Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel Barcelona

Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel

Hotel Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel 5 class

Barcelona, Plaza Pio XII

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This hotel is situated on the upmarket Avinguda Diagonal, minutes away from Camp Nou and within easy reach of all major atractions in Barcelona.

The area surrounding Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel has exceptional transport links, making it easy for you to move around city on your touring.

Enjoy the international cuisine at Contraste Restaurant or alternatively on the Bavarian Biergarten terrace.

Relax in the Aqua Diagonal (fee applies) with the biggest solarium in Barcelona´s city centre. You can also make the most of the heated indoor pool or unwind in the pretty garden. During summer time, part of the swimming pool is open air.

Rooms: 500
Rate: 107 - 577.79 EUR
Hotel chain: Hoteles & Resort EXPO


Hotel information

The hotel’s spa centre allows you to enjoy a workout in the gym before relaxing in the indoor-outdoor swimming pool or hydrotherapy centre (surcharges apply for spa entry). You can then unwind with a drink in the Aqua Chillout lounge.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Soundproofed Rooms, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel
Activities:   Fitness Centre, Solarium, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Room information

Brightness and spaciousness are two of the many qualities that the hotel's 500 rooms have to offer to the guests. Inspired by the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains surrounding Barcelona, the rooms are decorated in blue and beige. They are of the highest standard and provide a wide range of facilities.
The hotel can also offer the exclusive Club rooms. This include upgraded amenities such as: free entrance to the Aqua Diagonal Wellness Centre, 2 hours free Wi-fi, complimentary club breakfast, all day food selections and cocktails, complimentary 15 minute neck and shoulder massage. Enjoy all these advantages while with one of the best views of the city of Barcelona.

Food & beverage

Enjoy the international cuisine from the Contraste Restaurant, offering the choice of a la carte or an extensive buffet for lunch and dinner. An extensive buffet breakfast is served every morning.
The Bar Contraste offers a relaxed atmosphere where to have a drink or snack.
During the summer months the Bavarian Biergarten has been opened with a full range of specialities from Germany.
The hotel also has 24 hr room service for your convinience.

Area information

The hotel is located within a stone´s throw of all the major attractions in Barcelona. Walking distance there are major shopping malls such as L´Illa, Pedralbes, El Corte Inglés and all the exclusive fashion boutiques. For football fans we are the closest hotel to the Nou Camp, the historical ground of FC Barcelona, the club´s museum and official merchandising store all just minutes away.
This is a mixed business/residential area and provides with a safety and quietness difficult to find in other areas of the city.
Major connections of public transport are located right outside the hotel, moreover there is a stop of the Barcelona Tourist Bus.

Travel information

Barcelona Airport is 10 kms from the city centre. Public transportation is available from the airport. Taxis run all day and cost from the airport to the hotel is 20E (subject to traffic)

The Nearest Train Station is SANTS ESTACIÓ, located 2 underground stations away (to Maria Cristina, L3-green line) or 10 mins by taxi. Trains are available every 20 minutes from the airport to Sants-Estació in the city centre. They run from 6am to midnight.

The Nearest Underground station is Maria Cristina only 2 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
The area has an excellent public transport network (subway, buses and tram)

Should you come by car we are located in the Diagonal Avenue south direction.

Important information

Extra beds can accommodate one child only. Children are not permitted to share a room with their parents without the use of an extra bed.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   15:00
Check Out:   12:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 51.36 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 27.82 per 24 hours.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast costs EUR 22.47 per person.

Parking: Private parking is possible on site and costs EUR 28.00 per day.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Visa