Gran Hotel La Florida

Top choice in Barcelona


Hemingway is among the former guests of this magnificent 1920s-built property atop Tibidabo, which had a designer makeover this century. Chilli-red sunbeds offset a metallic infinity pool with spectacular views across Barcelona, while other facilities include an indoor pool, a L'Occitane spa and three restaurants. The 70 elegant rooms are styled with soothing neutrals and Modernista touches.

Public areas and some rooms are lined with original works by local artists, and the pick of the suites have terraces with hot tubs. A free shuttle bus links the hotel with the city centre several times daily.


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1. Tibidabo

0.18 MILES

Framing the north end of the city, the pine-forested mountain of Tibidabo, which tops out at 512m, is the highest peak in Serra de Collserola. Much of its…

2. Parc d’Atraccions Tibidabo

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The reason most barcelonins travel up to Tibidabo's summit is for some thrills at this old-school funfair. Here you'll find whirling high-speed rides and…

3. Basílica del Sagrat Cor de Jesús

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At the very top of 512m-tall Tibidabo hill, overlooking the Parc d'Atraccions, this landmark basilica is meant to be Barcelona’s answer to Paris’ Sacré…

4. Observatori Fabra

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Inaugurated in 1904, this Modernista observatory 415m above sea level on Tibidabo is still a functioning scientific foundation. On certain evenings…

5. Torre de Collserola

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6. CosmoCaixa

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7. Parc Natural de Collserola

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8. Vil·la Joana

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