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Hotel Banys Orientals c/de l'Argenteria 37 932 688 460, hotelbanysorientals.com ;
Jaume I; map . Funky boutique hotel with 43 minimalist rooms, plus some more spacious
duplex suites (€130) in a nearby building. Hardwood floors, crisp white sheets, sharp marble
bathrooms and urban-chic decor - not to mention bargain prices for this sort of style - m ake
itahugelypopularchoice.Theattachedrestaurant, SenyorParellada ,isagreatfindtoo. €105
Hotel Ciutat Barcelona c/de la Princesa 33-35 932 697 475, ciutatbarcelona.com ;
Jaume 1; map . Contemporary elegance at three-star prices in a hotel that'swell sited forold-
town sightseeing and the Picasso museum. The stylish, colour-coordinated rooms are sound-
proofed against street noise, if a bit tight on space. Up top there's a cute deck and small pool
for lounging about, and a handsome restaurant below. €130
K+K Hotel Picasso Pg. de Picasso 26 935 478 600, kkhotels.com ; Jaume
I/Barceloneta; map . Asophisticated four-star hotel (opened in2012)offering bright, contem-
poraryroomswithspaciousgranitebathrooms,a/c,soundproofingandteaandcoffee-making
facilities. On the roof, there's a swimming pool and terrace overlooking the verdant Parc Ci-
utadella. A bar and bistro serves cocktails and tapas, which you c an e njoy out on the interior
patio. Breakfast included; secure underground parking available. €150
Park Hotel Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera 11 933 196 000, parkhotelbarcelona.com ;
Barceloneta; map . The classy update for this elegant, modernist 1950s building starts with
the chic bar and lounge, and runs up the feature period stairway to rooms in fawn and
chocolate-brownwithparquetfloors,marblebathroomsandbedswithang ularr eadinglights.
It's a bit on the pricey side for a three-star, but there's real retro style here. €125
Pensió2000 c/deSantPereMésAlt6,1º 933107466, pensio2000.com ; Urquina-
ona; map . As close to a traditional, family-style B&B as Barcelona gets - seven en-suite
rooms (some overlooking the Palau de la Música Catalana, across the street) in a welcom-
ing mansion apartment strewn with books, plants and pictures. A third person could easily
share most rooms (€20 supplement), and kids are welcome at knock-down prices. A choice
of breakfasts (not inc luded) is served either in your room or on the internal patio. Laundry
service available. €80
TOP 5 STYLE ON A BUDGET
Chic & Basic Born
Casa Gracia
Hostal Goya
Hotel Banys Orientals
Market Hotel
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