The 1 star Barbara Hotel is a good and basic hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The hotel has a fantastic central location, only two minutes walk from La Ramblas and the Gothic quarter. This central location is also in Barcelona's 'red light' district and we would therefore not be recommended the hotel for family use. The building is dating from 1920 maintaining the traditional arquitecture of that time. The facade is well preserved. The hotel is an ideal base to discover one of Europe's most vibrant cities with lots of sightseeing to do, a vibrant nightlife and many restaurants. * Lobby: The lobby is along with a lounge equipped with a few tables, chairs and a tv. * All 58 rooms are equipped with bathroom, telephone, centralized heating, radio, TV and safe box. Barbara Hotel is located in the heart of Barcelona, near the famous Las Ramblas and El Raval (Barcelona's vibrant red light district). The hotel is within walking distance to the Gothic District, Plaza Catalunya, Montjuic, Olympic Port and Palace of Fairs and Congresses. The beaches of Barcelona can be found at about 15 minutes walking distance. The nearest metro stations are Liceu and Parallel. Barbara Hotel is an ideal base to discover one of Europe's most vibrant cities... * Barcelona Airport - 14 km * Liceo Metro Station - 5 min.walk * Plaza Cataluna Station- 1 km * Fair Site Palacio de Congresos - 2 km * Ramblas * Gothic Quarter * Olympic Port * Maremagnum * Trade Fair Palace