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Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Barcelona hotel in Downtown Barcelona with a fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Poolside bar
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Poolside views, open daily
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    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.)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Superior

Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Privilege

Privilege

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Barcelona

Hotel Barcelona Universal puts you in the heart of Barcelona, steps from Sant Pau del Camp and within a 10-minute stroll of Refugi 307. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, THE WOLF, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. TERRACE BAR is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 646 square feet (60 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Barcelona hotel include Raval Cat and 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 centre
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Hotel Barcelona Universal. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 167 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers 167 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: EUR 17.50 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

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
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number HB-004114

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Barcelona Hotel Universal
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Hotel Universal Barcelona
Universal Barcelona
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Barcelona Universal Hotel Catalonia
Barcelona Universal Barcelona
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Hotel Barcelona Universal Hotel Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Hotel Barcelona Universal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Barcelona Universal on 2 Dec 2024 start from NZ$129.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Yep, Hotel Barcelona Universal has a self car park for EUR 30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Barcelona Universal?

The closest beach to Hotel Barcelona Universal is Barceloneta Beach (2 km).

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Hotel Barcelona Universal has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Barcelona Universal a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and poolside dining, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Barcelona Universal.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors are hooked on the buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 7 AM and 11 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, Hotel Barcelona Universal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1108 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

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

4/10 Poor

Taya

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not enjoy our stay. We picked this spot because it was close to the cruise ship port. Area is very scary. Our one guide gave us an alternate route to get back to our hotel because we’d likely get mugged going back. Would not recommend. We arrived at the hotel and half the lights in our room didn’t work. We called the front desk and a technician came quickly. For 30 minutes he worked at trying to fix it. Front desk came up when we asked for a new room. Guest reception told us they could give us a new room, but they wouldn’t know when. We’d have to wait in the lobby until something became available - not cool. The technician ended up fixing them and we had no further issues. Otherwise the room was ok, but the bathroom was so so dated and the shower felt like it was falling apart. If you’re a light sleeper don’t stay here it’s incredibly noisy. After a red eye flight you don’t want to deal with the issues this hotel had.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a very nice stay. The hotel staff was extra helpful and we had a very nice and clean room. The pool and bar area were so much fun. It was also in such a great location, easy access to transportation and walking distance from a lot of attractions. We felt very safe and like we do with any place we visit even when we are traveling around our own city, we keep our belongings secure. Barcelona is quite beautiful and we had such a wonderful experience and not one unfavorable thing to write about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to both metro and bus links. Rooftop sun trap, small pool and bar, great views of the city from the roof. Walking distance to las ramblas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAHEIDA

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was walking distance to the gothic quarter. Perfect location with subway right on the corner. Our room was spacious and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andreea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at this property. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. I was satisfied with the amenities offered and the hotel is easily accessible by public transport, with a metro entrance right outside the front doors. I think the rooms could probably do with a refurbishment but they were not unpleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, Aberdeen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property. Area not great bit untidy and run down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows need improving is noisy at night being on main road apart from that lovely hotel and lovely staff would stay again:)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Hotel was great. Rooms were clean and staff were so helpful and courteous. They even left a little gift for my sister’s birthday which was during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little noisy but overall a great place to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024