Eco Boutique Hostal Grau
Warm, Mediterranean, consciously minimal. White walls, FSC-certified wood, organic mattresses, vertical garden. Feels more like a well-designed local apartment than a hotel. Community-minded: the Social Impact Room donates 100% of weekly profits to projects fighting homelessness in Barcelona.
Book breakfast in advance — the homemade full breakfast (7:30–10:30am) runs limited covers and sells out
Why It Matters
One of Spain's most credentialed eco-hotels, with LEED Gold certification, Biosphere status, and a genuine sustainability ethic baked into the construction, materials, and food. The Off Room — designed for guests with electromagnetic sensitivity — and the Social Impact Room partnership with Homeless Entrepreneur are genuinely unusual in the industry. Organic Cocomat and Naturalmat mattresses across all room types, handmade furniture from local craftspeople.
Hostal Grau is a family-run eco-boutique hotel tucked into a historic building on Carrer de les Ramelleres, right in El Raval — one of Barcelona's most characterful central neighbourhoods, about 200 metres from Las Ramblas and La Boqueria. It holds LEED Gold Certification for Interior Design, Biosphere certification, and is listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. This is not a place trying to be flashy. It's a place trying to be good — sustainably built, thoughtfully designed with recycled materials and organic mattresses, and operated with genuine local hospitality.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Apartment
The hotel's largest units at 45–55 m2, with independent entrance via digital code — so there's real privacy and autonomy. One or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, sofa, armchair, dining table, yoga mats, and balconies overlooking the street. Organic Cocomat mattresses. Ideal for longer stays or anyone who wants to feel genuinely at home.
50 sqm
Deluxe
The best room in the hotel for those who want space and light. A generous 40 m2, south-facing with three windows looking over the vertical garden and courtyard. One variant has an interior terrace planted with greenery — the closest thing to a private garden in central Barcelona. Perfect if you're bringing a dog. Organic Naturalmat mattress, Lutron smart lighting with dimmers, fridge, sofa bed, and armchair.
Double (2 x 2m) or Twin (two 1 x 2m beds) + sofa bed · 40 sqmDouble
The smallest rooms in the house — compact at 15–18 m2 but properly designed. Views either onto Barcelona's streets or the hotel's vertical garden. White walls, warm wood, organic Cocomat mattress. Good for 1–2 people who mostly plan to be out exploring. Bathroom has a natural stone-base shower.
Double (1.8 x 2m) or Twin (two 0.9 x 2m beds) · 16.5 sqmFamily Studio
A 40 m2 studio set up for families or small groups who want a bit of self-catering convenience without committing to a full apartment. Living room with sofa bed, kitchenette (microwave, fridge, teapot), dining table, and an organic Cocomat mattress. Sleeps up to 4.
Double (1.8 x 2m) or Twin (two 0.9 x 2m beds) + sofa bed · 40 sqmOff Room
A rare concept: a hotel room designed for guests with electromagnetic sensitivity. At 25 m2, it has reduced electromagnetic radiation, low-emission green Wi-Fi, organic cotton sheets, and an organic Naturalmat mattress. Otherwise it has all the standard amenities. A thoughtful, genuinely unusual offering.
Double (1.8 x 2m) · 25 sqmSuperior
A real step up from the Doubles — 22–25 m2 with a sofa bed that sleeps a third person. Choose between rooms with a double balcony overlooking the street or quieter interior rooms. All come with an organic Cocomat mattress and a teapot with organic teas.
Double (1.8 x 2m) or Twin (two 0.9 x 2m beds) + sofa bed (0.90 x 2m) · 23.5 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Beer and wine tasting experiences organised by the hotel, with a focus on organic and local producers.
The hotel arranges bike and scooter rentals for exploring Barcelona — a practical and eco-consistent way to get around the city.
The rooftop El Terrat can host private events and dinners for groups of 6–25 people. Available to both guests and non-guests.
Book the Social Impact Room and 100% of the weekly profits go to Homeless Entrepreneur programs in Barcelona. Includes a breakfast conversation with someone from the organisation who shares how the stay is creating social impact and offers insider local recommendations.
Guided walking tours of Barcelona organised through the hotel, led with a local lens.
Yoga classes available for guests. Apartments also come with yoga mats for independent practice.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Common lounge area where complimentary morning coffee, teas, and pastries are served.
Free high-speed Wi-Fi in all rooms. The Off Room offers a low-emission green Wi-Fi option.
Free coffee and a selection of organic teas available every morning in the guest lounge, along with homemade cake and biscuits.
24-hour front desk staffed by a team happy to give local recommendations and assistance throughout the stay.
Seasonal rooftop terrace bar open March to November. Open to guests and non-guests for drinks and tapas.
An interior vertical garden that some rooms and the Deluxe category overlook. Acts as the hotel's 'green lung'.
Dogs welcome. The hotel provides a pet bed, food and water bowls, and treats. Best suited to the Deluxe room, which has a private interior terrace.
Central air conditioning and heating in all room categories.
Luggage storage available at reception, useful for guests with late check-outs or early arrivals.
The hotel holds LEED Gold Certification for Interior Design — the world's most prestigious green building standard. Energy-efficient construction, water recycling, PVC-free materials, organic and water-based paints throughout.
Holds Biosphere sustainable tourism certification, one of several eco-certifications displayed by the property.
Paid airport-to-hotel pickup transfer service, bookable after reservation confirmation.
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