A city steeped in history with a maze of narrow streets and attractive “squares” to wander through, both day and night. The impressive cathedral is one of the finest in Spain and its architecture contrasts deeply with the numerous Gaudi buildings you can’t miss with their bizarre curves, colours and interpretation of snails, octopus tendrils and multicoloured lizards that adorn these famous buildings. For serious shoppers you will not find a better place to flex your credit card, and with over 2300 restaurants in the city you are spoilt for choice for evening entertainment.

Situated in the heart of the city with the Cathedral on your doorstep, this hotel could not be better positioned to take in the culture, hospitality and shopping facilities on offer. Within 10 minutes walk you can be shopping in the designer stores or wandering through the cobbled streets lined with local boutiques or visit the bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The staff here will extend a warm welcome to you accompanied by a complimentary glass of “bubbly”. All 87 rooms are tastefully decorated with modern facilities including hairdryer, satellite tv, safe, minibar, air conditioning, phone, and 24 hour reception. Also for your use there is a small fitness centre, rooftop Jacuzzi with amazing views, internet facilities, bar and restaurant. Prices from £89pp based on 2 sharing a twin room including breakfast.

This stylish hotel offers comfort and you will be offered a warm welcome which the friendly staff extend to you throughout your stay. Situated in the cultural part of the capital of Catalunya, you are only a 15 minute pleasant stroll down to the heart of this amazingly diverse city. All 110 rooms are beautifully decorated in minimalist, calming colours and offer true comfort to include satellite tv, minibar, safe, air conditioning, 2 telephones, soundproofed rooms, internet connection, mini hi-fi and 24 hour reception. Available for your use within the hotel is a small fitness centre, sauna, garden terrace, bar and restaurant. Prices from £55 pp per night based on 2 sharing a twin room including breakfast.

Beautifully renovated, modern hotel, with an air of tranquillity, beautifully decorated in contemporary colours and offering a high standard of comfort. Situated one road back from Passeig de Gracia, renowned for it's famous designer shops, the hotel is well placed being only a 15 minute pleasant walk into the heart of the city centre. All 211 rooms are of a chic design and have complimentary minibar, air conditioning, Wi-fi connection, satellite tv, phone, safe, bathroom with hairdryer, and 24 hour reception. There is a roof terrace with small pool, fitness centre and sauna all for clients use. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Prices from £89 pp including breakfast and complimentary minibar, based on 2 persons sharing a twin room.

For hospitality at it’s absolute best, a stay at Hotel Majestic is sheer indulgence. The luxury surroundings and impressive cuisine on offer make you feel privileged to join the likes of Ernest Hemingway who once stayed here. Sophistication and modern technology are combined in harmony in this most “majestic” hotel. Situated only 15 mins stroll from the city centre on the Paseo DE Gracia renowned for it’s famous designer shops. All 303 rooms have air conditioning, minibar, satellite tv, Wi-fi, safe, hairdryer and 24 hour reception. There are fabulous views from the roof terrace with swimming pool, and use of Fitness gym, sauna and steam bath all for your use. Massage facilities. 2 bars and 2 restaurants. Prices from £89 pp, incl breakfast based on 2 sharing a twin room.

It would be difficult to find a more comprehensive range of shops, you really are spoilt for choice from the very top designer shops to snazzy individual boutiques, large departmental stores and the idyllic street markets, there is something here for everybody. And all within walking distance of the hotels we feature. The famous Passeig de Gracia has the top designer shops, the city centre is bursting with unique boutiques and there is a comprehensive El Corte Ingles in the centre.

The contrast between the Gothic style city Cathedral and Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, his own style of splendour, should not be missed. A bus tour of the city is the best way to see all the sites, hop on and off as you please. Wander through La Rambla, the most famous walkway in Spain, to experience the street performers, buskers and flower sellers.

GirlieBreaks will take the strain out of booking your flights for you, we will find the most competitive rate and tailor-make the entire break to meet your requirements. Transfer time from Barcelona to the hotel is about 20 minutes and can be arranged by taxi for you. All our hotels are central but taxi’s in and around the city are inexpensive.

Barcelona is bursting with over 2300 restaurants and bars, all within a short stroll of your hotel. A wide range of cuisine is on offer and many of the hotels have excellent restaurants attached to them also. In the evening become a VIP member of Baja Beach Club, you have to get a microchip embedded into your upper arm, this is then used to pay for your drinks – the first of it’s kind in the world!

City Tour is a must – and the easiest and most comfortable way to see all the sites on offer in this incredible city Picasso Museum – The city’s biggest tourist attraction, it contains the worlds most important collection of Picasso’s work. Gaudi Cellers and Beaches – a day trip to see how Cava (sparkling wine) is made, visit the Colonia Guell, one of Gaudi’s masterpieces and visit Sitges a nearby cosmopolitan town.