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Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Pool views, open daily
Pool views, open daily
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$404
$348 nightly
$404 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

Explore the area

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Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Barcelona

With a stay at Hotel Barcelona Universal, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, steps from Sant Pau del Camp and within a 10-minute walk of Refugi 307. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Raval Cat and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Columbus Monument.

What's nearby

  • Avenida del Paralelo - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Victoria Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boqueria Market - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Confitería - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antic Cafè Espanyol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪JOMO Coffee & Brunch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Elche - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

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 a television in a common area.
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). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18 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
  • 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

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 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.

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
Rollaway/extra 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:

  • 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 9.24 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 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 26 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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. 606 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1082 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen Philomena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mousa Michel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel location is very good. The noise isolation of the room is terrible you can hear movements of the upper floor room and the street you feel you are in the street
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ok but on a noisy street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

WARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amor

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Efficient check in and nice welcome, great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raynell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing roof top!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and courteous staff. Just great. And
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kacie, WESTMINSTER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff & close to many sightseeing areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Saifelnassr, St. Cloud

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhijit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very good and welcoming. Location is right next to the metro and plenty of restaurants near by.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fratila

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a weekend break. Nice location for the beach and restaurants. Breakfast buffet was good. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil, Fair Lawn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda

Room was clean and well kept. Breakfast was great and my family loved that there was a big selection. However the temperature in the room was hard to manage at times, and the street noise in the middle of the night (2am) was a bit
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, walkable near restaurant, shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to everything including airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haonan

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025