Three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Catalonia Avinyo's best asset is its location in the heart of Barcelona's Barri Gotic. Shopping, dining and nightlife are just outside, and there are good public transport links to the beach and other attractions. That's not to say the hotel is otherwise lacking at all. In fact, it's a fresh, modern option with surprising features for this part of town. That includes the small rooftop pool and compact fitness room. The 83 rooms are small, with smart urban decor plus free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Top-level Suites are worth the extra buck, with a sharper finish including robes and large rainfall showers, plus secluded terraces. Guests who prefer a more traditional style could look at H10 Montcada Boutique Hotel instead -- though it's not as central.
Three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Catalonia Avinyo's best asset is its location in the heart of Barcelona's Barri Gotic. Shopping, dining and nightlife are just outside, and there are good public transport links to the beach and other attractions. That's not to say the hotel is otherwise lacking at all. In fact, it's a fresh, modern option with surprising features for this part of town. That includes the small rooftop pool and compact fitness room. The 83 rooms are small, with smart urban decor plus free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Top-level Suites are worth the extra buck, with a sharper finish including robes and large rainfall showers, plus secluded terraces. Guests who prefer a more traditional style could look at H10 Montcada Boutique Hotel instead -- though it's not as central.
The stylish Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona offers a great location in the buzzing El Born district, which is known for its trendy bars and cafes. The hotel is situated on a quieter street and provides fantastic people-watching from its romantic -- albeit tiny -- wrought iron Juliette balconies (make sure to request a front-facing room). On the ground floor, a contemporary lobby opens up to a popular Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant. Another highlight is the rooftop terrace, with its small outdoor pool and distant mountain views. Rooms have light wood floors, bright accent walls, and modern amenities -- but furnishings are starting to show a bit of wear and tear. Nice perks include free Wi-Fi and free bottled water.
The stylish Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona offers a great location in the buzzing El Born district, which is known for its trendy bars and cafes. The hotel is situated on a quieter street and provides fantastic people-watching from its romantic -- albeit tiny -- wrought iron Juliette balconies (make sure to request a front-facing room). On the ground floor, a contemporary lobby opens up to a popular Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant. Another highlight is the rooftop terrace, with its small outdoor pool and distant mountain views. Rooms have light wood floors, bright accent walls, and modern amenities -- but furnishings are starting to show a bit of wear and tear. Nice perks include free Wi-Fi and free bottled water.
This upper-mid-range hotel is located in 22@ District, an up-and-coming business area in eastern Barcelona. It has 142 decent-sized, contemporary rooms with pops of color, flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms. In addition to great city or ocean views, rooms also showcase local artwork. Convenient amenities here include a Mediterranean restaurant, small fitness center -- complete with a steam room and a sauna -- and free Wi-Fi. The GBB Hotel 4 Barcelona is located four blocks from the subway, and the beach along with many seafront restaurants are within easy walking distance.
This upper-mid-range hotel is located in 22@ District, an up-and-coming business area in eastern Barcelona. It has 142 decent-sized, contemporary rooms with pops of color, flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms. In addition to great city or ocean views, rooms also showcase local artwork. Convenient amenities here include a Mediterranean restaurant, small fitness center -- complete with a steam room and a sauna -- and free Wi-Fi. The GBB Hotel 4 Barcelona is located four blocks from the subway, and the beach along with many seafront restaurants are within easy walking distance.
The modern 48-room Eurostars Angli is located half an hour by subway from Barcelona's city center in a residential neighborhood. The lobby and rooms have a streamlined look with sleek, dark wood floors, funky furniture, and wall-panel art. Modern amenities include small flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some guests complain about gentle wear and tear, but the rooms are clean and offer plenty of natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows. Not everyone will like the open bathrooms, though, with frosted glass doors that lack privacy. The highlight of this hotel is the outdoor pool area (a rare find in Barcelona). There is also an on-site restaurant and snack bar. While the Eurostars Angli is a bit isolated from the city center, it offers good value for travelers looking to save some cash.
The modern 48-room Eurostars Angli is located half an hour by subway from Barcelona's city center in a residential neighborhood. The lobby and rooms have a streamlined look with sleek, dark wood floors, funky furniture, and wall-panel art. Modern amenities include small flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some guests complain about gentle wear and tear, but the rooms are clean and offer plenty of natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows. Not everyone will like the open bathrooms, though, with frosted glass doors that lack privacy. The highlight of this hotel is the outdoor pool area (a rare find in Barcelona). There is also an on-site restaurant and snack bar. While the Eurostars Angli is a bit isolated from the city center, it offers good value for travelers looking to save some cash.
The Eurostars Ramblas Boqueria is one of the more budget-friendly options from the Eurostars brand. This 55-room hotel has modern and attractive decor with clean lines and wood floors. The color scheme is white, black, red, and grey and feels clean and modern. Rooms are on the small side but do offer wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and minibars. Each room also has a small balcony or terrace. While the central location in El Raval is appealing, amenities are limited. Hotel features include a nice breakfast room, a small TV lounge, and a terrace with sun loungers. This hotel is a good pick for value, design, and cleanliness.
The Eurostars Ramblas Boqueria is one of the more budget-friendly options from the Eurostars brand. This 55-room hotel has modern and attractive decor with clean lines and wood floors. The color scheme is white, black, red, and grey and feels clean and modern. Rooms are on the small side but do offer wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and minibars. Each room also has a small balcony or terrace. While the central location in El Raval is appealing, amenities are limited. Hotel features include a nice breakfast room, a small TV lounge, and a terrace with sun loungers. This hotel is a good pick for value, design, and cleanliness.
Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, H10 Raco Del Pi is a mid-range boutique hotel with only 37 rooms, all of which have either one double or two single beds. Rooms are pretty and bright, with high ceilings and lovely mosaic bathrooms; some units also have balconies. However, on-site amenities are limited to free Wi-Fi, a business corner, a lobby bar, and a restaurant that only serves breakfast for a fee. Room prices soar in the summer months. Travelers looking for somewhere with more features should consider Hotel Catalonia Portal de l'Angel, which features a full restaurant and a small pool.
Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, H10 Raco Del Pi is a mid-range boutique hotel with only 37 rooms, all of which have either one double or two single beds. Rooms are pretty and bright, with high ceilings and lovely mosaic bathrooms; some units also have balconies. However, on-site amenities are limited to free Wi-Fi, a business corner, a lobby bar, and a restaurant that only serves breakfast for a fee. Room prices soar in the summer months. Travelers looking for somewhere with more features should consider Hotel Catalonia Portal de l'Angel, which features a full restaurant and a small pool.
The 120-room and suite Mandarin Oriental is one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona, and certainly has one of the most recognizable hotel brand names in the city. It has a great location on Passeig de Gracia, and offers all the high-end amenities one would expect from the chain, including a rooftop dipping pool, a beautiful spa, and numerous restaurants (one has two Michelin stars). All-white rooms are sleek, and some have balconies, but layouts can be a bit awkward. While the service is excellent, some guests complain about street noise and there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi.
The 120-room and suite Mandarin Oriental is one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona, and certainly has one of the most recognizable hotel brand names in the city. It has a great location on Passeig de Gracia, and offers all the high-end amenities one would expect from the chain, including a rooftop dipping pool, a beautiful spa, and numerous restaurants (one has two Michelin stars). All-white rooms are sleek, and some have balconies, but layouts can be a bit awkward. While the service is excellent, some guests complain about street noise and there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi.
The Pullman Skipper is a contemporary hotel near Barcelona's beaches. Rooms are on the large side and have contemporary decor, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in some, terraces. Bathrooms are a standout feature, with large vanities, separate walk-in showers and soaking tubs, and towel warmers. The range of hotel features is impressive: two outdoor pools, including one on the rooftop, a small spa, and a variety of dining options. The lobby is airy and inviting and the rooftop bar has great views. While renting towels for the beach can be a bit of a nuisance, this hotel is near the metro for easy access to Barcelona's sights, and 24-hour room service is on offer.
The Pullman Skipper is a contemporary hotel near Barcelona's beaches. Rooms are on the large side and have contemporary decor, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in some, terraces. Bathrooms are a standout feature, with large vanities, separate walk-in showers and soaking tubs, and towel warmers. The range of hotel features is impressive: two outdoor pools, including one on the rooftop, a small spa, and a variety of dining options. The lobby is airy and inviting and the rooftop bar has great views. While renting towels for the beach can be a bit of a nuisance, this hotel is near the metro for easy access to Barcelona's sights, and 24-hour room service is on offer.
The Expo Hotel Barcelona is a simple chain hotel near Sants station with 423 simple, dated rooms. The hotel has a large snack and drink area with a lounge and table seating, and there’s also a seasonal pool and burger restaurant on the roof with Barcelona city views. The facade of the building, as well as the common spaces, such as the lobby and restaurant, are modern, but rooms, with tube TVs and outdated thin bedspreads, are in need of an update. The well-liked Room Mate Emma is a quirky, futuristic mid-range hotel in a similar price range with more interesting guest rooms and a more convenient location.
The Expo Hotel Barcelona is a simple chain hotel near Sants station with 423 simple, dated rooms. The hotel has a large snack and drink area with a lounge and table seating, and there’s also a seasonal pool and burger restaurant on the roof with Barcelona city views. The facade of the building, as well as the common spaces, such as the lobby and restaurant, are modern, but rooms, with tube TVs and outdated thin bedspreads, are in need of an update. The well-liked Room Mate Emma is a quirky, futuristic mid-range hotel in a similar price range with more interesting guest rooms and a more convenient location.
The 65-room BCN Urban Gran Ronda is a mid-range option with a convenient location in the Eixample. Guests can walk to most city-center destinations, and Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are just 10 minutes away on foot. Metro and bus stations are also nearby. Simple, modern rooms offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles for tea and coffee. Some have small balconies overlooking the street, though others face the hotel's interior courtyard. A breakfast buffet with hot-and-cold items is available for a fee, but otherwise guests have to dine outside of the hotel (which isn't a problem given the wealth of nearby options). Bikes can be rented on-site. Travelers who enjoy wine might consider the nearby wine-themed Hotel Praktik Vinoteca instead, where there's more personality and rates are similar.
The 65-room BCN Urban Gran Ronda is a mid-range option with a convenient location in the Eixample. Guests can walk to most city-center destinations, and Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are just 10 minutes away on foot. Metro and bus stations are also nearby. Simple, modern rooms offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles for tea and coffee. Some have small balconies overlooking the street, though others face the hotel's interior courtyard. A breakfast buffet with hot-and-cold items is available for a fee, but otherwise guests have to dine outside of the hotel (which isn't a problem given the wealth of nearby options). Bikes can be rented on-site. Travelers who enjoy wine might consider the nearby wine-themed Hotel Praktik Vinoteca instead, where there's more personality and rates are similar.