A 4-star hotel on Carrer de Còrsega with an outdoor pool and a terrace facing the basilica. The Hotel Radisson Blu 1882 Sagrada Familia Barcelona is about a 5-minute walk from the Sagrada Família. It is a good fit if you want a hotel with full facilities in the Eixample and Gaudí around the corner.
Location and getting around
From the hotel to the entrance of the Sagrada Família is about 400 m. Passeig de Gràcia, with Casa Batlló, is about 25 minutes on foot, and Park Güell about 30.
Allow about 30 minutes on foot to Plaça de Catalunya. The port (3.2 km), the beach (3.4 km) and Barcelona Sants station (3.7 km) are better reached by Metro or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, free wifi, a desk and a flat-screen TV. Some have city views.
The terrace looks onto the Sagrada Família and is one of the hotel’s strong points. There is also an outdoor pool and a gym, which is unusual so close to the basilica. Breakfast is continental.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to see the basilica from the hotel.
- Handy if you do not want to give up the gym on your trip.
- Useful if you work from your room and need a desk.
- Ideal if you want a pool without going far from the centre.
Good to know
Breakfast is listed as continental, not a buffet. The room is ready from 15:00 and must be vacated by 12:00. Photo ID and a credit card must be shown on arrival. Compare with other 4-star hotels.