The mid-range Apartaments Marina offers reasonable rates in a central location near the iconic Sagrada Familia, numerous restaurants, and metro stops. The 20 residential-style apartments are spacious and clean with modern decor, fully equipped kitchens, and upscale touches like marble floors and bathrooms. Amenities are sparse but include attached parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and valet dry cleaning and laundry. The free Wi-Fi is spotty, but guests can upgrade it for a daily fee. Noise from the busy street below reaches the units, but it’s not a deal-breaker for most guests. The property offers great value for both extended and short stays. But travelers might want to compare rates with the ILUNION Auditori, a comparably priced property with a restaurant and pool that’s closer to the Gothic Quarter.
The mid-range Apartaments Marina offers reasonable rates in a central location near the iconic Sagrada Familia, numerous restaurants, and metro stops. The 20 residential-style apartments are spacious and clean with modern decor, fully equipped kitchens, and upscale touches like marble floors and bathrooms. Amenities are sparse but include attached parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and valet dry cleaning and laundry. The free Wi-Fi is spotty, but guests can upgrade it for a daily fee. Noise from the busy street below reaches the units, but it’s not a deal-breaker for most guests. The property offers great value for both extended and short stays. But travelers might want to compare rates with the ILUNION Auditori, a comparably priced property with a restaurant and pool that’s closer to the Gothic Quarter.
The upper-middle-range Barcelo Sants sits atop the Sants train station, the city’s main rail hub, where two metro lines and several national and international rail lines converge. Its ultra-modern and quirky space-station theme can be fun, although it's not for everyone. With its large inventory of event space and location, the hotel is popular with conference attendees. And business travelers appreciate its proximity to the financial district of Les Corts. Its 378 rooms are sleek, clean, and minimalist with minibars and free Wi-Fi, but the open bathroom layout might compromise privacy for some. Dining options are multiple and varied, and there is a nice fitness center and sauna, but access comes with a fee. Travelers could also consider the nearby mid-range Abba Sants Hotel, which has lower rates but less personality.
The upper-middle-range Barcelo Sants sits atop the Sants train station, the city’s main rail hub, where two metro lines and several national and international rail lines converge. Its ultra-modern and quirky space-station theme can be fun, although it's not for everyone. With its large inventory of event space and location, the hotel is popular with conference attendees. And business travelers appreciate its proximity to the financial district of Les Corts. Its 378 rooms are sleek, clean, and minimalist with minibars and free Wi-Fi, but the open bathroom layout might compromise privacy for some. Dining options are multiple and varied, and there is a nice fitness center and sauna, but access comes with a fee. Travelers could also consider the nearby mid-range Abba Sants Hotel, which has lower rates but less personality.
The 143-room Ibis Barcelona Meridiana is a budget hotel that's a bit removed from the main tourist sights, though these can be accessed in about 30 to 45 minutes via public transportation. While this is a low-frills property, it's surprisingly clean and modern for a budget hotel, with pleasant, comfortable rooms equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but they lack coffee/tea facilities and mini-fridges. The hotel serves a daily breakfast buffet (for a fee) and has a lobby bar that's open 24/7. Though there are few on-site features, the surrounding entertainment and shopping complex has a lot to offer. For something closer to the city center, travelers might want to check out Ibis Barcelona Pza Glories 22, another budget option from the Ibis chain that offers similar amenities.
The 143-room Ibis Barcelona Meridiana is a budget hotel that's a bit removed from the main tourist sights, though these can be accessed in about 30 to 45 minutes via public transportation. While this is a low-frills property, it's surprisingly clean and modern for a budget hotel, with pleasant, comfortable rooms equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but they lack coffee/tea facilities and mini-fridges. The hotel serves a daily breakfast buffet (for a fee) and has a lobby bar that's open 24/7. Though there are few on-site features, the surrounding entertainment and shopping complex has a lot to offer. For something closer to the city center, travelers might want to check out Ibis Barcelona Pza Glories 22, another budget option from the Ibis chain that offers similar amenities.
The NH Barcelona Diagonal Center is a comfortable mid-range hotel, but its location outside the city center may put some guests off. The 129 spacious rooms have handsome, modern decor and nice touches such as flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites are equipped with espresso-makers. A breakfast buffet is offered in the mornings, but it's not included in all rates, and dinner is only available on weekdays. There’s no pool or gym, though there are meeting rooms and a business center. For travelers willing to sacrifice some amenities for a central location, Hotel Santa Agusti is a good alternative with a free breakfast.
The NH Barcelona Diagonal Center is a comfortable mid-range hotel, but its location outside the city center may put some guests off. The 129 spacious rooms have handsome, modern decor and nice touches such as flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites are equipped with espresso-makers. A breakfast buffet is offered in the mornings, but it's not included in all rates, and dinner is only available on weekdays. There’s no pool or gym, though there are meeting rooms and a business center. For travelers willing to sacrifice some amenities for a central location, Hotel Santa Agusti is a good alternative with a free breakfast.
This upscale, 22-room hotel is located in the historic Gothic Quarter and housed in two buildings, one that dates back to the 12th century. Though there's no spa or pool, the hotel is gorgeously decorated with art and modern furnishings. The rooftop garden is a highlight and contains various seating, including hammocks, positioned in a feng-shui style. Rooms are spacious and filled with simple, stunning decor, but some experience outside noise and lighting is very dim. The on-site restaurant receives good reviews and a welcome drink is a thoughtful touch. It's a great pick for tourists who want a boutique-style property that's centrally located.
This upscale, 22-room hotel is located in the historic Gothic Quarter and housed in two buildings, one that dates back to the 12th century. Though there's no spa or pool, the hotel is gorgeously decorated with art and modern furnishings. The rooftop garden is a highlight and contains various seating, including hammocks, positioned in a feng-shui style. Rooms are spacious and filled with simple, stunning decor, but some experience outside noise and lighting is very dim. The on-site restaurant receives good reviews and a welcome drink is a thoughtful touch. It's a great pick for tourists who want a boutique-style property that's centrally located.
The upscale 77-room Granados 83 is located in Eixample, near many tourist sights and within easy walking distance of Passeig de Gracia. Both the public spaces and rooms feature earth tones and gorgeous Hindu and Buddhist artworks. Ranging from tiny single rooms to duplex and family rooms, they all feature flat-screen TVs and modern bathrooms; however, some are dark and experience noise. Bathrooms with plush robes and ample amenities are a luxe touch, but the clear door separating it from the bedroom could cause a privacy issue for some. The 8 Terrace Bar is a popular spot for a cocktail and the adjacent pool is really only large enough for dipping toes. Although there's free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, breakfast and parking will cost you.
The upscale 77-room Granados 83 is located in Eixample, near many tourist sights and within easy walking distance of Passeig de Gracia. Both the public spaces and rooms feature earth tones and gorgeous Hindu and Buddhist artworks. Ranging from tiny single rooms to duplex and family rooms, they all feature flat-screen TVs and modern bathrooms; however, some are dark and experience noise. Bathrooms with plush robes and ample amenities are a luxe touch, but the clear door separating it from the bedroom could cause a privacy issue for some. The 8 Terrace Bar is a popular spot for a cocktail and the adjacent pool is really only large enough for dipping toes. Although there's free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, breakfast and parking will cost you.
The Hesperia Sant Joan Suites is a budget, apartment-style pick located in a commercial neighborhood outside of Barcelona. There is a seasonal outdoor pool, on-site Mediterranean restaurant, and fitness center but the isolated location isn't near restaurants or attractions. The rooms are basic in decor with kitchens and living rooms with flat-screen TVs. To reach the center of Barcelona, guests must take a tram to the metro (there's also a taxi stand nearby). Those who would prefer to be closer to the action and don't mind smaller rooms should check out the Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou.
The Hesperia Sant Joan Suites is a budget, apartment-style pick located in a commercial neighborhood outside of Barcelona. There is a seasonal outdoor pool, on-site Mediterranean restaurant, and fitness center but the isolated location isn't near restaurants or attractions. The rooms are basic in decor with kitchens and living rooms with flat-screen TVs. To reach the center of Barcelona, guests must take a tram to the metro (there's also a taxi stand nearby). Those who would prefer to be closer to the action and don't mind smaller rooms should check out the Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou.
BCNGotic offers 13 mid-range apartments in the heart of Barcelona’s trendy Born district, just outside of the Barri Gotic. The apartments offer a taste of real life in the Catalan capital and have a modern, rustic charm, while a wide array of apartment sizes means that some units can sleep up to six people. The hotel doesn’t offer many services, but fully equipped kitchens make staying here a great value for tourists and long-term guests. Travelers looking for a full-service hotel in the Eixample can try Hotel Constanza, which has contemporary rooms with an on-site restaurant, though rooms are smaller and have higher rates than many of the apartments at BCNGotic.
BCNGotic offers 13 mid-range apartments in the heart of Barcelona’s trendy Born district, just outside of the Barri Gotic. The apartments offer a taste of real life in the Catalan capital and have a modern, rustic charm, while a wide array of apartment sizes means that some units can sleep up to six people. The hotel doesn’t offer many services, but fully equipped kitchens make staying here a great value for tourists and long-term guests. Travelers looking for a full-service hotel in the Eixample can try Hotel Constanza, which has contemporary rooms with an on-site restaurant, though rooms are smaller and have higher rates than many of the apartments at BCNGotic.
The Eurostars Cristal Palace is a less expensive and less upscale sister to the nearby BCN Design Hotel. But this hotel is a great pick for its location just off Passeig de Gracia, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and sights. Some of the 150 rooms are on the small side, but they're clean and contemporary with flat-screen TVs, striped bedding accents, wood floors, and modern bathrooms. The hotel does not have a fitness center or a spa, but it is a good choice for business travelers as there are several meeting rooms and all rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. There is also an on-site restaurant, Pictory, and lobby bar.
The Eurostars Cristal Palace is a less expensive and less upscale sister to the nearby BCN Design Hotel. But this hotel is a great pick for its location just off Passeig de Gracia, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and sights. Some of the 150 rooms are on the small side, but they're clean and contemporary with flat-screen TVs, striped bedding accents, wood floors, and modern bathrooms. The hotel does not have a fitness center or a spa, but it is a good choice for business travelers as there are several meeting rooms and all rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. There is also an on-site restaurant, Pictory, and lobby bar.
Three-pearl NH Sants is a large, modern hotel located just a few blocks north of Barcelona's Sants Station and near the Les Corts business district. There are plenty of shops and restaurants all around, and the metro to Plaza Cataluna only takes about 15 minutes. The 203 rooms are attractive, if simple, and include free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, though some of the furniture is worn. Higher category rooms have extras like Nespresso machines. The restaurant serves meals all day, but the lack of bar is a bummer, as is the tiny fitness center. The hotel is a decent value, but travelers willing to stretch their budget slightly could consider NH Barcelona Stadium, which has more facilities including a pool, though is farther from the city center.
Three-pearl NH Sants is a large, modern hotel located just a few blocks north of Barcelona's Sants Station and near the Les Corts business district. There are plenty of shops and restaurants all around, and the metro to Plaza Cataluna only takes about 15 minutes. The 203 rooms are attractive, if simple, and include free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, though some of the furniture is worn. Higher category rooms have extras like Nespresso machines. The restaurant serves meals all day, but the lack of bar is a bummer, as is the tiny fitness center. The hotel is a decent value, but travelers willing to stretch their budget slightly could consider NH Barcelona Stadium, which has more facilities including a pool, though is farther from the city center.