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Spread out over several renovated flats, some of Hostal Central's larger rooms have charming enclosed terraces looking on to the admittedly noisy street. Mosaic and parquet floors and some nice d…

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What would a real estate agent say about this place? Location, location, location. It's just not possible in Barcelona to walk out your front door and find yourself closer to the beach. What woul…

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Run for backpackers by backpackers (the same people who run the beachfront Sea Point Hostel), Gothic Point is a bustling, sprawling hostel that's always a hive of activity. Dorms are somewhat cra…

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Far be it from us to question how the owners of this excellent hotel near the Museo de Bellas Artes keep their prices so reasonable. All we'll say is 'long may they reign' (the prices, that is).

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Hostal San Lorenzo is a terrific deal. The original stone walls and occasional dark-wood beam of this 19th-century building have been left exposed, adding character that is surprisingly hard to f…

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Up a quiet side street just off Valencia's main Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Hostal Moratín is a small, friendly and simple budget option that pulls in mainly tourists but also visiting businessmen.

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We reckon Vincent himself would have approved of this small hotel's vibrant colour scheme. Rooms feature tiled floors, yellow walls and attractive bathrooms; those at the front are nice and light…

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A member of the Abba group, the Acteón, though not as new as some of the parvenus around the City of Arts & Sciences, is pleasantly avant garde, well-priced and extremely well-maintained. Its lar…

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The Girona is a 2nd-floor family-run hostal, basic but a clean and friendly spot. It's the kind of pensión that takes you back to another era of European travel. The building is worn, but once in…

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This hotel, in a rather quiet side street of El Raval, has pleasant, functional rooms with features including parquet floors, hairdryers and original art depicting Barcelona scenes. All have flat…

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Shorn-down sister to the more luxurious NH Hotel las Artes next door, this hotel is an ideal option for a brief stopover and offers especially tempting weekend and school holiday rates. Popular w…

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Valencia's first luxury hotel has, despite its thorough overhaul in 2004, been overtaken by more modern, more client-oriented alternatives. But if you go for faded charm and favour a central posi…

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This hotel sits well among the giant buildings that nowadays pull the city's centre of gravity towards the port. It's a popular conference venue, appealing particularly to business travellers. Li…

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Puerta Valencia is a hip, arty option, its corridors and rooms hung with original abstract canvases. Leave behind its dreary neighbourhood, step inside and cocoon yourself within. Staff are young…

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Although facing increasing competition from much younger luxury upstarts around the City of Arts & Sciences, Hotel Astoria can still hold its own for top end comfort and attentive service

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With a superb position just off the Plaza del Castillo, the Hotel Europa is one of the top addresses in the city, but it's not a place that knows the meaning of subtlety, preferring instead a bli…

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Younger sister to Petit Palace Bristol, this equally boutique hotel is just that little bit further from the centre. Though on the unfashionable western side of the Gran Vía, which circumscribes …

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The Inglés occupies an elegant, much-modified 18th-century palace. One side overlooks a pedestrian square and the National Ceramics Museum, another the city's swankiest shopping street. There's a…

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This Best Western offering in a quiet street near Alameda de Hércules is a particularly impressive example of the chain-hotel genus. Large rooms with marble-clad bathrooms and comfy beds are offe…

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Nicely modernised, the 'Sea Hotel' is strategically placed between Port Vell, La Barceloneta and El Born. The modern rooms are comfortable and in some cases have balconies from which you can gaze…

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This hotel offers style and service beyond its modest three-star category. Adding to the charm is the wine theme running throughout - rooms are decorated with an attractive grape motif and each r…

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Only a busy highway separates this squat, cuboid block from the America's Cup inner port, but never fear - soundproofing is excellent and rooms overlook a couple of quiet squares. Bedrooms, where…

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Don't be put off by the grim staircase leading to this 2nd-floor hostel because this is one of Barcelona's coolest addresses. This is concept backpacking - comfortable, eclectic and founded on th…

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This comfortable hotel near the river offers well-equipped and impeccably maintained rooms for extremely reasonable rates. So reasonable, in fact, that we initially thought that the friendly rece…

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Comprehensively renovated in 2003, when the present owners took over, this is a lovely, caring boutique hotel. Originally a 19th-century noble's mansion, it has retained the best of the past whil…

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Hotel II Castillas is one place where a little bit of inside knowledge makes all the difference. Ask for a corner room and you'll be rewarded with a light-filled room with plenty of hardwood floo…

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A simple but charming hotel occupying an 18th-century abbot's house, the Giralda offers 14 light and elegant rooms with comfortable beds. Its location in the shadow of the cathedral couldn't be m…

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If you took a poll asking Madrileños where they would most like to live, chances are it would be within a 1km (0.6mi) radius of this hotel - check out the windows of nearby real estate agents if …

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The elegant 19th-century facade of the Meliá Plaza hints at the graciousness within, including fresh flowers in the reception and lounge areas. It's comfortable, carries no surprises and is ideal…

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This is one of Seville's most impressive hotels. If you're not bowled over by the sleek interior design, you will be by the enormous and exceptionally well-priced rooms. Only four years old and w…

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Three kilometres from the heart of town and an easy walk from the City of Arts & Sciences, this hotel, a member of the AC group, has an ultra-contemporary feel and offers exceptional value low se…

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Run by the same owners as two other fine hotels - the Astoria and the Claris - this is a well-located quality option that probably deserves an extra star. Decor varies greatly from one room to an…

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This recently opened boutique hotel is the place de jour to stay when in Seville, so if you score a room pack your glad rags and get ready to see and be seen in the extremely glamorous foyer. It'…

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The owners of this hotel are from the Canary Islands, and their heritage shows in every aspect of the place, from the marine theme in the lobby to the rooms, which are all named after Canary town…

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This is the newer and slightly more upmarket version from the people who brought you the Hostal Gat Raval. The concept is the same - lime greens, sleek lines and illuminated photos of Barcelona's…

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The Venecia sits right beside Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the city's main square. Excellent value, its strong points are exceptionally friendly service and its prime location. An easy walk from the t…

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This hyperhealthy choice offers a broad beach to one side, Alicante's extensive marina to the other and. Within is the hotel's Wellness Center. Its blood-pumping, soothing and/or beautifying acti…

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In some ways this former palace is the ideal Madrid address because you are right in the centre, but surrounded by traffic-free shopping streets. Daytime noise levels are high, but you'll sleep l…

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Entering this swanky boutique hotel is like entering Madrid's latest nightclub, with staff dressed all in black, black walls and swirls of red lighting in the lobby. Rooms are spacious, with high…

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One of the best hotels to open in central Madrid in recent years, this outstanding place combines a splendid historic building, a brilliant location - just 50m (164ft) from the Plaza Mayor - and …

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