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• The swish lobby, replete with high-shine marble floors, artsy lighting and myriad low-slung seating options, leads into a wonderfully airy, high-ceilinged restaurant and breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling windows Jackpot
  
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  During warmer months meals are served outside, but drinks, tapas and tranquillity can be enjoyed outdoors almost year-round Jackpot
  
  Rooms on the higher floors have fabulous views, and the dining options – three restaurants and an underground speakeasy with cabaret – are surprisingly good Jackpot
  
  A stylish but impressively relaxed place, this five-star hotel works hard to keep its guests happy, providing luxuries such as mobile phones with free data and international calls, Diptyque toiletries and a 24-hour bar Jackpot
  
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  Price: Doubles from €267 (£224) Book now Best for modern luxury: InterContinental BarcelonaNeighbourhood: MontjuicThe bar at the InterContinental Barcelona (IHG)Contemporary design and effortless luxe make this five-star from global brand IHG a welcome refuge after pounding the sweltering streets, while its plum location is just 200 yards from Barcelona’s Magic Fountain Jackpot
  
  The cartoony fish wallpaper in the corridors sets the playful tone, which continues all the way to the neat little pool, surrounded by Tim Burton-inspired striped cushions Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €323 (£271)Book now Read more on European hotelsThe best boutique hotels in London The best hotels in Paris from location to value for money The best hotels in IbizaMore aboutTravelSpainHotelsJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/15Barcelona hotels: The best places to stay Barcelona hotels: The best places to stayAdmire the sea view in The Serras' spacious junior suiteThe SerrasBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe bar at the InterContinental BarcelonaIHGBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThis modern design hotel has been decorated by the antique expert and interior designer Lorenzo CastilloRoom Mate AnnaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayEnjoy incredible views of the city from the roof top of the Mandarin OrientalMandarin Oriental BarcelonaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe opulent interior of Soho HouseSoho HouseBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe resplendent Damask suite at the Cotton HouseCotton HouseBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayTake in the views from the Grand Hotel's rooftop infinity poolGrand Hotel CentralBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe roof top terrace at Casa BonayCasa BonayBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe billiards room at Casa CamperCasa CamperBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayPamper yourself in the Hotel Sofia's superb spaHotel SofiaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayRelax in a tub with the ultimate sea viewW HotelBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayHostal GrauHostal GrauBarcelona hotels: The best places to stay1898 roof terrace1898Barcelona hotels: The best places to stayAlma gardenAlmaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe most stylish hotels in the Spanish city ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today Jackpot
  
  Price:Doubles from €250 (£210)Book nowBest for hanging with the locals: Hotel Casa BonayThe roof top terrace at Casa Bonay (Casa Bonay)Neighbourhood: EixampleEverything about Casa Bonay is designed to engage and give back to the local community, and during the day it becomes something of a co-working space for young Catalans, who gaze at MacBooks while eating homemade granola with almond milk and sipping a cold-pressed coffee Jackpot
  
  There’s a ground-floor bar but the real star here is the rooftop terrace - perfect for sundowners with city views or a pool dip with a side of tanning, depending on the time of day Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €237 (£199) Book now Best for beach-lovers: W HotelRelax in a tub with the ultimate sea view (W Hotel)Neighbourhood: BarcelonetaNot for the shy, the seaside W is unabashedly aimed at the young and glam (there is an actual recording studio in the basement, not to mention a ferocious entrance policy for the main bar) Jackpot
  
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  comRecommendedIndependent Traveller guide to best hotels and short breaksBest UK hotels 2022Best hotels in Paris for 2023Best for views: The SerrasAdmire the sea view in The Serras' spacious junior suite (The Serras)Neighbourhood: Gothic QuarterOverlooking the Port Vell, The Serras makes the most of its enviable location with huge floor-to-ceiling windows (some rooms even have tubs from which you can watch the yachts bobbing in the harbour), but the best view is from the roof terrace Jackpot
  
  The windows of interior rooms at the rear open onto an impressive living wall of plants fed by clean waste water from the hotel Jackpot
  
  The Jardín del Alma bar and restaurant opens onto a peaceful manzana (the ample interior of one of the Eixample’s famous city blocks) where Alma has created a unique garden with mature trees and winding slate paths Jackpot
  
  Rooms – painted crimson and overlooking a hanging garden – are divided into two, with sitting rooms across the corridor from the bedrooms (strangers padding around in dressing gowns is less awkward than it sounds), and an excellent 24-hour free snack bar is a social hub day and night Jackpot
  
  Classic doubles are very reasonably priced, and for deeper pockets there are corner suites with private pools Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €285 (£239)Book nowBest for history: Cotton House HotelThe resplendent Damask suite at the Cotton House (Cotton House)Neighbourhood: EixampleSet in the 19th-century neo-classical building that once housed the city’s guild of cotton producers, the hotel runs with the theme Jackpot
  
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  comBest for beach lovers: W Hotel, Booking Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €244 (£205)Book now Best for eco-conscious travellers: Hostal GrauHostal Grau (Hostal Grau)Neighbourhood: RavalTucked discreetly away on a narrow pedestrianised street at the top of the central Raval district, family-run Hostal Grau has a relaxed and homely vibe and a genuine commitment to sustainable tourism Jackpot
  
  Best of all is the outstanding roof terrace with a pool, a bar and large sofas perfect for enjoying a cocktail and a view of the old town towards the port beyond Jackpot
  
  The rooms, however, are all about the sea, decorated with a maritime theme and with beds placed dead centre, all the better to gaze out at the view Jackpot
  
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  Price: Doubles from €331 (£277)Book now Best for swimming: Grand Hotel CentralTake in the views from the Grand Hotel's rooftop infinity pool (Grand Hotel Central)Neighbourhood: El BornA smart, sexy hotel with an understated deco elegance, the Grand Hotel Central has one outstanding feature – its rooftop infinity pool, star of a million Instagram shots Jackpot
  
  The outstanding Moments has (deservedly) won two Michelin stars for its chef Raül Balam, whose mother Carme Ruscalleda – one of the most garlanded chefs in the world – oversees Blanc, a less formal dining option Jackpot
  
  The reception desk is adorned with vast sprays of cotton bolls; the rooms (dazzling white) are named after fabrics, and there is a discreet Atelier, lined with bolts of cotton, where you can have a shirt made Jackpot
  
  The story goes that the family that owns the hotel, frustrated by the neighbouring building blocking what would be a view of the sea, bought it for themselves and commissioned a vast mural to be painted on one side Jackpot
  
  Combining medieval splendour with groundbreaking architecture, an abiding respect for tradition with a sunny Mediterranean disposition and temples to art with shrines to fashion, Barcelona has exploded in popularity in recent years Jackpot
  
  The gym and pools also face out to sea, as do the various restaurants, one of which is practically on the sand itself Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €537 (£450)Book now Best for country house chic: Soho HouseNeighbourhood: Gothic Quarter​The opulent interior of Soho House (Soho House)Barcelona’s Soho House has the venerable and clubby feel of one of its London counterparts Jackpot
  
  A huge atrium rises up dramatically from reception to a skylight above Jackpot
  
  Helen CoffeyPrice: Doubles from £198Book nowBest for design on a budget: Room Mate AnnaThis modern design hotel has been decorated by the antique expert and interior designer Lorenzo Castillo (Room Mate Anna)Neighbourhood: EixampleThe Room-Mate chain is a quirky Spanish affair that styles each hotel around an individual, fictional, person Jackpot
  
  comBest for hanging with the locals: Hotel Casa Bonay, Booking Jackpot
  
  Dazzling architectural features include the coffered library-turned-cocktail bar and the 1950s suspended staircase Jackpot
  
  comBest for modern luxury: InterContinental Barcelona, Booking Jackpot
  
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  Price: Doubles from €146 (£122)Book now Best for dining: Mandarin OrientalEnjoy incredible views of the city from the roof top of the Mandarin Oriental (Mandarin Oriental Barcelona)RecommendedAn insider’s guide to Barcelona’s cutting-edge cocktail barsBest hotels in Seville: where to stay for a cool city breakRome hotels: The best places to stay for location and value for moneyNeighbourhood: EixampleWith the sort of luxe comfort and service you’d expect from a Mandarin Oriental, the Barcelona branch has character in spades, as well as a notable selection of restaurants and bars Jackpot
  
  Here are the top picks for Barcelona hotels, for both luxury and budget holidays Jackpot
  
  Genuinely relaxing, it’s a vast and leafy space, with expert therapists and a range of treatments, along with a caldarium, sauna, salt room and ice-fountain Jackpot
  
  Luckily, the vastly improved hotels have made it easier to find a quality room than ever before, and with a little forward-planning it’s possible to get some great deals Jackpot
  
  Rooms are filled with colour, but a little more sober, although the nicest (”Deluxe”) have a sumptuous Eastern theme and are worth splashing out a little extra for Jackpot
  
  Rooms are small but luxurious, abundantly stocked with Cowshed toiletries and what can only be described as maxi-bars Jackpot
  
  There are various bars and restaurants, a rooftop pool and a small private cinema Jackpot
  
  There’s no restaurant, but in the common lounge there is free tea, coffee and homemade cake, and there is a little all-day cafe right next door Jackpot
  
  There are elements of Catalan craftsmanship in the design, but the look is overwhelming Cotswold retreat – which works surprisingly well in combination with a view over the Med Jackpot
  
  The pool is a little too close to the road to be peaceful, but the spa is exceptional Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €186 (£156)Book now Best spa: Hotel SofiaPamper yourself in the Hotel Sofia's superb spa (Hotel Sofia)Neighbourhood: Zona AltaThe Sofia is up in the business district, which means there are bargains to be had in holiday periods Jackpot
  
  The view from up here (where there is also a bar/restaurant) is breathtaking, and enhanced by a curious maritime mural Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €153 (£128)Book now Best for fun: Casa CamperThe billiards room at Casa Camper (Casa Camper)RecommendedThe best destinations to visit in 2022Why you should visit the Canary Island you’ve never heard ofNeighbourhood: RavalBowls of M&Ms, an honesty bar, hammocks in the rooms, a little slice of rainforest, complete with shower, on the roof – these are the things that make up the Casa Camper experience Jackpot
  
  Whoever Anna is, she sure has élan and a quirky sense of style Jackpot
  
  Rooms are pleasingly spacious and decked out in soothing neutral tones of ivory and taupe alongside splashes of navy and rose-pink, while bathrooms are stocked with sumptuous products from Swedish brand Byredo Jackpot
  
  Newly revamped and expanded, it now has a leafy open-air restaurant to add to its cocktail bar and plunge pool Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €175 (£147)Book nowBest for a central city oasis: AlmaAlma garden (Alma)Neighbourhood: EixampleA stone’s throw from the classy shops and cafes of Passeig de Gràcia, Alma is an oasis of modern elegance Jackpot
  
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  Don’t be put off by the rather heavy colonial decor, 1898 contains some gems worthy of a much pricier hotel Jackpot
  
  In the simply designed, light-filled rooms, rugs, blankets and hand-crafted furniture is by local designers, and much of it is for sale Jackpot
  
  The best hotels in Barcelona are: Best for views: The Serras, Booking Jackpot
  
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  Price: Doubles from €137 (£115)Book now Best for cocktails on the roof terrace: 18981898 roof terrace (1898)Neighbourhood: Raval/Las RamblasAn original wooden revolving door separates the tourists thronging Las Ramblas from the stately tranquillity of 1898 Jackpot
  
  The bright, airy rooms have wooden floors made from reclaimed timber, imaginatively restored antique furnishings and locally produced natural toiletries by Cítrics del Pla Jackpot
  
  Lifts and rooms (all exterior) are accessed via fingerprint sensor, and there’s a spa with a heated indoor pool Jackpot
  
  
  
  Price: Doubles from €237 (£199) Book now Best for beach-lovers: W HotelRelax in a tub with the ultimate sea view (W Hotel)Neighbourhood: BarcelonetaNot for the shy, the seaside W is unabashedly aimed at the young and glam (there is an actual recording studio in the basement, not to mention a ferocious entrance policy for the main bar) Jackpot
  
  Luckily, the vastly improved hotels have made it easier to find a quality room than ever before, and with a little forward-planning it’s possible to get some great deals Jackpot
  
  comBest for history: Cotton House Hotel, Booking Jackpot
  
  Rooms are pleasingly spacious and decked out in soothing neutral tones of ivory and taupe alongside splashes of navy and rose-pink, while bathrooms are stocked with sumptuous products from Swedish brand Byredo Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €244 (£205)Book now Best for eco-conscious travellers: Hostal GrauHostal Grau (Hostal Grau)Neighbourhood: RavalTucked discreetly away on a narrow pedestrianised street at the top of the central Raval district, family-run Hostal Grau has a relaxed and homely vibe and a genuine commitment to sustainable tourism Jackpot
  
  The gym and pools also face out to sea, as do the various restaurants, one of which is practically on the sand itself Jackpot
  
  comBest for dining: Mandarin Oriental, Booking Jackpot
  
  Rooms are small but luxurious, abundantly stocked with Cowshed toiletries and what can only be described as maxi-bars Jackpot
  
  The view from up here (where there is also a bar/restaurant) is breathtaking, and enhanced by a curious maritime mural Jackpot
  
  comBest spa: Hotel Sofia, Booking Jackpot
  
  There are elements of Catalan craftsmanship in the design, but the look is overwhelming Cotswold retreat – which works surprisingly well in combination with a view over the Med Jackpot
  
  The bright, airy rooms have wooden floors made from reclaimed timber, imaginatively restored antique furnishings and locally produced natural toiletries by Cítrics del Pla Jackpot
  
  comBest for central city oasis: Alma, Booking Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €323 (£271)Book now Read more on European hotelsThe best boutique hotels in London The best hotels in Paris from location to value for money The best hotels in IbizaMore aboutTravelSpainHotelsJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/15Barcelona hotels: The best places to stay Barcelona hotels: The best places to stayAdmire the sea view in The Serras' spacious junior suiteThe SerrasBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe bar at the InterContinental BarcelonaIHGBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThis modern design hotel has been decorated by the antique expert and interior designer Lorenzo CastilloRoom Mate AnnaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayEnjoy incredible views of the city from the roof top of the Mandarin OrientalMandarin Oriental BarcelonaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe opulent interior of Soho HouseSoho HouseBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe resplendent Damask suite at the Cotton HouseCotton HouseBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayTake in the views from the Grand Hotel's rooftop infinity poolGrand Hotel CentralBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe roof top terrace at Casa BonayCasa BonayBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe billiards room at Casa CamperCasa CamperBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayPamper yourself in the Hotel Sofia's superb spaHotel SofiaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayRelax in a tub with the ultimate sea viewW HotelBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayHostal GrauHostal GrauBarcelona hotels: The best places to stay1898 roof terrace1898Barcelona hotels: The best places to stayAlma gardenAlmaBarcelona hotels: The best places to stayThe most stylish hotels in the Spanish city ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today Jackpot
  
  Dazzling architectural features include the coffered library-turned-cocktail bar and the 1950s suspended staircase Jackpot
  
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  Genuinely relaxing, it’s a vast and leafy space, with expert therapists and a range of treatments, along with a caldarium, sauna, salt room and ice-fountain Jackpot
  
  There’s a ground-floor bar but the real star here is the rooftop terrace - perfect for sundowners with city views or a pool dip with a side of tanning, depending on the time of day Jackpot
  
  comBest for cocktails on the roof terrace: 1898, Booking Jackpot
  
  The rooms, however, are all about the sea, decorated with a maritime theme and with beds placed dead centre, all the better to gaze out at the view Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €331 (£277)Book now Best for swimming: Grand Hotel CentralTake in the views from the Grand Hotel's rooftop infinity pool (Grand Hotel Central)Neighbourhood: El BornA smart, sexy hotel with an understated deco elegance, the Grand Hotel Central has one outstanding feature – its rooftop infinity pool, star of a million Instagram shots Jackpot
  
  comBest for design on a budget: Room Mate Anna, Booking Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €146 (£122)Book now Best for dining: Mandarin OrientalEnjoy incredible views of the city from the roof top of the Mandarin Oriental (Mandarin Oriental Barcelona)RecommendedAn insider’s guide to Barcelona’s cutting-edge cocktail barsBest hotels in Seville: where to stay for a cool city breakRome hotels: The best places to stay for location and value for moneyNeighbourhood: EixampleWith the sort of luxe comfort and service you’d expect from a Mandarin Oriental, the Barcelona branch has character in spades, as well as a notable selection of restaurants and bars Jackpot
  
  A stylish but impressively relaxed place, this five-star hotel works hard to keep its guests happy, providing luxuries such as mobile phones with free data and international calls, Diptyque toiletries and a 24-hour bar Jackpot
  
  There are various bars and restaurants, a rooftop pool and a small private cinema Jackpot
  
  The reception desk is adorned with vast sprays of cotton bolls; the rooms (dazzling white) are named after fabrics, and there is a discreet Atelier, lined with bolts of cotton, where you can have a shirt made Jackpot
  
  Here are the top picks for Barcelona hotels, for both luxury and budget holidays Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €137 (£115)Book now Best for cocktails on the roof terrace: 18981898 roof terrace (1898)Neighbourhood: Raval/Las RamblasAn original wooden revolving door separates the tourists thronging Las Ramblas from the stately tranquillity of 1898 Jackpot
  
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  comBest for modern luxury: InterContinental Barcelona, Booking Jackpot
  
  comBest for fun: Casa Camper, Booking Jackpot
  
  The pool is a little too close to the road to be peaceful, but the spa is exceptional Jackpot
  
  Rooms – painted crimson and overlooking a hanging garden – are divided into two, with sitting rooms across the corridor from the bedrooms (strangers padding around in dressing gowns is less awkward than it sounds), and an excellent 24-hour free snack bar is a social hub day and night Jackpot
  
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  Price: Doubles from €537 (£450)Book now Best for country house chic: Soho HouseNeighbourhood: Gothic Quarter​The opulent interior of Soho House (Soho House)Barcelona’s Soho House has the venerable and clubby feel of one of its London counterparts Jackpot
  
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  The best hotels in Barcelona are: Best for views: The Serras, Booking Jackpot
  
  Newly revamped and expanded, it now has a leafy open-air restaurant to add to its cocktail bar and plunge pool Jackpot
  
  There are two outdoor bar-restaurants, one of which serves Peruvian cuisine, as well as the celebrated Banker’s Bar Jackpot
  
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  Classic doubles are very reasonably priced, and for deeper pockets there are corner suites with private pools Jackpot
  
  The cartoony fish wallpaper in the corridors sets the playful tone, which continues all the way to the neat little pool, surrounded by Tim Burton-inspired striped cushions Jackpot
  
  In the simply designed, light-filled rooms, rugs, blankets and hand-crafted furniture is by local designers, and much of it is for sale Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €186 (£156)Book now Best spa: Hotel SofiaPamper yourself in the Hotel Sofia's superb spa (Hotel Sofia)Neighbourhood: Zona AltaThe Sofia is up in the business district, which means there are bargains to be had in holiday periods Jackpot
  
  Helen CoffeyPrice: Doubles from £198Book nowBest for design on a budget: Room Mate AnnaThis modern design hotel has been decorated by the antique expert and interior designer Lorenzo Castillo (Room Mate Anna)Neighbourhood: EixampleThe Room-Mate chain is a quirky Spanish affair that styles each hotel around an individual, fictional, person Jackpot
  
  The Jardín del Alma bar and restaurant opens onto a peaceful manzana (the ample interior of one of the Eixample’s famous city blocks) where Alma has created a unique garden with mature trees and winding slate paths Jackpot
  
  Rooms on the higher floors have fabulous views, and the dining options – three restaurants and an underground speakeasy with cabaret – are surprisingly good Jackpot
  
  Best of all is the outstanding roof terrace with a pool, a bar and large sofas perfect for enjoying a cocktail and a view of the old town towards the port beyond Jackpot
  
  There’s no restaurant, but in the common lounge there is free tea, coffee and homemade cake, and there is a little all-day cafe right next door Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €267 (£224) Book now Best for modern luxury: InterContinental BarcelonaNeighbourhood: MontjuicThe bar at the InterContinental Barcelona (IHG)Contemporary design and effortless luxe make this five-star from global brand IHG a welcome refuge after pounding the sweltering streets, while its plum location is just 200 yards from Barcelona’s Magic Fountain Jackpot
  
  Don’t be put off by the rather heavy colonial decor, 1898 contains some gems worthy of a much pricier hotel Jackpot
  
  Combining medieval splendour with groundbreaking architecture, an abiding respect for tradition with a sunny Mediterranean disposition and temples to art with shrines to fashion, Barcelona has exploded in popularity in recent years Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €285 (£239)Book nowBest for history: Cotton House HotelThe resplendent Damask suite at the Cotton House (Cotton House)Neighbourhood: EixampleSet in the 19th-century neo-classical building that once housed the city’s guild of cotton producers, the hotel runs with the theme Jackpot
  
  The story goes that the family that owns the hotel, frustrated by the neighbouring building blocking what would be a view of the sea, bought it for themselves and commissioned a vast mural to be painted on one side Jackpot
  
  comBest for beach lovers: W Hotel, Booking Jackpot
  
  Rooms are filled with colour, but a little more sober, although the nicest (”Deluxe”) have a sumptuous Eastern theme and are worth splashing out a little extra for Jackpot
  
  The windows of interior rooms at the rear open onto an impressive living wall of plants fed by clean waste water from the hotel Jackpot
  
  comRecommendedIndependent Traveller guide to best hotels and short breaksBest UK hotels 2022Best hotels in Paris for 2023Best for views: The SerrasAdmire the sea view in The Serras' spacious junior suite (The Serras)Neighbourhood: Gothic QuarterOverlooking the Port Vell, The Serras makes the most of its enviable location with huge floor-to-ceiling windows (some rooms even have tubs from which you can watch the yachts bobbing in the harbour), but the best view is from the roof terrace Jackpot
  
  Lifts and rooms (all exterior) are accessed via fingerprint sensor, and there’s a spa with a heated indoor pool Jackpot
  
  Price:Doubles from €250 (£210)Book nowBest for hanging with the locals: Hotel Casa BonayThe roof top terrace at Casa Bonay (Casa Bonay)Neighbourhood: EixampleEverything about Casa Bonay is designed to engage and give back to the local community, and during the day it becomes something of a co-working space for young Catalans, who gaze at MacBooks while eating homemade granola with almond milk and sipping a cold-pressed coffee Jackpot
  
  The swish lobby, replete with high-shine marble floors, artsy lighting and myriad low-slung seating options, leads into a wonderfully airy, high-ceilinged restaurant and breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling windows Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €175 (£147)Book nowBest for a central city oasis: AlmaAlma garden (Alma)Neighbourhood: EixampleA stone’s throw from the classy shops and cafes of Passeig de Gràcia, Alma is an oasis of modern elegance Jackpot
  
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  Whoever Anna is, she sure has élan and a quirky sense of style Jackpot
  
  During warmer months meals are served outside, but drinks, tapas and tranquillity can be enjoyed outdoors almost year-round Jackpot
  
  Price: Doubles from €153 (£128)Book now Best for fun: Casa CamperThe billiards room at Casa Camper (Casa Camper)RecommendedThe best destinations to visit in 2022Why you should visit the Canary Island you’ve never heard ofNeighbourhood: RavalBowls of M&Ms, an honesty bar, hammocks in the rooms, a little slice of rainforest, complete with shower, on the roof – these are the things that make up the Casa Camper experience Jackpot
  
  In the evenings, they return for the Asian food or for events such as the outdoor cinema on the citrus tree and herb-filled rooftop terrace Jackpot
  
  For cooler seasons there’s an indoor pool, luxurious spa and decent gym Jackpot
  
  comBest for swimming: Grand Hotel Central, Booking Jackpot
  
  A huge atrium rises up dramatically from reception to a skylight above Jackpot
  
  The outstanding Moments has (deservedly) won two Michelin stars for its chef Raül Balam, whose mother Carme Ruscalleda – one of the most garlanded chefs in the world – oversees Blanc, a less formal dining option Jackpot