Sant Agustí

Built in 1720, the lovely three-star Sant Agusti is the oldest hotel in Barcelona. The building served as a convent for 120 years before its hotel transformation. Some of its original construction is still visible inside the hotel's lobby and corridors. Appropriately enough, it takes its name from the Sant Agustí church, with which it shares a pretty plaça.

The 77 guest rooms at the Hotel Sant Agustí are clean and well designed. Many rooms feature sections of old stone walls or original wooden beams from the 18th century. All are equipped with sleek furniture, air conditioning, a flat-screen television and free Wi-Fi.

The Sant Agustí’s eight attic suites are the best bet. While these are the most expensive, they don't cost much more than a standard double and the charm factor is, well, tops. The suites have a minibar (other rooms do not) and feature angled ceilings with windowed views of the plaça and church. These rooms are very private and could be the perfect "love nest."

Newish bathrooms are medium in size and have either tubs or showers plus bidets and hair dryers.

The Sant Agustí offers a handful of attractive common spaces, including a bar and coffee lounge. Breakfast, included in the room rate, is served in what used to be the hotel kitchen. As you peruse the cereal bar, check out the counter made from the original cast iron stove.

Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the hotel has an elevator.

Transportation

Subway: The Sant Agustí’s Metro line is the Green Line/L3 and its closest stop is Liceu, which is a five-minute walk from the hotel.

From the Airport: Take the Areobús to the Plaça Catalunya stop and walk about 15 minutes Las Ramblas to Hospital street.