Picolo recommends · Hotel in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Stretches of Barcelona’s Roman wall run straight through the building, and orange trees fill the courtyard where you take your first coffee.
Barcelona’s Roman beginnings are visible indoors here. The ancient wall that once ringed the city cuts across the building, and stretches of it are left bare, so old stone sits next to modern furniture.
The rest is contemporary and calm: rooms with clean lines, a courtyard planted with orange trees and a compact pool up on the roof. The Gothic Quarter starts the moment you step outside.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Mercer is the hotel for design lovers who want history they can touch. It feels considered in every corner, and comfort has clearly been given as much thought as the archaeology.
Weekend nights in the Gothic Quarter are loud, and rooms facing the street feel it. Ask for a room on the courtyard side if you are a light sleeper.
What you get
- Exposed Roman wall indoors
- Courtyard with orange trees
- Small rooftop pool
- Contemporary, clean-lined rooms
- Coffee in the courtyard
A day at Mercer Hotel Barcelona
- Morning
- Coffee under the orange trees in the courtyard.
- Midday
- A walk through the Gothic Quarter and the old Roman city.
- Afternoon
- A cool-down in the rooftop pool.
- Evening
- Dinner in the lanes, then back to the courtyard side for sleep.
Location
Barri Gòtic, Barcelona, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Can you see the Roman wall at Mercer Hotel Barcelona?
Yes. Stretches of the wall the Romans built around the city cross the building and have been left exposed indoors.
Does Mercer Hotel Barcelona have a pool?
There is a small pool on the roof, good for a cool-down rather than lengths.
Which rooms are quietest at Mercer Hotel Barcelona?
Rooms facing the courtyard. Street-side rooms can pick up noise from the Gothic Quarter on weekend nights.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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