Must-see hotels in Catalonia

  • Can Miquel

    Costa Brava

    Four kilometres southeast of central L'Escala behind a pretty cove beach, this rather severe-looking building features bright, modern rooms and helpful…

  • Hostal les Roquetes

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This comforting stone guesthouse sits just above the train station in Queralbs, perfect for walking or day trips up to Núria via the cremallera. Rooms are…

  • Little Beach House

    Barcelona

    London-born members' club Soho House runs this beautifully boutiquey hotel with just 17 Mediterranean-inspired rooms in a chicly reimagined 1950s sea…

  • 3 Arcs

    Costa Brava

    As the name suggests, you'll know this place by the slender stone archways adjoining a fine, refurbished old-town building. Its 12 simple rooms are…

  • Alberg Pic de l’Àliga

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Fancy a cheap sleep 2122m above sea level? This youth hostel in a spacious lodge is perched at the top of the telecabina (cable car) whizzing up from…

  • Fashion House

    L'Eixample

    A typical 1st-floor L’Eixample apartment now contains eight rooms with 4.5m-high ceilings and parquet floors; some with little street-facing balconies…

  • Hotel Galeón

    Sitges

    A popular central choice, the Galeón has comfy, smart rooms overseen by professional staff and complemented by a tree-shaded pool and hot tub out the back…

  • Cal Perelló

    Catalonia

    Out in a tiny village, equidistant between Lleida and Vilafranca de Penedès, lies this welcoming hostal in a restored 16th-century farmhouse. Cats wander…

  • Hotel Terramar

    Sitges

    This giant tower-block hotel is far enough west of central Sitges for guests to enjoy a quieter pace and access a few less-frequented beaches. The hotel…

  • Kabul Party Hostel

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    If you're a light sleeper you can forget about nodding off before 4am, but for partiers centrally located Kabul is a top choice. Small fuss-free modern…

  • Hotel Canet

    Costa Brava

    This modernised 17th-century mansion in the town centre has elegant rooms, a sun deck and a soothing swimming pool glistening within the stone walls of…

  • Somnio Hostel

    L'Eixample

    A relaxed hostel with 10 small but clean rooms (no dorms), Somnio has a great location in L’Eixample, close to the area's sights, restaurants and…

  • Hotel Condal

    Girona

    Handy for both the bus and train stations and Girona's old town, this almost-budget city hotel amounts to a simple but very pleasing package. Friendly…

  • Hotel Ronda

    Figueres

    Located 1km south of central Figueres, Hotel Ronda is perfectly suited to travellers with their own wheels. Decent-value rooms, some more modern than…

  • Hotel Peninsular

    El Raval

    An oasis on the edge of the slightly dicey Barri Xino, this former convent (which was connected by tunnel to the Església de Sant Agustí) has a plant…

  • Camping Riberies

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This welcoming, well-equipped riverside campground 400m east of Llavorsí's centre has essentials like clean bathrooms, laundry facilities, picnic areas,…

  • Ilunion Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Part of a Spanish hotel chain, the Ilunon is a solid option in post-industrial El Poblenou. Bright, sizeable rooms are clean and modern if rather…

  • Alberg Mare de Déu de Montserrat

    Barcelona

    The main building of this 197-bed hostel is a magnificent former mansion with a Mudéjar-style lobby. Rooms sleep from six to 12 and the common areas are…

  • Hotel Abat Cisneros

    Montserrat

    The only hotel in the monastery complex has a superb location opposite the basilica. Rooms are comfortable though simple; some make up for the spartan…

  • Hotel-Hostal Pey

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This mellow, popular two-part hotel in the heart of teeny Boí features comfy, home-style rooms and a decent restaurant (mains €10 to €16), plus ski…

  • Aparthotel Silver

    Barcelona

    This friendly hotel offers four different types of rooms, from small and cramped to more spacious options with an outdoor nook (large enough for a table,…

  • Hostal del Mar

    Tossa de Mar

    A bright, welcoming hostal sporting a touch of contemporary character and opening right onto the seafront promenade. Minimalist maritime flavour runs…

  • Hotel Medium Prisma

    Barcelona

    Part of a chain of inexpensive Spanish hotels, the Medium Prisma has helpful staff and clean, well-maintained rooms, although they're on the small side …

  • Hotel del Mar

    Barcelona

    Peacefully situated, the modernised Hotel del Mar has a strategic location less than 10 minutes’ walk from the beaches and seafood of Barceloneta, and the…

  • Hotel Lauria

    Tarragona

    Right on the Rambla Nova near where it ends at a balcony overlooking the sea, this smart, slightly faded hotel offers good-value rooms with large…

  • Hotel Zenit

    Catalonia

    This good-value business-focused hotel is smart and spotless, with helpful multilingual staff and comfortable, desk-equipped rooms in a simple palette of…

  • Hostal Noguera

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This stone building on the southern edge of town has 15 pleasant rooms, nine with balconies overlooking the rushing river. The three wood-beamed top-floor…

  • Hostal Muntaner

    L'Eixample

    Within a five-block walk of Passeig de Gràcia and Diagonal, Hostal Muntaner is in a busy residential location surrounded by restaurants and bars …

  • Hotel Rosa

    Palafrugell & Around

    A few steps towards the castle from Begur's Sant Pere church, Hotel Rosa has been family-run since 1970. Bubbly staff and spacious, well-kept rooms in…

  • Casa Rural La Vall del Cadí

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Barely 1km south of central La Seu, across the Riu Segre, you reach a protected, bucolic world in this stone country house on a working family-run farm …

  • Hotel Andria

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This peach-hued 1875 building has a more refreshing feel than its competition, with a garden, terrace and smart restaurant (three-course set menu €25)…

  • Sant Jordi Mambo Tango

    Barcelona

    A fun, international hang-out, the Mambo Tango has basic dorms (sleeping four to nine) and a welcoming, somewhat chaotic atmosphere. The beds are a touch…

  • Hotel Sant Jordi

    Tarragona

    The reception decor screams 1970s, but this popular hotel, 2.5km northeast of central Tarragona by appealing Platja de la Savinosa, has spotless,…

  • Hotel Nice

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Floral-print cushions and turquoise curtains offset cream-toned decor in the simple but spruce, warm and functional rooms of this long-running hotel,…

  • Hotel Es Furió

    Palafrugell & Around

    This one-time fishing family’s house, just back from the beach, has been converted into a homey eight-room hotel, featuring spacious, cheerfully decorated…

  • Fèlix Hotel

    Catalonia

    This comfortable, slightly creaky roadside hotel has a decent restaurant, a leafy pool area and spacious, smartly modernised rooms, plus a friendly…

  • Hotel Les Illes

    Costa Brava

    With its excellent diving centre, this bright, white, family-friendly divers’ hangout just behind the harbour is a top pick if you want to venture beneath…

  • El Rantiner

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Warm, wood-floored rooms, helpful staff and dreamy church-and-valley views make this 28-room hotel a worthy option. Rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors enjoy…

  • Hotel Pessets

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    At this wellness-focused hotel, lodgings range from unfussy neutral-toned doubles to smart suites with naturalist prints and wood-panelled ceilings. The…

  • Camping Taüll

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    An attractive cluster of well-equipped wooden cabins sleeping two to four people, with small kitchens, on a grassy, shaded site with a stream running…

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