December in Barcelona: a perfect winter day from Hotel Regina

December turns Barcelona into a bright, calm city full of small pleasures. If you’re staying at Hotel Regina, right in the heart of the city, you have everything you need to enjoy a perfect winter day at your own pace, savouring every moment. Here’s an itinerary designed to experience Barcelona with calm, flavour, and a touch of festive magic.

1. Slow breakfast at the Regina: the best way to start the day

Before heading out to explore the city, take a few moments to enjoy Hotel Regina’s breakfast.
Freshly brewed coffee, artisan breads, soft pastries, fresh fruit and a warm atmosphere that invites you to slow down and start the morning peacefully.
It’s the kind of breakfast that sets the tone for the day: calm, cosy and full of delicious flavours.

2. Morning stroll through the streets of Barcelona

Just a few steps from the hotel, you’ll find some of the most pleasant areas to walk around in winter.
From Plaça Catalunya, let the city guide you: wander through the Eixample without rushing, discover local shops and iconic storefronts along Passeig de Gràcia, or enjoy the soft morning light over the modernist buildings.
Barcelona in December is peaceful, bright and perfect for strolling warmly bundled up, without crowds and full of charm.

3. Lunch at La Esquina: flavour, calm and km-zero cuisine

Less than a 5-minute walk from the Regina, you’ll find La Esquina—one of our guests’ favourite restaurants—open every day from 12:00 to 23:30.
Its seasonal, honest and carefully prepared cuisine is perfect for a winter day. Don’t miss their Croquetas—a traditional dish with a contemporary twist that perfectly reflects the restaurant’s philosophy: flavour, proximity and a hint of surprise.

4. Sweet afternoon: churros with chocolate in the Gothic Quarter + Christmas lights on Passeig de Gràcia

After lunch, head towards the Gothic Quarter (10–12 minutes from the hotel) to enjoy churros with chocolate in iconic chocolaterías like Dulcinea or La Pallaresa, while strolling through its beautifully lit alleyways.

As evening falls, walk up to Passeig de Gràcia —just 10 minutes from the Regina— to admire its Christmas lights, with modernist façades and sparkling decorations that create one of the most magical walks of December.

5. Back to the Regina

After a day filled with flavours, lights and charming corners, it’s time to return to Hotel Regina.
The warmth of its lobby, the soft lighting and that peaceful feeling you get when you walk in make coming back feel like coming home.
A perfect ending to a perfect winter day in Barcelona.