Must-see hotels in Catalonia

  • Hostal Noria

    Tarragona

    A bargain-basement option right on the old town's main square. These corner digs provide simple rooms, with clean, private bathrooms and, for some,…

  • Pensió Viladomat

    Girona

    One of the nicest of the cheaper pensions (small private hotels) dotted around the southern end of the old town, Pensió Viladomat has simple, modernised,…

  • Camping Moby Dick

    Calella de Palafrugell

    Ideally set in a pine-and-oak space 100m back from the seaside at the southwestern end of Calella, this campground has tennis courts, a pool and a…

  • Hotel Hermes

    Tossa de Mar

    Rooms at this friendly no-frills guesthouse, one block northeast of the bus station, are basic, clean and decent value (some with balconies). There's a…

  • Casa Palmira

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This simple, friendly, family-run place with immaculate rooms on a cobbled street just off Espot's main street opens year round, and dishes up hearty…

  • Hotel l'Estació

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Above a local bar just southwest of Olot's medieval centre, this conveniently central place features bare but well-maintained contemporary rooms with…

  • Aparteasy

    Barcelona

    Wide range of apartments located throughout the city and beyond, ranking from small and dated to large and luxurious.

  • Hostal del Ripollès

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Within Ripoll's medieval heart, this family establishment has plain, decent en-suite rooms above a restaurant that whips up pizza, pasta and regional…

  • Equity Point Sea Hostel

    Barcelona

    This busy backpackers hostel is perched near the sea in a rather ugly high-rise. Rooms are basic, cramped and noisy (bring earplugs), but you won't find a…

  • Hotel Delfín

    Tossa de Mar

    A few paces back from the beach and right in the heart of things, this four-star hotel has a polished feel with marble bathrooms, gleaming wooden floors…

  • Hotel Vall de Núria

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    The rather severe grey building surrounding Núria's sanctuary has comfortable, bland rooms. Smart family-sized rooms are in a freshly renovated wing,…

  • Hotel Real

    Catalonia

    A modern mid-rise place, business-oriented Hotel Real overlooks the river near the train and bus stations and shopping streets. The rooms are bright and…