good budget accommodation in city centre
sorry- this may be a bit late for you but - have just recently stayed at the hotel Aneto which is in the Raval area. has had a make-over and is a decent area to stay in - and just off Las aramblas. I'm a senior solo traveller and didn't feel in any way threatned during my stay. Loved it. Hotel is no-frills, but clean with very comfy beds air conditioning/heating and in the morning free coffee and fresh pastries are available in th hallway. at the end of thr corridor small seating area available to enjoy eats which I only found out on last day of visit!
Although I did experience a bit of noise whilst there the manager assured mr that a call to the (24 hour) reception would see to the problem. Have had a look at the double rooms/en suite and they are very satisfactory.
I'm booking for yet another stay there.
btw - there are in the vicinity inexpensive coffee places/tapas bars with VERY good ones just before hitting n the Rambas. Info on request. just a good no-frills hotel in the city-centre for those who want a low-key holiday with the prospects of meeting some locals if venturing into eating places nearby



The beautiful inner courtyard.
Catalunya Square
entrance of JAMBOREE and TARANTOS clubs
Naus del Carrer Ortigosa, Carrer Ortigosa, 10-12