A quick stroll west of La Rambla on a curious square, this former 18th-century monastery opened as a hotel in 1840, making it the city’s oldest. Library-print wallpaper lines the corridors, while the 77 fresh rooms contrast dark woods and chic whites with open-stone or exposed-brick walls; most are spacious and light-filled, though a few were awaiting an upgrade at research time.
Hotel Sant Agustí
El Raval
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2. Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu
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6. Institut d’Estudis Catalans
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