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Like its namesake, this 53-room pension is quirky. Placed inside a former 18th-century convent, the Pensión Dalí is accentuated with Art Nuevo tiles and elaborate stained-glass windows, along with appropriate reproduction paintings and photographs of Dalí, the famous Catalan surrealist artist.
Situated parallel to the important tourist vein, calle Ferran, and one of Barcelona's main arteries, Las Ramblas, the Dalí's location is perfect for sightseeing and shopping. What's more, the city's Metro is almost directly in front of the pension, facilitating travel around town.
Rooms at the Dalí are on the small side. Many have a sink and mirror in the room, but share bathrooms. Like almost all hostals and pensions in the Barri Gòtic, the Dalí is not flooded with sunshine or birdsong. A remodeling job wouldn't hurt, either. Still, Ivan at the front desk is super friendly—he speaks English (plus other languages) with a wonderful Brazilian accent and offers a wealth of useful information.
The pension's spacious and lavishly furnished meeting rooms are perfect for students and groups. Special breakfasts are also available for groups and there's a free-of-charge Internet station for guests to use. At Pensión Dalí, it's all about eccentric charm and location, location, location!
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