Casa Bonay – Heritage Meets Hip in the Heart of Barcelona
A Creative Hub Where Local Culture Comes to Stay
Type: design hotel, lifestyle & creative hotel
Vibe: lively
DNA: eco & sustainability, fabulous hotel bars, independent hotel, lived-in
Old Soul, Young Energy
Set inside a beautifully preserved 19th-century mansion in the heart of the Eixample, Casa Bonay walks a rare line: historic yet playful, grounded yet effortlessly cool. Once home to the Bonay family—who still own the building—the hotel blends Catalan heritage with a creative spirit that feels distinctly of-the-moment.
Design That Feels Lived-In
Brooklyn-based Post Company (previously Studio Tack) brings soft minimalism to the space, keeping original mosaic floors, sun-drenched solariums, and just enough wear to signal authenticity, not imperfection. It’s that subtle, sun-warmed elegance that makes Casa Bonay feel less like a hotel, more like the home of a very stylish friend.
A City Hub, Not Just a Hotel
Founder Inés Miro-Sans, a Barcelona native and Ace Hotel alum, has transformed Casa Bonay into a living, breathing cultural node. The in-house lineup is a who’s-who of local talent:
• Satan’s Coffee Corner for third-wave brews
• Mother for cold-pressed juices
• Blackie Books curating the hotel’s library
This is a hotel that hosts its neighborhood, not hides from it.
Rooms with a Local Touch
Guest rooms celebrate local materials and makers: original marble bathtubs, handcrafted finishes, and an easy, unpretentious style. Natural light pours in, and the vibe is more creative loft than buttoned-up boutique. On the rooftop, a working orchard and herb garden bring calm and community to the skyline.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Casa Bonay doesn’t aim for flawless—it aims for alive. A stay here is a sensory dip into Barcelona’s past and present, made for travelers who’d rather linger over a cortado with locals than chase checklists. For the culturally curious and design-aware, this is your base—and maybe even your new favorite hangout.
Amenities
• bicycle rental • library • pets allowed (charged) • restaurant • room service • wheelchair accessible • yoga
