Hi,
We are going to Barcelona first week in April and are looking for a B & B or Pension to stay in. want a safe neighborhood, not to expensive, a place with charm, where we can mingle with "the natives". Any suggestions? thanks DianeJo

Tried to find same, but settled on Hot Apsis Splendid as a compromise.
M

Have you stayed there yet? Where did you get the info on it? DianeJo

I just booked an apartment for our trip in Feb. I also looked at B&Bs and Hostals in the €70 range for 2 people. If this is your budget, write to me at [email protected] and I will forward you the links.

Fran

DJ,
We'll be there in May: rates were 95 Euro + 7% VAT + 6.5 Euro pp for 1/2 price breakfast when we booked in early December.
We'll be there only two nights prior to a cruise so didn't waste a lot of time finding it.
M

Sorry,
www.hotel-splendid.com

I took a look at the Splendid, very $$ for my nights. 600EUR for 3 nights in May!

I too am looking for something similar in Barcelona for our stay in May. hoping to spend 90EUR (or less) per night for a double. Right now I have made reservations at El Jardi, which gets good reviews, but doesn't sound like good value.

sm,
we too looked at Jardin but the neighborhood looks questionable. DJ

DianeJo, I understand that further north near the Pl. Catalunya is ideal. The other place I am considering, which is right in that area is Hostal Goya. Gets VERY good reviews, but no TV, which we do use (even without english programs) to wind down each evening. I might book it anyway.

I was also looking for an affordable hotel in Barcelona and contacted El Jardi, but just couldn't bring myself to book it. Instead I found Hotel Hesperia Del Port, and booked it on Venere, for good rates. It has great tripadvisor reviews, but we haven't stayed here yet.

http://www.hesperia.com

DianeJo,

Although it doesn't serve breakfast you might want consider the Hostal Girona.

My trip report is a little out of date now, but here's a link if you want to take a look;

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34467790

There's a link to the Girona's website in the report.

Jim

DianeJo,
Have you tried lastminute deals on apartments? There are several sites but I recommend www.citysiesta.com we are paying 433 Euros for 6 nights in feb in apartment just south of P Catalunya.
Jane.

The Apsis Atrium Palace; two blocks from Placa Catalunya; extensive buffet breakfast; totally cengral neighboor hood and perhaps in your price range (which we aren't sure about)

www.apsishotels.com

I highly recommend checking out www.friendlyrentals.com for really great apartments at great rates. I personally booked with them for a the first week in February and they are so easy to deal with....check them out

Figuea; Have you every used them before? how did you get the recommendation? Thanks