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Finally, great design, a cool vibe and affordable prices don’t have to be mutually exclusive anymore. Barcelona has given birth to a new hotel trend, the so-called "Gataccommodation" which offers rooms at excellent prices. One of the proponents of this trend is the Hostal Gat Raval, located in the middle of the Raval neighbourhood, which combines the “luxuries” of more upscale establishments with prices designed to fit the budget of young travellers. The Gat Raval fits in somewhere between a first-class (or five-star, if such a classification existed for this type of accommodation) hostel and a charming, little hotel. Whatever you wish to call it, one thing is for sure – the formula works. The hostel offers reasonably priced rooms that are decorated with style and lots of cheerful colours. Furthermore, guests are provided with free internet access and tea and coffee service. So that no one misses out on anything and can discover the hippest Barcelona, the hostel provides guides with all the most up-to-date, cutting edge information about what’s happening on the cultural scene – including some of the more alternative, hard to find kind of events. If you want to stay in a cool, little spot without paying outrageous prices, then this is your best bet. Gataccommodation is a growing trend, with a planned opening in Madrid in the very near future. And of course, the neighbourhood has to be as hip as the accommodation, which is why the Chueca neighbourhood in Madrid has been chosen. This is one of Madrid’s trendiest areas at the moment, which in Barcelona terms could be described as a mix between the Born and the Gaixample. The Barcelona hostel has 24 rooms, all decorated in a range of green tones, some of which boast excellent views onto the MACBA museum – something unique to the Gat Raval.