An invitation to celebrate, share, and preserve our traditions
Christmas has arrived at Hotel Continental Barcelona and Hotel Continental Palacete, filling our spaces with warmth, beauty, and the spirit of tradition. Both hotels are now decorated with our Christmas tree and the traditional Nativity scene, a cherished custom that has been part of our identity for generations. For many guests, this small Nativity display evokes the true meaning of the season: the birth of Jesus of Nazareth and the values of hope, unity, and fraternity that accompany it.
In a vibrant and ever-changing city like Barcelona, keeping these cultural expressions alive is an act of care and commitment. Culture is a treasure that we inherit, protect, and lovingly pass on to future generations. That is why, every Christmas, Hotel Continental embraces the traditions that connect us to our history and to the heart of the city.
Send your Christmas greetings with our unique historic postcards
A collection designed to share the history of Barcelona
This year, we invite you to enjoy a very special detail: a selection of historic postcards from the Hotel Continental collection. These images capture remarkable moments, architectural gems, and beloved scenes from Barcelona’s past.
We invite you to share not just a greeting, but a piece of living history. At reception, you will find printed postcards featuring these unique images, along with an exclusive 2025 Christmas Greeting Card.
And the best part:
You can send them for free directly from our hotels. We provide the stamps.
Postcards available (selection)
- Hotel Continental Barcelona on La Rambla
A historic image of the original Gran Continental building overlooking La Rambla, showing the lively charm of the city’s most iconic boulevard. - Casa Paulina Fabra, now Hotel Continental Palacete
A postcard of the building as it originally stood on Passeig de Gràcia before being moved stone by stone to Rambla de Catalunya. A jewel for architecture and history enthusiasts. - The Palacete’s painted ceiling by Antoni Coll i Pi
An elegant postcard featuring the heavenly scene of three angels floating among soft clouds and floral garlands—a masterpiece that invites you to look up and smile. - Special Christmas Greeting Card 2025
A festive card created especially for this season, perfect for sending warm wishes to your loved ones.
Celebrate Christmas with us
At Hotel Continental, we believe that traveling is also an opportunity to connect with what is authentic. That is why we are delighted to share with you the traditions that have accompanied our hotels for so many years.
We invite you to enjoy the magic of Christmas in Barcelona, discover our decorations, and send heartfelt greetings from a place filled with history, hospitality, and light.
