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without bathroom €41-71; ; Passeig de Gràcia)
A picturesque antique lift wheezes its way up to this 4th-floor
hostal,
a terrific, reliable
cheapie in one of the city's most expensive neighbourhoods. Some of the single rooms can
barely fit a bed but the doubles are big enough, light and airy (some with tiled floors, others
with parquet and dark old wardrobes).
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
FIVE ROOMS
€155/165; ; Urquinaona)
Like they say, there are five rooms (standard rooms and suites) in this 1st-floor flat virtually
on the border between L'Eixample and the old centre of town. Each is different and features
include broad, firm beds, stretches of exposed brick wall, restored mosaic tiles and minimal-
ist decor. There are also two apartments.
APARTMENT
SUITES AVENUE
; Diagonal)
Fancy apartment-style living is the name of the game here, and often at an excellent price.
Self-contained little apartments with own kitchen and access to a terrace, gym and pool (not
to mention the mini-museum of Hindu and Buddhist art) lie behind the daring facade by
Japanese architect Toyo Ito.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
HOTEL PRAKTIK
€119-129; ; Passeig de Gràcia)
This Modernista gem hides a gorgeous little boutique number. While the high ceilings and
the bulk of the original tile floors have been maintained, the 43 rooms have daring ceramic
touches, spot lighting and contemporary art. There is a chilled reading area and deck-style
lounge terrace. The handy location on a tree-lined boulevard is an added plus.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
HOTEL CONSTANZA
; Girona, Urquinaona)
This boutique beauty has stolen the hearts of many a visitor to Barcelona. Design touches
abound, and little details like flowers in the bathroom add charm. Suites and studios are fur-
