Hotel Ciutat de BarcelonavsHotel Granados 83
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Granados 83 ranks slightly higher than Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona. Hotel Granados 83 comes in at #25 in Barcelona with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Frommer's, oyster.com and Fodor's.
Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona
Princesa 33 - 35, 08003 Barcelona
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Contemporary elegance at three-star prices."
Concierge
"There are some great perks... not least of which is its location on the edge of the chic El Born district, and a rooftop sundeck and pool overlooking the medieval quarter."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The stylish Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona offers a great location in the buzzing El Born district, which is known for its trendy bars and cafes." Full review
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Make sure to request a front-facing room.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The unpretentious but friendly Ciutat de Barcelona offers the facilities you would expect of a hotel, with a decent restaurant, well-staffed reception and...a funky pool area." Full review
Frommer's
"A bargain-priced design hotel for grown-ups, the Ciutat Barcelona has a soothing contemporary look to its rooms, including chairs and light fixtures...spaces are compact but well-designed." Full review
Hotel Granados 83
Enrique Granados 83, 8008 Barcelona, Spain
From $71/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"This cutting-edge hotel is characterised by a predominance of glass, steel and brick."
Fodor's
"Designed in the style of a New York City loft on a tree-shaded street in the heart of the Eixample... touches of Buddhist and Hindu art add a sense of Zen tranquillity." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the middle of the checkerboard Eixample neighborhood, this stunning steel-and-glass-encased building is redolent of an industrial complex and a Buddhist retreat." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"There is a restaurant, and a pretty rooftop pool with a very fashionable bar."
Star Service
"This midrange hotel is situated in an art-deco building that impresses as much on style as it does on service." Full review
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Request one of the duplex rooms for a bit of residential flair.
Oyster
Upscale
"Ranging from tiny single rooms to duplex and family rooms, they all feature flat-screen TVs and modern bathrooms." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A well-designed and comfortable place for style on a (medium) budget." Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel itself is quietly and confidently posh without being the least bit snooty...and maintains the company style of dark wood, polished glass, and artwork everywhere." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A fashionable 77-room hotel that’s pleasantly removed from the madness...many of the suites are split-level lofts with African zebrawood floors, oversized bathrooms outfitted in white marble" Full review