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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

$392median / night
$267Min, Dec 14
$392Median
$800Max, Mar 2
Visible rangeAug 8 - May 7
Median nightly price: BarcelonaAug 8Sep 16Oct 25Dec 3Jan 10Feb 18Mar 29May 7$182$358$534$709$885
Median nightly price: Barcelona
DateMedianRangeHotels
Aug 8$433$131 - $1,21839
Aug 9$349$126 - $1,16139
Aug 10$326$126 - $1,02039
Aug 11$309$126 - $1,19439
Aug 12$308$126 - $1,12339
Aug 13$343$126 - $1,15839
Aug 14$372$141 - $1,18739
Aug 15$373$129 - $1,19339
Aug 16$316$126 - $1,17039
Aug 17$321$126 - $1,09239
Aug 18$324$126 - $1,09239
Aug 19$331$129 - $1,18639
Aug 20$325$130 - $1,21239
Aug 21$352$135 - $1,23439
Aug 22$371$135 - $1,18339
Aug 23$320$126 - $1,20039
Aug 24$308$126 - $1,16339
Aug 25$306$126 - $1,03039
Aug 26$314$126 - $1,21639
Aug 27$341$126 - $1,21839
Aug 28$376$140 - $1,19939
Aug 29$353$134 - $1,17239
Aug 30$303$126 - $1,09939
Aug 31$312$126 - $1,09939
Sep 1$362$132 - $1,21639
Sep 2$372$134 - $1,19638
Sep 3$404$134 - $1,22238
Sep 4$567$136 - $1,23438
Sep 5$592$127 - $1,20535
Sep 6$568$133 - $1,22538
Sep 7$487$129 - $1,22238
Sep 8$471$148 - $1,16839
Sep 9$387$129 - $1,23139
Sep 10$449$141 - $1,17438
Sep 11$449$136 - $1,21139
Sep 12$449$189 - $1,22038
Sep 13$381$134 - $1,06838
Sep 14$443$141 - $1,22838
Sep 15$427$132 - $1,21038
Sep 16$495$141 - $1,19739
Sep 17$462$134 - $1,18539
Sep 18$473$145 - $1,19839
Sep 19$433$128 - $1,07739
Sep 20$399$141 - $1,06339
Sep 21$409$127 - $1,22239
Sep 22$475$141 - $1,20339
Sep 23$428$128 - $1,22239
Sep 24$465$154 - $1,22939
Sep 25$425$127 - $1,22239
Sep 26$452$157 - $1,21439
Sep 27$376$143 - $1,20439
Sep 28$441$141 - $1,18639
Sep 29$418$143 - $1,20439
Sep 30$482$141 - $1,16839
Oct 1$448$132 - $1,22438
Oct 2$478$167 - $1,22538
Oct 3$396$127 - $1,22239
Oct 4$374$151 - $1,21439
Oct 5$386$132 - $1,21439
Oct 6$465$151 - $1,22939
Oct 7$432$128 - $1,10839
Oct 8$466$151 - $1,06338
Oct 9$452$129 - $1,19238
Oct 10$452$161 - $1,23439
Oct 11$385$152 - $1,22239
Oct 12$428$151 - $1,18339
Oct 13$404$127 - $1,03239
Oct 14$440$151 - $1,19239
Oct 15$430$147 - $1,22239
Oct 16$478$167 - $1,22939
Oct 17$471$134 - $1,22238
Oct 18$421$151 - $1,16837
Oct 19$398$126 - $1,20837
Oct 20$405$161 - $1,16837
Oct 21$388$135 - $1,20837
Oct 22$422$151 - $96038
Oct 23$423$147 - $86639
Oct 24$478$161 - $93639
Oct 25$392$126 - $1,18639
Oct 26$386$151 - $1,12938
Oct 27$356$133 - $1,18039
Oct 28$376$151 - $1,14939
Oct 29$349$126 - $1,07739
Oct 30$392$151 - $1,08339
Oct 31$350$131 - $1,07439
Nov 1$343$147 - $1,01439
Nov 2$342$128 - $99439
Nov 3$361$126 - $1,00838
Nov 4$348$126 - $98338
Nov 5$359$147 - $1,05239
Nov 6$332$129 - $1,03439
Nov 7$346$147 - $1,05239
Nov 8$325$129 - $1,04839
Nov 9$363$138 - $1,20039
Nov 10$347$138 - $1,17539
Nov 11$369$138 - $1,08239
Nov 12$316$130 - $1,04639
Nov 13$340$133 - $1,05239
Nov 14$321$126 - $1,04639
Nov 15$339$139 - $1,17939
Nov 16$396$138 - $1,13237
Nov 17$415$139 - $1,10033
Nov 18$389$143 - $1,22432
Nov 19$379$150 - $1,15938
Nov 20$313$127 - $67438
Nov 21$323$144 - $58038
Nov 22$273$128 - $55338
Nov 23$312$129 - $98939
Nov 24$298$126 - $1,07239
Nov 25$325$127 - $98739
Nov 26$305$126 - $1,04639
Nov 27$333$134 - $1,05239
Nov 28$298$128 - $1,04639
Nov 29$290$126 - $98938
Nov 30$269$126 - $1,22839
Dec 1$303$128 - $98938
Dec 2$273$126 - $97239
Dec 3$297$134 - $1,05238
Dec 4$281$126 - $1,04339
Dec 5$303$135 - $1,05239
Dec 6$281$129 - $98339
Dec 7$291$126 - $1,13439
Dec 8$269$130 - $1,02339
Dec 9$279$127 - $98738
Dec 10$274$128 - $1,03439
Dec 11$288$126 - $1,05239
Dec 12$275$126 - $1,04639
Dec 13$277$135 - $98937
Dec 14$267$126 - $98339
Dec 15$279$127 - $98938
Dec 16$276$126 - $98339
Dec 17$290$127 - $1,05238
Dec 18$276$126 - $1,03439
Dec 19$285$126 - $1,05238
Dec 20$269$133 - $98339
Dec 21$280$127 - $98938
Dec 22$275$130 - $98339
Dec 23$297$142 - $1,03838
Dec 24$301$129 - $1,08239
Dec 25$329$126 - $1,07039
Dec 26$332$126 - $1,10339
Dec 27$342$128 - $1,00539
Dec 28$329$133 - $98339
Dec 29$361$144 - $1,22639
Dec 30$402$133 - $1,18439
Dec 31$456$147 - $1,21237
Jan 1$375$126 - $1,22438
Jan 2$341$126 - $1,05238
Jan 3$307$126 - $98338
Jan 4$307$135 - $99837
Jan 5$306$132 - $98338
Jan 6$318$135 - $1,03137
Jan 7$327$132 - $1,04738
Jan 8$328$130 - $1,06337
Jan 9$321$142 - $1,04639
Jan 10$315$128 - $99837
Jan 11$320$142 - $1,04337
Jan 12$316$144 - $99836
Jan 13$318$147 - $1,01537
Jan 14$312$144 - $1,06337
Jan 15$348$133 - $1,04737
Jan 16$352$126 - $1,05737
Jan 17$457$139 - $1,02531
Jan 18$570$213 - $1,22228
Jan 19$527$167 - $1,04130
Jan 20$499$126 - $1,19933
Jan 21$348$157 - $1,07237
Jan 22$328$129 - $1,06337
Jan 23$333$126 - $1,04638
Jan 24$324$127 - $99837
Jan 25$316$151 - $1,00737
Jan 26$334$156 - $99835
Jan 27$330$154 - $1,04036
Jan 28$333$156 - $1,06335
Jan 29$329$134 - $1,07237
Jan 30$335$154 - $1,05236
Jan 31$380$126 - $1,10136
Feb 1$463$175 - $1,04232
Feb 2$493$136 - $1,21431
Feb 3$495$139 - $1,21533
Feb 4$444$141 - $1,21535
Feb 5$402$153 - $1,05936
Feb 6$363$129 - $1,04437
Feb 7$348$133 - $98936
Feb 8$336$154 - $99536
Feb 9$333$163 - $1,00737
Feb 10$335$165 - $1,07637
Feb 11$339$130 - $1,05937
Feb 12$357$141 - $1,07237
Feb 13$361$140 - $1,05237
Feb 14$350$136 - $99536
Feb 15$347$163 - $98036
Feb 16$341$165 - $1,05336
Feb 17$352$166 - $1,02737
Feb 18$355$163 - $1,07236
Feb 19$344$126 - $1,12937
Feb 20$342$133 - $1,00236
Feb 21$339$145 - $1,00735
Feb 22$332$161 - $98336
Feb 23$335$164 - $1,05135
Feb 24$333$163 - $1,05735
Feb 25$345$126 - $1,04636
Feb 26$383$142 - $1,18734
Feb 27$434$170 - $1,19333
Feb 28$757$224 - $1,23315
Mar 1$769$233 - $1,16314
Mar 2$800$205 - $1,23114
Mar 3$687$191 - $1,23315
Mar 4$535$138 - $1,22327
Mar 5$361$151 - $1,07238
Mar 6$362$133 - $1,04637
Mar 7$346$161 - $98737
Mar 8$351$183 - $1,00737
Mar 9$332$159 - $98937
Mar 10$341$157 - $1,09137
Mar 11$360$135 - $1,07238
Mar 12$363$133 - $1,10838
Mar 13$380$134 - $1,05238
Mar 14$363$129 - $1,00738
Mar 15$392$131 - $98936
Mar 16$385$126 - $99537
Mar 17$391$129 - $1,04037
Mar 18$374$126 - $1,05238
Mar 19$381$143 - $1,09638
Mar 20$364$139 - $1,04038
Mar 21$353$126 - $98938
Mar 22$361$129 - $99538
Mar 23$344$128 - $1,00738
Mar 24$359$131 - $1,01338
Mar 25$383$143 - $1,09638
Mar 26$405$136 - $1,04338
Mar 27$391$146 - $1,05238
Mar 28$363$136 - $99038
Mar 29$346$127 - $1,06838
Mar 30$351$126 - $1,01838
Mar 31$378$128 - $1,02938
Apr 1$391$127 - $1,07538
Apr 2$410$147 - $1,12338
Apr 3$430$138 - $1,05838
Apr 4$386$127 - $1,01138
Apr 5$420$126 - $99137
Apr 6$424$126 - $99336
Apr 7$414$127 - $1,21937
Apr 8$403$127 - $1,04838
Apr 9$424$133 - $1,12138
Apr 10$419$135 - $1,04838
Apr 11$376$126 - $1,04638
Apr 12$389$126 - $1,11037
Apr 13$393$127 - $1,15537
Apr 14$403$126 - $1,08038
Apr 15$407$126 - $1,06238
Apr 16$427$136 - $1,07538
Apr 17$433$136 - $1,11638
Apr 18$431$126 - $1,03937
Apr 19$542$127 - $1,18333
Apr 20$570$126 - $1,17533
Apr 21$564$126 - $1,15433
Apr 22$525$127 - $1,14033
Apr 23$450$147 - $1,05537
Apr 24$440$138 - $1,05837
Apr 25$377$127 - $1,01137
Apr 26$403$126 - $99137
Apr 27$414$126 - $99837
Apr 28$414$127 - $1,04337
Apr 29$423$127 - $1,06038
Apr 30$458$168 - $1,15838
May 1$465$188 - $1,18437
May 2$450$160 - $1,16937
May 3$472$144 - $1,19137
May 4$470$141 - $1,22836
May 5$468$185 - $1,20136
May 6$463$183 - $1,21236
May 7$455$178 - $1,19037
May 8$468$158 - $1,22736
May 9$438$144 - $1,16236
May 10$455$141 - $1,23435
May 11$433$142 - $1,20736
May 12$474$144 - $1,22337
May 13$470$141 - $1,22836
May 14$473$164 - $1,23237
May 15$489$156 - $1,22636
May 16$462$141 - $1,20535
May 17$487$142 - $1,18935
May 18$500$144 - $1,22933
May 19$511$135 - $1,19733
May 20$495$143 - $1,23235
May 21$499$167 - $1,21235
May 22$503$153 - $1,20036
May 23$441$142 - $1,18336
May 24$468$144 - $1,20036
May 25$471$141 - $1,20936
May 26$469$142 - $1,20136
May 27$477$144 - $1,21836
May 28$502$164 - $1,23337
May 29$482$155 - $1,20637
May 30$457$149 - $1,19436
May 31$490$146 - $1,17736
Jun 1$510$147 - $1,18534
Jun 2$531$154 - $1,22636
Jun 3$523$181 - $1,23235
Jun 4$523$127 - $1,22735
Jun 5$521$166 - $1,21534
Jun 6$454$146 - $1,17735
Jun 7$465$147 - $1,18535
Jun 8$495$149 - $1,19435
Jun 9$535$146 - $1,23134
Jun 10$529$147 - $1,20834
Jun 11$560$167 - $1,18933
Jun 12$542$153 - $1,17333
Jun 13$502$142 - $1,23134
Jun 14$477$144 - $1,21433
Jun 15$484$141 - $1,23433
Jun 16$484$143 - $1,18134
Jun 17$495$204 - $1,20933
Jun 18$490$163 - $1,17333
Jun 19$470$153 - $1,18133
Jun 20$423$144 - $1,15833
Jun 21$426$141 - $1,17033
Jun 22$418$142 - $1,18433
Jun 23$467$144 - $1,21533
Jun 24$482$153 - $1,19032
Jun 25$519$164 - $1,18133
Jun 26$531$156 - $1,15533
Jun 27$528$141 - $1,18032
Jun 28$522$142 - $1,18132
Jun 29$509$144 - $1,18932
Jun 30$490$133 - $1,17331
Jul 1$485$127 - $1,19430
Jul 2$484$135 - $1,19129
Jul 3$463$130 - $1,18630
Jul 4$428$127 - $1,17729
Jul 5$423$127 - $1,19330
Jul 6$427$127 - $1,19030
Jul 7$429$127 - $1,18630
Jul 8$439$126 - $1,22631
Jul 9$457$135 - $1,19029
Jul 10$456$131 - $1,19430
Jul 11$419$126 - $1,20930
Jul 12$434$127 - $1,23430
Jul 13$437$126 - $1,18129
Jul 14$447$126 - $1,19129
Jul 15$439$127 - $1,19029
Jul 16$430$136 - $1,18130
Jul 17$426$133 - $1,19131
Jul 18$414$127 - $1,23230
Jul 19$428$126 - $1,21130
Jul 20$431$126 - $1,22431
Jul 21$409$127 - $1,20830
Jul 22$392$131 - $1,18130
Jul 23$412$139 - $1,19128
Jul 24$382$130 - $1,19027
Jul 25$377$126 - $1,21124
Jul 26$371$126 - $1,22424
Jul 27$362$127 - $1,21624
Jul 28$409$126 - $1,23424
Jul 29$403$126 - $1,19124
Jul 30$414$136 - $1,19024
Jul 31$407$131 - $1,23424
Aug 1$360$126 - $1,22422
Aug 2$374$127 - $1,22122
Aug 3$359$127 - $1,20322
Aug 4$393$126 - $1,22622
Aug 5$368$133 - $1,19021
Aug 6$358$136 - $1,15321
67%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 $339, which is about 13.4% below the yearly average. For travelers planning a stay, the best rates so far appeared about 15-16 weeks before check-in, yielding rates about 17.5% lower than current rates. Watch out for weekend price spikes, particularly around August 7–8 where rates climb 21.2% above the month's median. Since your travel window is already here, you should book immediately if your dates are set, prioritizing flexible rates where possible.

September 2026

September is a high-season month with a median price of $436, representing an 11.4% premium over the yearly average. The best rates so far appeared about 16 weeks prior to check-in, offering savings of about 20.3% compared to current rates. Be aware of a significant price surge around September 4–8, when median rates climb 38% above the monthly norm. With only a month left, the 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 $417, which is 6.7% above the yearly baseline. The best rates so far appeared about 27 weeks before check-in, saving about 28.7% compared to current rates. Rates spike during weekends, particularly around October 16–17 when they rise 15.2% above the month's median. You are currently in the sweet spot for booking this high-season month, so secure a cancellable rate soon.

November 2026

November is a low-season month offering a relaxed median price of $327, about 16.3% below the yearly norm. The best rates so far appeared about 25 weeks before check-in, yielding rates about 17.9% lower than current rates. Watch out for price increases around November 3–5, which coincides with the Smart City Expo World Congress. This is the ideal time to lock in your November plans before rates begin to climb.

December 2026

December is Barcelona's cheapest month with a low-season median price of $289, a significant 26% 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 54.8% above the monthly median between December 29–31, coinciding with New Year's Eve. There is no immediate rush to book for December, so you can safely monitor rates for now.

January 2027

January is a low-season month with a median price of $324, which is 17.3% below the yearly average. Early prices listed this far out are preliminary, but you should plan around major events. Prices spike significantly by 66% around January 16–20, and rise around January 1 reflecting demand from New Year's Eve. With several months to go, there is no need to rush your booking for January.

February 2027

February is a low-season month with a median price of $345, but it features dramatic price spikes. Early rates are preliminary, but you should plan around major events. Rates soar by 112.6% around February 26–28, which coincides with MWC Barcelona, and rise by 45.3% around February 1–5, coinciding with Integrated Systems Europe. There is no need to rush your booking, though you should keep an eye on major trade show dates.

March 2027

March is a mid-season month with a median price of $364, sitting 6.9% below the yearly average. Early prices are preliminary, but you should expect massive surges early in the month. Prices rise 85.1% above the month's median around March 1–4, which coincides with MWC Barcelona. At seven months out, you can afford to wait and monitor prices for March.

April 2027

April is a high-season month with a median price of $415, about 6% above the yearly median. Early rates are preliminary, so there is no need to rush. Prices rise by 34.9% around April 19–22, which coincides with Seafood Expo Global. With eight months until your trip, you have plenty of time to watch the market develop.

May 2027

May is a peak-season month in Barcelona, with a high median price of $463, representing an 18.5% premium over the yearly average. Early rates are preliminary, so there is no need to rush. Expect elevated rates around May 19–20, when median prices rise 9% above the monthly median. Since your trip is nine months away, you can hold off on booking for now.

June 2027

June is a peak-season month with a median price of $499, which is 27.6% above the yearly baseline. Early rates are preliminary, so there is no need to rush. Prices rise even higher around June 10–12, reaching up to 9.8% above the monthly median. With ten months to go, early prices are still preliminary and do not require immediate action.

July 2027

July is a high-season month in Barcelona with a median price of $436, sitting about 11.5% 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 2–3, when rates rise 12.2% above the monthly median. Your stay is nearly a year away, so there is absolutely no rush to book at this stage.

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 2026-08-03

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Events affecting hotel rates

  • - Smart City Expo World CongressFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$359
  • ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$329
  • New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$456
  • - Integrated Systems EuropeFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$468
  • - MWC BarcelonaFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$728
  • Zurich Marato de BarcelonaBarcelona city courseMedian during event$363
  • - Seafood Expo GlobalFira Barcelona Gran ViaMedian during event$564
  • - Sonar BarcelonaBarcelonaMedian during event$490

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