The Catalan Pyrenees
Wrapped in greenery 6km southeast of Olot, this animated year-round campground inside La Garrotxa's parc natural has solid amenities, including laundry…
Must-see hotels in Catalonia
Cadaqués
In the heart of the old town, this warm family-run guesthouse has impeccably kept rooms with homey touches such as floral duvets, wood furnishings and…
El Raval
The colour scheme here is predominantly white, with exceptions like the screaming orange fridge in the communal kitchen and chill-out area. Rooms are also…
Barcelona
Housed in the World Trade Center, the luxurious Grand Marina has a nautical air that extends to its 291 rooms and suites, with lots of polished timber…
Cerdanya
This good-value hotel, 300m southwest of Llívia's centre, feels more like a cosy mountain lodge, thanks to the exposed-stone walls, wooden eaves and odd…
Palafrugell & Around
This exceptionally welcoming, good-value B&B perches high on a pine-covered hillside, 3km south of Begur en route to Aiguablava beach, unveiling some of…
Catalonia
Lodgings above a train station seldom inspire, but this smartly modernised family-run hotel goes against expectations. The owners are warm and…
Barcelona
This bright, friendly hotel is set near the charming residential 'hood of Sarrià. Its 22 rooms have colourful fabrics and feature walls, hardwood floors…
Palafrugell & Around
Stylish, colour-themed rooms with beamed ceilings, distressed-wood decor and rustic views fill this friendly, characterful hideaway in a 12th-century…
Cadaqués
Thirty-seven rooms fitted out in the bright, nautical-inspired style beloved of Cadaqués fill this four-storey hotel overlooking a pocket-sized pebbled…
L'Eixample
A short walk from Passeig de Gràcia, this three-star hotel is well placed for long nights out in the restaurants, bars and clubs of adjacent Carrer d…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Vintage mirrors, antique fireplaces and original-period tiled floors meet colourful, contemporary styling at these four 'boutique apartments' in a…
La Ribera
The homey smell of laundry pervades this quaint little pensión in a great location close to the shore, the Parc de la Ciutadella and the nightlife of El…
Val d'Aran
This efficiently run hikers' favourite, perched within tinkling distance of the pealing bell of Sant Feliu church in tiny Bagergue (2km northeast of…
Cerdanya
Out along the N154 to Llívia, 1.5km northeast of Puigcerdà, this action-packed campground is a good budget choice, with pool, ping-pong hall, tennis court…
Tarragona
All the backpacker essentials are well executed at this friendly central hostel with chirpy staff, a leafy patio, a comfy common room, a shared kitchen…
La Ribera
Sharply styled, vintage-inspired dove-grey rooms (some with terraces) and a roof-terrace plunge pool and cocktail bar are the draw at this attractive and…
Costa Brava
Genial service and cosy rooms make this colourful hostal a splendid midrange option in the heart of old-town Castelló d'Empúries. All eight spacious rooms…
L'Eixample
Within spitting distance of the towering madness that is La Sagrada Família is this original lodging option. Wander in past seven vintage Hispano-Suiza…
Calella de Palafrugell
Fresh, boutique-ified rooms decked out with subdued murals over the beds, many with exquisite views of a sliver of sand and the aquamarine sea, make this…
Cerdanya
Unlike many of the region's resorts, this homey hotel with comfy old-fashioned rooms offers a personal touch and a dash of historical charm. Just 2.5km…
L'Eixample
Close to some of L'Eixample's top Modernista sights, this upmarket hotel within a late-19th-century building has 91 rooms with plush furnishings, and an…
Barcelona
Done out in light timbers and fabrics, Hostal Cèntric has an appealing central location just west of the northern Raval. Rooms are simply but smartly…
Sitges
A breezy modern hostel near the beach, 1km west of the centre. Comfortable locker-equipped dorms for four, six, eight or 14 people (with private bathroom)…
Sitges
It’s hard to miss this bright-blue gay-friendly hotel. Courteous staff usher you towards thoroughly modern rooms done out in crisp whites and royal blues,…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Clean, simple and with polite, eager-to-please staff, La Trobada is Ripoll's most comfortable accommodation, on the east edge of town. Rooms are well…
Costa Daurada & Around
Tortosa's formidable fortress encloses a parador (luxurious state-run hotel), allowing you to repose in medieval surroundings overlooking vertiginous…
L'Eixample
The Goya is a modestly priced gem on the chi-chi side of L’Eixample. Light-filled rooms are individually decorated, and the original mosaic floors have…
Palafrugell & Around
Turquoise-accented Terralet is just a stumble north from the beach. Immaculate, white-and-aqua rooms come in a range of shapes and sizes, from tasteful…
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…
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…
Barcelona
London-born members' club Soho House runs this beautifully boutiquey hotel with just 17 Mediterranean-inspired rooms in a chicly reimagined 1950s sea…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sercotel Hotel & Spa La Collada
Cerdanya
A snug, hilltop spa hotel, 6km east of the ski slopes, with steamy hot tubs and sauna facilities to soothe tired muscles. Neutral-toned rooms are tasteful…
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…
