The trusty NH chain has high standards of comfort and service, and this good-value downtown branch is thankfully no exception to the rule. The rooms, with a blue-and-beige...

Another of the recent wave of Barcelona hotels to adhere to the unwritten design protocol that grey is the new black. The Central's shadowy, almost Hitchcockian corridors open...

Part of the H10 chain, the Racó del Pi gets top marks for location just next to the iconic Plaça del Pi, and also offers bright, spacious rooms with handsome terracotta-tiled...

Despite its considerable fame, the best thing about the Hostal Jardí remains its location on one of the city's loveliest squares. Inside, however, it's a bit of a plain Jane,...

On one of downtown's busiest shopping streets, this hostal occupies the first floor of an impressive building. Unlike some hostales, the place feels spacious, with light...

The Rembrandt is a charming 27-room hostal that is fairly stylish (for the price) with lots of wood panelling, soft lighting and a lift. A bonus is the pretty interior...

Bright and cheerful with pleasing designer touches (slate bathrooms, groovy leather bedheads), this is a bargain for those who don't need frills. There's no breakfast, and not...

This newcomer to the heart of the city is sleek, modern and relaxed with a hip vibe. The Barcelona Catedral is the kind of place where Costes plays in a lobby that doubles as a...

This elegantly restored 16th-century palace retains many original features and is furnished with natural materials - wood, leather, silk and stone - that are complemented by a...

The rooms in this restored palace near the harbour are done out in soothing rusty shades. Some of the bathrooms have jacuzzi baths, while others come with massage showers....

Arguably the sexiest boutique in town, this is the perfect treat for a naughty weekend, located in a former 18th-century palace. The vampish lobby-cum-library teams flagstone...

A private mansion was completely gutted to create this minimalist hotel on a busy street just off La Rambla. The rooms are white and futuristic, with a different zingy colour...

Although right in the centre of the city, this is a laid-back place where you can recharge your batteries in peace. It has a homely atmosphere highlighted by its swirling...

Located in a 19th-century townhouse with views over the Port Vell, this simple little place is laid-back, friendly and fun, with nautically themed rooms such as 'Captain's...