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HOSTEL
CASA GRÀCIA
d from €50; ; Diagonal)
A hostel with a difference (several differences), the tasteful Casa Gràcia has raised the bar
for budget accommodation. There are dorm rooms and a couple of private rooms, and all are
decorated in crisp white with bursts of colour. There's a huge terrace where communal din-
ners are held, along with film screenings and various other events, and art exhibitions adorn
its walls. There's also a kitchen and TV room for colder months.
DESIGN HOTEL
HOTEL CASA FUSTER
€247; ; Diagonal)
This sumptuous Modernista mansion, built in 1908-11, is one of Barcelona's most luxurious
hotels. Standard rooms are plush, if small. Period features have been restored at consider-
able cost and complemented with hydro-massage tubs, plasma TVs and king-size beds. The
rooftop terrace (with pool) offers spectacular views. The Café Vienés, once a meeting place
for Barcelona intellectuals, hosts excellent jazz nights.
La Zona Alta
Except for a certain business clientele, this mainly residential area is a little too far from the
action for most people. Several exceptional places are well worth considering if being in the
centre of things is not a priority.
HOSTEL
INOUT HOSTEL
93 280 09 85;
www.inouthostel.com
; Major del Rectoret 2; dm €18;
;
FGC Baixador de Vallvidrera)
One of Spain's most extraordinary hostels, Inout is a beautifully located property with a
strong social ethos. Over 90% of staff here have disabilities. It's a friendly and welcoming
place with extensive facilities, including an enticing pool, sports courts, and a low-key res-
taurant with panoramic views. It's a 12-minute uphill walk from the Baixador de Vallvidrera
FGC station.
DESIGN HOTEL
HOTEL TURÓ DE VILANA
