Right on La Rambla, near Plaça de Catalunya, the Hotel Continental Barcelona is a 3-star hotel with an unusually practical feature: according to the property, it has a free continental buffet open 24 hours. Rooms have a fridge and a microwave, useful if you want to eat something of your own.
Location and getting around
It is at La Rambla 138, in Ciutat Vella. Plaça de Catalunya is about 5 minutes’ walk away. The Liceu and the Cathedral are about 10, and Passeig de Gràcia a quarter of an hour. Walking all the way down La Rambla takes you to the Mirador de Colom and Port Vell in about 20 minutes. Barcelona Sants station is about 2.6 km away, a distance to cover by metro.
Rooms and facilities
The room decor plays with pinkish tones. They have air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, a fridge, a microwave and crockery. Wifi is free throughout the building.
Breakfast is continental, and the free 24-hour buffet lets you have a snack at any hour.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want to be on La Rambla and walk to almost all of the centre.
- Anyone arriving or leaving at odd hours who is glad to have food available.
- Stays of several days where a microwave and fridge come in handy.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 and the room must be vacated at midday. The 24-hour buffet is advertised by the property itself: confirm it before booking if it is an important reason. To compare, see other hotels in Barcelona.