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There’s always a buzz at Casa Bonay: its chic bars, reasonably priced rooms and restaurants – just a stone’s throw from the city’s imposing Arc de Triomf – are a draw for both visitors and locals. With mosaic-tiled floors, statement sliding doors and floods of natural light, sleeping quarters here are an oasis of cool and calm, complete with Mubi streaming and yoga mats. The rooftop is split between a seasonal dining space and guest-only urban garden, while downstairs there’s a restaurant, coffee shop and bustling cocktail bar serving into the early hours. Plus, bikes to explore the city are free of charge.
Rooms from £117, casabonay.com
Over in the lively Poble Sec neighbourhood, away from the tourist crowds, 20-room Brummell is an intimate affair. Its Sri-Lankan-meets-Scandi interiors are cool and casual, while the sprawling garden is complete with 24-hour sauna and plunge pool. Yoga classes are free for guests. From its high vantage point, many rooms have sweeping views over Barcelona, or across to the lush Parc de Montjuïc. Take the nearby Telefèric de Montjuïc cable car up to the summit, then descend on foot past the 19th-century cemetery and 1992 Olympic park to the Joan Miró Foundation, where the excellent Miró-Picasso exhibition runs until late February (visitbarcelona.com).
Rooms from £90, hotelbrummell.brummellprojects.com
Once the family home and studio of iconic Catalan architect Enric Sagnier, this 51-room boutique hotel on Rambla de Catalunya pays tribute to his life and legacy. The building is steeped in history, but bedrooms are bright and contemporary with parquet flooring and modern furniture. Ask for a room with a terrace or balcony with views over the busy street. Enjoy the welcome drink with tapas on arrival, and on the private sun-trap rooftop you’ll find a fridge full of complimentary drinks and snacks. Grab an outdoor table at on-site restaurant Cafè de l’Arquitecte and people-watch for hours.
Rooms from £174, hotelcasasagnier.com
Squarely in the city centre off the throbbing Plaça de Catalunya, stepping inside Hotel Pulitzer offers a lofty and stylish calm. Balcony rooms offer a bird’s-eye view of the bustle; upstairs, there’s a popular roof terrace and bar. There are no shortage of restaurant options on your doorstep, and the food at La Esquina, just a few doors down, is well worth tasting. Definitely book a table at Bandinis and make the 20-minute walk towards Sant Antoni, where Swedish chef Povel serves up delicious sharing plates with Scandi and Catalan influences, alongside friendly service, natural wines and a vibrant crowd.
Rooms from £101, hotelpulitzer.es
Once the city’s industrial zone, the Poblenou area is now one of Barcelona’s most popular, and Hostal Poblenou
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