Barcelona just works with dogs. Early strolls by the sea, shady squares for slow coffees, and plenty of green pockets when you need a breather. Below are our tried-and-tested notes for longer stays, TOP pet friendly hotels, the best dog walks, flexible private tours, and a quick documents check for EU travellers.
Quick picks: best pet friendly hotels Barcelona Spain
We’ve chosen three hotels that genuinely work when you’re travelling with a dog. Each one is in a good walking area, has a clear pet policy, and feels relaxed enough that you won’t be side-eyed at the reception desk.
These are the places we’d actually book ourselves or we actually stayed in — from beach mornings in Poblenou to shady evening strolls around the city.
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Best pet friendly hotels in Barcelona Spain (hand-picked)
Ilunion Barcelona (Poblenou) – 🐾 Recommended by PetAbroad Team
Ilunion sits in Poblenou, a few minutes from the beach and close to Parc del Poblenou — which makes early walks by the sea ridiculously easy. The hotel itself is modern, bright, and surrounded by cafés that happily seat dogs outside.
Dogs up to 20 kg are welcome for €30 per night but also if you have a higher Genius level on Booking, you can get a discount or your dog stays there for free. Dogs can stay in your room and hang out in the lobby, though not in the restaurant. In general Poblenou has a good mix of quiet streets and busier promenades, so there are many possibilities even for walks with your dog.
The rooms for guests with pets are bigger than average for Barcelona, and the staff are used to guests arriving with a lead in hand. When we stayed, there were even small touches waiting in the room — a bed, bowls, a toy and a few treats. Just note that pet-friendly rooms go quickly, especially in summer.
🐾 — Flying with Vueling? Check their pet policy — ✈️
NH Barcelona Les Corts (Les Corts)
Location: just off Avinguda Diagonal! This NH hotel is clean and surprisingly calm for its central location. You can also visit Jardins de la Maternitat — one of the nicest local parks — in just five minutes.
Dogs up to 25 kg are accepted and the price is €25 per-night. Pets can stay in the room and are fine in the lobby area, however there is a limit of max 2 pets per room.
It’s not fancy, but it’s reliable: good beds, decent soundproofing, and friendly staff who won’t blink when you turn up with a dog. The only drawback is the room size — compact by city standards — so ask for a courtyard-facing one if you can.
Pol & Grace Hotel (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi)
Pol & Grace feels like a friendly local base rather than a chain. It’s tucked in a quiet, residential area where you’ll find tree-lined streets and small parks — perfect if you’re after calm evenings and proper sleep.
Dogs up to 20 kg are welcome for €15 a night which is already very good deal and sometimes even free – especially through Booking. They’re allowed in rooms and communal areas (except restaurant), and the hotel can lend bowls if you forget yours.
Staff here genuinely like dogs — they’ll greet yours by name, and a few of them keep treats behind the desk. Rooms are mid-sized and very clean, and there’s a metro stop right outside. However bring your own bed or blanket for your pet as they don’t provide one.
Apartments & longer stays (dog-friendly)
For more than a couple of nights, an apartment simply makes life easier. You’ll want a lift, hard floors, a secure balcony, and—if you can—an inner courtyard for late-night wees. Three areas we book for ourselves:
Eixample – wide pavements, grid streets, easy loops for quick morning walks.
Gràcia – village feel, tiny parks and shaded plazas where your dog can settle.
Poblenou – calmer than the centre, five minutes to the promenade for long, straight trots.
Before you hit “Book”, ask the host to confirm the pet fee, size limits and house rules in writing. If your dog is noise-sensitive, request a courtyard-facing flat or a rear building. I also check the map for the nearest patch of green and a bakery that opens early—small wins that matter on day three.
Walks and green spaces in Barcelona
Parc de la Ciutadella is the easy classic. Broad paths, big trees, plenty of benches. Go before 10:00 and it’s wonderfully calm.
For longer legs, head up Montjuïc. You’ll get rolling slopes, viewpoints, and quiet corners even in high season. Bring water; taps exist but aren’t everywhere.
If you need proper space, taxi up to the Carretera de les Aigües on the Collserola side. Flat dirt track, city views, paw-friendly surface. Sunset there is hard to beat.
Another great spot is Poblenou’s seafront full of long promenades, sea breeze, cafés that open early. Summer rule of thumb: test the pavement with the back of your hand and stick to shade from noon to four.
Pet-friendly experiences (private & flexible)
In addition to dog friendly parks, Barcelona also offers other activities. For this portion we partnered up with GoWithGuide who offer private tours in this Catalan city which are, of course, pet friendly!
Partner pick GoWithGuide: we like them because you can message the guide in advance, ask for shady routes, and avoid busy interiors.
(Affiliate link: it costs you nothing, helps keep PetAbroad ad-light, and we only recommend services we’d use ourselves.)
Documents & health checklist (EU travellers)
If you live in EU, the rules are very clear and easy: microchip, valid rabies jab, and an EU Pet Passport. If you are arriving from outside the EU (including the UK) you will need to get an Animal Health Certificate.
Quick checklist before you go
- For EU traveller: EU Pet Passport with in-date rabies; non-EU/UK to EU: AHC from vet (issued within 10 days of entry).
- If your touch down is in the UK, Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway, these countries require the tapeworm treatment.
- Save a 24/7 vet near your stay and keep digital copies of documents on your phone.
FAQs about pet friendly hotels in Barcelona
Can you bring your dog to Barcelona?
Yes. Barcelona is broadly dog-friendly. You’ll be fine on terraces, in most parks, and on long seafront walks. Bring water, a short lead and be mindful of summer heat.
Can dogs go to the beach in Barcelona?
Outside peak season, early mornings are usually fine where signs allow. In summer there’s a designated dog beach at Llevant with clear rules and staff guidance. Always follow posted boards.
Are dogs allowed on trams in Barcelona?
Yes, with conditions: short lead, muzzle for medium/large dogs, and avoid rush hour if you can. Small dogs in carriers are the simplest option. Metro is similar; buses vary by driver.
Can dogs go in restaurants in Barcelona, Spain?
Terraces, almost always yes (up to the venue). Indoors depends on the restaurant and local rules. In Barcelona we ask first, keep a short lead, and pick quieter off-peak times.
Before you book (our honest notes)
Re-confirm the pet policy with the property, not just the platform listing. Ask for a quiet, courtyard-facing unit, and check how you’ll reach the nearest green spot at 22:00.
Barcelona loves a street party; if your dog hates noise, avoid big plazas and festival dates in the old town.
Disclosure & How we choose pet friendly hotels Barcelona Spain
We choose places we either stayed at or would use with our own dogs: clear pet rules, fair fees, walkable locations and solid guest feedback.
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