Hotel 1898

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Barcelona: Hotel 1898, a four-star in Ciutat Vella, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Barcelona, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are…

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Barcelona: Hotel 1898, a four-star in Ciutat Vella, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Barcelona, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out an in-house restaurant, reliable wi-fi and a small spa as the small things that add up over a stay. Service tends to read as attentive without being overbearing in guest write-ups, which usually counts for more than one would expect. With well over 3,900 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €291 a night, which lands as a premium option for the city. All told, Hotel 1898 reads as one of those Barcelona addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.