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Attractively located in a renovated building along a narrow lane just north of the grand old
Sant Antoni market (now shut for renovation), this place has an air of simple chic. Room
decor is a pleasing combination of white, dark nut browns, light wood and reds.
HOSTAL
MELON DISTRICT
93 329 96 67;
www.melondistrict.com
;
Avinguda del Paral·lel 101; r from
€62; ; Paral·lel)
Whiter than white seems to be the policy in this student residence, where the only coloured
objects are the green plastic chairs. Erasmus folks and international students are attracted to
this hostel-style spot, where you can stay the night or book in for a year. There are meeting
lounges, kitchen facilities, a cafe and a laundrette on the premises.
HOSTEL
SANT JORDI MAMBO TANGO
dm from €27; ; Paral·lel)
A fun, international hostel to hang out in, the Mambo Tango has basic dorms (sleeping from
six to nine people) and a welcoming, somewhat chaotic atmosphere. This playful vibe is re-
flected in the kooky colour scheme in the bathrooms. Advice on what to do and where to go
out is always on hand.
HOTEL, APARTMENT
URBAN SUITES
€130; ; Sants Estació)
Directed largely at the trade-fair crowd, this contemporary spot with 16 suites and four
apartments makes for a convenient and comfortable home away from home. You get a bed-
room, living room and kitchen, DVD player and free wi-fi, and the configuration is good for
families. Prices fluctuate enormously according to demand. Note that there is a two-night
minimum stay.
HOSTAL
HOSTAL CÈNTRIC
€75/94; ; Urgell)
The
hostal,
in a good central location just beyond the old city, has rooms starting from ba-
sics with shared bathroom and ranging to renovated rooms with private bathroom facilities
and air-con. Midrange ones are similar, but a little older and without air-con.
