Modern hotel in old city steps from plaa de catalunya 5 minutes to las ramblas the chic room mate pau is in the ciutat vella or old city right around the corner from plaa de catalunya one of barcelonas busiest squares there are 2 metro stations within 3 minutes walk and its less than a 5 minute walk to the famous bustling promenade of las ramblas near barcelona cathedral you can explore architectural marvels within 10 minutes walk of the hotel including the gothic barcelona cathedra