Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and rooftop terrace

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Poolside bar
Poolside views, open daily
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
  • La Rambla
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Privilege

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Barcelona

Hotel Barcelona Universal puts you in the heart of Barcelona, steps from Sant Pau del Camp and within a 10-minute stroll of Refugi 307. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, THE WOLF, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. TERRACE BAR is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 646 square feet (60 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Barcelona hotel include Raval Cat and Columbus Monument.

What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boqueria Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Barceloneta Beach - 15 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Parc de Montjuic Station - 1 min walk
  • França Station - 4 min drive
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sala Apolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Confitería - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antic Cafè Espanyol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Federica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Brasería los Cachitos - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and rooftop terrace
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Hotel Barcelona Universal. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 167 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers 167 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: EUR 18.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 20; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • TERRACE BAR
  • THE WOLF

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, November and December:
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.27 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18.5 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number HB-004114

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Hotel Barcelona Universal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Barcelona Universal on 30 Mar 2025 start from AU$200.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Yep, Hotel Barcelona Universal has a self car park for EUR 30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Barcelona Universal?

The closest beach to Hotel Barcelona Universal is Barceloneta Beach (2 km).

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Hotel Barcelona Universal has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Barcelona Universal a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and poolside dining, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Barcelona Universal.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors are hooked on the buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 7 AM and 11 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, Hotel Barcelona Universal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1170 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at the ultimate spot for transportation. The train station is right outside the hotel's front door and it could not get more convenient than that! It is also very close to the port, Las Ramblas, Gothic Quarter and other sites! The breakfast took us by surprise because based on our previous stays in different countries in Europe, we did not expect the buffet to have so many options and the food was delightful! On our first night, there was loud commotion on our floor and we are not sure what exactly happened since we do not speak Spanish well, but eventually the police arrived to settle the situation. It would've been great if the situation was taken care of a bit quicker since it felt like it went on for at least 30 minutes, but these types of things can't quite be predicted so it's understandable. Overall, a great hotel at a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Falkirk

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good space and comfortable. Very good buffet breakfast. The only bad thing: water leak from the shower in room 303
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to the metro. Easy to navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel located right in the heart of the city...easy access to most tourist sites. Staff wete friendly and rooms were very clean and daily cleaning maintained. Definitely a place ill come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and classy. Amazing views from the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property previously, and the room was awesome, with plenty of room, very quiet and comfortable. Unfortunately, this time the room we had (on the same floor but in different area) was not good. We heard every noise from neighboring rooms at all hours of the night so that was disappointing and disruptive, but it won't stop us from staying there again in the future if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in low floor. There was no hot water in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mingmin, markham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, run by people who are passionate about treating their guests the right way! Great at answering all your questions and concerns. The only negative has nothing to do with the hotel but just the location. Close to transit but very sketchy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joveanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very friendly and helpful and fast to solve the problem , location close to metro
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel. I’m glad I chose to stay at Hotel Barcelona. Walking distance to La Rambla so convenient and not noisy. Hotel furnishings were updated and clean. I would definitely stay here again next time I’m in Barcelona.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly recommendable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024