Two-pearl Kabul Hostel is a self-labelled party hostel which sits on Placa Reial -- one of the top spots for nightlife in the city -- and just steps from lively Las Ramblas. There's a casual, pub-like style throughout the common spaces, which are outfitted with games, vending machines, and internet stations, plus a bar on the rooftop terrace. The 24 air-conditioned dorms are simple, but include welcome touches like curtained bunks and outlets inside the lockers. Dorms come in a range of configurations, such as twin and female-only dorms, and the largest has 22 bunks. This is a good value for its central location, but travelers wanting a quieter vibe in a similar area might prefer Pension Segre, which has some en-suite rooms, though rates are higher.
Two-pearl Kabul Hostel is a self-labelled party hostel which sits on Placa Reial -- one of the top spots for nightlife in the city -- and just steps from lively Las Ramblas. There's a casual, pub-like style throughout the common spaces, which are outfitted with games, vending machines, and internet stations, plus a bar on the rooftop terrace. The 24 air-conditioned dorms are simple, but include welcome touches like curtained bunks and outlets inside the lockers. Dorms come in a range of configurations, such as twin and female-only dorms, and the largest has 22 bunks. This is a good value for its central location, but travelers wanting a quieter vibe in a similar area might prefer Pension Segre, which has some en-suite rooms, though rates are higher.
In a city packed with hip and trendy boutique hotels, Hotel Brummell still manages to stand out. There are 20 guest rooms at this three-pearl property in Barcelona’s up-and-coming Poble Sec neighborhood. It’s a spot for tourists wanting to experience a more local vibe, the bohemian El Raval neighborhood and Las Ramblas are a 10- to 15-minute walk from the hotel. Excellent features include a swimming pool, sauna, sundeck, indoor courtyard, and top-class restaurant. There’s also a quirky shop, bikes for hire, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is available, although not included in the room rate. Rooms are stylish and have air-conditioning, sharp bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. For similar rates among the posh shops of the Eixample, check out the chic and historic Hotel Granvia, though it lacks a pool.
In a city packed with hip and trendy boutique hotels, Hotel Brummell still manages to stand out. There are 20 guest rooms at this three-pearl property in Barcelona’s up-and-coming Poble Sec neighborhood. It’s a spot for tourists wanting to experience a more local vibe, the bohemian El Raval neighborhood and Las Ramblas are a 10- to 15-minute walk from the hotel. Excellent features include a swimming pool, sauna, sundeck, indoor courtyard, and top-class restaurant. There’s also a quirky shop, bikes for hire, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is available, although not included in the room rate. Rooms are stylish and have air-conditioning, sharp bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. For similar rates among the posh shops of the Eixample, check out the chic and historic Hotel Granvia, though it lacks a pool.
Room Mate Anna is a design explosion in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample. It's a two-minute walk to top shopping and Gaudi's Casa Batllo, and 10 minutes to busy Las Ramblas. The 81 stylish rooms are compact but offer decent amenities for a three-pearl hotel including minibars and electric kettles, and high-end rooms have balconies. There's a rooftop terrace with good city views and a small seasonal rooftop pool. The glam restaurant serves a well-received breakfast buffet plus a small room-service menu, and there's a chic meeting room. It's an intimate hotel with a dramatic style that might not suit everyone, so travelers looking for a more traditional hotel could take a look at Catalonia Eixample 1864 which is located nearby -- though rates can be higher and there's no pool.
Room Mate Anna is a design explosion in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample. It's a two-minute walk to top shopping and Gaudi's Casa Batllo, and 10 minutes to busy Las Ramblas. The 81 stylish rooms are compact but offer decent amenities for a three-pearl hotel including minibars and electric kettles, and high-end rooms have balconies. There's a rooftop terrace with good city views and a small seasonal rooftop pool. The glam restaurant serves a well-received breakfast buffet plus a small room-service menu, and there's a chic meeting room. It's an intimate hotel with a dramatic style that might not suit everyone, so travelers looking for a more traditional hotel could take a look at Catalonia Eixample 1864 which is located nearby -- though rates can be higher and there's no pool.
Travelers looking for modern, clean, and comfortable lodging near the center of Barcelona will want to consider the Hotel Indigo -- Plaza Catalunya. It occupies an older building in Barcelona that once housed another hotel, but a complete remodel in 2013 has given the space a fresh look. The decor is minimalist, the art is modern, and the location -- in the Eixample district -- means shopping, restaurants, and cafes are all within close range. The 77-room hotel is a good choice for both leisure and business travelers, though families and couples are the most common types of guests encountered here.
Travelers looking for modern, clean, and comfortable lodging near the center of Barcelona will want to consider the Hotel Indigo -- Plaza Catalunya. It occupies an older building in Barcelona that once housed another hotel, but a complete remodel in 2013 has given the space a fresh look. The decor is minimalist, the art is modern, and the location -- in the Eixample district -- means shopping, restaurants, and cafes are all within close range. The 77-room hotel is a good choice for both leisure and business travelers, though families and couples are the most common types of guests encountered here.
Acevi Villarroel is a contemporary property in a quaint residential area. The minimalist design is polished and glossy, but also a bit plain and underwhelming -- in a word, stark. Although the rooms look modern, many of them have outdated features such as tube TVs. Basic amenities are covered, but everything -- the pool, the fitness center -- is small. Guests who want to be right near the city's main attractions might want to choose a hotel with a more convenient location, but the Acevi is a good option for those who want to stay a little bit away from the scene.
Acevi Villarroel is a contemporary property in a quaint residential area. The minimalist design is polished and glossy, but also a bit plain and underwhelming -- in a word, stark. Although the rooms look modern, many of them have outdated features such as tube TVs. Basic amenities are covered, but everything -- the pool, the fitness center -- is small. Guests who want to be right near the city's main attractions might want to choose a hotel with a more convenient location, but the Acevi is a good option for those who want to stay a little bit away from the scene.
With unique design, white-on-white decor, mirrors galore, and a few stylish amenities such as the wonderful restaurant and the rooftop pool, this upscale property sets the bar for Barcelona chic. Sleek rooms are clean and feature all-white furnishings with a couple of beige accents, huge trendy murals, large flat-screen TVs, and comfortable beds. However, the open bathrooms with glass doors and the minimalist style are not for everyone.
With unique design, white-on-white decor, mirrors galore, and a few stylish amenities such as the wonderful restaurant and the rooftop pool, this upscale property sets the bar for Barcelona chic. Sleek rooms are clean and feature all-white furnishings with a couple of beige accents, huge trendy murals, large flat-screen TVs, and comfortable beds. However, the open bathrooms with glass doors and the minimalist style are not for everyone.
The 276-room Majestic Hotel & Spa has a prime location, steps from designer shops and Gaudi monuments. All rooms were renovated in 2011, giving them a fresh, modern feel. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, Nespresso machines, and interesting art. Spacious marble bathrooms have Bulgari toiletries, bathrobes, and rainfall showerheads. For more luxury, the 41 suites offer views over Passeig de Gracia; some have private terraces and 24-hour personalized service. Families might want to choose apartments that also include full kitchens. Other hotel highlights include a small rooftop pool and a rooftop terrace with an atmospheric bar and great city views; a contemporary on-site spa; and a fitness center. The restaurant serves a morning breakfast buffet and evening tapas; the bar offers live piano music; and the business center has free internet.
The 276-room Majestic Hotel & Spa has a prime location, steps from designer shops and Gaudi monuments. All rooms were renovated in 2011, giving them a fresh, modern feel. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, Nespresso machines, and interesting art. Spacious marble bathrooms have Bulgari toiletries, bathrobes, and rainfall showerheads. For more luxury, the 41 suites offer views over Passeig de Gracia; some have private terraces and 24-hour personalized service. Families might want to choose apartments that also include full kitchens. Other hotel highlights include a small rooftop pool and a rooftop terrace with an atmospheric bar and great city views; a contemporary on-site spa; and a fitness center. The restaurant serves a morning breakfast buffet and evening tapas; the bar offers live piano music; and the business center has free internet.
A sophisticated vibe pervades this mid-range hotel on the fringes of the stylish Eixample district. Luxe touches in the lobby include marble floors and wood-paneled walls. The sumptuous feel extends to the plush guest rooms, which feature hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and rich fabrics and finishes throughout. However, the beds in the double rooms are actually just twin beds pushed together. Also, the fitness center is quite small, with just a few machines. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar, but guests wishing to explore other dining options will have to walk to the nearby subway, as there is not much in the surrounding area.
A sophisticated vibe pervades this mid-range hotel on the fringes of the stylish Eixample district. Luxe touches in the lobby include marble floors and wood-paneled walls. The sumptuous feel extends to the plush guest rooms, which feature hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and rich fabrics and finishes throughout. However, the beds in the double rooms are actually just twin beds pushed together. Also, the fitness center is quite small, with just a few machines. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar, but guests wishing to explore other dining options will have to walk to the nearby subway, as there is not much in the surrounding area.
The Olivia Plaza Hotel has a prime location across from Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona. This 113-room boutique hotel has contemporary flair with bright red accents and funky silver light installations. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, big windows with great views, and free Wi-Fi. Ask for a room on the higher floors for glimpses of the Port of Barcelona. Designer bathrooms with rainfall showerheads are sleek, but glass dividers make for less privacy. Rooms with true king-size beds (not always easy to find in Europe) are on offer here. There are a few notable hotel features, including a stylish roof terrace, peaceful outdoor garden, and full restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and a buffet breakfast. With a location near public transport and a contemporary lobby with plush couches, this hotel is a comfortable, stylish pick.
The Olivia Plaza Hotel has a prime location across from Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona. This 113-room boutique hotel has contemporary flair with bright red accents and funky silver light installations. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, big windows with great views, and free Wi-Fi. Ask for a room on the higher floors for glimpses of the Port of Barcelona. Designer bathrooms with rainfall showerheads are sleek, but glass dividers make for less privacy. Rooms with true king-size beds (not always easy to find in Europe) are on offer here. There are a few notable hotel features, including a stylish roof terrace, peaceful outdoor garden, and full restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and a buffet breakfast. With a location near public transport and a contemporary lobby with plush couches, this hotel is a comfortable, stylish pick.
The Melia Barcelona Sky is an upscale, shimmering tower located in the newly developed business district of Poblenou. While tourists might find themselves a bit far from the main attractions, there are plenty of bars, restaurants, and even beaches within walking distance. With the building soaring to 29 floors, many rooms have superb views from floor-to-ceiling windows, though some lack much space. Fine dining, a chic pool terrace, and hip nightclub, however, inject plenty of glamour, while optioning for the deluxe The Level upgrade offers VIP treatment for a just a little cash.
The Melia Barcelona Sky is an upscale, shimmering tower located in the newly developed business district of Poblenou. While tourists might find themselves a bit far from the main attractions, there are plenty of bars, restaurants, and even beaches within walking distance. With the building soaring to 29 floors, many rooms have superb views from floor-to-ceiling windows, though some lack much space. Fine dining, a chic pool terrace, and hip nightclub, however, inject plenty of glamour, while optioning for the deluxe The Level upgrade offers VIP treatment for a just a little cash.