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A bright, quiet hostel near the cathedral, Itaca has spacious dorms (sleeping six to 10
people) with parquet floors and spring colours, and two doubles. There's a lively vibe, and
the hostel organises activities (pub crawls, flamenco concerts, free daily walking tours),
making it a good option for solo travelers.
HOSTEL
KABUL
The dorm rooms are small and cramped, the service is brusque, and if you're a light sleeper
you can forget about falling asleep before 4am. But for partiers, centrally located Kabul is a
top choice. It's easy to meet with other travellers with its nightly activities (pub crawls, club
nights) and lively common areas (including a lounge with pool table, and a roof terrace).
GUESTHOUSE
VRABAC
d €95-145, s/d without bathroom from €55/65; ; Liceu or Catalunya)
In a central location just off La Rambla, Vrabac is set in a beautifully restored heritage
building complete with original decorative ceilings, exposed sandstone walls and large oil
paintings. Rooms vary in size and equipment - the best have elegant ceramic tile floors and
sizeable balconies with private bathrooms. The cheapest are small and basic and lack a bath-
room, and aren't recommended. Cash only.
HOTEL
HOTEL COLÓN
€130/195; ; Jaume I)
The privileged position opposite the cathedral lends this hotel special grace. A range of
rooms, from modest singles to light-filled doubles and suites, offers elegant accommodation.
Decoration varies considerably (from hardwood floors to carpet) and the top-floor superior
rooms with terrace are marvellous (and go for about €300).
HOTEL
HOTEL CONTINENTAL
93 301 25 70;
www.hotelcontinental.com
;
La Rambla 138; s/d from €92/
101; ; Catalunya)
You can imagine being here in 1937, when George Orwell returned from the front during
the Spanish Civil War, and Barcelona was tense with factional strife. The Continental's
rooms are worn and rather spartan, but have romantic touches like ceiling fans, brass bed-
