Striking, ornate lobby is designed to impress – and does.

First stop for view-i-vores: rooftop terrace. Next stop? Totally your call.

Thankfully away from the buzz yet with direct metro access to Barcelona’s lively Gran Via.

Next to the lively Francesc Macià square, and named in honour of Mae West, the saucy 1930s actress known for her irony.

Building is classic, rooms are sleek and contemporary.

Clean, modern, open-plan spaces with a fear-no-colour palette, flat-screen TVs and full kitchens.

Stylish self-catering in a trendy ‘hood. Give a friendly nod to your neighbours like the local you are (for a day or two anyway).

Ideal setting where the Gothic Quarter and El Raval ‘hoods converge – walkable to tonnns of the biggies, plus local cafés and bars.

The ever-hopping La Rambla is just a stroll away.

Right off the famous Avenida Diagonal, just a few paces from the waters of Mar Bella beach.

Lounge-worthy rooftop pool with killer panoramic views is the perfect spot to spend your siesta.

Nestled within the Golden Triangle and strolling distance from Las Ramblas. (Location, location... you get it.)

Perched in the heart of Old Town, steps from the city’s famous Las Ramblas with its Boqueria Market, street performers and shops.

19th-century palace near the Gothic Quarter, overlooking the Port (best viewed over the rim of your raised glass in the cocktail lounge).

Modern interiors with cheery yellow accents. It’s impossible to be in a glum mood here. (You’re in Barcelona!)

Done up in classic Kimpton stylish-ness – with tapas and sweet city views from the rooftop bar and pool deck.

Set along one of the most exclusive streets in the city, Passeig de Gracia, it speaks to international elegance.

Sleek, simple, modern digs done up in a warm, sunset-inspired palette + a welcome basket full of fab gourmet eats(!).

Attractive accommodations in Collblanc y La Torrassa, convenient to two nearby metro stations for easy exploring.

Striking, ornate lobby is designed to impress – and does.

An easy 5-min stroll from the Passeig de Gracia train station – steps from the lovely Plaça de Catalunya.

Stay like a king (or at least a duke), right in front of the Old Port.

With the metro, bus station & railway so close, this gem is a solid spot to drop an anchor (if only for a night).

Nestled in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district and within strolling distance of the metro.

In the big beating heart of Barcelona, where all of the cosmopolitan action is.

Close to Camp Nou as well as public transport for easy access to the city centre.

Sweet rooftop pool and terrace dazzle with killer views of Barcelona. But save your oohs and aahs for when the sun goes down and the skyline lights up.

Drops ya in the pedestrian-friendly historic centre, smack dab in between La Rambla & the waterfront.

Attractive Jazz Age-themed boutique hotel set in the Gothic Quarter where shops, bars and restaurants abound.