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...
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 559The 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...
Passeig de Gràcia 33Lodging 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...
C/Diputació 346Located 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...
C/Balmes 55A 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...
C/Girona 24A 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...
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 660The Hotel Advance displays all the usual signs of coolness in the lobby (dark paintwork, deep sofas, a futuristic fireplace) but in reality it is a bit of a sleepy hollow,...
C/Sepulveda 180Housed 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...
C/Aribau 33Antiques 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...
C/Pau Claris 150This quiet and pleasant boutique has been around for a few years now and continues to please. The theme is oriental, with Japanese silk screens, orchid and pebble prints and...
C/Bruc 33The original ironwork structure of this former hospital lends an unexpectedly industrial feel to the Granados 83. The bare-bricked rooms include duplex and triplex versions,...
C/Enric Granados 83The 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...
Passeig de Gràcia 68A sophisticated cut above its sister hotel, the Majestic, round the corner, Murmuri has an effortless chic about it. Creamy tones with gilt trim and sculpted flower...
Rambla Catalunya 104Situated just off Plaça de Catalunya, the Pulitzer has become a popular place to meet before a night out. A discreet façade reveals an impressive lobby that's stuffed with...
C/Bergara 8The 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...
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