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Visitors with fewer pennies to spend on accommodation will have lots to choose from at the cheaper end of the scale with places available perfect for short stays
Hostal Girona
Girona 24, 1-1, Tel. 93 265 0259, www.hostalgirona.com , Per night: €65-€83 double room
Close to Passeig de Gràcia, with en suite rooms available. Tiled floors and a kind of old-world charm are balanced by the simple rooms with pastel-colored walls.
Hostal HMB
Bona Vista 21, 1st floor, Tel. 93 368 2013, www.hostalhmb.com . Per night: €60-€80 double room
Renovated in 2006, flat screen TVs and private bathrooms kick the usual hostal stay up a notch. Rooms are minimalistic but spacious enough while the proximity to Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla Catalunya is a definite plus.
Hostal Goya
Pau Claris 74, 1, Tel. 93 302 2565, www.hostalgoya.com . Per night: €70 double without en suite; €80 double en suite; €90 double en suite w/ balcony
The lovely attention to detail and décor is impressive, with a clear focus on class and comfort. Central location in the Eixample district, near Plaça Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia. En-suite rooms are available as are en-suite with balconies. Expect tiled floors and lots of pillows.
Hostal BCN Port
Avinguda Parallel 15, entl, Tel. 93 324 9500, www.hostalbcnport.com . Per night: €55-€85 double room
The big draw of this place is the five-minute walk to the beach, while Las Ramblas is also nearby. While rooms are a bit small, all have a spacious en-suite bathroom.
Hostal Rembrandt
Portaferrissa 23, Tel. 93 318 1011, www.hostalrembrandt.com . Per night: €50-€65 double room
Rooms have a subtle elegance and style, with a wash basin stand in each. A continental breakfast area extends into a neatly manicured courtyard.
Hostal L’Antic Espai
Gran Via 660, pral, Tel. 93 304 1945, www.anticespai.com . Per night: €70-€130 double room
En suite bathrooms, antiques, and individually decorated rooms with a pinch of chintz are charming. Choose a Fifties' style room or a Louis XV theme complete with gilt mirrors and candelabras. An outdoor courtyard is a nice touch while Passeig de Gràcia and Las Ramblas are a short walk away.
Hostal Gat Raval
Joaquín Cosat 44, 2a, Tel. 93 481 6670, www.gataccommodation.com . Per night: €60-€82 double room
With the same white and lime décor, Gat Raval looks similar to its sister hostal, Gat Xino (see below). Rates are a bit lower here due to the communal bathrooms. Local art gives each room its own flavour.
Hostal Gat Xino
Hospital 155, Tel. 93 324 8833, www.gataccommodation.com . Per night: €85-€100 double room
En-suite rooms with crisp white walls and lime green accents give the space an open, airy feel. Buffet breakfast is included in the room rates and the terrace is a good spot to unwind. The website is informative with a surplus of photographs.
Hostal San Remo
Ausiàs Marc 19, 1-2, Tel. 93 302 1989, www.hostalsanremo.com . Per night: €50-€60 double room
With seven rooms available, the atmosphere is cosy and peaceful. Five rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and almost all have a balcony. Good central location. Check the website for special price offerings.
Hostal Palacios
Rambla de Catalunya 27, 1st floor, Tel. 93 301 3079, www.hostalpalacios.com . Per night: €99-€120 double room
Elegant standards with modern amenities, including a private bathroom for each room. Great central location with Passeig de Gràcia and La Rambla as neighbouring streets. Currently under renovation with a grand reopening set for autumn 2009.