Located in a magnificent building north of the centre, this 214-bed hostel boasts an architectural edge, with many original features, including Modernista tilework, whimsical...

This cylindrical building now dominates the Rambla del Raval and promises to become something of an icon of the barrio. A hip cocktail lounge designed by Jordi Gali and the...

Located in an 18th-century palace, Boria is half hotel, half apartment, offering sophisticated loft-style rooms and suites that boast polished wood floors, plush rugs and...

There was a lot of talk about the Fuster when it first opened. Many complained that this historic building should have been preserved as a public space. The famed Café Viennese...

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...

From 1925 to the 1950s, this was Barcelona's grandest hotel, frequented by royalty and stars. It has lavish suites, private terraces and gardens, a five-star restaurant, a...

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...

A dapper luxury hotel in a 19th-century building - the former Philippine Tobacco Company headquarters. Rooms are candy-striped; one floor is all perky green and white, another...

Situated near the Port Olímpic, the Skipper is a swish American-style five-star reeling in visiting long-weekenders with some good package deals. Think supersize rooms with...

The 44-storey, Ritz-Carlton-run Arts continues to score top marks for unfailingly exemplary service. Bang & Olufsen CD players, interactive TV, sea and city views and a 'Club'...

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...

Antiques and contemporary design merge behind the neo-classical exterior of the Claris, which contains the largest private collection of Egyptian art in Spain. Some bedrooms...

After a €23-million refurbishment Le Meridien is now arguably the poshest place on La Rambla, and it's fair to say that if you need to ask the price you probably can't afford...

The Majestic has long been one of Barcelona's grandest hotels. Behind a neo-classical façade lies a panoply of perks, such as aservice that allows you to print a selection of...