Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
$106
$83 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

Triple Room

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Raval Cat and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Columbus Monument.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sala Apolo - 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
  • ‪Antic Cafè Espanyol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Confitería - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Asador De Aranda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halal Fried Chicken - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Sant Pau del Camp
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.

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.

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

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 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 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
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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1108 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk to waterfront and la rambe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff were very courteous and helpful. The location suited me as was close to family living there. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peini

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shimere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! The staff is EXCELLENT!!!! I will stay here again and again!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Cornwall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is right outside the Parrell metro stop, go to the exit opposite the funicular. There was complimentary beer and wine tasting. It was only about 15 minutes walk from the waterfront. Rooftop had a great view of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rongrong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel to stay in Barcelona! Very convenient location to sightseeing at many famous sights and close to the seaside. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. In addition, the breakfast had a variety to choose from and the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dahlia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and the staff were helpful. Fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Professional 💯

Everything about the hotel is professional. The room was a great size. The food was better than most hotel restaurants I've been to. The breakfast bar was a great selection especially for someone who is gluten/dairy intolerant. Overall, can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very pleasant, patient and friendly. We were made to feel comfortable and that all of our needs were met. The buffet breakfast was standard and the options were always refilled quickly and kept tidy. The hotel has the train and bus services right outside your door! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too loud
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location, tube stop right outside and walking distance to port, Las Ramblas, shops and restaurants. We were greeted by a fantastic male reception team member who was so helpful. Carlos was also fantastic too. It’s a nice touch to have fresh water and coffee making facilities in the reception area. The rooftop pool is brilliant, a nice bonus to have at the hotel. We had a triple room which was a fantastic size, lots of space and storage. The bathroom was okay but the one negative I would say is the noise within the room. The windows really need to be double glazed as the street outside is very noisy, especially on a Saturday evening. The noise went on until 5 am And it felt like we had the windows open with the level of noise. Personally for me, the bed was really uncomfortable and I didn’t sleep very well as it was very hard. I do feel that it’s expensive given these negative issues and also the third bed is a sofa bed not a natural proper bed and breakfast wasn’t included in that cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great. Amazing rooftop pool with drinks and snacks available
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in Barcelona very early in the morning. The hotel staff stored my luggage in a safe, locked location while I toured the city. Later when it was time to check in, the first room they put me in smelled of smoke. When I told them, they immediately relocated me to a different room that did not have any smoky odors. The staff was always pleasant and helpful for my entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Park nd metro

Well placed nect to metro and lucky paeking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Said

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The staff were great and provided superb customer service. The only suggestion is the gym was not equipped with heavyweights to conduct my regular training routine. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Farnoosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to tourist attractions, metro, shops, and restaurants/bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful! The room was immaculate and comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025