First Time- All alone

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This is my first time on this forum. I have to say, it's great!

So, my trip to Europe (3 weeks from mid-February) was a gift from my parents, but they are putting me in rather nice hotels. I'm not complaining, it's a wonderful gift, but I'll be alone in Spain and then Paris, and I was wondering if anyone had any non-hostel places they could recommend for me to go to to meet other people?

I'll be in Madrid/Barcelona for the Spain part. I'm 22, and lots of fun- if anyone's in the area then

Thanks!