Barcelona 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.com). Maragall. Walk up Maragall and take a left on C. d’Amicar, the first right on C. Dalmau Creixell, and left on C. de l’Arc de St. Martí. Head right on C. St. Martí de Porres, continue on C. Alt de Pedrell, and go left on C. Aguilar. Getting up here can be a hike, but this newly established hilltop hostel (inaugurated 2006) rewards guests with fantastic views of Barcelona from the terrace and even several of the rooms. Communal kitchen available. Free lockers; €5 deposit for lock. Linens and towels €2 each. Free internet and Wi-Fi. Reception 24hr. 6- and 8-bed dorms €20-23. MC/V.
Hostal Ballestero, C. Manuel Sancho, 2 (☎933 49 50 53; www.hostalballestero.com). Fabra i Puig. Walk west on Pg. Fabra i Puig 1½ from Av. Meridiana and take a right on C. Manuel Sancho. The reception area might resemble the DMV, but the owner is friendly and offers well-kept rooms with clean, private bathrooms, TVs, and A/C. Free internet in lounge. Singles €40; doubles €65.
Hotel Ibis Barcelona Meridiana, Pg. Andreu Nin, 9 (☎932 76 83 10; www.ibishotel.com). Fabra i Puig. Follow Av. Rio de Janeiro and take a right on Pg. Andreu Nin. 14 floors of comfortable, plush rooms with satellite TV and A/C. Breakfast €9. Wi-Fi €5 per day. Doubles €79-99. AmEx/MC/V.

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