Located in Barcelona (Eixample), Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only is within a 10-minute walk of Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batllo. .This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from La Rambla and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Plaça de Catalunya.
What's nearby
University of Barcelona - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Rambla de Catalunya - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Passeig de Gràcia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Universitat Station - 6 min walk
Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 10 min walk
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Sky Bar - 1 min walk
La Flauta - 1 min walk
Garage Beer Co. - 1 min walk
Gingin - 1 min walk
Hideout Burger - 1 min walk
About this property
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only
Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Nikkei 103, a restaurant which specializes in Peruvian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.
Nikkei 103 - This restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Sky Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Nikkei 103 - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (EUR 25 per day)
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 17 per person
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Nikkei 103
Nikkei 103
The Sky Bar
Things to do
Full-service spa
Health club
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Business center
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Massage
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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2 buildings
7 floors
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
Spa fee: 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The listed optional spa fee is charged 20 EUR per person, per hour to access the spa area.
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Room had light bulb out in bathroom called it never got replaced fell once. Got charged for items we did not use from mini bar. Staff did not care that we said we did not use them. They figure they have the LGBT market so it does not matter if they give service.
Great hotel!! Close to everything!! Amazing staff, so cordial and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Would be great if they had dressers (chest of drawers) in the rooms so you have somewhere to put your clothes. Two thumbs up!!!
The room sucks. There are no surfaces/wardrobes/closets to put your stuff. Even in the bathrooms, no vanity, nowhere to put your stuff. Staff is dry. Stingy with the towels, and housekeeping is annoying.
The hotel is great and the was staff very professional. No complaints.
The only issue we had was the fact that one day they were out of towels and we had no towels in our room. Everything else was fine.
The rooms are not bad. They're okay for a night. Although there is quite a bit of noise from the hotel bars/events. In terms of being an LGBT hotel, most of the patrons are heterosexual couples, which is fine but, not when you specifically elect to stay at an LGBT hotel. The staff can be short and rude.
Your room key serves as the way to turn the lights on, which often makes you forget. The property was very clean and the front staff was pretty friendly!
Jonathan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Louis
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Average comfort
We have stayed at Axel Hotel in Barcelona. The hotel is perfectly located, but the rooms are lacking proper AC and the beds are not very comfortable. Front desk does not respond to reported issues. The TV's are dated without offering a smart option. The experience was average.
This is my go to place when staying in Barcelona. Such a lovely place. I had a beautiful room with the view of the front street. Very happy with my stay
Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Michael
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and gave good recommendations. The rooftop patio is awesome with great views
The roommates are super outdated. I kept saying to myself that I felt like I was duped. The hotel room felt like staying in a crumby American style road side motel. Like I feel the price I paid was literally just because the hotel is gay. Which is very nice don’t get me wrong. But in retrospect that was definitely not enough and I would have stayed somewhere better with the money I spent