13 best Airbnbs in Barcelona (2022), from a Gothic Quarter apartment to a colorful loft near Park Güell

Barcelona has a complicated relationship with Airbnb. City officials require all Airbnb and short-term vacation rental hosts in Barcelona to register with the city and post their permit number online (it starts with HUTB, followed by six digits). The city has imposed a moratorium on new licenses since 2015 and last year a ban on private room rentals was announced, so visitors can only book whole houses. In fact, Barcelona is one of the biggest cities known to limit Airbnb growth, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in a top rental, it just means you should do it responsibly. .

We’ve rounded up the best Airbnbs from Barcelona so you can feel like a local and stay in the middle of it all while respecting the rules of the city. All vacation rentals below have their permit numbers listed in the description and are managed by Airbnb Superhosts, who each have a rating of 4.8 or higher, a record of zero cancellations and a response rate of at least 90%, which means they will get back to you as soon as possible. Even better, many ads are AirbnbMore homes, which means they have been inspected by an Airbnb representative and have all the basics: an ironing board, closet and drawers for guests, a well-lit entrance, easy check-in, comfortable mattresses, coffee maker, bathroom free of host’s personal items and toiletries like shampoo and conditioner, making it ideal for a first-time Airbnb guest accustomed to amenities of the hotel. Buena suerte!

While we haven’t stayed at all of the Airbnbs featured, unless otherwise noted, these listings are verified based on Superhost status, amenities, location, previous guest reviews, and decor. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publication date.