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Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AED 553
AED 658 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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Room options

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

Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Privilege | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Privilege

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001

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
  • Barceloneta Beach - 15 min drive - 3.9 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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Joan Miro Foundation
Located close to Sant Pau del Camp and Refugi 307, Hotel Barcelona Universal provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, THE WOLF, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 167 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

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.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18.50 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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 18.5 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 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
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Barcelona Universal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Barcelona Universal located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sant Pau del Camp, Refugi 307, and Raval Cat. Columbus Monument and Joan Miro Foundation are also within 1 mi (2 km). Parc de Montjuic Station and Paral-lel Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1123 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

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel in a perfect location rooms were very clean and staff was polite and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigar

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, customer service excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff as usual. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyalling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to all transport. Staff were friendly. Very clean and safe to be
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All facilities clean and tidy. Good choice of food. Next to metro line for travel anywhere. Walkable to places of interest - Barcelona port shopping centre, boat rides, tour bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

FIDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and very professional, the hotel was nice and walking distance from a lot of places we wanted to visit. Beds comfortable. The only issue is that our room was to the street and you could people talking and the day of the marathon people cheering.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gergana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly and helpful staff, perfect location. Rooms facing the street tend to be noisy at night, ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

LUC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely stay and location was ideal for site seeing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to subway, close to cruise port. Walking distance to many restaurants and La Ramblas. Right in theatre and club district so was noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Magued

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to the metro. Easy to navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel located right in the heart of the city...easy access to most tourist sites. Staff wete friendly and rooms were very clean and daily cleaning maintained. Definitely a place ill come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fabulous and so helpful, would definately stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, well situated downtown, sort taxi to cruise port.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly & helpful. Location is great, and the room layout we got was perfect for a couple with a teen in a separate area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mingmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good space and comfortable. Very good buffet breakfast. The only bad thing: water leak from the shower in room 303
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GOOD HOTEL
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

SUK YAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location
Good location. Hotel room needs maintenance. Overall good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to cruise terminal. They had a really nice roof top bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice hotel in a convenient area, right by the metro. Plenty of dining options nearby, and walking distance to most sites around the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024