Since the 1992 Olympics, tourism has swelled, bringing a surge in accommodation options. The city has more than 400 lodging alternatives, serving all kinds of visitors and budgets. New construction and building renovation work promise even greater variety. The biggest concentration of youth hostels, pensions and hotels are found around the bustling city centre. But off La Rambla and around Plaça de Catalunya, most neighbourhoods have a fair share of rooms and long stay alternatives for those wanting to escape the hordes of tourists.