One-star hotels

For those on an accommodation budget, there are good bargains to be had in Barcelona

Hotel Aneto

Carme 8, Tel. 93 301 9989, www.hotelaneto.com. Per night: €55-€86 Double

Smart, clean rooms, several of which have balconies. Close to La Rambla, metro stations, and Plaça Catalunya. Good value, especially since all guests are offered a small free breakfast.

Hotel Pelayo

Pelai 9, Tel. 93 302 3727, www.hotelpelayo.com . Per night: €90 double room

Next to La Rambla, tucked ju off Plaça Catalunya. Small, simple rooms perfect for short stays.

Hotel Call Barcelona

Arc. Sant Ramon del Call 4, Tel. , www.hotelcall.net . Per night: €48-€60 double room

A two minute walk to the Barcelona Cathedral sets Hotel Call Barcelona within the Gothic Quarter and the trendy Raval neighbourhood. Clean and simple, with metro stations nearby.

Hotel Abalon

Travessera de Gràcia 380-384, Tel. 93 450 0460, www.mediumhotels.com . Per night: €79-€99

Small and inviting, close to La Sagrada Familia. Continental breakfast buffet is available, but not included in room rates unless noted.

Hotel Ingles

Boqueria 17, Tel. 93 317 3770, www.hotel-ingles.com . Per night: €78-€115 double room

Good basic hotel, located in the Ramblas area, making it good for travellers looking to be in the centre of things, but also close to metro for seeing the rest of the sights.