Hotels Barcelona and Athens

[dollysmom]

We are staying 4 nites Barcelona and 2 nites Athens pre and post cruise.

We are looking at the hotel Jazz in Barcelona and the Hotel Plaka in Athens. Has anyone stayed there or others in those locations-near Plaza Catalunya or Plaka?

[Host Kewlguy]

We stayed at the Hotel Continental in Barcelona which is right near Playa Catalunya. It's certainly not luxury but was exactly what we were looking for since we were out sightseeing and not hanging around the hotel all day. We paid about $130 US a night for a balcony room overlooking La Ramblas and this included a 24/hr buffet and free drinks including beer. :D Free internet use also. We will be staying there again when we visit Barcelona in the future. Friends of ours stayed at the Hotel Jazz and were very pleased with it. Although it's not on La Ramblas and more expensive compared to where we stayed.

[hcat]

we are booked at hotel majestic pre cruise--it is pricey but it looks nice

due to an airline scheduling change we must stay over 1 night pre-cruise what an anyone suggest closer to the airport & less expensive??