Some useful tips about accomodations in Barcelona
Cheap accommodations are available in August although it is probably the busiest time. Only a tenth of all shops and restaurants are open during this month up to early September because the owners go on vacation. Because the people of Barcelona are in vacation, business is low so the shops and hotels that are open offer lower prices.
As of August 2008, the three-star hotels cost about $35 to $295. Four-star hotels have a price ranging from $68 to $552 while five-star accommodation could reach $133 to $412. If you are looking to book via the Internet, make sure that you compare the prices carefully. You can get a significant improvement on accommodations with minimal upgrade in costs. There are heavenly rooms with meager amenities so they’re cheaper, but similarly comfortable.
There are apartments available for short-term rental. These can be booked through the Internet or direct from the owners. There are guesthouses, hotels, and self-catered apartments.
Here are some you can consider:
- Hotel Majestic
- The Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
- Hotel 1898
- Ramblas Rooms
- Cocoonbarcelona apartments
- Hotel Arts Barcelona
- Fira Palace Hotel
- Hotel Casa Fuster
- Hesperia Tower
- The Neri Hotel
