The two-pearl Hotel Call offers budget-conscious guests a great location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. It’s within walking distance of Las Ramblas, the Picasso Museum, and many other major attractions. The 26 guest rooms are compact and have dated decor and old tube TVs, but they're tidy and comfortable, and have nice bathrooms with marble tiling and bidets. All units come with air-conditioning, safes, shower/tub combos, and free Wi-Fi, but not much else, and hotel features are limited to a 24-hour front desk. Travelers looking for better amenities can check out Hotel California, which offers free breakfast and room service.
The two-pearl Hotel Call offers budget-conscious guests a great location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. It’s within walking distance of Las Ramblas, the Picasso Museum, and many other major attractions. The 26 guest rooms are compact and have dated decor and old tube TVs, but they're tidy and comfortable, and have nice bathrooms with marble tiling and bidets. All units come with air-conditioning, safes, shower/tub combos, and free Wi-Fi, but not much else, and hotel features are limited to a 24-hour front desk. Travelers looking for better amenities can check out Hotel California, which offers free breakfast and room service.
Hotel Zenit Barcelona -- a part of the Zenit group with hotels in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra -- is a contemporary property offering good value in the Sarria-Sant Gervasi district. Though it's a healthy walk from the city center, this authentic neighborhood is filled with restaurants, bars, and shops. The 71 rooms are decorated with striped wallpaper, wood floors, and red accents. Room amenities include flat-screen TVs, pillow menus, minibars, and spacious bathrooms. Some rooms also have terraces and all have free Wi-Fi. While the hotel lacks a pool or fitness center, it does offer two dining options: Restaurant Mediterranea for traditional Spanish cuisine and Bar Zenit for drinks and small plates. A buffet breakfast is served daily and includes a gluten-free menu, but some guests choose tasty local options in the neighborhood instead.
Hotel Zenit Barcelona -- a part of the Zenit group with hotels in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra -- is a contemporary property offering good value in the Sarria-Sant Gervasi district. Though it's a healthy walk from the city center, this authentic neighborhood is filled with restaurants, bars, and shops. The 71 rooms are decorated with striped wallpaper, wood floors, and red accents. Room amenities include flat-screen TVs, pillow menus, minibars, and spacious bathrooms. Some rooms also have terraces and all have free Wi-Fi. While the hotel lacks a pool or fitness center, it does offer two dining options: Restaurant Mediterranea for traditional Spanish cuisine and Bar Zenit for drinks and small plates. A buffet breakfast is served daily and includes a gluten-free menu, but some guests choose tasty local options in the neighborhood instead.
The 58-room Hotel Barbara is a no-frills budget property with a convenient location in El Raval, close to Las Ramblas and the Drassanes Metro station. Its location is probably its strongest point, as it offers little in the way of services other than a free continental breakfast and computers for guests to use in the lobby. Rooms are basic, but clean, with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and safes for a fee. However, they can be noisy and some lack windows. There's no Wi-Fi in the rooms, but it is free in the lobby. Travelers looking for a budget property with more pizzazz could check out the Generator Barcelona, a colorful, hip hotel and hostel combo.
The 58-room Hotel Barbara is a no-frills budget property with a convenient location in El Raval, close to Las Ramblas and the Drassanes Metro station. Its location is probably its strongest point, as it offers little in the way of services other than a free continental breakfast and computers for guests to use in the lobby. Rooms are basic, but clean, with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and safes for a fee. However, they can be noisy and some lack windows. There's no Wi-Fi in the rooms, but it is free in the lobby. Travelers looking for a budget property with more pizzazz could check out the Generator Barcelona, a colorful, hip hotel and hostel combo.
The 58-room Hotel Lloret Ramblas is a budget property situated in the heart of Barcelona on Las Ramblas, about a minute's walk from Plaza Cataluyna. Metro, bus, and train stations also are within an easy walk, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions. Rooms are on the small side, which is not unusual in Barcelona, but they are colorful and attractive, and offer air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have balconies overlooking Las Ramblas, but be warned that noise is a definite issue here. Breakfast is included for guests who book directly on the hotel's website. Features here are otherwise slim, so check out Hotel Curious as well, a budget hotel that adds bar and massage room.
The 58-room Hotel Lloret Ramblas is a budget property situated in the heart of Barcelona on Las Ramblas, about a minute's walk from Plaza Cataluyna. Metro, bus, and train stations also are within an easy walk, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions. Rooms are on the small side, which is not unusual in Barcelona, but they are colorful and attractive, and offer air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have balconies overlooking Las Ramblas, but be warned that noise is a definite issue here. Breakfast is included for guests who book directly on the hotel's website. Features here are otherwise slim, so check out Hotel Curious as well, a budget hotel that adds bar and massage room.
The 23-room Musik Boutique Hotel is a lovely little three-pearl hotel with a great spot right in the Gothic Quarter. It's within walking distance of seemingly limitless shops, bars, restaurants, and attractions, and three metro stations are within a five- to 10-minute walk. Although it's housed in an 18th-century building, interiors are modern, with dramatic mood lighting and a white-on-white pallette. Rooms are attractive and stylish, and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and audio systems. Some have balconies, and the ones in the Junior Suites are furnished. The small cafe and bar are open 24/7, and a communal TV room is a cozy place to hang out. As an alternative, the nearby Catalonia Born is a similarly priced hotel, and adds a rooftop pool and terrace.
The 23-room Musik Boutique Hotel is a lovely little three-pearl hotel with a great spot right in the Gothic Quarter. It's within walking distance of seemingly limitless shops, bars, restaurants, and attractions, and three metro stations are within a five- to 10-minute walk. Although it's housed in an 18th-century building, interiors are modern, with dramatic mood lighting and a white-on-white pallette. Rooms are attractive and stylish, and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and audio systems. Some have balconies, and the ones in the Junior Suites are furnished. The small cafe and bar are open 24/7, and a communal TV room is a cozy place to hang out. As an alternative, the nearby Catalonia Born is a similarly priced hotel, and adds a rooftop pool and terrace.
The 91-room Park Hotel is a well-priced option in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Rooms are simple with little furniture, but offer a Zen quality with earth-toned decor, wood accents, and lovely fresh flowers. Additional room perks include big flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but some guests complain about hearing street noise even from high floors. This hotel is great value for its central location -- from here guests can easily walk to restaurants, bars, and the beach.
The 91-room Park Hotel is a well-priced option in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Rooms are simple with little furniture, but offer a Zen quality with earth-toned decor, wood accents, and lovely fresh flowers. Additional room perks include big flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but some guests complain about hearing street noise even from high floors. This hotel is great value for its central location -- from here guests can easily walk to restaurants, bars, and the beach.
Located in the popular L'Eixample neighborhood, the Eurostars Monumental is part of the Eurostars chain (with several hotels in Barcelona). This 45-room property isn't as luxe as the nearby Eurostars BCN Design, but decor is fresh and attractive, and rates here are cheaper. Rooms have dark wood headboards, coffee-colored throws, tan furniture, funky light fixtures, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; some have balconies with views of Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Marble bathrooms are spacious with large vanities. Amenities are few, but there's a small lobby bar serving coffee and cocktails.
Located in the popular L'Eixample neighborhood, the Eurostars Monumental is part of the Eurostars chain (with several hotels in Barcelona). This 45-room property isn't as luxe as the nearby Eurostars BCN Design, but decor is fresh and attractive, and rates here are cheaper. Rooms have dark wood headboards, coffee-colored throws, tan furniture, funky light fixtures, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; some have balconies with views of Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Marble bathrooms are spacious with large vanities. Amenities are few, but there's a small lobby bar serving coffee and cocktails.
With an enviable city center location and superb classical-grandeur-meets-modern-chic styling, the Grand Hotel Central certainly lives up to its name. While rooms are fresh and contemporary with excellent amenities, it's the rooftop terrace with infinity-edge pool and panoramic city vistas that really steals the show. A Michelin-starred chef at the restaurant's helm also means outstanding -- if expensive -- dining, while wellness facilities are also high-end, though pricey. Rates, too, are high, so for a rooftop pool for a lower price tag, guests may want to consider the nearby Hotel Barcelona Catedral -- but don't expect the same level of panache.
With an enviable city center location and superb classical-grandeur-meets-modern-chic styling, the Grand Hotel Central certainly lives up to its name. While rooms are fresh and contemporary with excellent amenities, it's the rooftop terrace with infinity-edge pool and panoramic city vistas that really steals the show. A Michelin-starred chef at the restaurant's helm also means outstanding -- if expensive -- dining, while wellness facilities are also high-end, though pricey. Rates, too, are high, so for a rooftop pool for a lower price tag, guests may want to consider the nearby Hotel Barcelona Catedral -- but don't expect the same level of panache.
A fixture in the Gothic Quarter since 1920, the Hotel Colon has drawn numerous celebrities and dignitaries through the years, having hosted everyone from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to film director Francis Ford Coppola. Its dignified facade and classically furnished interiors make for a stately ambience, which is enhanced by stunning views of the iconic Barcelona Cathedral across from the hotel. Rooms are spacious and warm, though furnishings (think 1980s-style patterned bedspreads) could use some updating. The views are the real highlight, as some rooms have French balconies that face the cathedral. The property offers a formal dining room, elegant bar, and casual sidewalk terrace, but lacks amenities such as a pool or fitness center.
A fixture in the Gothic Quarter since 1920, the Hotel Colon has drawn numerous celebrities and dignitaries through the years, having hosted everyone from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to film director Francis Ford Coppola. Its dignified facade and classically furnished interiors make for a stately ambience, which is enhanced by stunning views of the iconic Barcelona Cathedral across from the hotel. Rooms are spacious and warm, though furnishings (think 1980s-style patterned bedspreads) could use some updating. The views are the real highlight, as some rooms have French balconies that face the cathedral. The property offers a formal dining room, elegant bar, and casual sidewalk terrace, but lacks amenities such as a pool or fitness center.
The Holiday Inn Express is a fairly standard chain hotel located in an up-and-coming business district near the Port of Barcelona, but far from the city's popular tourist spots. Rooms are small, with generic light wood furnishings and wall-to-wall carpeting that make for a chain-like (albeit contemporary) feel. The bathrooms are modern, though there is mildew in the tile grout. Apart from a small business center and drab bar in the lobby, the only amenity is a rooftop terrace that does offer nice views, but no seating. Free breakfast is a nice perk, but Wi-Fi fees are pricey.
The Holiday Inn Express is a fairly standard chain hotel located in an up-and-coming business district near the Port of Barcelona, but far from the city's popular tourist spots. Rooms are small, with generic light wood furnishings and wall-to-wall carpeting that make for a chain-like (albeit contemporary) feel. The bathrooms are modern, though there is mildew in the tile grout. Apart from a small business center and drab bar in the lobby, the only amenity is a rooftop terrace that does offer nice views, but no seating. Free breakfast is a nice perk, but Wi-Fi fees are pricey.