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Dive into the cutting-edge-cool offerings of Catalonia's sunny capital. Barcelona is a stylish blend of medieval and modern art and architecture, creative cuisine, chic shopping, hopping nightlife, and a culture that’s progressive yet laid-back.
To party – the fun doesn’t stop until the sun comes up – and to explore the city's zestful architectural heritage, top-notch cuisine, and buzzing cultural endowments.
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As one of Europe's most visited cities, Barcelona offers an astonishing variety of lodging options running the gamut of all tastes and budgets, from top-of-the-line luxury to family-run hostales to quirky fashion hotels. Haute properties (over $300 per night) are, almost by definition, well-situated, attractive, and well-staffed, but Barcelona’s extraordinary wealth of options means that it’s possible to find most of these things for under $150 a night. While classically grand hotels exist (especially in the elegant neighborhood of L’Eixample), many new properties, like the city itself, are on the bleeding-edge of design, showcasing minimalist, modern flair (find many of them in trendy El Born and bohemian El Raval). The most affordable rooms get snatched up fast, so if you're aiming to save on your hotel, you'll need to book at least three months in advance.
Casa Camper
Casa Camper, a mid-priced hotel owned by the namesake shoe company, is cool and quirky, with a modern design that appeals to...
Diagonal
This trendy hotel is just outside the city center and is a quick ride on the Glorias metro or the tram, which passes in front...
Hotel 1898
Centrally located in Barri Gòtic at the end of the heavily-trafficked La Rambla, the 169-room hotel was a former...
Hotel Balmes
Book a room facing the pool and verdant patio of this well-located hotel, central to shops, restaurants, and the Gaudí...
Hotel Banys Orientals
Located in the city’s coolest neighborhood, the trendy yet cheap El Born appeals to younger travelers who want a little...
Hotel Neri
A perfect example of cool Catalan style, this revamped 18th-century palace hides a boutique hotel with 22 swanky rooms and a...
Sant Augustí
An array of three-star perks and an unbeatable location a stone’s throw from La Rambla makes up for the fact...
Hostal Gat Raval
Many of the modish rooms at this funky hotel have balconies overlooking MACBA; all come with washbasins, a/c and TV....
Hostal Gat Xino
Hostal Gat Raval’s slightly pricier sister property offers all en-suite units with a/c and complimentary Mediterranean...
Hotel Omm
This property, located in the middle of the active Passeig de Gracia, takes its design and its food seriously. The hallways...
Market Hotel and Restaurant
A new hotel in the burgeoning Sant Antoni neighborhood, the Market Hotel is run by the hotel group behind Hotel Omm. Rooms are...
Casa Fuster
It’s all turn-of-the-century grandeur at Casa Fuster, a five-star hotel in a magnificent landmark building. It was born...
Ciutat Barcelona
This new budget hotel opened in 2006 and is already getting high marks for its low rates, comfortable décor, central...
Hotel Arts
This large hotel, which has over 500 rooms, is housed in a beachfront skyscraper - one of the city’s tallest buildings....
Hostal Rembrandt
Count on charm to spare, perfectly pleasant rooms, and a nice interior courtyard, all just a hop and a skip from La Rambla.
Casa Camper
Casa Camper, a mid-priced hotel owned by the namesake shoe company, is cool and quirky, with a modern design that appeals to...
Diagonal
This trendy hotel is just outside the city center and is a quick ride on the Glorias metro or the tram, which passes in front...
Hotel 1898
Centrally located in Barri Gòtic at the end of the heavily-trafficked La Rambla, the 169-room hotel was a former...
Hotel Balmes
Book a room facing the pool and verdant patio of this well-located hotel, central to shops, restaurants, and the Gaudí...
Hotel Banys Orientals
Located in the city’s coolest neighborhood, the trendy yet cheap El Born appeals to younger travelers who want a little...
Hotel Neri
A perfect example of cool Catalan style, this revamped 18th-century palace hides a boutique hotel with 22 swanky rooms and a...
Sant Augustí
An array of three-star perks and an unbeatable location a stone’s throw from La Rambla makes up for the fact...
Casa Camper
Casa Camper, a mid-priced hotel owned by the namesake shoe company, is cool and quirky, with a modern design that appeals to...
Diagonal
This trendy hotel is just outside the city center and is a quick ride on the Glorias metro or the tram, which passes in front...
Hostal Gat Raval
Many of the modish rooms at this funky hotel have balconies overlooking MACBA; all come with washbasins, a/c and TV....
Hostal Gat Xino
Hostal Gat Raval’s slightly pricier sister property offers all en-suite units with a/c and complimentary Mediterranean...
Hotel Omm
This property, located in the middle of the active Passeig de Gracia, takes its design and its food seriously. The hallways...
Market Hotel and Restaurant
A new hotel in the burgeoning Sant Antoni neighborhood, the Market Hotel is run by the hotel group behind Hotel Omm. Rooms are...
Casa Fuster
It’s all turn-of-the-century grandeur at Casa Fuster, a five-star hotel in a magnificent landmark building. It was born...
Ciutat Barcelona
This new budget hotel opened in 2006 and is already getting high marks for its low rates, comfortable décor, central...
Hotel Arts
This large hotel, which has over 500 rooms, is housed in a beachfront skyscraper - one of the city’s tallest buildings....
Hotel Neri
A perfect example of cool Catalan style, this revamped 18th-century palace hides a boutique hotel with 22 swanky rooms and a...
Hotel Omm
This property, located in the middle of the active Passeig de Gracia, takes its design and its food seriously. The hallways...
Hostal Gat Raval
Many of the modish rooms at this funky hotel have balconies overlooking MACBA; all come with washbasins, a/c and TV....
Hostal Gat Xino
Hostal Gat Raval’s slightly pricier sister property offers all en-suite units with a/c and complimentary Mediterranean...
Hostal Rembrandt
Count on charm to spare, perfectly pleasant rooms, and a nice interior courtyard, all just a hop and a skip from La Rambla.
Market Hotel and Restaurant
A new hotel in the burgeoning Sant Antoni neighborhood, the Market Hotel is run by the hotel group behind Hotel Omm. Rooms are...
Some say Barcelona has trumped Paris as a foodie destination. Whether or not you agree, there's no denying the burgeoning gourmet movement in the city. In Barcelona itself, options range from fine five-star dining to cheap spots for a quick bite. If you tire of the creative Catalan cuisine, ethnic restaurants are slowly appearing on the scene. Lunch, served between 2pm and 4pm, is the day's most important meal, and often comes with great value menú del día (set menu). Dinner is served late – the earliest you can expect to eat the day's final meal is 9pm, so plan accordingly.
Ample 24
Consistently good Catalan cooking and cozy ambience make this popular Barri Gòtic spot buzz with activity day and night.
Les Quinze Nits
Tasty Mediterranean fare is served in an airy interior or on a lovely outdoor terrace; try the botifarra, grilled sausage with...
Can Majó
Rumor has it this beachfront old-timer serves the best paella in town – and most locals will agree – on top of excellent...
Quimet and Quimet
Sample affordable montaditos (bite-size sandwiches topped with various fillings), cheese, wines, and cava (Catalan bubbly) in...
Cinc Sentits
This cool and elegant spot in upscale L’Eixample churns out contemporary Catalan fare such as wild Mediterranean sea bass,...
Comerç 24
The new-wave Catalan tapas, called tastets, at this swank industrial space include globally inspired creations like soy quail...
Mondo
Reserve a terrace table at this pricey waterfront outpost, where succulent seafood is paired with fantastic views of the sea...
Ample 24
Consistently good Catalan cooking and cozy ambience make this popular Barri Gòtic spot buzz with activity day and night.
Les Quinze Nits
Tasty Mediterranean fare is served in an airy interior or on a lovely outdoor terrace; try the botifarra, grilled sausage with...
Can Majó
Rumor has it this beachfront old-timer serves the best paella in town – and most locals will agree – on top of excellent...
Quimet and Quimet
Sample affordable montaditos (bite-size sandwiches topped with various fillings), cheese, wines, and cava (Catalan bubbly) in...
Cinc Sentits
This cool and elegant spot in upscale L’Eixample churns out contemporary Catalan fare such as wild Mediterranean sea bass,...
Comerç 24
The new-wave Catalan tapas, called tastets, at this swank industrial space include globally inspired creations like soy quail...
Mondo
Reserve a terrace table at this pricey waterfront outpost, where succulent seafood is paired with fantastic views of the sea...