$492$177 - $1,19131
Jul 4$432$158 - $1,18730
Jul 5$427$160 - $1,18030
Jul 6$432$161 - $1,19530
Jul 7$427$161 - $1,18730
Jul 8$433$160 - $1,18031
Jul 9$471$152 - $1,19230
Jul 10$469$146 - $1,20431
Jul 11$419$150 - $1,18030
Jul 12$432$152 - $1,19530
Jul 13$433$152 - $1,18730
Jul 14$431$150 - $1,18030
Jul 15$427$152 - $1,19230
Jul 16$448$147 - $1,29531
Jul 17$421$155 - $1,26332
Jul 18$419$146 - $1,26331
Jul 19$429$161 - $1,25631
Jul 20$423$160 - $1,24832
Jul 21$427$161 - $1,29331
Jul 22$424$160 - $1,29632
Jul 23$416$156 - $1,28731
Jul 24$414$147 - $1,26630
Jul 25$412$154 - $1,25631
Jul 26$420$153 - $1,24828
Jul 27$401$153 - $1,26132
Jul 28$425$153 - $1,26831
Jul 29$388$154 - $1,29527
Jul 30$424$148 - $1,29628
Jul 31$442$146 - $1,28828
Aug 1$396$153 - $1,24821
Aug 2$398$153 - $1,26122
Aug 3$409$153 - $1,25622
Aug 4$396$153 - $1,28121
Aug 5$400$153 - $1,29622
Aug 6$435$147 - $1,29622
Aug 7$432$146 - $1,28721
Aug 8$385$147 - $1,26322
Aug 9$398$153 - $1,25622
Aug 10$330$153 - $1,21520
Aug 11$379$168 - $1,21021
Aug 12$422$155 - $1,26522
71%cheaper booking the low window instead of the peak.

When are Barcelona hotels cheapest?

Barcelona's hotel pricing follows a classic Mediterranean curve, with rates climbing steadily through the spring and peaking during the sun-drenched early summer. To secure the best value, plan your visit during the winter low season of December and January, when median rates drop to their lowest annual points. Conversely, May and June command the highest premiums of the year, with median prices consistently exceeding $500 per night. Standout price spikes are highly concentrated around major trade shows, most notably in late February and early March when MWC Barcelona coincides with a dramatic surge in median rates to over $900. While summer weekends carry a premium of up to 30%, visiting during the shoulder months or checking in on Sundays can yield significant savings.

Best time to book hotels in Barcelona by month

August 2026

August brings excellent low-season value to Barcelona, with median prices dropping to $330, which is about 14.9% below the yearly average. For travelers planning a stay, the best rates so far appeared about 12 weeks before check-in, yielding rates about 14.4% lower than current rates. Watch out for weekend price spikes, particularly around August 28–29 where rates climb 15.8% above the month's median. Since August is already underway, you should book your stay immediately if your travel dates are set.

September 2026

September is a peak-season month with a median price of $446, representing a 15% premium over the yearly average. The best rates so far appeared about 16 weeks prior to check-in, offering savings of about 24.2% compared to current rates. Be aware of a significant price surge around September 4–7, when median rates climb 37.6% above the monthly norm. With September just a month away, the optimal booking window is closing fast and you should secure your room now.

October 2026

October remains in the high season with a median price of $405, which is 4.4% above the yearly baseline. The best rates so far appeared about 27 weeks before check-in, saving about 30.4% compared to current rates. Rates spike during weekends, particularly around October 1–2 when they rise 19.3% above the month's median. As October is only two months away, this is the sweet spot to lock in your plans before rates climb further.

November 2026

November is a low-season month offering a relaxed median price of $329.30, about 15.1% below the yearly norm. The best rates so far appeared about 25 weeks before check-in, yielding rates about 16.5% lower than current rates. Watch out for price increases around November 5, which coincides with the Smart City Expo World Congress. With three months until November, you are in the ideal window to secure a great rate on your hotel.

December 2026

December is Barcelona's cheapest month with a low-season median price of $285, a significant 26.5% drop from the yearly average. Since hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. Rates surge by 57.4% above the monthly median between December 25–31, coinciding with Christmas and New Year's Eve. With four months to go, there is no immediate rush to book unless you plan to travel over the holidays.

January 2027

January is a low-season month with a median price of $330.50, which is 14.8% below the yearly average. Early prices listed this far out are preliminary, but you should plan around major events. Prices spike significantly by 67.6% around January 17–20, and rise around January 1 reflecting demand from New Year's Eve. With five months until January, you have plenty of time to monitor prices and book when convenient.

February 2027

February is a low-season month with a median price of $349, but it features dramatic price spikes. Early rates are preliminary, but you should plan around major events. Rates soar by 159.6% around February 26–28, which coincides with MWC Barcelona, and rise by 39.6% around February 1–5, coinciding with Integrated Systems Europe. February is six months away, so you can afford to wait and monitor rates unless you are attending a major trade show.

March 2027

March is a mid-season month with a median price of $362.40, sitting 6.5% below the yearly average. Early prices are preliminary, but you should expect massive surges early in the month. Prices rise 129% above the month's median around March 1–4, which coincides with MWC Barcelona, and around March 15, coinciding with the Zurich Marato de Barcelona. With seven months before your trip, there is no need to rush, but keep an eye on the high-demand event dates.

April 2027

April is a high-season month with a median price of $417.80, about 7.7% above the yearly median. Early rates are preliminary, so there is no need to rush. Prices rise by 35% around April 19–23, which coincides with Seafood Expo Global. April is eight months away, giving you ample time to plan your trip and watch for price drops.

May 2027

May is a peak-season month in Barcelona, with a high median price of $470.80, representing a 21.4% premium over the yearly average. Early rates are preliminary, so there is no need to rush. Expect elevated rates around May 19–21, when median prices rise 8.2% above the monthly median. With nine months until May, you can comfortably wait and monitor the market before making a reservation.

June 2027

June is a peak-season month with a median price of $496.20, which is 28% above the yearly baseline. Early rates are preliminary, so there is no need to rush. Prices rise even higher around June 11–12, reaching up to 12.7% above the monthly median. Since June is ten months away, hotel rates are still preliminary and you should wait to book.

July 2027

July is a high-season month in Barcelona with a median price of $423, sitting about 9.1% above the yearly average. Early prices listed this far out are preliminary, so there is no need to rush. Watch out for price spikes around July 1–3, when rates rise 14.9% above the monthly median. With eleven months until July, there is no rush to book as hotels have only recently begun listing rates.

Barcelona's hotel market experiences distinct seasonal shifts, with peak pricing in late spring and early summer, and excellent value during the late autumn and winter months. For high-demand periods like September, October, May, and June, the best strategy is to secure cancellable rates 2 to 3 months in advance and monitor for drops. During the lower-demand winter months, you can employ the same strategy without any rush. To find the best deals for your specific stay, pick dates in the hotel sample below to see which properties sit far below their usual median prices.

Based on 39 tracked hotels · updated 2026-08-10

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Events affecting hotel rates

  • - Smart City Expo World CongressFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$370
  • ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$361
  • New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$450
  • - Integrated Systems EuropeFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$483
  • - MWC BarcelonaFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$738
  • Zurich Marato de BarcelonaBarcelona city courseMedian during event$370
  • - Seafood Expo GlobalFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$566
  • - Sonar BarcelonaBarcelonaMedian during event$478

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Showing 39 of 39 tracked hotels

These hotels were observed in the same tracked sample that feeds the daily median price trend. Availability can vary by date.