Where to stay in Barcelona: Best hotels and accommodation for Aston Villa fans

Aston Villa’s Champions League trip to Barcelona on Tuesday, November 3 gives supporters the chance to pair a big European night at the Spotify Camp Nou with a few days in one of the continent’s best city-break destinations.

Unai Emery’s side face Hansi Flick’s Barcelona in their fourth league-phase match, with kick-off at 9pm CET / 8pm GMT.

The Spotify Camp Nou sits in Les Corts, a district in western Barcelona, around 20 to 25 minutes from the city centre by metro or taxi.

Two metro lines serve the stadium: L3 stops at Palau Reial and Les Corts, while L5 stops at Collblanc and Badal. The area gets very busy on matchdays, so most fans will want to leave the car behind.

Here, Football Ground Guide breaks down the best hotels and accommodation for Villa fans in each area.

Hotels close to the Camp Nou

Les Corts is a mainly residential area with shops, restaurants and university campuses nearby. It is quieter than the historic centre, which suits fans who want a straightforward matchday.

NH Barcelona Les Corts

Tucked right next to the upscale L'illa Diagonal mall, the NH Barcelona Les Corts puts you just a mile away from Camp Nou's gates.

Les Corts metro station is about 10 minutes away on foot, and some rooms have private balconies with views over the city and surrounding hills.

It is a good fit for travelers who want great shopping and dining on their doorstep, while still maintaining a convenient link to the metro and a reasonable walk to the ground.

NH Collection Barcelona Constanza

NH Collection Barcelona Constanza is about a 20-minute walk from the Camp Nou, making it a step up in comfort without being far from the stadium.

The hotel has a spa, a fitness area and an outdoor pool on the terrace, along with a Mexican restaurant.

Hotels in the city centre

For Villa fans staying more than a night or two, the centre gives you Barcelona’s restaurants, bars and sights on your doorstep, with the L3 running direct from Placa de Catalunya towards the stadium.

NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon

Rambla de Catalunya, 26

This five-star hotel sits in the middle of the Eixample district, around 3.7km from the Camp Nou. It is about a 10-minute walk to La Rambla, and Passeig de Gracia, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera are all close by.

It has 255 rooms and a pool, making it a strong option for fans treating the trip as a proper city break.

Hotel 1898

La Rambla, 109

Hotel 1898 is housed in a restored 19th-century building on La Rambla, around 200 yards from Placa de Catalunya.

From here, matchgoers can easily hop on the L3 metro line directly toward the Palau Reial or Les Corts stations near the stadium. The historic Gothic Quarter is also just a 10-minute walk away.

The hotel is known for its rooftop terrace and pool, plus a spa in the building’s historic vaults. It is a good pick for supporters who want somewhere memorable to stay before and after the match.

NH Collection Barcelona Podium

Bailen, 4-6

NH Collection Barcelona Podium is near Placa de Catalunya, with the Arc de Triomf, Parc de la Ciutadella and the Palau de la Musica Catalana all within a few minutes’ walk.

Because the hotel sits about 4.7km from the stadium, fans should plan to use the metro on matchday via the nearby Arc de Triomf station. It is an excellent choice for travelers who want easy access to the stadium but prefer a peaceful, relaxed retreat away from the heavy tourist crowds.

Budget options

Hotel Alguer Camp Nou

Passatge Pere Rodriguez, 20

Hotel Alguer Camp Nou is a simple, family-run hotel around 500 metres from the stadium. It sits a mere three-minute stroll from the Collblanc metro station, which offers traveling fans a direct, painless transit link straight from the airport.

The property features a 24-hour front desk, a relaxed lounge, an on-site bar, and a daily buffet breakfast.

While the rooms are explicitly basic and spartan, it is tough to beat this location if your primary goal is finding a functional matchday landing pad close to the pitch.

Generator Barcelona

Carrer de Corsega, 377

Poised right on the vibrant border where the trendy Gracia district meets the grid of the Eixample, Generator sits within a five-minute walk of both the Diagonal and Verdaguer metro stations.

This design-forward hostel-hotel hybrid caters heavily to a younger, social crowd with a buzzing bar scene, lounges, and regular guest events. It features a flexible mix of budget-friendly shared dorms and upscale private rooms.

While unaccompanied minors aren't permitted in the dorms (giving it a distinct adult-leaning vibe), it remains a highly stylized, high-value base in one of the city's coolest neighborhoods.

How to get to the Camp Nou on matchday

The best metro station depends on your entrance gate. Palau Reial (L3) is around 11 minutes’ walk from the stadium, Les Corts (L3) around eight, Collblanc (L5) around seven and Badal (L5) roughly six minutes.

Trams T1, T2 and T3 to Avinguda de Xile also stop close to the ground. Make sure to allow plenty of extra travel time, as the surrounding neighborhood gets heavily congested with traffic well before kick-off.

FGG Verdict

For Villa fans in Barcelona for the Champions League, the right base depends on how long you are staying.

For pure matchday convenience, NH Barcelona Stadium and NH Barcelona Les Corts are the best options, putting you within walking distance of the Camp Nou. Hotel Alguer Camp Nou is the budget pick in the same area.

For a longer stay, the centre is the better choice. The NH Collection Gran Hotel Calderon and Hotel 1898 put you close to Passeig de Gracia, La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter, with a direct L3 link out to Les Corts on matchday.

Hotel rates and availability vary by date and were not verified for matchday. Check directly with each property before booking, and do it early, as a Champions League night at the Camp Nou is likely to put pressure on rooms.