HOSTAL DEL PALAU, Barcelona

Hostal Del Palau - A 2-star Barcelona guesthouse steps from Palau de la Música Catalana with soundproofed rooms and a terrace

Located just off Via Laietana, this intimate Barcelona hotel features seven air-conditioned rooms with soundproof windows, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms equipped with hairdryers. Hostal Del Palau provides a spacious terrace, a communal lounge with WiFi, and an honesty bar for soft drinks and all-day tea and coffee service. Room configurations include a studio apartment, family rooms with city views, and units with private balconies overlooking the Palau de la Música Catalana. The property stands two minutes from Metro lines 1 and 4 at Plaza Urquinaona, four minutes from the Cathedral and Las Ramblas, and six minutes from Plaza Catalunya's commercial district. Notable landmarks within 1640.4 ft include the Gothic Quarter, Picasso Museum, and Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar.

Pros

Shares a building with a music school, offering unique cultural atmosphere

Large windows, original decorative ceilings, and period tile floors preserve historical character

Stocked with guidebooks, maps, and local tourism materials

Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day

Cons

Located up multiple flights of stairs

Some rooms face interior courtyard rather than street views