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title: "Arc La Rambla vs Ikonik Ramblas: which hotel is better?"
description: "Arc La Rambla or Ikonik Ramblas in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Arc La Rambla vs Ikonik Ramblas

Both are in Barcelona, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · la Mercè
## [Arc La Rambla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arc-la-rambla-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1151933/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · la Mercè
## [Ikonik Ramblas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ikonik-ramblas-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1659187/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Arc La Rambla

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 50 m apart.

### Choose Arc La Rambla if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3)

### Why is Arc La Rambla better than Ikonik Ramblas?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3) (+0.3)
2.  Has a gym
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Ikonik Ramblas better than Arc La Rambla?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Arc La Rambla | Ikonik Ramblas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+2.5) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 213 | 270  (+57) |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 36%  (+29%) | bottom 35% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Distance to la Mercè centre | 320 m | 290 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 170 m | 150 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 28 | 26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 55 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

50 m apart

Arc La Rambla: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 170 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Ikonik Ramblas: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 150 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 57 hotels in Gothic Quarter](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/barcelona/area/gothic-quarter/)

## Weather in Barcelona

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## Arc La Rambla or Ikonik Ramblas: common questions

### Which is better, Arc La Rambla or Ikonik Ramblas?

Arc La Rambla leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Arc La Rambla or Ikonik Ramblas?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Arc La Rambla and Ikonik Ramblas?

The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arc-la-rambla-barcelona-vs-ikonik-ramblas-barcelona/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/