Take a citytrip to Barcelona

Barcelona is the place 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 anyone who wants to combine a vibrant city, shopping and good food with sea views. The medieval city centre and the modernist architecture are stunning, and you’ll find lovely terraces, tapas bars and unique shops everywhere. The pleasant Mediterranean climate and the beaches create a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, the many museums, galleries and colourful market halls, where the locals do their shopping, are also well worth a visit. And once the sun has set, it’s time to enjoy the nightlife until the early hours.

The nicest neighbourhoods in Barcelona

Discover Barcelona’s vibrant neighbourhoods, such as the off-the-beaten-track Sant Antoni, Eixample and the former industrial district of Poblenou.

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Our favourite hotels in Barcelona

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

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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 four 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 the north 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 (duplicated hotel 131686)
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 within walking distance of El Born's lively squares. 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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Mosaic by Ona
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 are nearby.
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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, Barcelona
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.
Hostel
Factory Hostels Barcelona
If you are with 6 friends or a big family, rent the whole dorm if necessary. Great hostel.
Hostel
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, affordable hotel ideally located close to the port and the Ramblas. You can also easily walk to the nice neighbourhoods of El Born and El Raval.
Hostel
room00 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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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
Close to metro stop Diagonal and not far from the Sagrada Familia, this comfortable hotel is located. A good choice for those who want to explore the city.
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H10 Urquinaona Plaza
Not cheap, but what nice rooms. Some with stunning ceilings. It is centrally located, the breakfast is excellent and you end the day with a glass of cava on the rooftop.
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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 a good price. Better do breakfast outside. Nice restaurants and shops within walking distance.
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Room Mate Pau, Barcelona
Trendy and stylish hotel where you lack nothing. The location is good and the breakfast fantastic.
Hostel
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 are these well-kept flats that you can easily fit 6 people into.
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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!
Apartment
Barcelona Apartment Republica
Industrial apartments in the nice El Poblenou district. Fine for couples, or a family, but a bit cramped for 4 adults.
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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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Alma Barcelona
Stylish, chic hotel with fantastic service, beautiful peaceful garden, spa and restaurant. For when you have something to celebrate.
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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 is a big plus.
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Lugaris Beach Apartments
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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Dorma Ramblas Boquería
Nice rooms and enough comfort, but 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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Naitly Barcelona Poblenou
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 a 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, slightly 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 neighbourhood is on the rise: 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, Curio Collection by Hilton
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, Barcelona
Nice, fine, trendy hotel in Barcelona's fashion centre. The metro takes you to the old town in 15 minutes. Plenty of trendy 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.
Apartment
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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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 about 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. 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. Right behind the Ramblas, a bohemian neighbourhood with 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 more central than this. The rooms are well insulated, so night noise won't bother you much. Busy, 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 Boutique Hotel
Location, location and location; those are the three reasons to choose this hotel. Breakfast is better done outside the door. Plenty to choose from.
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Catalonia Gracia
Do you mainly want shopping and fine dining during your trip? Then 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. 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 Drassanes
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 Barcelona
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!