The Abba Rambla is a comfortable and friendly base, although the modern rooms have an inescapably chain-hotel feel to them. More stylish are the...
C/Rambla del Raval 4
Banys Orientals is one of the best deals to be found in Barcelona. It exudes cool, from its location at the heart of the Born to the stylish shades-of-grey...
C/Argenteria 37
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...
Rambla del Raval 17-21There 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...
Passeig de Gràcia 132Casanova 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...
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 559The Ciutat Barcelona is a jolly, primary-coloured affair, offering a refreshing contrast to the chocolate and charcoal shades of most of Barna's smart...
C/Princesa 35The 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...
C/Duc de la Victòria 15From 1925 to the 1950s, this was Barcelona's grandest hotel, frequented by royalty and stars. It has lavish suites, private terraces and gardens, a...
Carretera de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo 83-93Another 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...
Via Laietana 30Part of the H10 chain, the Racó del Pi gets top marks for location just next to the iconic Plaça del Pi, and also offers bright, spacious rooms with...
C/Pi 7
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...
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 688
Located across three floors of a Modernista building, this warm and relaxed hostal with friendly, helpful staff offers free internet access and has a sunny...
C/Balmes 55It's been a long time coming, but finally the beach gets an affordable hotel in the shape of the 54. There's neon mood lighting above the bed, while muted...
Passeig Joan de Borbó 54The 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...
C/Marina 19-21
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',...
C/Aribau 33