Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.

Next to Parc de Joan Miró, this contemporary hotel is a 4-minute walk from Espanya metro station and the Fira Barcelona event venue.

The sleek rooms come with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, plus desks and minibars.

There’s a laid-back eatery/bar and a Japanese restaurant, plus a rooftop pool with a poolside bar and a terrace offering city views. Other amenities include a gym, a spa area with wellness treatments, and meeting/event space. Parking is available.