Visiting the big and flamboyant city of Barcelona and staying in the city center can be stressing; even more when the visit is short and focused. Staying near the airport can be helpful when it comes to a quick and short stay. Also, it can be a bit too stressing to stay at the center in a city that never sleeps. Therefore, this list counts with the 10 best hotels near Barcelona airport (El Prat) that offer a quality stay.

10 Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto

The Sagrada Familia view from above.
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The Sagrada Familia view from above.
 

The Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto is a family-owned hotel with affordable prices and yet offers a quality stay. This hotel in Barcelona's airport area offers a comfortable and relaxing stay. Its location becomes very convenient to those who are in the city for a short stay if the case is enjoying Barcelona while only having one night there. Given that the hotel is close to the Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the Cruise Pier, International Exhibitions and Trade Fairs, as well as the city center.

9 Sercotel Sant Boi

Passeig de Lluís Companys view in Barcelona from above.
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Passeig de Lluís Companys view in Barcelona from above.

A stay at Sercotel Sant Boi in Sant Boi de Llobregat (Casablanca) is convenient if the intent is to be near the Barcelona-El Prat airport, as well as the Port de Barcelona and Placa d'Espanya which are at a 15-minute drive distance. Also, this hotel is considered a budget-friendly hotel in Barcelona that won't break the bank. Business center, express check-in, and express check-out are all features of the hotel within its facilities.

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8 B&B Hotel Barcelona Viladecans

The arc of triumph in Barcelona.
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The arc of triumph in Barcelona.
 

Located nearly to the airport and within walking distance of a variety of malls and shopping centers. The B&B Hotel Barcelona Viladecans offers a quality stay for late-night or early-morning flights. At the same time, B&B Hotel Viladecans is within 15 minutes of Castelldefels Beach and Museu Agbar de les Aigues, all of these are part of the activities that are top-rated things to do in Barcelona.

7 Hesperia Fira

Airplane overpassing Barcelona´s buildings.
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Airplane overpassing Barcelona´s buildings.
 

With the Hesperia Fira Hotel in Barcelona, the guests can enjoy everything that the city of Barcelona has to offer with the comforts of an apartment. Comfortable and wide rooms equipped with a kitchen. Located just a 10-minute drive from the Barcelona-El Prat airport and just a 5-minute drive from the congress center.

6 AC Hotel by Marriott Gava Mar Airport

The entrance of the AC Hotel by Marriott Gava Mar Airport.
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The entrance of the AC Hotel by Marriott Gava Mar Airport.

With 69 comfortably appointed rooms that guarantee a quality stay, the AC Hotel by Marriott Gava Mar Airport counts as a great location near the beach for holding conferences, meetings, and private ceremonies. Not to mention the closeness to the Barcelona-El Prat airport. The hotel offers its guests an outdoor swimming pool to relax from the stresses of the day. Guests are within easy driving distance of the Gava Museum, the botanical garden, the Minas de Gava Archeological Park, the financial center, and the airport.

5 Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower

External view of the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower.
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External view of the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower.

Near the exhibition center, the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower is located between Barcelona's airport and the new business and financial district. Aside from its breathtaking glass dome, the facilities feature 280 guestrooms on 29 floors, including a Presidential Suite, 29 suites, and 12 Duplex Suites. It is, without a doubt, a hotel that offers a quality stay while being close to the Barcelona-El Prat airport.

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4 Hotel Tropical Gava Mar

The city of Barcelona meets the coast.
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The city of Barcelona meets the coast.

When looking for a quality hotel to stay that's close to the beach and the Barcelona-El Prat airport, the Hotel Tropical Gava Mar is the perfect combination. This hotel is at the shore and counts the best Barcelona beaches that offer year-round sun and fun. Located on the beach in Gava, a 3-minute walk from Castelldefels Beach, a 5-minute drive from Filipinas Beach, and just a 10-minute drive from the airport.

The Hotel Tropical Gava Mar has a policy for adults only.

3 Salles Ciutat del Prat Barcelona Airport

Airplaine being boarded at the Barcelona-El Prat airport.
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Airplaine being boarded at the Barcelona-El Prat airport.

Barcelona's El Prat Airport is only at an 8-minute drive from this design hotel. The facilities of the Salles Ciutat del Prat Barcelona Airport include a sauna, gym, indoor pool, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and satellite TV in every room. There is an on-site restaurant, the Sinfonia Restaurant, offering Mediterranean cuisine. Also, a cafe-bar offering snacks and drinks. Ciutat del Prat is 15-minute drive from Barcelona's Fira Congress Center. The El Prat de Llobregat train station is at a 20-minute walk distance from the hotel, providing direct access to the city center; this could be the best option while visiting the city center, since it is always conglutinated, it may be better to leave the car behind. Free airport transfers are also available daily from 04:30 to 1:30.

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2 Barcelona Airport Hotel

Travelers looking at the arrivals board at the Barcelona-El Prat airport.
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Travelers looking at the arrivals board at the Barcelona-El Prat airport.

At Barcelona Airport Hotel in El Prat de Llobregat, the guests staying at this quality hotel will be close to Port de Barcelona and Castelldefels Beach, in the business district. El Prat de Llobregat hotel amenities include wired Internet access, on-site business services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Also, round trips airport shuttle services are available 24 hours.

1 Ibis Barcelona Cornella

Top view of a street in Barcelona Metropolitan area
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Barcelona Metropolitan area.

In Cornellá de Llobregat you will find the Ibis Barcelona Cornellá hotel which is located in the Almeda industrial park and counts with easy access to the city center and the Barcelona-El Prat airport. Its facilities include rooms with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, as well as a restaurant and a 24-hour bar and parking for guests.