You can eat well without leaving the hotel. Amar Barcelona, led by chef Rafa Zafra, serves Mediterranean seafood and seasonal dishes. The Grand Hall offers traditional tapas and seasonal plates, while the Rooftop Garden provides panoramic city views with its menu. For a lighter bite, the hotel's snack bar and bar are handy. Just outside, the Gothic Quarter, a 13 minute walk, is full of cafes and restaurants, and Mercado de La Boqueria, a 16 minute walk, is great for fresh produce and local specialties.

The hotel sits on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes in the Eixample district, just steps from Passeig de Gràcia. You are a short walk from Casa Batlló (7 min) and La Pedrera (11 min), with the Gothic Quarter and its history museum about 12 minutes away. Ciutadella Park is a 16-minute stroll, and the Sagrada Familia is 17 minutes on foot. The neighborhood is filled with shops, cafes, and everyday conveniences like supermarkets within a block or two. For a wider view, the Montjuïc Cable Car is 2.6 km away, and the Gaudí House Museum is 3.0 km, both easy to reach by transit or taxi.

From Barcelona Airport, the Aerobus to Plaça de Catalunya takes about 30 minutes, and the hotel is a 10 minute walk from there. The RENFE train from the airport runs every half hour to Passeig de Gràcia in 25 minutes, also a 10 minute walk to the hotel. A taxi from the airport takes about 25 minutes. If arriving at Barcelona Sants station, it is about 1 km away. The nearest metro stations are Urquinaona, a 5 minute walk, and Passeig de Gràcia, a 7 minute walk.

In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own Rooftop Garden with panoramic city views, the Gaudí Secret Garden by St-Germain rooftop cocktail bar, and the Grand Hall for tapas and seasonal dishes. For a night out, Casa Batlló is a 7-minute walk and La Pedrera is an 11-minute walk, both beautifully lit. Ciutadella Park, a 16-minute walk, is a pleasant spot for an evening stroll. The hotel also hosts live music performances and movie nights on-site.

Yes, Hotel El Palace Barcelona is a great base for exploring the city on foot. You can walk to Casa Batlló in 7 minutes, La Pedrera in 11 minutes, and the Sagrada Familia in 17 minutes. The Gothic Quarter and Ciutadella Park are also within a 16 to 18 minute walk. For sights further out, like the Montjuïc Cable Car at 2.6 km or the Gaudí House Museum at 3.0 km, you can easily take a taxi or use public transport from nearby stations. The hotel's central location on Gran Via puts you close to Passeig de Gràcia and its metro connections, making it simple to reach any part of the city.