Cheap hotels near Plaça Sant Jaume in Barcelona, Spain

The Plaça de Sant Jaume is the Gothic Quarter's central square; a meeting place for locals, and a gathering place for events and demonstrations. During the city's Roman past its forum and market was located here (and ruins have been found under the main square).

Today the square is focused on administrative activities. The city's town hall (the Ajuntament) is located to the south of the square, while the Palau de la Generalitat (seat of the Catalan government) sits to the north.

Cheap hotels near the Plaça de Sant Jaume: We have visited and recommend many budget hotels surrounding the square along the tiny streets of the Barri Gotic. You should also consider hotels along the Ramblas.