The modern 2-star Hostal BCN Port is a quality hostel located right next to the Old Port, Las Ramblas and Christopher Columbus’ monument in Barcelona, Spain. From here you can easily explore the Gothic Quarter, full of small winding streets and historical buildings such as the gothic Cathedral, Plaza Reial and Plaza Sant Jaume. Visit the nearby Palau Guell, in true Gaudi style with its typical ceramic rooftop chimneys. For fans of boating, the Maritime Museum houses a large collection of different kinds of fishing and naval boats in a breathtaking XII century covered shipyard which is on the waiting list to be included in the UNESCO’s buildings of historical interest. At night head down to Calle Ample and try one of the numerous restaurants on this street. It’s also filled with bars, try the Margarita Blue- sometimes they have live acrobats from the trapeze. ...more details >