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Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Poolside bar
Property entrance
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Poolside views, open daily
Privilege

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
  • La Rambla
    10 min walk
  • Columbus Monument
    11 min walk
  • Boqueria Market
    12 min walk
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Superior

Superior

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Privilege

Privilege

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Barcelona

Hotel Barcelona Universal is centrally located in Barcelona, a 3-minute walk from Sant Pau del Camp and 6 minutes by foot from Refugi 307. .This eco-certified hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Raval Cat and 1 mi (1.6 km) from 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
  • Casa Batllo - 4 min drive - 2.7 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 Barcelona hotel in Downtown Barcelona with a fitness center
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers 167 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 167 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at THE WOLF, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Barcelona? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
THE WOLF - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
TERRACE BAR - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: EUR 17.5 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 20

Restaurants on site

  • THE WOLF
  • TERRACE BAR

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (646 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17.5 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number HB-004114

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1109 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1109 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1109 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1109 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1109 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

8/10 Good

Gloria

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were a few issues in the restaurant and it took sone hkurs to fix the air conditioning on our floor. The hotel was modern, clean and the staff generally helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the subway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lorilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was very clean and modern. The staff was excellent throughout the property. I ordered a two bed room and received a one king sized bed. The safe in our room did not work.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. Just returned from three nights at Barcelona Universal Hotel. This hotel exceeded our expectations. The restaurant/breakfast was lovely. Staff were so helpful. Will definitely be staying here again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with partner
Hotel needs some TLC. Front desk Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious but bathroom a little tight. Also had some issues with lack of hot water in the bathroom sink but only in the mornings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, the staff were all very helpful, Breakfast had good choices. Enjoyed the roof top pool and bar for some relaxing time after a day exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jatender, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good dinner options. Nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Friendly and accommodating staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice pool and rooftop bar. The Barcelona Universal helped make our trip very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anatoly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to train their personal
The hotel was ok but personnel wasn’t paying attention to customer requests. As result the whole stay wasn’t enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Really lovely and helpful - from reception, to restaurant, to cleaners. Room a bit noisy but nice. Rooftop lovely. Great for relaxing. Enjoyed hanging out at hotel. Good selection at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey, Dollard-Des-Ormeaux

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALOMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Barcelona.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ella Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great base in Barcelona!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Good value Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy checkin and allowed a later check out as we had ro catch a cruise. Nice reception 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it looking forward to going back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop has great pools. Great style. Location is excellent as the metro stop is outside the door. Local Food options all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024