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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, pool loungers
Poolside views, open daily
Poolside views, open daily
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
  • Place, Rambla del Raval
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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 hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Raval Cat and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Columbus Monument.

What's nearby

  • Sala Apolo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rambla del Raval - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boqueria Market - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪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.

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 26 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good AC - great shower/bath
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vince room, clean. Excellent staff, great location. Really enjoyed the roof-top bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Service at front desk was exceptional , rooms are spotless and breakfast was great. Would definitely recommend in a heart beat
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Kellyville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was clean and accomodating. The room was as advertised and staff were very engaging. Good location for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, easy access to explore the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, nice clean room, wonderful breakfast, FABULOUS rooftop pool and lounge area - amazing city views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was what I was expecting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan P

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ipin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price honestly it was great. The staff was amazing the roof top views are great and it was close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek, Halifax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Substantial modem clean rooms with comfortable beds. Great location for walking, uber, taxi and subway. Numerous amenities, including in-room safe, bar fridge, and rooftop pool. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to shopping and La Ramblas, cruise ship terminal, and Columbus monument. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here over-night prior to departing the next day for a Princess Mediterranean 32 day cruise. Our checking was VERY slow considering we got to the check in person right away. We changed from a Superior Room and down-graded to an accessible room which seemed to cause the delayed check in. All together it took about 20 minutes to check in. No discount was offered for the requested downgrade. MY OVERALL RATING: I give it a mixed 3/4 out of 5. Staff was friendly and pleasant. Hotel is located about 25 minutes from BCN airport by cab which cost about 40 Euros. The hotel is conveniently located downtown and not far from the cruise ship terminals, Bathroom towels were "Motel 6" standard quality (surprising to see this low of quality of towels here considering the high price we paid for our room). Bedding was nothing exciting, Just plain-Jane. At check-in you produce your normal passport and credit card BUT they also want loads of personal information too on a iPad like your birthrate, street address, cell number, city, nationality, etc. More info requested than any other hotel we have stayed at world-wide. Our room was an "accessible room" or considered a handicap room. It had plenty of room to maneuver around in if using a wheelchair. Door opening to the room & bathroom were the perfect size. The bathroom was spacious with plenty of room. These rooms have no outside exterior view. The thing I did not like about this accessible room was that this room had a tub (we were
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient and walkable to the La Rambla. Reasonably Close to Airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Duane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel experience ever

Bed bugs Uncomfortable beds Bed bugs!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liane, Los Altos

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper comfy, clean with equally superb staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025