HOSTAL DEL PALAU, Barcelona

Located opposite the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palau de la Música Catalana, just off Via Laietana, Hostal del Palau puts guests within a five-minute walk of Plaza Catalunya. Urquinaona Metro Station is 200 metres away, and both Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Caterina Market are reachable in under three minutes on foot.

All air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms and flat-screen satellite TV. Rooms are soundproofed, with large windows, and some have decorated ceilings. Certain rooms include a balcony with views of Palau de la Música Catalana, one overlooks a terrace-patio, and another provides direct access to a terrace-patio.

Daily housekeeping and room service are provided. A very good breakfast is offered each morning, and each room has a tea and coffee maker. Guests have access to concierge service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, a tour desk, and fast free WiFi (227 Mbps).

Rooms include heating, hairdryers, and are non-smoking throughout. The hotel is equipped with soundproof rooms, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and CCTV in common areas and outside the property. Key card access controls entry.

Family rooms and allergy-free rooms are available. The hotel has sun terraces with outdoor furniture and a terrace-patio room. Note that entry to the hostal requires climbing two flights of stairs without an elevator.