Hotels - Barcelona - Spain

Throughout Barcelona's various neighbourhoods there is an array of accommodation options available from modern and luxurious five-star hotels to cheap guest houses and hostels.

You will find numerous high-end hotels located across Barcelona although the majority are found around the central city area. Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city that is home to international hotels including Intercontinental, Le Meridien, Marriot and Hilton.

Overlooking Port Olympic on the beautiful beach of Barcelona is the impressive and luxurious Art Ritz Carlton Hotel Barcelona. This contemporary hotel has an array of facilities catering to both business and leisure travellers. Also noteworthy is the Hotel Claris, formerly known as Palau de la Vedruna. The hotel has an amazing interior with Egyptian carvings, Indian sculptures and classical and contemporary artwork throughout.

Centrally located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona are numerous hotels of varying decadence and price to suit all travellers. You will find several hotels set in Gothic-styled buildings, adding to the atmosphere and experience. Le Meridien and La Rambla dels Estudis are two of the better hotels in the area.

Passeig de Gracia is one of the city's finest and most elegant avenues that offer fantastic shopping, restaurants and cafés. Hotels in this area are typically high-end, with only a few budget options.

For a lively and fun atmosphere, particularly in the summer months, Barcelona Beach is the perfect place to stay. An array of outdoor restaurants, cafés and bars line the beachfront as well as fantastic flea markets during the early evenings, which are filled with great bargains. The beach is great for swimming, playing sports or just relaxing in the sun.

Positioned just 25 minutes' drive from Barcelona city is the municipality of Barbera del Valles. This area has an array of restaurants and shops and is close to the railway line. Hotels in the area cater to both business and leisure travellers, with numerous family resorts with large outdoor swimming pools.

Port Olympic is a central location with a host of accommodation options available. Some of the city's finest hotels are situated around this area. You will also find numerous hostels and inexpensive guest houses around Port Olympic. The convenient location gives great access to all of the city's attractions and entertainment.

Within easy reach of the city is Muntanya de Montjuic, which is a popular hill that provides uninterrupted and panoramic views of Barcelona. There are dozens of hotels available in this area.