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Staying at the 27-room Hostal Orleáns is like staying at your aunt's house or some other friendly relative's place. Owner Fina Ibañez has outfitted each room in a style all her own. Her aesthetic could easily shock a color-sensitive person. Still, the rooms are spotless and the bathrooms gleaming. Balcony rooms look onto the bustling Av. Marquès de Argentera and the França train station.
The price is right at this family-run spot, where the frills are in the pink lacy bedspreads and the silk flower arrangements. There isn't an elevator, so be prepared to lug your bags up two flights of stairs. Also, during the city's very hot summer months, guests are asked to pay an extra €5 a day for air-conditioning. Internet is also available, though only for a fee. On the up side, all rooms have televisions and telephones, and most have small bathtubs.
The Ribera location is fantastic for sightseeing and nightlife. Within the radius of a few blocks, you'll find the Picasso Museum, Barcelona's Port, the beach, and many restaurant choices. (Our recommendation: Café Borne around the corner from Hostal Orleáns for an afternoon tea and brownie combo.) The extra charges included, the price of this two-star hostal isn't bad for all that's offered in addition to the fun, well-connected location.
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