Gran Hotel Havana

You'd be hard-pressed to pinpoint a finer location than that of the Gran Hotel Havana for a city break in Barcelona. It's right on Gran Via in the lively Eixample district, just a 5-10 minute stroll from the Plaça de Catalunya (the focal point of the city centre) and only a few steps further to Las Ramblas, the iconic tree-lined boulevard that extends all the way down to the port. A couple of Gaudi's most notable masterpieces, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló are also within striking distance – so make sure you've got your camera at the ready to capture these beguiling architectural gems. 

Just a couple of blocks down the road, meanwhile, you'll find Tetuan metro station, so getting around the city via public transport is also really straightforward if you fancy giving your legs a rest or you're thinking of venturing further afield, perhaps to the Camp Nou stadium, Montjuïc hill or Park Güell.