The three-and-a-half pearl Hilton Barcelona focuses on the needs of business travelers with features like fully-equipped meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an Executive Lounge. The design is ultra-contemporary, and all the basics in amenities are covered: restaurants, nice gym, room service, hot breakfast buffet, and parking (for a fee). However, there’s no pool or spa and the hotel’s a bit far from the city center, making it less than ideal for tourists. The 290 rooms are lovely and provide comforts like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles. For a pool, nightclub, and spa, travelers might want to consider Melia Barcelona Sky, a business-friendly hotel on the opposite end of Avenida Diagonal in the business district of El Poblenou.
The three-and-a-half pearl Hilton Barcelona focuses on the needs of business travelers with features like fully-equipped meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an Executive Lounge. The design is ultra-contemporary, and all the basics in amenities are covered: restaurants, nice gym, room service, hot breakfast buffet, and parking (for a fee). However, there’s no pool or spa and the hotel’s a bit far from the city center, making it less than ideal for tourists. The 290 rooms are lovely and provide comforts like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles. For a pool, nightclub, and spa, travelers might want to consider Melia Barcelona Sky, a business-friendly hotel on the opposite end of Avenida Diagonal in the business district of El Poblenou.
The Hipstel is a trendy two-pearl hostel with a superb location in the center of the city, close to Barcelona's top shopping and nightlife, and a five-minute walk to public transport. Its 20 rooms and dorms are bright and open, with air-conditioning and lockers, and it has a lot more character than many other hostels in the city. There's plenty of space to chill out, from the TV room to the outside terrace and dining area, and there's a kitchen with a free coffee machine, microwave, and stovetop. A buffet breakfast and a set evening meal are available and there's a program of activities -- including open mic nights. The location is hard to beat for budget travelers, but Hostal River is an alternative closer to Las Ramblas.
The Hipstel is a trendy two-pearl hostel with a superb location in the center of the city, close to Barcelona's top shopping and nightlife, and a five-minute walk to public transport. Its 20 rooms and dorms are bright and open, with air-conditioning and lockers, and it has a lot more character than many other hostels in the city. There's plenty of space to chill out, from the TV room to the outside terrace and dining area, and there's a kitchen with a free coffee machine, microwave, and stovetop. A buffet breakfast and a set evening meal are available and there's a program of activities -- including open mic nights. The location is hard to beat for budget travelers, but Hostal River is an alternative closer to Las Ramblas.
Aparthotel Silver is a contemporary hotel set slightly away from Barcelona's city center on a quiet street, yet it's a short walk to many restaurants, bars, and shops. Guests comment favorably on cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, the cozy courtyard where a breakfast buffet is served, and the comfort of the rooms. Modern rooms have stocked kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; therefore, the hotel is considered by many to be a good value for the price. Some rooms have small terraces with deck chairs, but on-site parking does not come cheap.
Aparthotel Silver is a contemporary hotel set slightly away from Barcelona's city center on a quiet street, yet it's a short walk to many restaurants, bars, and shops. Guests comment favorably on cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, the cozy courtyard where a breakfast buffet is served, and the comfort of the rooms. Modern rooms have stocked kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; therefore, the hotel is considered by many to be a good value for the price. Some rooms have small terraces with deck chairs, but on-site parking does not come cheap.
The 80-unit Atenea Calabria Apartaments is a mid-range property situated in a quiet area of the Eixample, near bars, restaurants, and the Rocafort Metro station. The fresh and modern studio apartments have kitchenettes, plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some have bunk beds, and some offer balconies with views of the street or surrounding buildings. Although there aren't a lot of amenities here, the hotel provides a breakfast buffet, on-site parking, room service, a meeting room and business center, and a communal TV room. Keep in mind that some common areas are dated. Travelers who'd like more amenities and are willing to sacrifice apartment conveniences could check out the EuroPark Hotel, which has a fitness center, pool, and on-site bar/cafe.
The 80-unit Atenea Calabria Apartaments is a mid-range property situated in a quiet area of the Eixample, near bars, restaurants, and the Rocafort Metro station. The fresh and modern studio apartments have kitchenettes, plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some have bunk beds, and some offer balconies with views of the street or surrounding buildings. Although there aren't a lot of amenities here, the hotel provides a breakfast buffet, on-site parking, room service, a meeting room and business center, and a communal TV room. Keep in mind that some common areas are dated. Travelers who'd like more amenities and are willing to sacrifice apartment conveniences could check out the EuroPark Hotel, which has a fitness center, pool, and on-site bar/cafe.
The 92-room NH Barcelona La Maquinista is a mid-range option located next to a large shopping mall in the Sant Andreu district. It's about a 20-minute drive from Barcelona's city center and about a 10-minute walk from the closest metro station. Rooms are simple, with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and safes. A breakfast buffet is offered daily for a fee, and the restaurant serves Mediterranean fare for lunch and dinner. There's also a bar, and a self-serve bar that's open around-the-clock. Groups can gather in the private dining room or in the two meeting rooms. For travelers who don't mind the distance from the major tourist attractions, this place can be a good value. Travelers looking for a more authentic neighborhood could check out the Hotel Zenit Barcelona, which is similarly priced.
The 92-room NH Barcelona La Maquinista is a mid-range option located next to a large shopping mall in the Sant Andreu district. It's about a 20-minute drive from Barcelona's city center and about a 10-minute walk from the closest metro station. Rooms are simple, with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and safes. A breakfast buffet is offered daily for a fee, and the restaurant serves Mediterranean fare for lunch and dinner. There's also a bar, and a self-serve bar that's open around-the-clock. Groups can gather in the private dining room or in the two meeting rooms. For travelers who don't mind the distance from the major tourist attractions, this place can be a good value. Travelers looking for a more authentic neighborhood could check out the Hotel Zenit Barcelona, which is similarly priced.
The NH Podium is housed in a lovely 19th-century building that blends seamlessly with its charming surroundings in the city's Eixample district. Inside, it has been thoroughly modernized, with 145 spacious rooms and suites that offer the contemporary furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and stocked minibars that are standard for the NH brand. The rooftop terrace is a major highlight, with potted plants, chic furniture, and a terraza bar that make for a pretty setting to take in the city views. Its outdoor pool, however, is a bit on the small side. Dining options include Mediterranean cuisine at the Corella restaurant and a daily breakfast buffet, though there are less expensive alternatives in the surrounding area.
The NH Podium is housed in a lovely 19th-century building that blends seamlessly with its charming surroundings in the city's Eixample district. Inside, it has been thoroughly modernized, with 145 spacious rooms and suites that offer the contemporary furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and stocked minibars that are standard for the NH brand. The rooftop terrace is a major highlight, with potted plants, chic furniture, and a terraza bar that make for a pretty setting to take in the city views. Its outdoor pool, however, is a bit on the small side. Dining options include Mediterranean cuisine at the Corella restaurant and a daily breakfast buffet, though there are less expensive alternatives in the surrounding area.
The 79-room H10 Montcada is a small upscale boutique located in the Gothic Quarter, across the street from the metro and the Barcelona Cathedral. Rooms are modern, spare, and stylish, with wooden floors, brown leather accents, and great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and tons of toiletries. But most are on the small side, and units on lower floors may experience traffic noise and vibrations from the metro. The restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet in a homey room (for a fee) and the lobby bar has a speakeasy-meets-travel theme that is charming and elegant. The highlight, however, is the beautiful seasonal rooftop terrace, complete with a whirlpool, padded loungers, a bar, and 360-degree views. For a rooftop pool (not just a whirlpool), travelers could consider the slightly pricier Hotel Barcelona Catedral nearby.
The 79-room H10 Montcada is a small upscale boutique located in the Gothic Quarter, across the street from the metro and the Barcelona Cathedral. Rooms are modern, spare, and stylish, with wooden floors, brown leather accents, and great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and tons of toiletries. But most are on the small side, and units on lower floors may experience traffic noise and vibrations from the metro. The restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet in a homey room (for a fee) and the lobby bar has a speakeasy-meets-travel theme that is charming and elegant. The highlight, however, is the beautiful seasonal rooftop terrace, complete with a whirlpool, padded loungers, a bar, and 360-degree views. For a rooftop pool (not just a whirlpool), travelers could consider the slightly pricier Hotel Barcelona Catedral nearby.
The 11-room Camino Bed & Breakfast is a small two-and-a-half-pearl property located in the trendy Poble Sec district. Guests can walk to the popular Magic Fountains of Montjuic in 10 minutes, and many small shops, bars, and restaurants are in the area. A metro station is a few minutes' walk away, and the ride to the city center takes about 10 minutes. Fresh, bright rooms are air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi, though they lack TVs. Some have en-suite bathrooms, while others are shared. The communal kitchen is fully equipped, and comes with a cozy dining area. Travelers who would like to be closer to major attractions for about the same rates could check out the TOC Hostel Barcelona, where rooms have TVs and balconies, and there's an outdoor pool.
The 11-room Camino Bed & Breakfast is a small two-and-a-half-pearl property located in the trendy Poble Sec district. Guests can walk to the popular Magic Fountains of Montjuic in 10 minutes, and many small shops, bars, and restaurants are in the area. A metro station is a few minutes' walk away, and the ride to the city center takes about 10 minutes. Fresh, bright rooms are air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi, though they lack TVs. Some have en-suite bathrooms, while others are shared. The communal kitchen is fully equipped, and comes with a cozy dining area. Travelers who would like to be closer to major attractions for about the same rates could check out the TOC Hostel Barcelona, where rooms have TVs and balconies, and there's an outdoor pool.
The 12-room Feetup Garden House Hostel is a budget property located in the quiet, residential area of Horta-Guinardo. It's a five-minute walk to the Valldaura Metro station, and from there it will take 30 minutes to reach Plaza Catalunya. Rooms are bright and clean, and some have en-suite bathrooms. The lobby and TV room are cozy and colorful places for this hostel's youthful guests to hang out, and the garden patio and rooftop terrace are popular with guests who want to spend some time outside. The communal kitchen is well-stocked for cooking meals, and a continental breakfast is available for a fee. For budget-minded travelers who don't mind communal living and a trek into the city, the Feetup is a solid choice.
The 12-room Feetup Garden House Hostel is a budget property located in the quiet, residential area of Horta-Guinardo. It's a five-minute walk to the Valldaura Metro station, and from there it will take 30 minutes to reach Plaza Catalunya. Rooms are bright and clean, and some have en-suite bathrooms. The lobby and TV room are cozy and colorful places for this hostel's youthful guests to hang out, and the garden patio and rooftop terrace are popular with guests who want to spend some time outside. The communal kitchen is well-stocked for cooking meals, and a continental breakfast is available for a fee. For budget-minded travelers who don't mind communal living and a trek into the city, the Feetup is a solid choice.
Hesperia Barri Gotic is a mid-range boutique hotel located a short walk from the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona's Old Town. The 71 rooms are bright and sunny, with flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning plus modern bathrooms with large rainfall showers; however, there have been a few complaints of street noise. The hotel doesn't offer much in terms of amenities. There's a continental breakfast buffet served daily (for a fee), a lounge area with a business corner, a fitness center with a few cardio machines and a rack of free weights, and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Travelers shopping around for a place to stay in the area may also want to consider the H10 Raco del Pi, which has similar amenities and rates, but prettier rooms.
Hesperia Barri Gotic is a mid-range boutique hotel located a short walk from the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona's Old Town. The 71 rooms are bright and sunny, with flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning plus modern bathrooms with large rainfall showers; however, there have been a few complaints of street noise. The hotel doesn't offer much in terms of amenities. There's a continental breakfast buffet served daily (for a fee), a lounge area with a business corner, a fitness center with a few cardio machines and a rack of free weights, and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Travelers shopping around for a place to stay in the area may also want to consider the H10 Raco del Pi, which has similar amenities and rates, but prettier rooms.