La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A cheerful, laid-back yet lively budget find near the cathedral, 1st-floor Itaca has spacious, fan-cooled mixed dorms (sleeping six, eight or 10) with…
Must-see hotels in Catalonia
Tarragona
For an upmarket stay, seek out this soothing, floral-scented hideaway overlooking the 17th-century castle in Altafulla's attractive old town, 11km…
Barcelona
Leafy patterns and floral prints adorn doors, furniture and walls at this cheerful, super-central, tropical-inspired pick from the popular Chic&Basic…
Tossa de Mar
A colourful, sociable hostel just two minutes' walk from the beach, Manà Manà sleeps budgeteers in four- or six-bed dorms (including a female-only dorm)…
Barcelona
Set in an elegant 19th-century building, this colourfully and chicly styled boutique find is inspired by travel and dressed with warm woods, textured…
Costa Brava
Partly set within a revamped turn-of-the-20th-century mansion, Casa Marcial makes an attractive old-town choice for its cordial service, small pool and 12…
The Catalan Pyrenees
While not as palatial as some of Spain's other paradores (luxurious state-owned hotels), this pleasing hotel has plain, modern rooms surrounding an…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A sensitively updated 19th-century palace in the thick of Barcelona, set around a handsome interior courtyard and marble staircase. Behind the restored…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
On a narrow medieval street, the Mercer is one of the Gòtic's standout boutique hotels. Renowned Spanish architect Rafael Moneo stayed true to the…
L'Eixample
Set across two historic buildings 50m apart, Hostal Center Inn's simple rooms – some with balconies or terraces – have quirky touches such as wrought-iron…
Sitges
A short walk from the beach, 1.5km west of central Sitges, this bubbly hostel has pastel-painted four-, six- or 10-person dorms (lockers and towels…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
In a central location just off La Rambla, Vrabac is set in a beautifully restored heritage building complete with original decorative ceilings, exposed…
Barcelona
It's all about location at this sparkling three-star in the thick of Barceloneta. Modern rooms have dark tiled floors, stylish bathrooms and splashes of…
Catalonia
Tucked into an elegantly revamped 14th-century artisans' house, La Freixera thoroughly surprises with its glam contemporary decor and 10 rustic-chic rooms…
L'Eixample
Near El Poblenou, this massive 400-bed hostel is a good place to meet other travellers, with its own bar and airy lounge set amid graffiti-esque artwork,…
L'Eixample
The 1st floor of this Modernista building designed by Catalan architect Enric Sagnier i Villavecchia has been transformed into an intimate, elegant…
Barcelona
A five-minute walk from Bogatell beach and steps from Rambla del Poblenou, this 1930s house, with original high ceilings and beautifully tiled floors,…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Overlooking the magnificent plaza for which it is named, this 18-room property has handsomely designed rooms with beamed ceilings, wooden floors, Molton…
Figueres
On the edge of a peaceful village 13km northeast of Figueres, this converted stone house makes a charming, rustic-style escape from the Dalí-trail bustle…
L'Eixample
Just footsteps from the Plaça de Catalunya, this handsome and central Modernista building was reimagined by artist and designer Camila Vega and doubles as…
Sitges
In a leafy spot 1.5km west of Sitges centre, this stylish contemporary hotel offers snug, minimalist, boutiquey rooms in a soothing palette of greys and…
Catalonia
Opened in 2017, Lleida's parador is an inspiring addition to the accommodation scene. Smartly contemporary rooms with oversized windows and warm wood…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
This super-handy three-star was stylishly carved out of a historic Barri Gòtic building, and features 37 rooms with patterned wallpaper, parquet floors,…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This cheerful family-friendly hotel, 2km southwest of central Olot, has pleasant, fuss-free rooms and apartments, some with terraces or kitchenettes…
Barcelona
The location is excellent at this 58-room four-star hotel within a short stroll of El Born and Barceloneta. Smart, modern, neutral-toned rooms have a trim…
Cadaqués
A gleaming, welcoming two-star hotel with free parking, perfectly positioned for drivers on the northern fringe of town. The corridors feel a tad…
Barcelona
A lively, contemporary-design hostel with wood-and-white dorms for four or six (some women-only), a cosy communal lounge, a well-equipped kitchen and,…
Tarragona
This vast campground hugs the beach 5km northeast of Tarragona. Staff are friendly and multilingual; windsurfing, kitesurfing and bike hire are offered…
L'Eixample
The rooftop pool and bar at this grand, sprawling 1918 old-timer are superb for views and cocktails, or you can pamper yourself at the spa or one of the…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This shady riverside campground, 1.5km northwest of town, is Espot's best. It has a cafe-bar, games room, play area, minimarket and pleasant swimming pool…
El Raval
A quick stroll west of La Rambla on a curious square, this former 18th-century monastery opened as a hotel in 1840, making it the city’s oldest. Library…
Barcelona
Created by Dominique Perrault, the slim Meliá tower is made from two filigree glass slabs, overlooking Jean Nouvel’s Parc del Centre del Poblenou. Rooms…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Housed in a 300-year-old stone masia, this delightful family operation makes a peaceful escape into the hills between Ribes and Queralbs. There are six…
Barcelona
On the northwestern fringes of L'Eixample, this four-star hotel's 54 contemporary-style rooms are spread over eight floors and well soundproofed, cutting…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Balance out Sant Joan's stories and legends with a stay at this smartly minimalist 10-room hotel, styled in a fusion of calming greys and industrial-chic…
L'Eixample
A picturesque antique lift wheezes its way up to this 4th-floor, 15-room hostal, a terrific cheapie in one of Barcelona's most expensive neighbourhoods,…
Barcelona
The rooftop terrace of this 2017-opened hotel has dramatic views of the distinctive Torre Glòries, plus a cocktail bar and sparkling swimming pool. Its…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The friendly, floral-walled Continental's soundproofed rooms are a little old-fashioned but quite cosy, with coral touches, carpeted floors, microwaves,…
Barcelona
Set in a quiet residential neighborhood, this contemporary property with 16 suites and four apartments makes for a convenient and comfortable home away…
El Raval
A couple of blocks into El Raval (despite the misleading name), this branch of the popular, excellent-value Chic&Basic chain is the most riotous to date,…
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