My sister and I are traveling to Barcelona in mid June. I've found a few hotels, but am wondering if anyone has some recommendations for others in great areas that are a little more budget friendly. We'd like to be near the Ramblas. Thank you!
I loved Hosteria Grau, two blocks from the Ramblas. Relatively cheap, included wifi and air-conditioning.
Anna, we stayed at Hotel Reding, very near Las Ramblas - about 2 blocks - in 2009. It was in Rick's book and not expensive. Air conditioned. PS Barcelona was in the 90's in May. You will need the air.
Ramblas is deffinately where you want to stay!! Try a resaurant (In a square, forget the name) in the Ramblas called Cinque nites
crazy good!! Barcelowna is famous for pickpockets -- keep your wits about you, I got stung!! BUT one of the neatest cities!!
I liked Hotel Continental, right at the top of Las Ramblas. Very pink rooms (check their website). Free food buffet throughout the day, including beer and wine. Great staff and location. Although it's fun to have a balcony room, an interior room is much quieter (and a bit cheaper)
Barcelona is good for Priceline bids. Last summer we got the nice 4* Tryp Apollo for around 85€ (forget the exact amount) which is 8-10 minutes walk from La Rambla.