Hotel Astoria

Description:

Housed in a classic building from 1952, the lobby of this stylish 3-star hotel has an impressive cupola with hand-painted murals, as well as a spiral staircase. Located just off the Avda. Diagonal in Barcelona's upscale Eixample area, the hotel is just minutes from the Paseo de Gracia and two of Gaudi's most distinctive buildings, the Casa Batlló and Casa Milá.

• 10-15 minute walk to the Plaza Cataluña, Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter (old section of the city)
• In the old section, visit the Cathedral of Barcelona (13th C.), La Boquería Market (7th C.), Gran Teatre del Liceu (1847 Opera House), Frederic Marés Museum, Olympic Port & Aquarium, Picasso Museum
• 10 minutes by taxi to the Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc, Museum of Catalán Art, Miró Foundation
• Metro Station: Diagonal - 5 minute walk
• Train Station: Sants - 5 minutes by taxi
• Airport: 15-20 minutes by taxi (12 km)