Nord 1901 Girona Central Hotel

Set on a narrow, cobblestoned city street, this 4-story, modern hotel is 7 minutes' walk from the Girona Cathedral, 8 minutes' walk from the Girona Art Museum and 12 minutes' walk from the Girona train station.

The elegant, subdued rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. The en suite bathrooms come with heated towel racks. Upgraded rooms add arched, floor-to-ceiling windows with city or pool views; suites have living rooms and kitchens.

A breakfast buffet (fee) is served in the casual, airy restaurant or by the sleek outdoor pool. There's also a garden bar with seating.