El Rastro in Madrid

Barcelona is a city that never sleeps, always vibrant and full of life. If you're a mixology lover looking for something a little more sophisticated than the usual bars, you'll love exploring Barcelona's best cocktail bars.

Desde sus humildes comienzos hasta su actual estatus como uno de los festivales más importantes, el Festival de Jazz de Madrid ha contribuido significativamente a consolidar la ciudad como un centro cultural y musical.

Tucked away in the stunning scenery of Porto, you'll find the awesome Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art (Museu Serralves). This is not just your typical museum: from modern art to a magnificent park and a villa full of history, Serralves is the perfect place to lose yourself in.

The Pride 2024 celebrations are just around the corner and the cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Porto are getting ready to have another great party.

Barcelona, famous for its vibrant culture, delectable cuisine, and stunning architecture, is also home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean.

Explore the exclusive flavours and atmospheres of the best cocktail bars in Madrid. Discover places perfect for a special night out, bars with expert mixologists and hidden corners with unique cocktail menus.

Explore some of the most prestigious and representative Porto wineries, each with its own history and unique wines.

Fashion designer Pablo Erroz and contemporary artist Luis Vidal have joined forces to create an exclusive piece of decoration for chic&basic hotels.

The skyline of Madrid has a unique charm that is best enjoyed from above. From the viewpoints of Madrid, you can appreciate the city's magnificent architecture, the night lights, and the bustling streets and squares.

With emblematic monuments such as the Sagrada Família and Parc Güell, designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, the Agbar Tower and its magnificent beaches, Barcelona offers a unique perspective from the heights.

The Portugal coast boasts some of the best beaches you could ever dream of. Whether it's for sunbathing, enjoying sports or taking long walks, Porto's beaches are an essential stop if you're in the city.

The musical scene in Madrid is more alive than ever, offering an incredible variety of live shows that you can't miss.

Barcelona is a paradise for music lovers, thanks to its diverse offering of concerts throughout the year.

The Spanish capital is renowned for its musical scene, surprising every year with an agenda full of must-attend events. In 2025, Madrid will host prominent international artists and bands at major festivals.

Don't miss the best concerts in Madrid in 2025! As one of Europe's leading music capitals, Madrid promises an exciting year of live shows.

Porto, a vibrant and cultural city, becomes the perfect setting for music lovers with exciting festivals that fill the streets with captivating notes and rhythms.

If you are planning to visit Barcelona in the spring, there is one celebration you can't miss: Sant Jordi's Day.

Primavera Sound Barcelona is just around the corner, bringing with it the musical experience of the year. Check out the dates, the lineup for Primavera Sound 2025, and other details about the upcoming edition.

The history, tradition and vibrant culture of Madrid becomes more alive than ever during the Fiestas de San Isidro.

The Retiro Park, popularly known as El Retiro de Madrid, is one of the most emblematic and beloved green spaces in the Spanish capital.

Porto, a city where culture and architecture tell stories of a fascinating past and a vibrant present, offers an exceptional lookout from its viewpoints.

Explore Barcelona's tapas bars and enjoy a variety of delicious bites while you dive into the authentic local life.

From casual beach bars to high-end restaurants, these are the best beach restaurants in Barcelona where you can enjoy some tapas or a paella by the sea.

Porto is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Europe. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and exquisite gastronomy, there are countless things to do in Porto to satisfy any traveler.

If you are planning a trip to Porto, there is one place you cannot miss: the famous Livraria Lello.

One of Barcelona’s greatest cultural attractions is its music festivals. From Primavera Sound to Sónar, discover the best music festivals in Barcelona.

Discover the best day trips from Barcelona: explore charming villages, idyllic beaches, mountain landscapes, and historic sites full of charm.

The tradition of tapas in Madrid is not only an essential part of its gastronomic culture, but also one of the most enjoyable ways to enjoy the city.

In addition to its architectural beauty and cultural offerings, Porto is a paradise for foodies. From traditional markets to gourmet restaurants, Portuguese cuisine is celebrated here in all its forms, with francesinha as one of the star dishes.

Photography lovers should not miss the World Press Photo exhibition in Barcelona, a must for anyone who appreciates art, culture and stories told through powerful images.

The Mutua Madrid Open 2025 is just around the corner, promising another thrilling year of world-class tennis.

If you're a book lover, mark your calendar for Feria del Libro de Madrid (Madrid’s Book Fair)! Now in its 84th edition, this beloved literary event returns with its traditional bookstalls, author signings, and presentations of the latest editorial releases.

A city full of history, charm and a vibrant cultural scene, Porto is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a sea of knowledge and beauty.

The museums in Madrid offer a peek into the heart and soul of Spain's art, history, and culture.

Find out everything about Pride in Barcelona, an event that turns the city into the epicentre of LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, and activism.

Madrid bursts into life and diversity to host one of the year’s most iconic celebrations: Madrid Pride.

Barcelona’s markets are one of the most authentic expressions of the city’s local culture, living traditions that have stood the test of time.

Planning a trip to Porto? You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the number of picturesque villages waiting to be explored just beyond the city.

One of the most awaited events of the year for fashion lovers is the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Madrid.

Welcome to Barcelona, a city brimming with vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and a rich history that's waiting to be explored.

If you are planning to visit Barcelona in September, there is one event you can't miss: the popular festival of La Mercè.

Summer is synonym of fun, sun and, of course, music festivals. Check out the best summer festivals in Barcelona, Madrid and Porto.

Following the chic&basic 'less is more' philosophy, the visual language of 'dot' is based on maximalism in size, minimalism in design.

Continuing with our consistent commitment to culture and including contemporary art as part of our hotels, we present the "L Pool". 

chic&basic converted itself into an exhibition space to give voice to the third edition of the Art Photo BCN festival, an initiative of the Art Deal Project gallery that brings photographic creation to all kinds of audiences. chic&basic became the stage where 20 photographers exhibited and explained their works to a professional jury from the art sector.

chic&basic hosted the second edition of Art Photo Bcn. A hybrid event where, in addition to discovering the latest photography by emerging artists, conferences, workshops, and courses were held for the general and specialised public.

Project led by Silvia Prada. This stirring artist created a series of photographs for our chic&basic Born hotel. For this she chose boys and girls on the street and locked them in a hotel room to "play" while she photographed them. The photographs were taken in the rooms as well as in the restaurant and common areas.

At chic&basic we know that a picture is worth a thousand words. That's why we take so much care of our graphics.

chic&basic was awarded the Photolover 2016 distinction, granted by the Photographic Social Vision Foundation.

chic&basic once again stood in the forefront of the Catalan capital’s artistic sector, thanks to the collaboration of its hotels in Barcelona in events such as the World Press Photo and the DOCfield chic&Basic Festival, with a recognition that rewards its efforts to present photography to all audiences, an artistic discipline as beautiful as it is full of possibilities.

ROOM ART FAIR is an international and independent fair that brings together the most recent creations of emerging artists from Europe. The 2011 edition was held at chic&basic.

At chic&basic we love music and we want to share it. Every Friday we organised a dj session with DJ WYLD for people to dance, have fun, and enjoy a good beat.

chic&basic shows its commitment to the world of images by collaborating with the Documentary Photography and Photojournalism Festival DOCfield>16, an event organised by the Photographic Social Vision foundation.

Weekend Art is an event where a selection of designers, artists, and fashion designers exhibit and sell their creative work over the course of a weekend.

One day, one hotel, 40 designers. Changing Room is where the contemporary, fresh, and cool design of our hotels merges with the creations of 40 national and international designers, who are offered a room to display their work.

chic&basic collaborates with Read or Die, a call to the creative community that supports the printed format. A meeting point where you can connect with different agents of creation and find new publications that are emerging in the publishing market.

At chic&basic we enjoy contemporary and urban art. That is why we sponsor the “Fenòmens” series, where hybrid creations take the body as the central point and combine it with movement, technology, music, performance, image, and dance.

During Barcelona Fashion Week 2015, Sight Management Studio set up a unique space in chic&basic dedicated to the meeting of models and celebrities represented by this great international agency.

If you’re a musical theatre lover, don’t miss The Lion King in Madrid, an acclaimed show that has been a box-office hit for years.

Planning a visit to Madrid? Then you simply can't miss El Rastro flea market, an iconic open-air market and one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.

The Portuguese duo Schmitz Deejays filled our lobby with “groove” and good music. The Schmitz Deejays are a duo formed by Xminder and Giltz in Lisbon. They started with alternative music styles like indie, rock, and funk. Their career has led them to experiment and evolve in the creation of electronic music, minimal, techno, house, breakbeat and many more styles.

Committed to culture and art from Barcelona, chic&basic hotels supports local theatre with the events of ‘Microtasting’ theatre.

Theatrical pieces in a small format, lasting no more than 20 minutes, for guests and citizens of Barcelona. Every Wednesday and Thursday at our hotels in Barcelona. (Note: Season finished).