Barcelona Accommodations

While accommodations in Barcelona are easy to spot, finding an affordable bed or room can be more difficult. During one of the busier months (June-Sept. or Dec.), wandering up and down La Rambla looking for a place can be a recipe for anxiety and frustration. If you want to stay in a touristy area, reserve weeks ahead. Consider staying outside heavily trafficked Ciutat Vella; there are plenty of hostels in the Zona Alta, particularly in Gràcia, that have more vacancies. For the best rooms, l’Eixample has good deals and is also quiet at night. La Ribera and El Raval are smart alternatives to the hectic Barri Gòtic; they’re just as close to the action and often cheaper. There are some less reputable parts of El Raval on the side streets farther from La Rambla, so choose wisely.

• Hostels

Hostelworld.com. Compare hostels, B&Bs and budget accommodations across Barcelona, and book your stay in advance at Hostelworld.com. Many hostels are laid out dorm-style, often with large single-sex ...more

• Other Types Of Accommodations

Hotel singles in Barcelona cost about €78 per night, doubles €105. If you make reservations in writing, indicate your night of arrival and the number of nights you plan to stay. The hotel will ...more

• Camping

A handful of sites lie in the outskirts of the city, accessible by intercity buses (20-45min.; €1.50). The Associació de Càmpings de Barcelona, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 608 (☎ ...more

• Lower Barri Gòtic

The following hostels lie between C. Ferran and the water. Backpackers flock here to be close to the late-night revelry at the popular, heavily touristed La Rambla. The cheapest accommodations tend ...more

• Upper Barri Gòtic

This section of the Barri Gòtic is between C. Fontanella and C. Ferran, and accommodations are closer to Pl. Catalunya and L’Eixample and a little farther from the rougher lower section ...more

• La Ribera

Fewer tourist attractions in La Ribera means fewer tourist accommodations. Still, the neighborhood is worth a look if you want a quieter, more authentic alternative. Gothic Point Youth Hostel, C ...more

• El Raval

Let’s Go ’s favorite area of El Raval, by far, is the neighborhood around Carrer Dr. Dou and Carrer Elisabets —these student-dominated streets boast healthy restaurants and good shopping ...more

• L’Eixample

In this posh neighborhood, expect lodgings to be elegant, well appointed, and a bit pricier. That said, travelers on a budget will still find plenty of places to stay. Besides, it may be worth the extra ...more

• Around Passeig De Gràcia

By day, these accommodations lie securely within a busy stream of sight-seers and professionals. By night, the wide streets are much quieter than those of the Ciutat Vella. Sant Jordi Hostel Aragó ...more

• L’Eixample Dreta

In L’Eixample Dreta, it’s best to find accommodations near a metro stop. The zone to the right of the Sagrada Família is Barcelona’s auto-shop district: you may find the number ...more

• L’Eixample Esquerra

L’Eixample, the spacious neighborhood known for its open, tree-lined avenues and significant gay population, is a great place to stay in a four- or five-star hotel. Translation: there are not ...more

• Barceloneta

Lodging is not Barceloneta’s forte, and rooms, especially cheap ones, are hard to come by. Hostels can be found in the area around Barceloneta, L4. Pensión Francia, C. Rera Palau, 4 ...more

• Poble Nou

Poble Nou is dominated by a slew of fancy hotels. Cheap accommodations are scarce, and even the most affordable hotels are pricey. Those who are set on staying close to the beaches in this neighborhood ...more

• Montjuïc And Poble Sec

Poble Sec is first and foremost a residential, working-class neighborhood that is conveniently located near everything else. Las Ramblas, El Raval, and the beach are a fifteen-minute walk from here ...more

• Gràcia

Gràcia is quickly growing in popularity, so it’s best to reserve ahead, particularly in the high season (June through mid-September). Many hostels in Gràcia are on the second or ...more

• Vall D’Hebron And Horta-Guinardó

If you ever end up playing the game, “If you could take one thing to Vall d’Hebron and Horta-Guinardó, what would it be?” don’t hesitate to answer: a car. Okay, so it&rsquo ...more

• Sarrià

Sarrià is a beautiful neighborhood of private residences with manicured gardens. Walking its shaded streets, or lounging in one of its parks, provides welcome respite from the noisy, occasionally ...more

• Sants

The neighborhood around Sants-Estació is a bit removed from the heart of the city, but there are plenty of safe lodgings for late-night arrivals, and the area is well connected by Metro to Pl ...more

• Pedralbes And Les Corts

Les Corts has a number of nice hotels where rooms run €100-200. For the student traveler, however, there are only two budget options, listed below. Its manageable size, clean and less-touristy ...more

• Sant Andreu

This is another suburban neighborhood; there aren’t too many places to stay. Guest House Sant Andreu, C. Gran de Sant Andreu, 343 (☎ 616 86 02 07). Sant Andreu. Go up Pg. Torres i Bages, go ...more

• Nou Barris

You’re in the ’burbs, kid. There’s not much to choose from, but downtown can fill up in high season. Edelweiss Youth Hostel, C. Aguilar, 54 (☎ 933 57 52 80; www.edelweissyouthhostel ...more