Take a citytrip to Barcelona

Discover the city

Barcelona is for bon vivants! Personally, I love having lunch with friends on a (rooftop) terrace or in a cosy gastrobar.

Barcelona is an ideal destination for those who prefer to combine a vibrant city, shopping and good food with a sea view. The medieval city centre and modernist buildings are beautiful, and you will find fine terraces, tapas bars and original shopping addresses everywhere. The pleasant Mediterranean climate and beaches create a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, fun to visit are also the many museums, galleries and colourful market halls, where the locals do their shopping. And when the sun goes down, it's time to enjoy the nightlife until the early hours. Barcelona offers everything you could wish for on a city break.

My tips for Barcelona

Looking for the best highlights, museums and local hotspots to eat, drink, shop and stay? Discover my favourite tips on the map.

The nicest neighbourhoods in Barcelona

Discover Barcelona's vibrant neighbourhoods, such as Sant Antoni or L'Eixample. Find the best neighbourhoods below!

Which hotel in Barcelona do you choose?

Don't feel like spending hours searching for the perfect hotel and still be sure you're in the right place? We have selected only the finest from the multitude of hotels and B&Bs in Barcelona.

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    Aspasios Poblenou Apartments

    Your own luxury flat within walking distance of the city's nicest streets. Who wouldn't want that? You share the pool with other guests.

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    Fuster Apartments By Aspasios

    Stunning flats in the upmarket Eixample district with two bathrooms and Spanish tile floors. We want those at home too!

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    Aspasios Garden Apartments

    Nice bright flat for 4 people. You check in with a code. This way you really have your own home in the city for a while.

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    Aspasios Sagrada Familia Apartments

    Flat with well-equipped kitchen for a family of 5 or a group of friends. Close to the famous Sagrada Familia.

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    The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou

    Nice hotel with a young vibe, like the neighbourhood it's in. Pool and rooftop are a big plus.

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    Arcelon Hotel

    Pretty new and nice hotel on d enorth side of town. To be fair, a little out of the way though. Not bad if you want to get your 10,000 steps before lunch.

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    Casa Lit Barcelona By Ona Hotels

    Bright and fresh hotel not too far from the port and beach. Nice rooftop for a drink, but also lots of nice restaurants and squares within walking distance.

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    Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira

    Large and modern hotel on the edge of the city centre If you want to lkopen to the city, it's quite a distance, but with the metro you are well connected. Extensive breakfast!

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    Brick Barcelona

    Simple hotel that is well connected to the city centre. It is basic, but good value and they have family rooms there too.

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    Raval House

    Nice modern hotel with an excellent breakfast in El Raval. The neighbourhood is lively but also a bit messy full of artists and street art. Ramblas is within walking distance.

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    Occidental Barcelona 1929

    Looking for a lot of hotel for your money and don't mind spending 15 minutes in the metro before you get to the city centre? then this is a good option.

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    Hotel Acta Voraport

    Fine and comfortable hotel in the former industrial district of El Poblenou. Good connection to city and beach.

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    Amfores Boutique Guest House

    Small and cosy guest house at walking distance from the cosy squares of El Born. Highly recommended!

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    Rec Barcelona-Only Adults

    Fresh, bright modern hotel with a small pool and rooftop bar. Good beds, adults only.

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    Ona Hotels Mosaic

    Gem on one of the stately streets of Eixample. lots of great shops and restaurants nearby. Rooms are trendy and fresh.

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    ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

    Ideal for those who prefer to combine a city break with a beach visit. Located between city and sea, you will find fine rooms and a great pool with a view.

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    ibis Styles Barcelona City Bogatell

    Good location in El Poblenou, fine service and friendly prices too. The hotel is just about next to the metro, so well connected to the centre.

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    Charming Flats by Aspasios

    Spacious flats for families or groups, restaurants and supermarket nearby.

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    Mihlton Barcelona

    Charming bed and breakfast with a deliciously catered breakfast. The beautiful floors make us want the same at home. Gem!

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    Val Barcelona Apartment

    If you are looking for a flat for 3 people, this might be a good option. It is nice and spacious. The third person is allowed on the sofa bed.

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    Room Mate Anna

    Everything about this hotel is nice, except the bite out of your budget. But off-season definitely worth checking out.

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    Midtown Apartments

    Stylish two-bedroom flats for 4 adults. A 15-minute walk to dde Ramblas.

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    House by pillow

    Nice and fresh hotel in a quiet residential area. Note that it's 25 minutes by metro to the city centre, but you'll find plenty of retuarants full of locals nearby.

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    Factory Hostels Barcelona

    If you're with 6 friends, or a big family then rent the whole dorm if necessary. Great hostel.

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    Toc Hostel Barcelona

    The cosy vibe of a hostel, but the comfort of an adult hotel. The family rooms are good too.

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    Barcelona Apartment Mila

    Fine flat for 4 adults in cosy Gracia. Squares, restaurants and Parc Guëll nearby. Two or three nights minimum.

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    H10 Art Gallery

    Art hotel in L'Eixample with changing exhibitions. With modern rooms, a stylish garden and a pool(s) on the seventh floor.

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    Umma Barcelona Bed & Breakfast Boutique

    Well-kept Bed & Breakfast on the Diagonal. Perfect if you want a taste of Barcelona's fashionable atmosphere.

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    Catalonia Square

    Luxury hotel with top service. Actually, everything here is fine, but that's what you pay for. Good family rooms too.

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    Hotel Cantón

    Basic, betaalbaar hotel met een ideale ligging, vlakbij de haven en de Ramblas. Je wandelt ook zo naar de leuke wijken El Born en El Raval.

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    Casa Gracia

    Superbly decorated hostel in the Gràcia district, with terrace, kitchen, living room and library. There are rooms for 2 to 6 people.

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    H10 Port Vell

    Stylish hotel near the old port, with modernly decorated rooms and a lounge terrace overlooking the sea and La Barceloneta.

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    ibis Barcelona Pza Glories 22

    Fine basic option in El Poblenau. In half an hour's walk you're in the heart of d estad. The metro is also nearby.

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    Wander By Pillow

    Small and simple hotel near the Ramblas. It's a lively neighbourhood so light sleepers bring earplugs!

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    Catalonia Passeig de Gracia

    Luxury hotel in a prime location. it's not hip or trendy, but gives you all the comfort you could want.

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    ibis Barcelona Centro (Sagrada Familia)

    The location of this basic Ibis is absolutely right. Close to the Sagrada Familia and well connected by ov. Great option.

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    Hotel Limonaia

    Near metro stop Diagonal and not far from the Sagrada Familia is this comfortable hotel. A good choice for those who want to shop and sightsee.

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    H10 Urquinaona Plaza

    Not cheap, but what nice rooms. Some with beautiful ceilings. It is centrally located, the breakfast is excellent and you end the day with a glass of cava on the roof.

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    Catalonia Gran Via BCN

    Fine, compact hotel in a good location. You can walk straight into Barcelona's nice neighbourhoods full of bars and restaurants. Cool off in the swimming pool with loungers.

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    Hotel Paseo de Gracia

    Very clean hotel at ditto price. Better do breakfast outside. Nice restaurants and shops within walking distance

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    Room Mate Pau

    Trendy and stylish hotel where you lack nothing. The location is good and the breakfast fantastic.

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    Generator Barcelona

    Generator is a super cute, cosy hostel in Gràcia. There are individual rooms as well as dorms.

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    Aspasios Urquinaona Design

    Just outside the historic Barri Gotic in Eixample, these well-maintained flats easily fit 6 people.

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    Ofelias Hotel

    Nicely kept boutique hotel with a small rooftop pool at the tip of Sant Antoni. You can walk the heart of the old town in 20 minutes.

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    Twenty By Pillow

    Newly renovated, lovely beds and good shower. You walk to the Ramblas via a nice breakfast spot. Basic but good!

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    Barcelona Apartment Republica

    Industrial apartments for up to 4 people in the nice neighbourhood of El Poblenou. You can walk to the beach or the old town in no time.

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    Suites Center Barcelona

    Spacious and comfortable suites and apartments on the beautiful Passeig de Gracia. The atmosphere is homely.

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    H10 Casanova

    What a nice hotel. Not cheap, but worth every euro. The location is good, the breakfast nice and extensive.

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    Eric Vokel Boutique Apartments Gran Via Suites

    For large and small groups, all flats equally modern and fresh. And you walk right into up-and-coming Sant Antoni. Minimum several nights.

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    Acta City 47

    Fresh hotel with very good beds on the edge of Eixample. Bit out of the hustle and bustle but still well connected to the metro.

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    Grums Hotel & Spa

    Hotel with spa that you pay for separately. Rooms are spacious and the hotel is well connected to the city. In 15 ov minutes you are in the city centre.

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    Eric Vokel Boutique Apartments Bcn Suites

    Modern flats in the Gràcia district, decorated by Danish designer Eric Vökel. Close to the Sagrada Família. Please note: minimum 3 nights.

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    Eric Vokel Boutique Apart Sagrada Familia Suites

    Fresh, fully equipped and modern flat in a quiet residential area within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia. Don't hesitate for long.

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    Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar Affiliated by Meliá

    Spacious, modern hotel in a fairly new part of town. The metro to the city centre is a five-minute walk away. The lovely roof terrace with pool zis a big plus.

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    Lugaris Beach

    A beach holiday in the city. It's possible in these spacious flats! you book a minimum of 4 nights.

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    Sant Antoni

    Not a hip hotel, but the value for money is really good. Breakfast well taken care of, location good, rooms clean.

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    Barcelona Hotel Colonial

    Stately hotel with the comforts of today and the atmosphere of yesteryear. Its location between city and beach makes it a good base.

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    Teatre Auditori

    Neat hotel close to the Sagrada Familia. Rooms are clean but basic, as is breakfast. So if you want a full breakfast, do it in one of the nice cafes nearby.

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    Onix Rambla

    For its location in Eixample, a kindly priced hotel with a small pool. Rooms are simple, fresh and spacious.

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    Onix Liceo

    Simple hotel in El Raval, everything in the historic centre within walking distance and the beach is also a nice walk.

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    Exe Ramblas Boqueria

    Nice rooms and enough comfort, extensive breakfast is better done outside. On the Ramblas, so lively day and night.

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    Denit Barcelona

    Nice location in El Gotic. Plenty of restaurants for dinner and breakfast nearby. Good to know: the fine beds may be a bit short for tall people.

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    Capri by Fraser Barcelona

    Colourful studios and flats in the modern El Poblenou district. Right between city and beach.

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    Acta Antibes

    Simple hotel a 10-minute walk from the Sagrada Familia. They have a wide choice of family rooms. So families and groups beware!

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    Catalonia Port

    Here you are super central, in the El Gòtic district about 10 minutes' walk from the beach. Not hip, but good hotel with nice beds and a full breakfast.

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    Cram

    Good breakfast, great service and enough comfort in the rooms. Plus points for the rooftop terrace with swimming pool.

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    SB Diagonal Zero Barcelona

    Large, tad business-like hotel near the convention centre. You're close to the beach and well connected to the city.

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    Barcelo Raval

    Spacious rooms in a futuristic building between El Raval and Sant Antoni. The emerging neighbourhood is hip on the one hand and still a bit raw on the other.

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    Murmuri Residences

    Spacious flat complete with dishwasher and good beds. From here, the city is at your feet.

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    Melia Barcelona Sky

    Fine hotel in a huge tower. The higher you sit, the nicer the view. But luckily there is the lovely roof terrace where everyone can enjoy the view.

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    Ilunion Bel Art

    This hotel is away from the tourist crowds yet a 10-minute walk from the Sagrada Familia. Good value, though a bit corporate.

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    Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hil

    Exclusive take on the yet often somewhat corporate Hiltons. Location good, service good, but it also costs a bit.

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    Silken Ramblas

    A very pleasant hotel in a good location. Everything nearby: market hall, restaurants, bars. The small pool on the roof completes it.

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    Catalonia Avinyo

    Fine hotel in the narrow streets of El Gotic. In the heart of Barcelona, between all kinds of shops, restaurants and squares.

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    Villa Emilia

    Stylish hotel with pretty, comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast. Bonus: super-trendy rooftop bar as well as a fine restaurant.

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    Acta bcn 40

    Fresh and basic hotel with compact rooms in the middle of lively El Raval. The beautiful museum MACBA is a stone's throw away.

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    Icon Bcn

    Stylish and fairly new hotel in Eixample, good breakfast and also very nice family rooms. Highly recommended!

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    Room Mate Carla

    Nice, fine, trendy hotel in Barcelona's fashion centre. The metro takes you to the old town in 15 minutes. Plenty of hoppe restaurants nearby.

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    Petit Palace Museum

    Charming hotel a 10-minute walk from the Ramblas. If you want to explore Barcelona's beaches, loaner bikes are a plus.

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    Soho

    Fine hotel on the border of Eixample and El Raval. The hotel has its own parking and you walk straight into El Raval's narrow streets full of bars. Highly recommended!

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    Via Augusta

    This hotel is outside the hustle and bustle of the city centre, but the metro will get you there in no time. It is clean, and the reception very friendly.

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    Hotel Casa Elliot

    Behind its beautiful facade in the lively El Raval district is a small hotel with plenty of atmosphere. The rooms are compact and comfortable.

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    Libere Barcelona Sant Antoni

    Trendy flat in the nice neighbourhood of El Raval. The kitchen equipment is a bit thin, but with the supermarket nearby, it's nice to have breakfast on your own terrace. Up to 6 people.

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    Hotel 1898

    Monumental hotel along the Ramblas in El Raval. The decor is particularly elegant, with lots of wood and classic colours.

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    The Hoxton, Poblenou

    Particularly nice, trendy and comfortable hotel in the cool El Poblenou district. Not cheap, but well worth every euro.

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    B-Hotel

    Modern, slightly business-like hotel with a rooftop terrace and swimming pool. All the comforts you could wish for. The bus to the airport stops just outside the door.

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    Granvia

    Classic hotel that fits perfectly with the grandeur of the Eixample district. It is well-kept and comfortable but that's just as well for that price.

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    Nobu Hotel Barcelona

    What a picture! You won't find that view from the roof terrace anywhere else. Nice and luxurious too and a bit further out of the crowds.

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    Evenia Rocafort

    Staying over with LPs above your bed? Here you can. The spacious rooms at this hotel have plenty of comforts.

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    NH Barcelona Eixample

    Exactly what you expect from an NH hotel: bit of business, plenty of comfort and a full breakfast. This one sits in the wide streets of Eixample.

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    Pol & Grace Hotel

    Whether you're sipping coffee on the rooftop terrace, serving an extra plate at breakfast or waking up sleepy with the Spanish sun shining through your room windows, you won't regret staying at Pol & Grace hotel.

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    Jazz

    Comfortable and modern hotel close to Plaça Catalunya. From here you can walk in 10 minutes to the cosy neighbourhoods of El Raval or El Gotic, as well as to the shopping streets of Eixample. What you want...

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    Oasis

    Friendly vibes in one of the city's nicest neighbourhoods. The rooms are basic, comfortable enough. From here, the city is at your feet.

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    Medicis

    Simple hotel at a friendly price. Some rooms even have a terrace. They don't serve breakfast, but there's vanity around the corner.

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    H10 Marina Barcelona

    Gigantic hotel a 10-minute walk from the lively streets of El Born and Barcelona's beach.

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    HCC Taber

    Location and breakfast are really the plus points of this hotel. Nothing fancy , but often kindly priced.

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    Hcc Montblanc

    Nothing fancy. You sleep here centrally and affordably. For the rest, head into town.

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    Leonardo Hotel Las Ramblas

    Basic hotel right behind the Ramblas in a more raucous part of El Raval. It is super central, lots of nice restaurants nearby.

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    Catalonia Eixample 1864

    Its location, parking garage under the hotel, family rooms and small rooftop pool make this hotel a great base for families or small groups.

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    Acta Atrium Palace

    Bit of a business hotel, but very well cared for. From the hotel, many sights are within walking distance. Great base.

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    Meson Castilla Atiram Hotel

    Comfortable hotel with a classic interior. Here you really are in Spain. It is centrally located and the metro is nearby . Great base for your visit to the city.

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    Hesperia Presidente

    This hotel often has a good offer and then you really get a lot of hotel for your money. You're in the city's shopping district. ideal for fashionistas.

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    Oriente Atiram Hotel

    Nostalgia at its finest. You walk straight from your hotel onto the Ramblas and are close to the city's main attractions. What a unique hotel!

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    Catalonia Born

    This hotel is in a perfect location and actually there is nothing wrong with the hotel itself. It might be a bit impersonal, but it is fully equipped.

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    Balmes

    Charming and atmospheric hotel with a small but nice pool. You really get pampered here.

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    Gaudi

    Tad old-fashioned, but fine, hotel in El Raval, just behind the Ramblas. Bohemian neighbourhood, lots of bars.

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    Grupotel Gravina

    Nice little hotel in a cosy neighbourhood. Just on the border between the historic centre and the wide avenues of Eixample. Good to know, though: the beds are small and cosy.

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    Citadines Ramblas Barcelona

    You stay on the Ramblas, so it doesn't get any more central than this. The rooms are well insulated, so night noise won't bother you much. Tricky, but close to everything.

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    Midmost Barcelona

    Location check, beds check, breakfast check! And atmospheric too. This hotel meets everything, can't miss.

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    Eurostars Grand Marina GL

    Modern (business) hotel in the city's WTC. You stay just short of the water. All the trimmings. But you pay for it.

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    Abba Sants

    Kindly priced and simple hotel between the city and Camp Nou. The metro takes you to both places within half an hour.

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    H10 Raco del Pi

    Location, location and location; those are d e three reasons to choose this hotel. Breakfast is better done outside. Plenty to choose from.

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    Catalonia Gracia

    If you mainly want to shop and eat well during your trip, this hotel is perfectly located. Close to the city's major shopping streets where you can find all the brands.

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    Catalunya

    Basic hotel with spacious rooms. The location, just below Plaça Catalunya is central. They don't serve breakfast, you do that in one of the many joints nearby.

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    Derby

    This hotel is on the edge of Eixample, a bit out of the loop from all the tourist crowds. It is easily accessible and comfortable, with a small pool.

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    Catalonia Sagrada Familia

    Relaxed hotel with car park where your dog is also welcome. Then you can walk straight to the Sagrada Familia. The rooms are nothing special, but comfortable enough.

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    Paral.lel

    The location of this hotel is fine and the staff is always willing to help you on your way. Otherwise pretty basic, better have breakfast outside.

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    Gran Hotel Havana 4*Sup by Escampa Hotels

    Modern hotel in a beautiful old building in the wide streets of Eixample. If you prefer breakfast out of doors, you have good options nearby.

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    Europark

    Neat hotel not far from the Sagrada Familia and the city's major shopping streets. Good beds are also a plus.

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    Hesperia Barri Gòtic

    Enjoy the city's street sounds from your French balcony in El Gotic before diving into the bustling life. Here it is possible!

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    Santa Marta

    You book this hotel for the location. It is clean and basic in its interior. Have breakfast at one of the breakfast bars within walking distance.

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    NH Sants Barcelona

    The comfort you expect from an NH hotel. The neighbourhood is quiet, slightly out of the city centre, but very well connected to everything you want to see.

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    Rialto

    Good hotel middeinn the lively El Gotic. Some rooms have a nice, small balcony. Breakfast is extensive, although there are plenty of options nearby.

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    Ronda House

    Good budget option in unpolished Sant Antoni. The neighbourhood is booming with a new joint opening every week.

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    Nouvel

    It feels a bit old-fashioned and you shower in a bath, but the location of this hotel is very good. Some rooms have lovely balconies or beautiful tiled floors.

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    Catalonia Diagonal Centro

    On the edge of the fancier Eixample district, you'll find this spacious hotel with small pool that's great for families. Breakfast is extensive.

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    Barcelona Century Hotel

    Central location, simple and affordable. Great option if you don't need much more than a clean bed and a refreshing shower.

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    Astoria

    Great value for money. Nicely maintained hotel close to the city's chicest shopping streets. Good restaurants nearby.

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    Suizo

    Fine hotel in the lively El Gotic district. Fine beds too. Light sleepers should expect some street noise at night. Here it goes on until the early hours.

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    H10 Catalunya Plaza-Boutique Hotel

    Authentic property in the heart of Barcelona, with ornamental ceilings, beautiful carvings and original tiles. Yet there is no lack of comfort. Central location.

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    Wilson Boutique Hotel

    Beautiful and stylish boutique hotel on the Diagonal. You can shop and enjoy culinary delights to your heart's content here. The metro and bus are always nearby.

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    INNSiDE by Meliá Barcelona Apolo

    Playful and colourful hotel near Montjuïc. It's not a cheap place, but you won't lack anything here. The metro is also nearby.

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    Barcelona Universal

    Neat hotel on the border of El Raval and Poble Sec. A bit drab on the outside, well-kept on the inside. With swimming pool(s) and nice loungers on the roof. Great views!

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    The Corner Hotel

    This is where you want to sleep! Lovely hotel in L'Eixample, with nice rooms, a cosy bar and rooftop pool. Here you are really taken care of.

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    Andante

    Fine hotel in El Raval, near the Museu Marítim and the Ramblas. Nice: pool with city views on top of the roof.

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    Park Hotel

    After a refreshing dip in the rooftop pool, stroll straight into the bustling El Born, or crawl into bed in your spacious modern room. Can't go wrong with this one!

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