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Hostal Jardi
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Entrance hall, Hostal Oliva
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Hostal Fernando
and the colourful floor
tiles. The rooms have
contemporary prints and
modern bathrooms.
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Rambla de Catalunya 27
•
Map E3
•
93 301 30 79
•
www.hostalpalacios.
com
•
€€
Rembrandt
Spic-and-span rooms,
some with en-suite bath-
rooms, and a friendly,
international staff, make
for a great, all-round
hostal
. Ask for an exterior
room, most of which have
wrought-iron balconies
that are perfect for
checking out the Barri
Gòtic action below.
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C/Portaferrissa 23 • Map
M3 • 93 318 10 11 • www.
hostalrembrandt.com • €
Spotless and bright,
this central
hostal
has
well-maintained doubles
(with or without bath),
plus dorm rooms that
sleep 4 to 8 people.
There are also left-lug-
gage lockers. d
C/Ferran
31 • Map L4 • 93 301 79 93
• www.hfernando.com • €
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Market
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Bonic
A great budget option,
this charming hotel has
stylish rooms and many
thoughtful extras, such as
free tea, coffee, muffins,
Internet access and
dressing gowns. Bath-
rooms, however, are
shared. d
C/Josep Anselm
Clavé 9
•
Map L6
•
62 605
34 34
•
www.bonic-
barcelona.com
•
€€
Close to the
Modernista
market of
Sant Antoni, this is a very
stylish hotel. The rooms
have an oriental feel,
with glossy lacquered
wood and a red-white-
and-black colour theme.
Market has a popular
restaurant, where break-
fast is served. Book well
in advance. d
Passatge
Sant Antoni Abat 10 • Map
D3 • 93 325 12 05 • www.
markethotel.com.es • €€
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Hostal Oliva
From the lovely,
Modernista
elevator to
the individually wrapped
soaps imprinted with the
Oliva logo, this cheerful,
family-run
hostal
is one
of Barcelona's best. The
ornate
Modernista
build-
ing has bright rooms that
are sparklingly clean;
some have en-suite bath-
rooms.
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Pg de Gràcia 32
• Map E3 • 93 488 01 62
• www.lasguias.com/
hostaloliva • No credit
cards • €€
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Chic and Basic
This converted 19th-
century townhouse is a
big hit with fashionistas.
Rooms are minimalist
white, with contemporary
glass and steel bath-
rooms, and colourful LED
lights that add a kitsch
touch. The White Bar is
also very popular.
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C/Princesa 50
•
Map P4
•
93 295 46 52
•
www.
chicandbasic.com
•
€€
)
Gat Xino
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Hostal Jardí
Get your beauty
sleep in the snug heart
of the Barri Gòtic at this
hotel. Newly renovated
rooms, all with en-suite
bathrooms, are done up
in light wood and cool
colours. The bright break-
fast room has balconies
overlooking the plaça.
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Pl Sant Josep Oriol 1
• Map M3 • 93 301 59
00
•
€€
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Hostal Palacios
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Hostal Goya
A well-run
hostal
that
has been accommodating
visitors since 1952. The
newly renovated first floor
has airy rooms in tan and
blonde wood. The charm-
ing older floor upstairs is
less expensive, with orig-
inal tiled floors from the
late 1800s. Most rooms
have en-suite bathrooms
and some have air condi-
tioning. d
C/Pau Claris 74
•
Map N1
•
93 302 25 65
•
www.hostalgoya.com
•
€€
This is the second
hostal
in the Gat Accom-
modation group, and is
typical of their signature
style: simple, modern
design at great prices.
It's worth splashing out
on the suite, which has
its own private terrace.
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C/Hospital 149
•
Map K3
•
93 324 88 33
•
www.
gatrooms.es
•
€€
This delightful
hostal
is located in a
Modernista
mansion, which still has
many of its original details
like the magnificent,
carved wooden doors
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Unless otherwise stated, none of these establishments has
air conditioning or en-suite bathrooms.
