Catalonia Albeniz

You’ll find this neat, red brick hotel in El Clot – a former industrial neighbourhood that retains a distinctly authentic, local feel, while being slightly removed from the busiest and most commercialised parts of central Barcelona.

A couple of metro stations (Clot and Encants) are only a short stroll away, making this an ideal base for getting around the city. In just 10-15 minutes, you can be wandering down La Rambla, shopping on Passeig de Gracia or tucking into delicious tapas plates in the Gothic Quarter. 

The Sagrada Familia, meanwhile, is around 15 minutes away on foot, and there are also several notable attractions worth seeking out in the immediate vicinity, including Mercat del Clot (one of Barcelona’s oldest food markets) and Parc del Clot (a lovely park with several relics of El Clot’s industrial past). 

Back at the hotel, the rooftop plunge pool (heated in spring and autumn) and sun terrace is the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day of sightseeing. And if you’ve still got energy to burn, be sure to check out the well-equipped gym. 

Set yourself up for the day with a buffet breakfast featuring a wide variety of cheeses, breads, pastries, fruits, and of course, traditional Spanish tortilla omelettes.