The 4-star Hotel Balmes sits in the budding Eixample area of Barcelona, close to hotspots like Sagrada Família, Las Ramblas, the Gothic quarter and Casa Batllo. Ideal for sightseers, the hotel provides a complimentary city map and the staff have exceptional local knowledge. The rooms have flatscreen LCD TVs, minibars and bathrobes. Wi-fi can be accessed for free in the lobby. Take a stroll in the private gardens before sitting down for dinner in Restaurant Balmes.