Hotel Praktik Èssens

I get asked a lot about where to stay in Barcelona and which hotels to choose. So here is the ultimate guide that explains all the neighbourhoods with their pros and cons, including my hotel recommendations for all budgets in each neighbourhood. If you book through the Booking link I added to each hotel, I'll be earning a bit of commission in return, so I'd be super happy if you book it through here. At the end of the list, you will also find my suggestions of where NOT to stay! So, shall we start?

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