




Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza is a 347-room, 4-star hotel run by Catalonia Hotels & Resorts on Plaça d'Espanya. It sits in an emblematic building recognisable by the clock on its main façade, opposite the square and within reach of the Fira de Barcelona trade-fair grounds and Montjuïc. Facilities include a seasonal rooftop pool and terrace (the Clock Terrace), a gym, a beauty centre, on-site dining including the Filigrana restaurant, a bar, meeting rooms and a business centre, an on-site car park, and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Background
About Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza is part of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts and stands in one of the most recognisable buildings on Plaça d'Espanya, identifiable by the clock set into its main façade. The location places guests opposite the square, beside the Fira de Barcelona exhibition centre and at the base of Montjuïc. The hotel offers 347 rooms, several with soundproofing and views over the square and Montjuïc. In summer it opens the Clock Terrace, a rooftop with a pool and chill-out area. On-site dining includes the Filigrana restaurant, alongside a bar and event spaces with multiple meeting rooms and a business centre.
Dining
Restaurants in the hotel
The hotel runs three in-house restaurants. Filigrana serves Mediterranean cooking under chef Paco Hernández, built around fresh seafood. Simultáneo is a Mediterranean concept with tasting menus. Kurai is the Japanese option, built around a sushi bar and a robata charcoal grill, running from nigiri and sashimi to wagyu and king crab. On the roof, the seasonal Clock Terrace bar pours cocktails and wine alongside tapas, with pool access and panoramic views of the city.
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Details
Good to know
- 4-star hotel in the landmark clock building on Plaça d'Espanya
- 347 rooms; opposite the Fira de Barcelona and the foot of Montjuïc
- Seasonal rooftop pool and terrace (the Clock Terrace); gym and beauty centre
- On-site dining includes the Filigrana restaurant
- Part of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts
Location
Where Catalonia Barcelona Plaza is
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza sits right on Plaça d'Espanya, inside the landmark building identifiable by the clock on its façade. The hotel's own site places it opposite the square itself, with the Roman-style towers along Avinguda Maria Cristina, the Magic Fountains and Palau Nacional at the foot of Montjuïc all nearby, the Fira de Barcelona trade-fair grounds a short distance away, and the Las Arenas shopping centre next door.
Plaça d'Espanya 6-8, 08014, Barcelona
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Catalonia Barcelona Plaza located?
- The hotel is at Plaça d'Espanya 6-8, 08014 Barcelona, in the landmark clock building facing the square, next to the Fira de Barcelona and the foot of Montjuïc.
- Does Catalonia Barcelona Plaza have a rooftop pool?
- Yes. In summer the hotel opens the Clock Terrace, a rooftop area with a pool and a chill-out zone, according to the hotel's official website.
- Is parking available at the hotel?
- Yes. The hotel has its own on-site car park.
- Does Catalonia Barcelona Plaza have a restaurant?
- Yes. Catalonia Barcelona Plaza is home to Filigrana, Simultáneo and Kurai, all covered in our Barcelona restaurant guide.
A four-star hotel in our Barcelona hotel guide because it is home to a restaurant we cover, ranked #52. Data verified 2026-06-22.








