The rambling dining rooms at the 'house of teaspoons' have been packing 'em in since 1786. The secret to this restaurant's longevity is a straightforward one: honest, hearty...

A rare pocket of authenticity in the increasingly touristy Barri Gòtic, this traditional tapas bar is located in what were once medieval stables, and it doesn't seem to worry...

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...

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...

The staggering success of the Quinze Nits enterprise (there are now countless branches here in Barcelona and now in Madrid, along with a handful of hotels) is down to one...

A cosy, modest space decorated with Japanese wall hangings and prints. Service is charming and friendly and the various set menus at lunchtime offer good value, featuring rice...

A cosy lunch restaurant in the heart of the Barri Gòtic. Aimed at office workers, it only serves a menú del día, which changes daily but might include a pumpkin soup or...

Old-school Castilian is a surprisingly uncommon look among Barcelona's restaurants, and the gingham tablecloths, oak barrels and cartwheels hung at Mesón Jesús are something of...

Not, perhaps, the fanciest-looking restaurant around (think Peruvian gimcracks, strip lighting and tapestries of Macchu Pichu) or indeed the fanciest-looking food, but it sure...

A basic, but tasteful family-run hostal. Beds are new and excellent quality, with crisp cotton sheets, and windows are double-glazed to keep noise to a minimum. The downside is...

The entrance and staircase of this 18th-century stone building are certainly imposing, but you then have to climb several flights of stairs to reach the Mari-Luz. The effort is...