Hostal Martinval is a tidy and charming budget property in the Eixample District, within easy walking distance of several tourist attractions. Its 10 rooms range from small units with shared bathrooms to an apartment with a private kitchen, bay windowed dining area, and terrace. Air-conditioning and Wi-Fi are sometimes unreliable, but nice perks include welcome drinks at check-in, free snacks, and newspapers. And the building itself, dating back to 1900, has plenty of appeal with a birdcage-style elevator, though it's rather small and slow. Another fun budget option to consider could be the Praktik Garden, which has a small rooftop lounge.
Hostal Martinval is a tidy and charming budget property in the Eixample District, within easy walking distance of several tourist attractions. Its 10 rooms range from small units with shared bathrooms to an apartment with a private kitchen, bay windowed dining area, and terrace. Air-conditioning and Wi-Fi are sometimes unreliable, but nice perks include welcome drinks at check-in, free snacks, and newspapers. And the building itself, dating back to 1900, has plenty of appeal with a birdcage-style elevator, though it's rather small and slow. Another fun budget option to consider could be the Praktik Garden, which has a small rooftop lounge.
The mid-range Flor Parks Hotel offers a great location on Las Ramblas, about a one-minute walk to the Liceu metro station, a short walk to the Mercada de la Boqueria, Placa Catalunya and other sights. Renovated in 2010, it’s a basic yet tidy and quiet hotel with a chic sundeck. The adjacent restaurant and lounge will deliver breakfast to guests' rooms, and serves meals and cocktails throughout the day. Its 26 rooms are rather narrow with ho-hum decor, but they're clean and have mini-fridges and spacious marble bathrooms. Reasonable rates make the Flor Parks a solid choice for anyone seeking to stay on Las Ramblas. But the Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel in El Born offers more modern and stylish accommodations, and a rooftop pool, for only slightly higher rates.
The mid-range Flor Parks Hotel offers a great location on Las Ramblas, about a one-minute walk to the Liceu metro station, a short walk to the Mercada de la Boqueria, Placa Catalunya and other sights. Renovated in 2010, it’s a basic yet tidy and quiet hotel with a chic sundeck. The adjacent restaurant and lounge will deliver breakfast to guests' rooms, and serves meals and cocktails throughout the day. Its 26 rooms are rather narrow with ho-hum decor, but they're clean and have mini-fridges and spacious marble bathrooms. Reasonable rates make the Flor Parks a solid choice for anyone seeking to stay on Las Ramblas. But the Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel in El Born offers more modern and stylish accommodations, and a rooftop pool, for only slightly higher rates.
The luxurious Hotel Arts Barcelona is a massive 483-room property with a huge range amenities like six in-house restaurants and bars, including two Michelin-starred restaurants, a 43rd floor spa, a modern gym, an outdoor pool and whirlpool, a hair salon, luxury shops, and business amenities, plus 24-hour room and concierge service. Spacious, posh rooms and penthouses feature panoramic windows and amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers, minibars, Bang & Olufsen audio equipment, plus bathrooms with separate tubs and walk-in showers. The beachfront location is beautiful, though it's about a half-hour hike to the Ciutat Vella (old town) and Las Ramblas. Extra fees for parking, breakfast, and Wi-Fi can be another drawback. For more palatial five-pearl style consider the Hotel Palace Barcelona.
The luxurious Hotel Arts Barcelona is a massive 483-room property with a huge range amenities like six in-house restaurants and bars, including two Michelin-starred restaurants, a 43rd floor spa, a modern gym, an outdoor pool and whirlpool, a hair salon, luxury shops, and business amenities, plus 24-hour room and concierge service. Spacious, posh rooms and penthouses feature panoramic windows and amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers, minibars, Bang & Olufsen audio equipment, plus bathrooms with separate tubs and walk-in showers. The beachfront location is beautiful, though it's about a half-hour hike to the Ciutat Vella (old town) and Las Ramblas. Extra fees for parking, breakfast, and Wi-Fi can be another drawback. For more palatial five-pearl style consider the Hotel Palace Barcelona.
There are 26 hotel rooms and five apartments at this two-and-a-half-pearl property that's in the La Sagrera neighborhood outside of the Barcelona's core. It takes 15 to 25 minutes to get into the heart of the city by RENFE or metro, and both stations are just a five-minute walk from the property. Rooms and apartments are spacious, light, and modern -- there's even whimsical touches in some. They offer free Wi-Fi, handsome bathrooms, and air-conditioning. Apartments have full kitchens and laundry rooms in some cases. The hotel has a restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes plus a rooftop terrace and private parking. Those willing to trade down on style and shell out a bit more cash will find pleasant, simple rooms at Hostal Martinval in the prime Eixample neighborhood.
There are 26 hotel rooms and five apartments at this two-and-a-half-pearl property that's in the La Sagrera neighborhood outside of the Barcelona's core. It takes 15 to 25 minutes to get into the heart of the city by RENFE or metro, and both stations are just a five-minute walk from the property. Rooms and apartments are spacious, light, and modern -- there's even whimsical touches in some. They offer free Wi-Fi, handsome bathrooms, and air-conditioning. Apartments have full kitchens and laundry rooms in some cases. The hotel has a restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes plus a rooftop terrace and private parking. Those willing to trade down on style and shell out a bit more cash will find pleasant, simple rooms at Hostal Martinval in the prime Eixample neighborhood.
The Hotel Granvia is a genuine piece of Barcelona history. Built in 1870 as an elegant manor house for the owning family of the Bank of Barcelona, the Granvia was converted into a hotel in 1935 and served as a key social hub for the city's elite for many decades. Completely renovated in 2013, the hotel offers upscale rooms, sterling service, an ample breakfast buffet (for a fee), and an outdoor terrace café. It's a good fit for those who want a stylish and comfortable stay, but don't need a pool, fitness center, restaurant and other amenities that bring with them a higher nightly price tag.
The Hotel Granvia is a genuine piece of Barcelona history. Built in 1870 as an elegant manor house for the owning family of the Bank of Barcelona, the Granvia was converted into a hotel in 1935 and served as a key social hub for the city's elite for many decades. Completely renovated in 2013, the hotel offers upscale rooms, sterling service, an ample breakfast buffet (for a fee), and an outdoor terrace café. It's a good fit for those who want a stylish and comfortable stay, but don't need a pool, fitness center, restaurant and other amenities that bring with them a higher nightly price tag.
The Eurostars BCN Design Hotel is a contemporary luxury property in a historic building on Passeig de Gracia. The 65 rooms have sleek playful decor (though it's a bit Ikea-esque) and lots of in-room amenities, including big flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and upscale bathrooms. Some have extras such as deep soaking tubs in the middle of the room (which couples may enjoy), and balconies. The rooftop is a nice place to congregate during warmer months; it offers attractive views of the city. There is also a small fitness center, 24-hour room service, and a sun terrace. But some guests complain about street noise and lack of bathroom privacy.
The Eurostars BCN Design Hotel is a contemporary luxury property in a historic building on Passeig de Gracia. The 65 rooms have sleek playful decor (though it's a bit Ikea-esque) and lots of in-room amenities, including big flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and upscale bathrooms. Some have extras such as deep soaking tubs in the middle of the room (which couples may enjoy), and balconies. The rooftop is a nice place to congregate during warmer months; it offers attractive views of the city. There is also a small fitness center, 24-hour room service, and a sun terrace. But some guests complain about street noise and lack of bathroom privacy.
The 40-room Hotel Ciutat Vella is a budget property with an excellent city-center location a short walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. Its rooms are simple and basic, but they come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and safes -- some have balconies with nice city views. A breakfast buffet is served daily in the lobby for a fee, but there's no other meal service on-site. The rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and a hot tub is a popular place for hanging out and taking in views of the city. Travelers who would prefer a more traditional hotel could check out the nearby Hotel Meson Castilla, where breakfast is free.
The 40-room Hotel Ciutat Vella is a budget property with an excellent city-center location a short walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. Its rooms are simple and basic, but they come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and safes -- some have balconies with nice city views. A breakfast buffet is served daily in the lobby for a fee, but there's no other meal service on-site. The rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and a hot tub is a popular place for hanging out and taking in views of the city. Travelers who would prefer a more traditional hotel could check out the nearby Hotel Meson Castilla, where breakfast is free.
Housed in a former theater, the Hotel Acta Mimic is a boutique with a youthful, modern vibe. Quirky furnishings in vibrant hues brighten up communal spaces, but small guest rooms seem more stark than cozy. They offer few furnishings and the only natural light available comes from the bathrooms, which are separated from the bedrooms by curtains instead of doors. A funky outdoor dining area and lovely rooftop terrace (albeit unfinished) are pluses, as is the hotel's close proximity to the bustling Las Ramblas pedestrian mall. Certain streets in the immediate vicinity are a bit seedy, however, so guests should ask staff for the best routes before setting out on foot.
Housed in a former theater, the Hotel Acta Mimic is a boutique with a youthful, modern vibe. Quirky furnishings in vibrant hues brighten up communal spaces, but small guest rooms seem more stark than cozy. They offer few furnishings and the only natural light available comes from the bathrooms, which are separated from the bedrooms by curtains instead of doors. A funky outdoor dining area and lovely rooftop terrace (albeit unfinished) are pluses, as is the hotel's close proximity to the bustling Las Ramblas pedestrian mall. Certain streets in the immediate vicinity are a bit seedy, however, so guests should ask staff for the best routes before setting out on foot.
The NH Barcelona Eixample is a fairly no-frills hotel in the Eixample district, which is a 15-minute walk from the city center. The hotel provides a good value, but does not particularly stand out in terms of ambience or amenities. It offers 81 rooms and one suite (with balcony) furnished with the contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars that are standard for the NH chain. Cocktails are available in the lobby and a breakfast buffet is served daily, but the hotel has limited features. The meeting rooms may appeal to business travelers, but some may be frustrated by the in-room Wi-Fi fees. Guests seeking free Wi-Fi and more amenities may prefer the nearby Hotel Constanza Barcelona.
The NH Barcelona Eixample is a fairly no-frills hotel in the Eixample district, which is a 15-minute walk from the city center. The hotel provides a good value, but does not particularly stand out in terms of ambience or amenities. It offers 81 rooms and one suite (with balcony) furnished with the contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars that are standard for the NH chain. Cocktails are available in the lobby and a breakfast buffet is served daily, but the hotel has limited features. The meeting rooms may appeal to business travelers, but some may be frustrated by the in-room Wi-Fi fees. Guests seeking free Wi-Fi and more amenities may prefer the nearby Hotel Constanza Barcelona.
The 36-room Hotel Ambit Barcelona is a mid-range property with an excellent location in the bustling Eixample district. Guests can walk to restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops, and both metro and bus stops are nearby. Plaza Cataluna and Passeig de Gracia are a 10-minute walk away, and there's plenty to see and do all around. Although some rooms are quite small, they're all modern and fresh, and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, air-conditioning, and kettles for tea and coffee. Some have furnished balconies. The comfy living room and lovely terrace are popular hangout spots, and there's a self-serve bar. As an alternative, check out the Hotel Vueling BCN by HC, and it has an on-site restaurant and bar plus a great Eixample location and contemporary style.
The 36-room Hotel Ambit Barcelona is a mid-range property with an excellent location in the bustling Eixample district. Guests can walk to restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops, and both metro and bus stops are nearby. Plaza Cataluna and Passeig de Gracia are a 10-minute walk away, and there's plenty to see and do all around. Although some rooms are quite small, they're all modern and fresh, and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, air-conditioning, and kettles for tea and coffee. Some have furnished balconies. The comfy living room and lovely terrace are popular hangout spots, and there's a self-serve bar. As an alternative, check out the Hotel Vueling BCN by HC, and it has an on-site restaurant and bar plus a great Eixample location and contemporary style.