Hotel Actual is conveniently located in the central Eixample district, within easy walking distance to almost all the city’s major attractions, but far enough from the main tourist drag to provide some welcome respite.

The Hotel overlooks Gaudi’s beautiful ‘Pedrera’ building, and is itself an impressively designed space, with a striking facade and a lavishly furnished, spacious interior. The layout for each of the 29 rooms is luxurious and light. A simple aesthetic embraces white walls and furnishings that contrast pleasingly with dark wooden fixtures. Rooms are priced around €139 for a standard double.