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CASC ANTIC / OLD CITY
BARRI GÒTIC / EL BORN / EL RAVAL
C/ Ferrán 21
Tel: 93 318 90 61
Web: AdagioHotel.com
Hotel Adagio **
Located in the Barri Gòtic, this two-star offers a variety of modern amenities and proximity to the city's cultural nucleus. Dogs are allowed; rooms include AC, TV, safe boxes, central heating, laundry, and a breakfast and lunch buffet.
C/ Ferrán 42
Tel: 93 318 52 12
Web: Gargallo-Hotels.com
Hotel Rialto ***
Located in the center of the Barri Gòtic, in the Miró birth house, near the Plaça Sant Jaume, this three-star offers comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. Rooms include soundproofing, AC, heat, TV, full bath. Breakfast room available. Restaurant Miró serves Mediterranean fare.

EIXAMPLE
C/ Balmes 142-146
Tel: 93 415 90 90
Web: Hoteles-Catalonia.es
Gran Hotel Catalonia ****
For those who want the upscale treatment, and who have the budget to spare. Located in a prime spot in the Eixample, close to some of the most important modernist buildings in the city. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and there are 6 spaces for conferences and banquets.
C/ Roselló 249
Tel: 93 415 99 11
Web: GalleryHotel.com
Gallery Hotel ****
Situated between the Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla de Catalunya, this four star hotel offers every amenity you could want, for a price. Rooms are a good size, suites are luxurious, give more room to relax. The restaurant is casual, modern, stylish.
C/ Mallorca 216
Tel: 93 451 19 14
Web: DerbyHotels.es
Hotel Balmes ***
Elegant hotel located in central Barcelona, close to all the life of the city. Many rooms have terraces, some have two levels. Decoration is sharp, rich and soothing. Dine at the Restaurant Balmes or take coffee and relax at the Bar Bal.
C/ París 203
Tel: 93 209 83 11
Web: DerbyHotels.es
Hotel Astoria ***
Central location (near Diagonal and Passeig de Gràcia, 1,000 m. walk to Plaça Catalunya), this three-star will surprise with its attention to design detail, its complex personality. Recently refurbished, the hotel aims to balance the most comfortable modern touch with tradition. The restaurant has a polished art deco décor, and serves "a very elaborate Mediterranean cuisine". Especially memorable is the extensive art collection, including murals, modernist sculptures and the dome of the main hall.
C/ Provença 195
Tel: 93 487 62 92
Web: Hotel-America-Barcelona.com
Hotel América ****
A four star gem with single rooms starting at 131 euro, suites up to 300 euro per night. Comfortable, creative design, rooms include satellite or cable, AC, safe boxes, wireless phones and voicemail. Hotel includes, pool, gym, restaurant with full breakfast. In-room amenities can be personalized.
C/ Calàbria
Tel: 93 426 42 28
Tel 2: 93 426 74 85
Web: ApartHotelCalabria.com
Apartamentos Calàbria ***
A different experience. This three-star apartment-hotel offers a central location with most sites of interest within medium walking distance. Rooms include fully equipped kitchen, bath, AC, TV, individual safe box. Laundry service, restaurant available. Pricing starts at 75 euro per night.

GRÀCIA
C/ Bretón de los Herreros 26
Tel: 93 218 91 00
Web: HotelSilver.com
Silver Aparthotel
Studio apartments between 20 and 35 sq. meters, include queen size bed, satellite TV, air conditioning, full bathroom, sofa, kitchenette, refridgerator and phone. Also provides breakfast, bar service, on-site parking, laundry, room service and private garden. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Gràcia, but close to the city center.

HORTA / TIBIDABO
C/ Campoamor 79
Metro: Horta, Vall d'Hebron
Buses: 45, 10, 27, 62
Tel: 93 274 99 20
Web: HotelColors.com
Hotel Colors
Something different: in the hills overlooking the city, this new hotel is sleak and modern, set in a 'New York design' motif. Minimalist and edgy, youthful in appearance, offers AC, safe boxes, 24hr bar/café, kitchen service. The city center is far from Horta, but easily accessible by metro and bus. The neighborhood is residential and less intense. The climate cooler and breezier than much of the city.
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