I'm a novice traveler and would like to stay in Barcelona for a week at the end of July. Is it too late to book medium-priced rooms? (I don't want to book plane tickets if I've already delayed to long to get a place to stay!) Especially interested in apartment or efficiency for the week. Any help welcome!
Use booking.com. We used this exclusively while in Spain the last few weeks, often booking the day before. You will get the best prices. Be warned that Barcelona is the most expensive city in Spain, and availability can be difficult on Friday and Saturday nights. A cheap place will be around $100 US, and can sky rocket from there. I would recommend booking ahead for Barcelona, but most other cities you will be fine. Be advised that you are starting to get into the busy season over the next couple months, when many Europeans will be heading there too.
Hi,
We stayed in Aparthotel in the Garcia disrict a few years ago. It had a kitchen, which made breakfast easy. Not fancy, but inexpensive and a good location. Loved Barcelona!