Gràcia

Barcelona City North

(http://www.barcelonacityc...). three stops by metro away from catalunya square. bathroom ensuite, tv, satellite, air-conditioned, wifi.

Pensión Norma

Up 3 flights of stairs at c. gran de grã cia, 87, tel. +34 237 44 78. modest rooms, some with bath, about a kilometre north of the centre of town. about €25 per night.

Rooms with double windows to keep out street noise. Like many European hotels, neighbor rooms can still be heard. Moderate to expensive in price, probably geared more towards the business traveler. Great continental buffet breakfast included with room.