A smart hostal near the ferry port, the BCN Port has rooms that are furnished in a chic contemporary style with not a hint of the kitsch decor prevalent in more traditional...

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...

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...

The spick and span HMB opened in 2006 and immediately proved a good addition to local budget hotels. The hostal is on the first floor (there's a lift), and the 13 rooms have...

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...

Poblenou is a delightful hostal in an elegant restored building. The rooms are light and airy with their own bathrooms, and breakfast is served on a sunny terrace. Guests can...

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 charming, family-run hostal oozes character, with a tiled spiral staircase and fabulous 1970s-style communal areas, including a funky café next door. The open fireplace is...

Although Melon District is aimed at students staying for a few weeks, its good value has started pulling in more short-term guests too. Apart from price it offers a fresh,...

Maria, the owner of Residencia Australia, quit Spain for Oz in the 1950s and only returned after Franco's death to carry on the family business and open this small, friendly,...