Beside the remains of the Roman wall on Via Laietana, the Hotel Eurostars Laietana Barcelona is a 4-star hotel about a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral. It is a good fit if you want to be between the Gothic Quarter and El Born and plan to do almost everything on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Via Laietana, 17 (08003), the avenue that separates the Gothic Quarter from the Ribera district. The Cathedral is about 5 minutes on foot, the Liceu about 10, and Plaça de Catalunya or the Port Vell about 15.
Barceloneta beach is around a 20-minute walk. According to the property, El Born is 5 minutes away. For Barcelona Sants station (3.3 km) or Barcelona-El Prat Airport (13.7 km), take the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a hydromassage shower, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Wifi is free.
Some rooms overlook the Roman wall and others sit under sloping glass ceilings: if you care about one or the other, ask when booking. Breakfast can be buffet, continental or à la carte.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you are interested in the city’s Roman and medieval history.
- Handy if you want to walk to the beach.
- Ideal for couples who want to move between the Gothic Quarter and El Born.
Good to know
There is no record of a pool, gym or restaurant serving meals. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, when you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. If you prefer a hotel with a pool, look at the 4-star hotels.