STAY

As you'd expect, Barcelona abounds with hotel options. While it has high-end spots such as the W hotel, the Mandarin Oriental and a recently opened members-only Soho House, for something stylish without breaking the bank, there's the Casa Camper boutique hotel near Las Ramblas and the MACBA art gallery. Each room has a separate lounge and there's a free 24-hour buffet. In a neoclassical building dating from 1856, Casa Bonay is in the Eixample district and has a shared terrace with a cool vibe; it's a great location, inexpensive and fun. And Hotel Brummell in the Poble-sec is a young hotel that's great for exploring a less-traversed part of the city in a rising, trendy neighbourhood.