Housed in an elegant 19th-century Modernist building, BarcelonaBB is a charming and intimate bed-and-breakfast in the heart of the Eixample. Gaudi masterpieces and the metro are right nearby. Its five rooms (four share two bathrooms) are appealingly decorated and quiet. The free continental breakfast is plentiful and delicious, and the proprietors friendly and helpful with sightseeing information. This bed-and-breakfast is a terrific value, and a great fit for travelers who wish to forego a big hotel experience.
Housed in an elegant 19th-century Modernist building, BarcelonaBB is a charming and intimate bed-and-breakfast in the heart of the Eixample. Gaudi masterpieces and the metro are right nearby. Its five rooms (four share two bathrooms) are appealingly decorated and quiet. The free continental breakfast is plentiful and delicious, and the proprietors friendly and helpful with sightseeing information. This bed-and-breakfast is a terrific value, and a great fit for travelers who wish to forego a big hotel experience.
The 37-room Hotel Praktik Rambla is a small, charming boutique in a convenient, central location near La Rambla. This early 19th-century building is full of character with intricate tiled floors and magnificent ceiling molding. These historic details are juxtaposed with modern finishes, including in the rooms with striking artwork, angular furniture, and cool bathrooms. There is a sunny reading room with espresso machine and bay windows, and an interior courtyard with lounge areas. While some rooms can be small, they are clean and attractive.
The 37-room Hotel Praktik Rambla is a small, charming boutique in a convenient, central location near La Rambla. This early 19th-century building is full of character with intricate tiled floors and magnificent ceiling molding. These historic details are juxtaposed with modern finishes, including in the rooms with striking artwork, angular furniture, and cool bathrooms. There is a sunny reading room with espresso machine and bay windows, and an interior courtyard with lounge areas. While some rooms can be small, they are clean and attractive.
The Petit Palace BCN is a 50-room value hotel in the center of Barcelona. Located near Plaza Catalunya, this hotel offers a variety of room types to suit groups and families. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, laptops, and free Wi-Fi. While some guests complain about firm mattresses and furniture that shows wear and tear, bathrooms are spacious and have rain showerheads. Some rooms have bunk beds to accommodate families and others have small balconies. However, not all rooms have great natural light and views, so be specific when making a reservation. Hotel highlights include a cozy bar area, breakfast room, and small fitness center and sauna. Bike rentals are also available free to guests.
The Petit Palace BCN is a 50-room value hotel in the center of Barcelona. Located near Plaza Catalunya, this hotel offers a variety of room types to suit groups and families. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, laptops, and free Wi-Fi. While some guests complain about firm mattresses and furniture that shows wear and tear, bathrooms are spacious and have rain showerheads. Some rooms have bunk beds to accommodate families and others have small balconies. However, not all rooms have great natural light and views, so be specific when making a reservation. Hotel highlights include a cozy bar area, breakfast room, and small fitness center and sauna. Bike rentals are also available free to guests.
Business and leisure travelers alike may enjoy the extra space afforded by these 41 apartment-style guest rooms at the upper-middle-range Barcelona's Suites Avenue. The luxury hotel also has a hard-to-beat location opposite Gaudi's La Pedrera and within walking distance of Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. The surrounding area is filled with shops and restaurants. Having so many dining options nearby is particularly helpful, since the Suites Avenue lacks an on-site restaurant. It's a good choice for travelers who will be spending more than a few days in Barcelona and want the comforts of home not typically found in a hotel. Kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops and coffeemakers are all included, and some rooms have small balconies. Travelers should know that many of the bathrooms lack doors, causing a lack of privacy within the guest rooms that can be an issue for some. Property features include a small rooftop pool and a fitness center.
Business and leisure travelers alike may enjoy the extra space afforded by these 41 apartment-style guest rooms at the upper-middle-range Barcelona's Suites Avenue. The luxury hotel also has a hard-to-beat location opposite Gaudi's La Pedrera and within walking distance of Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. The surrounding area is filled with shops and restaurants. Having so many dining options nearby is particularly helpful, since the Suites Avenue lacks an on-site restaurant. It's a good choice for travelers who will be spending more than a few days in Barcelona and want the comforts of home not typically found in a hotel. Kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops and coffeemakers are all included, and some rooms have small balconies. Travelers should know that many of the bathrooms lack doors, causing a lack of privacy within the guest rooms that can be an issue for some. Property features include a small rooftop pool and a fitness center.
The 54-room Wilson Boutique Hotel is located in a historic building from the early 20th-century. The rooms have an appealing, if simple, modern aesthetic, and some have terraces. The property is situated on the Avenida Diagonal, a main avenue of the city, which itself is located in a major shopping district; there are plenty of dining and shopping options with a very easy walk of the hotel. One drawback is that the property is located about a 20-minute walk to the nearest subway.
The 54-room Wilson Boutique Hotel is located in a historic building from the early 20th-century. The rooms have an appealing, if simple, modern aesthetic, and some have terraces. The property is situated on the Avenida Diagonal, a main avenue of the city, which itself is located in a major shopping district; there are plenty of dining and shopping options with a very easy walk of the hotel. One drawback is that the property is located about a 20-minute walk to the nearest subway.
In the fashionable Born neighborhood, this stylish three-pearl property is part of the hip Chic and Basic mini-chain, which has several hotels in Barcelona and one in Madrid and Amsterdam. The property doesn't have much in the way of amenities, but the convenient on-site bar and restaurant plus a sexy, design-forward style make this hotel a good value and fit for younger tourists, particularly couples.
In the fashionable Born neighborhood, this stylish three-pearl property is part of the hip Chic and Basic mini-chain, which has several hotels in Barcelona and one in Madrid and Amsterdam. The property doesn't have much in the way of amenities, but the convenient on-site bar and restaurant plus a sexy, design-forward style make this hotel a good value and fit for younger tourists, particularly couples.
The five-room El Balcon del Born is an intimate bed and breakfast located in Barcelona's Born neighborhood. Surrounded by restaurants and shops, this charming B&B is walking distance to metro stops and the beach. A welcoming, homey atmosphere extends from the common spaces to the bright, charming rooms with small, lovely balconies. Most rooms have a shared bath and there are some complaints about street noise, but there is a convenient communal kitchen for guest use and the hosts are genuinely helpful and warm.
The five-room El Balcon del Born is an intimate bed and breakfast located in Barcelona's Born neighborhood. Surrounded by restaurants and shops, this charming B&B is walking distance to metro stops and the beach. A welcoming, homey atmosphere extends from the common spaces to the bright, charming rooms with small, lovely balconies. Most rooms have a shared bath and there are some complaints about street noise, but there is a convenient communal kitchen for guest use and the hosts are genuinely helpful and warm.
The Tryp Condal Mar is an upscale hotel with a chic vibe that pervades the entire property, from the 178 modern rooms to the cool rooftop terrace with a tiny seasonal pool. Located in the Diagonal Mar area of Barcelona, the hotel is a bit far from the attractions and doesn't have many restaurant options in the area aside from those in a nearby shopping center that is a 10-minute walk away. The property is 40 minutes away from the city center via public transportation. Guests may want to check out the similarly priced GBB Hotel 4 Barcelona which doesn’t have a rooftop terrace, but is within walking distance of Bogatell and Nova Icaria beaches.
The Tryp Condal Mar is an upscale hotel with a chic vibe that pervades the entire property, from the 178 modern rooms to the cool rooftop terrace with a tiny seasonal pool. Located in the Diagonal Mar area of Barcelona, the hotel is a bit far from the attractions and doesn't have many restaurant options in the area aside from those in a nearby shopping center that is a 10-minute walk away. The property is 40 minutes away from the city center via public transportation. Guests may want to check out the similarly priced GBB Hotel 4 Barcelona which doesn’t have a rooftop terrace, but is within walking distance of Bogatell and Nova Icaria beaches.
The upscale, 116-room Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, part of the DoubleTree by Hilton chain, is ideally located for both business travelers and tourists, within walking distance of several Gaudi buildings and Las Ramblas. Set in a 19th-century building with a gorgeous classic facade, the minimalist interior is contemporary and stylish, in a soothing palate of beige and gray. Rooms are beautifully furnished with parquet floors, original woodwork effects, and luxury bathrooms with modern appliances. There is a small but attractive fitness center with attached sauna and massage room. Although the Alexandra is part of a chain, it feels special, unique, and very Spanish.
The upscale, 116-room Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, part of the DoubleTree by Hilton chain, is ideally located for both business travelers and tourists, within walking distance of several Gaudi buildings and Las Ramblas. Set in a 19th-century building with a gorgeous classic facade, the minimalist interior is contemporary and stylish, in a soothing palate of beige and gray. Rooms are beautifully furnished with parquet floors, original woodwork effects, and luxury bathrooms with modern appliances. There is a small but attractive fitness center with attached sauna and massage room. Although the Alexandra is part of a chain, it feels special, unique, and very Spanish.
The Tryp Barcelona Apolo is an upper-middle-range hotel with a somewhat generic look. It offers 265 rooms that offer contemporary, chain-like decor, though some show signs of wear and tear. Located in the Theater District, it’s a 10-minute walk to the busy, tree-lined Las Ramblas. Convenient for business travelers, the hotel has meeting rooms and a tiny business center and is a short drive away from the Fira Barcelona convention center. It offers a breakfast buffet, restaurant, and a bar/cafe, but not much else in the way of features. Also, some guests have complained of smoke odors and noise issues. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Park Hotel Barcelona, though it lacks an on-site restaurant.
The Tryp Barcelona Apolo is an upper-middle-range hotel with a somewhat generic look. It offers 265 rooms that offer contemporary, chain-like decor, though some show signs of wear and tear. Located in the Theater District, it’s a 10-minute walk to the busy, tree-lined Las Ramblas. Convenient for business travelers, the hotel has meeting rooms and a tiny business center and is a short drive away from the Fira Barcelona convention center. It offers a breakfast buffet, restaurant, and a bar/cafe, but not much else in the way of features. Also, some guests have complained of smoke odors and noise issues. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Park Hotel Barcelona, though it lacks an on-site restaurant.