Hostal Aslyp 114 is a no-frills, value hotel, located between Plaza Francesc Macia and Sants train station. It's a little off the tourist track, but it's close to public transportation and several shops and restaurants. Occupying a floor in in older residential apartment building, it has a modern, cheery vibe, and it includes breakfast in its rates. The 11 guest rooms are well-maintained and cozy with flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Wine is for sale in the lobby, and the hotel has a public computer and free Wi-Fi. Travelers could also consider Hostel Grau, a stylish eco-friendly hotel near Plaza Catalunya and La Rambla, which offers free coffee and cakes in the morning and a free wine hour, though rates can be higher.
Hostal Aslyp 114 is a no-frills, value hotel, located between Plaza Francesc Macia and Sants train station. It's a little off the tourist track, but it's close to public transportation and several shops and restaurants. Occupying a floor in in older residential apartment building, it has a modern, cheery vibe, and it includes breakfast in its rates. The 11 guest rooms are well-maintained and cozy with flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Wine is for sale in the lobby, and the hotel has a public computer and free Wi-Fi. Travelers could also consider Hostel Grau, a stylish eco-friendly hotel near Plaza Catalunya and La Rambla, which offers free coffee and cakes in the morning and a free wine hour, though rates can be higher.
Located in the Les Corts district of Barcelona, the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I is a luxury property with 432 rooms, many of them renovated throughout 2015 and 2016 (part of the Fairmont acquisition). The expansive grounds of the hotel have a lush garden, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, and a lovely Mediterranean restaurant with terrace dining in the summer. Inside the hotel is a restaurant, a huge fitness center, a spa with an indoor pool, and an Ayurveda spa offering natural medicinal services. The exclusive Executive Floor has its own private reception and lounge.
Located in the Les Corts district of Barcelona, the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I is a luxury property with 432 rooms, many of them renovated throughout 2015 and 2016 (part of the Fairmont acquisition). The expansive grounds of the hotel have a lush garden, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, and a lovely Mediterranean restaurant with terrace dining in the summer. Inside the hotel is a restaurant, a huge fitness center, a spa with an indoor pool, and an Ayurveda spa offering natural medicinal services. The exclusive Executive Floor has its own private reception and lounge.
Hotel Ramblas Barcelona is a value property on the popular, tree-lined Las Ramblas pedestrian mall. Some visitors recommend requesting a room with a terrace overlooking the city life, though it can get noisy at night. The building is older and rooms are in need of updates, with some guests also complaining of a smell in rooms. It's worth comparing rates with the nearby -- and considerably more modern -- Hotel Hesperia Ramblas.
Hotel Ramblas Barcelona is a value property on the popular, tree-lined Las Ramblas pedestrian mall. Some visitors recommend requesting a room with a terrace overlooking the city life, though it can get noisy at night. The building is older and rooms are in need of updates, with some guests also complaining of a smell in rooms. It's worth comparing rates with the nearby -- and considerably more modern -- Hotel Hesperia Ramblas.
This massive, modern hotel with 338 rooms right by the Plaça d'Espanya is convenient for businesspeople (with easy access to the nearby exhibition center) and tourists who don’t mind taking the metro to the city’s main attractions. Rooms are bright and stylish with flat-screen TVs and big bathrooms. It’s a decent value for the amenities, though if you don’t need a pool and want to stay in the same area, it’s worth comparing rates with the nearby Hotel Vilamari.
This massive, modern hotel with 338 rooms right by the Plaça d'Espanya is convenient for businesspeople (with easy access to the nearby exhibition center) and tourists who don’t mind taking the metro to the city’s main attractions. Rooms are bright and stylish with flat-screen TVs and big bathrooms. It’s a decent value for the amenities, though if you don’t need a pool and want to stay in the same area, it’s worth comparing rates with the nearby Hotel Vilamari.
The 12-room Vrabac Guesthouse is a two-and-a-half-pearl option with a prime location in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. It's just a few minutes' walk to Las Ramblas, Plaza Cataluna, and the cathedral, and is close to shopping, nightlife, and restaurants. Housed in a 19th-century building, rooms are all individually decorated, with layouts and sizes varying considerably. Some have en-suite bathrooms, some have external private bathrooms, and some have shared bathrooms. All come with minibars, kettles for tea and coffee, safes, and free Wi-Fi, but no TVs. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, but guests who don't eat all they take are charged a fee. Travelers who would prefer something more modern could check out the nearby Hotel Catalunya, which has TVs in rooms but no breakfast.
The 12-room Vrabac Guesthouse is a two-and-a-half-pearl option with a prime location in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. It's just a few minutes' walk to Las Ramblas, Plaza Cataluna, and the cathedral, and is close to shopping, nightlife, and restaurants. Housed in a 19th-century building, rooms are all individually decorated, with layouts and sizes varying considerably. Some have en-suite bathrooms, some have external private bathrooms, and some have shared bathrooms. All come with minibars, kettles for tea and coffee, safes, and free Wi-Fi, but no TVs. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, but guests who don't eat all they take are charged a fee. Travelers who would prefer something more modern could check out the nearby Hotel Catalunya, which has TVs in rooms but no breakfast.
The 280-room Hesperia Tower Hotel is a luxury property located near the airport and the Barcelona Fair Grounds. With a massive convention center, casual and fine dining options, a sleek lobby bar, and free Wi-Fi, the property draws mostly business travelers. The on-site fitness center is part of one of the most famous gym chains in Spain, and features a spa, group classes, personal trainers, tennis courts, and an indoor pool. However, use of the facilities comes with an extra charge, except for suite guests. Stylish rooms have upscale, masculine decor, with a dark brown, eggplant, and gold palette, high-end amenities, and large windows offering panoramic views (in most). Free shuttle service between the hotel, the airport, and the city center is a convenient perk, but guests looking to explore Barcelona’s attractions may want to stay closer to the city center.
The 280-room Hesperia Tower Hotel is a luxury property located near the airport and the Barcelona Fair Grounds. With a massive convention center, casual and fine dining options, a sleek lobby bar, and free Wi-Fi, the property draws mostly business travelers. The on-site fitness center is part of one of the most famous gym chains in Spain, and features a spa, group classes, personal trainers, tennis courts, and an indoor pool. However, use of the facilities comes with an extra charge, except for suite guests. Stylish rooms have upscale, masculine decor, with a dark brown, eggplant, and gold palette, high-end amenities, and large windows offering panoramic views (in most). Free shuttle service between the hotel, the airport, and the city center is a convenient perk, but guests looking to explore Barcelona’s attractions may want to stay closer to the city center.
The Level at Melia Barcelona Sky is a 43-room luxury hotel-within-a-hotel on the upper floors of the Melia skyscraper. In the up-and-coming Poblenou District of Barcelona, the beach, shops, and nightlife are within walking distance, as is the Poblenou Metro stop. Modern rooms feature VIP amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers and the views are wow-worthy. Melia's Level Lounge, with all-day snacks and beverages, is open to guests and there is an outdoor pool, free breakfast buffet, and two restaurants on site, one with a Michelin star. For a luxury option closer to Barcelona's Barri Gotic, try the Ohla Hotel, though rates will be a bit higher.
The Level at Melia Barcelona Sky is a 43-room luxury hotel-within-a-hotel on the upper floors of the Melia skyscraper. In the up-and-coming Poblenou District of Barcelona, the beach, shops, and nightlife are within walking distance, as is the Poblenou Metro stop. Modern rooms feature VIP amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers and the views are wow-worthy. Melia's Level Lounge, with all-day snacks and beverages, is open to guests and there is an outdoor pool, free breakfast buffet, and two restaurants on site, one with a Michelin star. For a luxury option closer to Barcelona's Barri Gotic, try the Ohla Hotel, though rates will be a bit higher.
The 81-room Hotel Viladomat is a mid-range property in Barcelona’s sprawling Eixample neighborhood. The location is within walking distance of many of the city's sights, and there are four metro stops within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. Rooms are spacious and clean, though they are a bit dated and don’t make a memorable impression. The same can be said for the on-site bar and the conference rooms, which are nice enough, but only average for a property at this price point. Guests looking to stay in the heart of Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella (Old City) can find similarly priced, more stylish rooms at Hesperia Barri Gotic, which also has a fitness center.
The 81-room Hotel Viladomat is a mid-range property in Barcelona’s sprawling Eixample neighborhood. The location is within walking distance of many of the city's sights, and there are four metro stops within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. Rooms are spacious and clean, though they are a bit dated and don’t make a memorable impression. The same can be said for the on-site bar and the conference rooms, which are nice enough, but only average for a property at this price point. Guests looking to stay in the heart of Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella (Old City) can find similarly priced, more stylish rooms at Hesperia Barri Gotic, which also has a fitness center.
Geared towards gay men, but hetro-friendly too, the adults-only TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is an upper-middle-range property situated about a 10-minute walk from the gay area of Eixample. A main draw is the rooftop terrace, which features a skybar, lounge space, and a year-round pool and whirlpool. Wellness amenities include a small fitness area, a sauna, and in-room massages available by appointment. There's also a lobby bar, and breakfast is on offer for an extra fee. The hotel's 87 single and double rooms are stylish and modern, though the open-format design means open wardrobes and bathrooms that lack privacy. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, robes, and nice Axel toiletries, plus walk-in rainfall showers. As an alternative, Soho Hotel is another design-conscious property a little closer to Barcelona attractions but with fewer amenities.
Geared towards gay men, but hetro-friendly too, the adults-only TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is an upper-middle-range property situated about a 10-minute walk from the gay area of Eixample. A main draw is the rooftop terrace, which features a skybar, lounge space, and a year-round pool and whirlpool. Wellness amenities include a small fitness area, a sauna, and in-room massages available by appointment. There's also a lobby bar, and breakfast is on offer for an extra fee. The hotel's 87 single and double rooms are stylish and modern, though the open-format design means open wardrobes and bathrooms that lack privacy. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, robes, and nice Axel toiletries, plus walk-in rainfall showers. As an alternative, Soho Hotel is another design-conscious property a little closer to Barcelona attractions but with fewer amenities.
The 64-room Hotel Praktik Vinoteca is a mid-range boutique hotel with an extra-special quirk: a thorough, yet tasteful, wine theme. The sharp interiors include plenty of well-aged wood, cork, and over 900 display bottles that create a polished, bohemian look throughout the hotel. Rooms are compact, but contemporary, with urban-chic details and modern features like air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's Eixample location means restaurants and bars are all around, while Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are only a 10-minute walk away. Wine tastings attract locals as well as guests, and the terrace is a lovely place to hang out. Travelers who aren't too keen on the wine theme could check out the nearby Hotel HCC Taber, where they will save a few bucks but find rooms with little character.
The 64-room Hotel Praktik Vinoteca is a mid-range boutique hotel with an extra-special quirk: a thorough, yet tasteful, wine theme. The sharp interiors include plenty of well-aged wood, cork, and over 900 display bottles that create a polished, bohemian look throughout the hotel. Rooms are compact, but contemporary, with urban-chic details and modern features like air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's Eixample location means restaurants and bars are all around, while Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are only a 10-minute walk away. Wine tastings attract locals as well as guests, and the terrace is a lovely place to hang out. Travelers who aren't too keen on the wine theme could check out the nearby Hotel HCC Taber, where they will save a few bucks but find rooms with little character.