Hostal GoyaEditor's Pick

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Oh, Hostal Goya, your original Modernista tiled floors, flooding quantities of natural light and elegant attitude... (Sigh!) What a crush we’ve got on this fantastic two-star, which seems just too good to be true.

A stay in one of the Goya’s 19 tastefully decorated rooms is a visual treat. With wonderful peony-design bedspreads and a modern-meets-early-1900s style, this place really gets it right in the interior decorating department. All rooms are air conditioned and outfitted with soundproof windows, heat and free Wi-Fi. Bring a book, as they do not have televisions (although there’s an ample television lounge near reception). Many very quiet rooms look out onto an interior courtyard, but in our opinion the ones to request are those with French balconies or small terraces (these look onto either the street or courtyard).

The spic-and-span bathrooms are generous in size, and some have tubs. All but one of the rooms at Goya have private bathrooms. This final room has a private bathroom located outside the room.

Though high season rates can be on the steep side, the Goya is still one of our top Barcelona picks. While many hostals in Spain have lowered their rates because of the economic downturn, the Goya’s rates have gone up. Rooms are nice, but we’re not sure all guests will feel that “just okay” bathrooms are as elegant as the rates might suggest. Still, we love this place because of its unique style and cool location.

The Goya offers Wi-Fi throughout and an Internet station, both free of charge. A safe is available at reception. Note that there is one flight of stairs to climb before you reach an elevator.

The Goya is set in a tranquil, safe neighborhood, two blocks from Plaça Catalunya. The Metro, bus and taxis are all easily accessible, with many sights within a 15- to 20-minute walk.

» Regina WB

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.