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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
Junior Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Poolside views, open daily
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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.)
    ‪21 min drive‬
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Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Suite

  • City view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers 167 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the sightseeing around Hotel Barcelona Universal. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Rambla. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at THE WOLF
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the location
  • Steps from Sant Pau del Camp and 6 minutes on foot from Refugi 307
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, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Barcelona Universal. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.
THE WOLF – This restaurant specialises 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.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

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
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 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'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 18 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 26 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number HB-004114
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very well managed hotel, large clean rooms with comfortable bed and bedding. friendly and helpful staff. good breakfast buffet. great location within walking distance of several sightseeing spots.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kacie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff & close to many sightseeing areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Efficient check in and nice welcome, great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, easy access to explore the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, rooms were very Clean, and quiet. View from the roof top was fabulous, and staff up there serving drinks, was fabulous, she gave us great recommendations for dinner. Check in was great! The breakfast, had a huge variety!! And it was so good, highly recommend it. I will be staying again later this year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to everything including airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Huba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean modern room. Good location. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mercedita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, walkable near restaurant, shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

HENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Pascal

The room was ok but the view form the window was a wall and the
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blanca

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff very clean with a metro station outside, lovely breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper comfy, clean with equally superb staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mousa Michel

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
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8/10 Good

Robert

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
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10/10 Excellent

Raynell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing roof top!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rafay

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

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