A true retreat, this small and friendly bed and breakfast property out in Tibidabo offers a home-style experience and is ideal if you're looking for a more...

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...

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...

The Ciutat Barcelona is a jolly, primary-coloured affair, offering a refreshing contrast to the chocolate and charcoal shades of most of Barna's smart...

The trusty NH chain, based in Spain but with properties all over the world, has high standards of comfort and service, and this good-value downtown branch...

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...

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...

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...

A pretty, tastefully decorated hostal, with friendly staff, d'Uxelles is a delightful place to stay and a bargain to boot. The angels above reception are a...

The Hotel Advance displays all the usual signs of coolness in the lobby (dark paintwork, deep sofas, a futuristic fireplace) but in reality it's a bit of a...

The 44-storey, Ritz-Carlton-run Arts scores top marks for exemplary service. CD players, interactive TV, sea and city views and a 'Club' floor are just some...

Housed 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',...

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

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