A real find for lovers of character places and fans of Almodóvar-style chintz. Each room is individually decorated and rammed with antiques, be it an ornately carved wooden...

Housed in a Modernista building, with multi-coloured tiles in the lobby and bright rooms with bleached floors, the Axel is a cornerstone of the 'Gaixample', as the area around...

It was the Omm that redefined the hotels of the Eixample, establishing a new breed of smart, sophisticated urban accommodation for discerning travellers. Bedrooms are light and...

The Soho lives up to its Manhattan namesake in that it has the feel of a New York village loft. A duplex-height lobby filled with the light of numerous glass art installations...

Perfectly situated for just about everything, this sublime boutique hotel was created by architect Josep Juanpere, who took a 1930s building and revamped it with funky...

A reputable company staffed by knowledgeable young people, Barcelona-Home aims to sort out accommodation problems and provides other services including guided tours, airport...

Casanova is a smart new hotel suitable for those looking to try something a shade different. The charcoal grey and black decor with streaks of lime green are par for the...

The newest addition to the Equity Point group goes considerably upmarket, with more than 400 beds in an impressive Modernista building in one of the swankiest locations in the...

Lovers of vintage automobiles will get a real kick out of the Hispanos Siete Suiza, named after the seven lovingly restored pre-war motors that take up much of the lobby. The...

Lodging at the Central, spread across two floors of an old Modernista building, is like staying in a rambling flat rather than a hostal. Rooms have original tiling and high...

Located on three floors of a Modernista building, this warm and relaxed hostal with friendly, helpful staff offers free internet access and has a sunny patio with a shower for...

A gem of a hostal, filled with antiques, chandeliers and oriental rugs. The rooms may be on the simple side, but all have charm to spare, with tall windows, pretty paintwork...

Why can't all hostales be like this? Located in a typical Eixample building with fabulous tiled floors, the bedrooms are done out in chocolates and creams, with comfortable...

Staying in this bright, neat and peaceful apartment feels a bit like staying with an amenable relative. The friendly owner Rosa and her fluffy white dog live on site and take...