Put simply, the Onix Liceo Raval aims to offer a chic city stay for those without the benefit of a blowout budget. And it throws in some eco-credentials (namely, the solar panels on the roof absorbing all that bright Barcelona sunshine) for good measure. After all, there’s nothing like feel-good, highly-affordable accommodation in a central location; the Onix Liceo Raval is just minutes from Gaudi’s Palau Guell, Las Ramblas and the Waterfront.

Rooms are comfortable and somewhat spartan, save for the graphic-style art on the walls, which largely translates to a modern, minimalist vibe, enhanced by a colour palette that slides from white to black. Meanwhile, the hotel’s public spaces play around with architectural styles and trendy features, from the Mozarabic arches looking out onto the sun terrace and the small pool, to the checkerboard-style marble flooring sweeping up to the impressive central staircase. The Onix Liceo Raval even has a business centre and meeting rooms for those who are in the city for more than just food, sun and sightseeing.