A simple hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse) on Portal de l’Àngel, the pedestrian shopping street that runs down from Plaça de Catalunya towards the Cathedral. Hostal Lausanne Barcelona has rooms with a private or shared bathroom and reception open 24 hours, and suits you if you want to be in the centre and keep costs down.
Location and getting around
It is on Portal de l’Àngel, in the Gothic Quarter. Plaça de Catalunya and the Cathedral are about 5 minutes’ walk away, and La Rambla at the Liceu about 10. Allow about 15 minutes to Casa Batlló.
At Plaça de Catalunya you have the metro, commuter trains and the tourist bus stop. Barceloneta beach is about 30 minutes on foot (1.8 km).
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are functional. You can choose between a private or shared bathroom, and some have a washbasin in the room. Wifi is free.
Reception is open 24 hours, and from there they arrange car and bicycle hire. Air conditioning and breakfast are not listed.
Who it suits
- If you want to step out into the street and already be in the historic centre.
- If you travel as a couple and do not mind sharing a bathroom to keep the cost down.
- If you want to shop on Portal de l’Àngel and around Plaça de Catalunya.
- If you arrive late and need reception to be open.
There are more guesthouses in the centre if you want to compare.
Good to know
- When booking, check whether the room has a private or shared bathroom.
- There is no breakfast.
- Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00 at the latest.