Aneto Hotel, Barcelona

In an area rich in both in mainstream culture and subculture this budget property offers proximity to both the old Barcelona and the new. Located in the up-coming El Raval area just off Las Ramblas, the Aneto Hotel is in an ace position for experiencing the city�s different sides: the touristy Placa Catalunya is a five-minute walk in one direction and in the other is El Raval with its myriad indie bars, shops and caf�s. Accommodations are basic and comfortable, rooms inclusive of air-conditioning, private ensuites and the high ceilings typical of Catalunya�s historic townhouse buildings. Liceu metro stop (and Liceu Theater) is close, as is the Gothic Quarter and the multi-colored fresh food displays of La Boqueria marketplace.