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Barcelona: one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, with a lovely year round climate (consider a hotel with a rooftop pool) and a heady mixture of culture, spearheaded by Gaudi and Picasso, and fun, Spain's coolest city makes a first rate choice for a buzzy weekend away. Its rise in popularity has had an astonishing effect on its hotel industry: in three years the number of rooms in the city have doubled. But which hotels make the perfect base for a long weekend? Here's our pick. Their order bears no reflection on our preference.
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“Painstaking conversion of striking Art Nouveau house”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA close to the centre, at the top of Passeig de Gracia
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“Unfussy, comfortable bedrooms at this top-notch hotel”
- Moderate
- BARCELONA moments from Plaça Catalunya, hub of the city
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“Endearingly traditional hotel with small, simple rooms”
- Inexpensive
- BARCELONA set back from Gran Via, easily reached from the airport and close to the city's hub, Plaça Catalunya
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“Once grand hotel transformed into a stunning urban resort”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA Mount Tibidabo, overlooking the city, 15 min from centre; free shuttle service
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“Charming Born house with attractive well-priced rooms”
- Inexpensive
- BARCELONA In the heart of the Born, close to the centre and the sea
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“Historic hotel with an excellent rooftop terrace and views of the city”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA in the middle of Las Ramblas
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“17th century meets the 21st in this magnificent old palace”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA in the heart of the Barri Gotic
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“Breathtaking views from this contemporary luxury hotel”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA not central, but close to the port
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“Polished, chic townhouse hotel”
- Moderate
- BARCELONA between the beach and the Barri Gotic
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“A good family option behind Gaudí's La Pedrera””
- Inexpensive
- BARCELONA just off Passeig de Gracia
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“A modern classic providing excellent service and comfort. Ideally situated in the heart of the city.”
- Moderate - 150 per room per night
- Plaza Cataluña: nearest metro Catalunya & Universitat
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“An iconic, beautifully decorated hotel”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA on Gran Via de les Corts, in the heart of the city
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“Uber cool, stylish upmarket design hotel which is a magnet for A listers”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA on Passeig de Gràcia in between the luxury shopping boutiques.
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“An urban oasis which contains the best pools and gardens in the city”
- Luxury
- BARCELONA in the uptown district just outside of the main tourist area
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