Run for backpackers by backpackers (by the same people who run the beachfront Seapoint Hostel), Gothic Point is a bustling, sprawling hostel that's always a hive of activity. From the dreadlocked and friendly staff to the cheery colours of the reception area, this place is best k… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Spread out over several renovated flats, some of the larger rooms have charming enclosed terraces looking onto the admittedly noisy street. Mosaic and parquet floors and some nice decorative touches make Hostal Central an attractive option. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

You're right in the heart of the action at this popular and impressive hostel. Sleep could be a problem if you have a room at the front - bring earplugs because Carrer de Ferran is one of Barri Gòtic's busiest streets, but the location is otherwise perfect with the best of Barcel… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Don't be put off by the abysmal and downright grim staircase leading to this 2nd-floor hostel because this is one of Barcelona's coolest addresses. This is concept backpacking, comfortable, eclectic and founded on the principle that just because you're not paying high prices does… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is the newer and slightly more upmarket version from the people who brought you the Hostal Gat Raval. The concept is the same - lime greens, sleek lines and illuminated photos of Barcelona's alternative side - but the rooms are larger and come with a few extras. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run by the same owners as two other fine hotels - the Astoria and the Claris - this is a quality option a little closer to the old centre and with a much more intimate feel. Decor varies greatly from one room to another, but they're all classy and comfortable. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The designer upgrade of the 19th-century Palacio Verdura has resulted in one of the city's most stylish hotels. It houses an art collection that could grace any gallery of modern art, while rooms are large and luxurious. Where else can you find a hotel that boasts five original W… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel is spread over two handsome early modernista buildings and has a handy location on a quiet street sandwiched between the old and new quarters. The foyer and stairways are original, while the rest of the interior has been completely renovated. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This place oozes old-fashioned elegance and much of its 19th-century interior remains intact. Guest rooms have been comfortably tweaked, but the public areas, complete with antique furnishings, retain the grace of another age and there's a wonderful courtyard in which to relax af… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Another classic Barcelona facade that promises an entirely different aesthetic within. Rooms aren't enormous, but they are undeniably stylish, with a minimalist's attention to detail and a quality hotel's commitment to comfort. The leafy sun deck on the roof is a haven high above… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Cool has a new home. Welcome to the latest design hit in a city that prides itself on the occasional burst of zaniness. Here, the balconies look almost Guggenheimian, with strips of metallic skin peeled back from the shiny surface of the hotel - the sort of idea a latter-day Mode… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This bright, quiet hostel option near La Catedral has spacious dorms (sleeping six, eight or 12 people), with pleasant spring colours and even a couple of doubles with their own bathroom. Breakfast is super-cheap, and you can make use of the upstairs kitchen. There's also a book … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

What would a real estate agent say about this place? Location, location, location. It's just not possible in Barcelona to walk out your front door and find yourself closer to the beach. What would the same real estate agent fail to tell you? The dorms are cramped and not exactly … Full Lonely Planet Review ›