Vivanda

Enjoy a lavish stay at El Palace, where regal charm meets modern luxury, complete with a rooftop pool, renowned dining, and impeccable service.

Understated rooms in a refined hotel in a 19th-century building, offering posh dining & a ritzy bar. Set in a refined 19th-century building surrounded by shops and restaurants, this polished hotel lies on Plaça de Catalunya, the city's landmark square. It's a 3-minute walk from Catalunya metro station and 1 km from the Museu Picasso. Understated rooms with wood floors and vintage furnishings feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas, and/or patios or balconies; some also have views of the square. Complimentary drinks and snacks are served in a chic lounge. There's an elegant restaurant and a ritzy bar, as well as a furnished terrace next to a garden.

Artisanal cocktails whipped up in a chic, low-lit tavern also serving sandwiches & nibbles.

This edgy venue serves up classic Italian pasta and generous meat dishes amidst contemporary decor, making it a stylish spot for a casual night out.

Nestled in a stunning 19th-century building off La Rambla, this luxe hotel boasts a rooftop terrace, chic tapas dining, and a calming spa retreat.

Simple dorms & private rooms in a trendy hostel with a colorful bar/restaurant & a casual lounge. On a bustling street lined with trees, restaurants and bars, this hip hostel is a 6-minute walk from Verdaguer metro station and 14-minutes by foot from Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Gaudi's famous unfinished church. Streamlined mixed-sex and female-only dorms sleep 4 to 6 people, and feature bunk beds with reading lights; some add Juliet balconies. All have free Wi-Fi, linens and lockers, plus shared bathrooms. Simple private rooms have their own facilities. A walking tour and a shot are complimentary. There's a vibrant bar/restaurant, and a relaxed lounge with a TV and games, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment.

Familiar meat dishes, seafood, paella & desserts offered in an informal restaurant with a terrace.

Chic suites & apartments with living rooms & kitchens in a contemporary hotel offering free Wi-Fi. An 8-minute walk from the landmark Plaça d'Espanya, this modern all-suite hotel in the Sants-Montjuïc district is 7 minutes' walk from Sants subway station and 4 km from Fira Barcelona convention center. Chic suites and apartments offer free Wi-FI, 2 flat-screen TVs and DVD players, as well as kitchens, living rooms with pull-out sofas, and tea and coffeemakers. Apartments add extra bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as dining rooms, and terraces or balconies. There's a courtyard and a coin-operated laundry. Parking is available for a fee.

Simple dorms in a lively hostel offering a game room, a bar & a TV lounge, plus breakfast. A 4-minute walk from Liceu subway station, this lively hostel is 10 minutes away on foot from the Picasso Museum and 4 km from Sagrada Família, Gaudí's unfinished church. Featuring bunk beds, the relaxed, mixed-gender and female-only dorms have storage lockers, air-conditioning, and shared single-sex bathrooms. Amenities include a bar, a game room with a pool table, and a lounge offering satellite TV. There's also a terrace and guest laundry facilities. Breakfast is available.

Classic breakfast dishes, ramen burgers & cocktails in a quirky, colorful space with eclectic decor.