Hi everyone, planning our 2026 spring trip to Europe which will include 3 weeks in Spain (Andalusia focus). Ending the trip with 3 nights in Barcelona. Having challenges finding an affordable hotel near Placa Catalonia (heard that this area is easier for transportation and walking to main sites) for 2 adults (artist daughter and I again), late May. I see others have recommended H10 options; we’re considering H10 Montcada (a bit further from Placa Catalonia, some reviews online suggest security concerns with staying in Gothic area?) or Uriquianaona (closer but a bit higher priced). Overall Barcelona is expensive compared to literally everywhere else in Spain, ouch. Any hotel reviews or suggestions for two women in central Barcelona (without having to sell a kidney!) are much appreciated! Thx Maria
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Mariart, Catalonia hotels are running a special right now; I just pretend-booked three nights at the Catalonia Portal de l'Angel for next April; the least expensive double was about 160 euros per night. I don't think that included breakfast.
We spent about 5 nights at the Portal De l'Angel in September, before and during a Rick Steves tour, and enjoyed it very much. The rooms were fine, clean with a/c, elevators; we paid for the breakfast before the tour, and for us, it was worth it. (They have a great breakfast buffet, and I like a hearty breakfast when traveling.) There are also a couple of bakeries within a 5 - 10 minute walk that would be great for breakfast or lunch.
Catalonia has a surprising number of hotels in Barcelona, several of them very close to Place Catalonia. Check out their website; the price I was quoted was significantly below the price listed on the hotel's calendar with "as low as" prices.
We haven't tried the other Catalonia hotels in Barcelona, but we would gladly stay at the Portal de l'Angel again.