Mariano Cubi

If you like to have the option of cooking for yourself on holiday, this is the Barcelona stay for you. Located a short walk from the iconic Avenida Diagonal – which is a whopping 10 km long and cuts the city in two – this family friendly hotel offers a number of rooms with kitchenettes, featuring everything you need to rustle up a meal whenever you like. 

Tucked away in the peaceful Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, the hotel is just a 10-minute taxi ride from the bustling Passeig de Gracia and Gaudi’s Casa Batlló, while Fontana Metro station is a 10-minute walk away. When you’re not out and about exploring the best of Barcelona, the hotel’s rooms provide a relaxing environment with air-conditioning, WiFi, and satellite TV. 

If you fancy a break from self catering, the hotel serves a daily buffet breakfast – including hot and cold goodies such as pastries, fruit salads, and cheeses – while the Cactus Bar is all about tapas, cocktails, and live music nights.

And the best bit? The moment you arrive, you’re greeted with a glass of bubbly.