Spain Guide
Catalunya
Accommodation
1 Alberg Sant Jordi Avgda. President Companys 5
977 240 195
www.xanascat.cat An IYHF hostel (in the summer) with basic doubles and singles 5min from the bus terminal; breakfast included in the price. Reservations advised in July & Aug. During the school year, it functions as a student residence, with preference given to local students. Price indicated is for a double room; under-26s pay a couple of euros less. Opening time: Closed Easter & ChristmasPrice: €47
2 Hostal Mediterrani Orosi 11
977 249 353
www.hostalmediterrani.com Comfy, simple rooms just 50m from the train station, so a good spot to bed down if arriving late or departing early. Price: €36-50
3 Hostal Noria Plaça de la Font 53
977 238 717
info@hostalnoria.com Decent pensión above a no-frills bar popular with locals, with small but clean singles and doubles with bathroom. Price: €36-50
4 Hotel Astari Via Augusta 95–97
977 236 900
www.hotelastari.com Friendly three-star hotel on the road to the beaches, with decent swimming pool; there's a daily parking fee of €7.10. Price: €71-100
5 Hotel Ciutat de Tarragona Plaça Imperial Tarraco 5
977 250 999
www.sbhotels.es Impersonal but very comfortable hotel on the main roundabout at the entrance to Rambla Nova. Price: €151-200
6 Hotel Husa Imperial Tarraco Pg. Palmeras s/n
977 233 040
www.husa.es The city's best and most expensive hotel, modern but beautifully positioned, sitting on top of the cliff and facing out to sea, but next to a tacky casino. Price: €151-200
7 Hotel Lauria Rambla Nova 20
977 236 712
www.hlauria.es Well-located three-star hotel just off the main rambla, with small outdoor pool and modern, if functional, rooms. Price: €71-100
8 Hotel Plaça de la Font Plaça de la Font 26
977 246 134
www.hotelpdelafont.com Central, cosy hotel with simple, well-scrubbed rooms with TV, and a small restaurant (€13.50 menú) with a cheery terrace on the plaça. Price: €51-70