What to look for when sourcing a venue
- Meetings with clients or customers: a meeting venue can provide a professional setting creating a positive impression and helping to build constructive relationships.
- Internal meetings or training sessions: an external venue can provide a neutral location for team meetings or training sessions, supporting productive discussions and encouraging participation.
- Conferencing or events: the right space can provide the facilities required for larger-scale hybrid events such as seminars, lectures or product launches.
- Team building activities: the ideal location for off-site training or group activities, helping to develop team cohesion and boost morale.
1. Hotel Miramar: for sweeping city views from the gardens of Montjuic
Set on the edge of Barcelona’s Montjuic, Hotel Miramar is an astonishing 5-star luxury hotel, serving spectacular views across the city and the Mediterranean. Initially built in the 1920s, the hotel and its meeting spaces are now finished with a contemporary style while retaining some of its iconic history.There are nine different spaces to choose from, the smallest of which holds around 12 people and the largest of which can hold up to 300. Each meeting room has its own style and view of either Montjuic itself, Barcelona city, or the ocean.
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- Location: Montjuic
- Capacity: up to 300
- Cost: €€€€€
2. OneCoWork: centrally located with functional yet beautiful meeting rooms
Currently spanning across three unique venues, all in the heart of Barcelona, the OneCoWork coworking space is a popular option for smaller teams. Their head-turning interior design and accommodating community team will help ensure your meeting runs smoothly and impresses any guest that needs impressing.Deco aside, OneCoWork meeting rooms are functional, come with a projector or TV display, are fully air-conditioned, include free refreshments for your attendees, have whiteboards, video conferencing options, and high-speed internet. OneCoWork also goes the extra mile and offers optional catering services. If you’re looking for centrally located meeting venues in Barcelona, OneCoWork should be top of your list.
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- Location: Gothic Quarter
- Capacity: up to 30
- Cost: 25€ p/h
3. Cityzen Barcelona: offering a unique blend of zen and productivity
Located in the heart of El Born, just a short walk from Jaume I metro, you’ll find Cityzen. Cityzen provides a unique combination of zen and productivity in one space; the idea being the reduced stress boosts creativity and productivity.In this 150m2 space, you’ll have access to the meeting room basics: conferencing equipment, speedy Wi-Fi, and a projector. You’ll also have access to a few unique products too: yoga & meditation classes, healthy catering options, and culture & creativity workshops.As far as event venues go, Cityzen provides a refreshing take on traditional meeting spaces in a way that only Barcelona can. The space features the original brick walls of the building and is decorated consciously with thought going toward how the space will make your attendees feel. What’s more, located in the core of the Born neighborhood, it’s a great location and surrounded by plenty of options for afterwork activities.
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- Location: El Born
- Capacity: up to 45
- Cost: 378 euros for half a day
4. Canvas Barcelona: a blank space to get creative with your team
Equal parts affordable as it is versatile, Canvas offers 500m2 of blank event space for you to host your next company event in. Nestled on Las Ramblas, the event space is centrally located, and your team will be sitting on the doorstep of Barcelona’s culinary strip—so, that’s lunch sorted! The space has a selection of five rooms to choose from, a terrace for those much-needed mind breaks, a kitchenette, and plenty of storage. They have optional HD projectors, TVs, sound systems, and catering available upon request. Whether you’re booking an informal team afterwork or a high-value business meeting, this could be the canvas for you.
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- Location: El Gotico
- Capacity: up to 40
- Cost: €€
5. Fedra: green meetings at another level, keep those ideas blooming
Who needs conference rooms when you can host your event in the garden, literally. Sitting at the foot of Barcelona’s Montjuic, in the small streets of El Poble-sec, you’ll find the Fedra indoor-outdoor garden.Fedra combines art and plants to bring you a harmonious, tranquil spot that’s truly unique. Not too far from Plaça De Espanya, makes this garden event space great for teams having to fly in and use the shuttle bus from the airport.The space can hold around 80 attendees if standing, but it truly shines for more intimate events, where you can gather around the rustic tables, take part in a team-building plant care workshop, and nurture some nature as well as yourselves. If you’re looking for a cozy, informal, altogether different event space in Barcelona, then put Fedra at the top of your list.
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- Location: El Poble-sec
- Capacity: up to 80
- Cost: €
6. The baSEment: for an adaptable space with the vibe you need
The Catalonia capital is certainly giving Madrid a run for its money with this space. The baSEment’s main goal is to slow things down. This event space is fully-customizable depending on your needs, with an on-hand team to create an environment that works with the atmosphere and theme you’re trying to create.Despite its name, there’s still plenty of natural light, and the space is divided into different areas: a hall, studio, home, and terrace—each complimenting the other but each offering a unique feel and space to work with. Located just two blocks from Urquinaona metro, it’s easy to get to and will provide your meeting with a unique atmosphere that is whatever you want it to be.
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- Location: Tetuan
- Capacity: up to 120
- Cost: €€€
7. Regus, Mapfre Tower: unbeatable views of the old Olympic village
If, when you think of hosting a meeting in Barcelona, you think of rolling sea views, then this one's for you. The Mapfre Tower is a bit of a landmark in Barcelona, enabling many to identify where the beach is from almost anywhere in the city. For a good reason, it’s high up; really high up. Located on the 27th floor, your meeting here can feature stunning city or sea views; take your pick.The Regus meeting and conference rooms feature presentation audiovisual tech, whiteboards, and views to keep your entire team pensive and inspired. The rooms receive plenty of natural light, and can be organized in a round table, conference style, or a U-shape; you’ll just need to advise the office space community team on your preferences ahead of time.There’s also optional catering available and an onsite cafe for those mid-afternoon pick-me-ups.
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- Location: La Vila Olímpica del Poblenou
- Capacity: up to 30
- Cost: €€€
8. The World Trade Center, Barcelona: keep things central over Barcelona harbor
Name a more iconic place for business events; we’ll wait. Barcelona’s World Trade Center architecture is inspired by the ships that sit as its neighbors on the Barcelona Port. Here, most meeting rooms will have rolling views over the Mediterranean Sea, and you’ll have over 4,000 square meters and 20 meeting rooms to pick from.Your meeting rooms will come with access to an onsite audiovisual technician, a bar, gym, parking, an onsite restaurant, and WiFi. This workspace and events venue is around a 15-minute taxi from the airport and is a perfect fit for larger teams.You’ll also have the option to put your team up for the night at their 5-star Eurostar Grand Marina Barcelona Hotel.
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- Location: Port Vell, Barcelona
- Capacity: up to 500
- Cost: €€€€
9. The W Hotel: for professional meetings in true Barcelona style
Often referred to as a conference hotel, the W is a notorious events location and is guaranteed to give your business meeting or event a view that only Barcelona can offer.The W hotel will give your next meeting a pinch of luxury that could be exactly what you’re looking for. Located at the end of Barceloneta Beach, your attendees can spend their breaks with their feet in the sand and a coffee in hand.As far as venue types go, this one is one of the most flexible spaces available. The W Hotel has 19 meeting rooms to choose from, racking up over 3,000 square footage of space. The largest room capacity is 1,250 pax and has the ability for you to run hybrid events seamlessly.
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- Location: La Barceloneta
- Capacity: up to 1,250
- Cost: €€€€€
10. Loom Glories: a space that will leave a lasting impression
A space unlike anything else you’ve seen on this list. Loom, Glories is in the beating heart of Barcelona’s Torre Agbar. Just a stone’s throw from the Glories shopping center at the tip of Poblenou, your guests will have plenty to keep them occupied in their downtime.The space hosts a parking, catering, optional entertainment and activities, and photography options if you want to go the extra mile. It’s well located being a few minutes walk from Glories metro—on the Red Line. Your guests will have access to views across the city, be met with plenty of natural light, and will walk away from your meeting feeling inspired to make things happen.
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- Location: Glories
- Capacity: up to 300
- Cost: €€€
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