
Barcelona is one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, with a lovely year-round climate and a heady mixture of fun and culture, spearheaded by Gaudi and Picasso. Spain's coolest city makes a first-rate choice for a buzzy weekend away. With its broad appeal, it is unsurprising that there are also a wide range of very good hotel options. However, many of the best hotels in the city come with very steep price tags. For a cheaper alternative to a hotel, a guesthouse offers plenty of charm while their size gives an intimate and personalised feel. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of Barcelona's best guesthouses selected on their design, location, and service. Whether you are planning a couple's escape or a family break, there is something to suit most trips. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?
For a boutique

- Casa Camper is an eco-friendly boutique style guesthouse with modern, minimalist design and a complimentary 24-hour buffet and gym. It’s also close to everything.
- Bed and Break is a charming and intimate boutique with a central location. The four rooms are smartly dressed mixing the building's original features with contemporary design. A stylish and well-priced option.
- WE Boutique Hotel is a charming B&B in Barcelona's historic heart offering all the modern comforts alongside décor sympathetic to Catalonia’s modernist style. Close to Plaça Catalunya and La Rambla, this is perfect for discovering the city's many artistic treasures.
For the location

- The Conica Deluxe B&B is a stylish guesthouse in the Eixample district offering the comforts of a 4* hotel and the tranquillity of a family home. Behind the attractive facade, cheerful rooms are decorated in a chic contemporary style. Well placed for famous landmarks, superb restaurants, and shops.
For couples

- Anba B&B Deluxe is a delightful little B&B well-located for a city break. Romantic rooms feature original frescoes and the best have bathtubs large enough for two. Complete with a lovely roof terrace, this is a quaint city base.
For families

- Ca La Maria is a centrally located hotel featuring high ceilings, period features and modern touches. Family rooms and children's services such as games and kids' TV make this a good choice for families as does the laidback vibe and warm hosts.
For great value

- Chic & Basic Born is a magnificent 18th-century mansion converted into a futuristic hotel which is funky, fun and great value considering how well located it is.
- BacHome Terrace B&B is a modern and charming 10-room B&B ideal for those requiring somewhere understated from which to explore the city. Continental breakfasts are served and there is a glorious sunny terrace. Offered at very reasonable rates, this is an easy city base.
- By the same group, BacHome Gallery B&B is set in a magnificently restored early 20th-century building, originally built for the painter Josep Maria Sert, with just 7 elegant suites of distinct interior design. A stone's throw from popular destinations for shopping and it is also very close to iconic sights.
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