Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
$106
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Explore the area

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Aribau 33, Barcelona, 08011
  • Place, University of Barcelona
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

City Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Axel Basic

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Axel Basic Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

City Single Use Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

4-star hotel in Eixample
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only features an outdoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms. This Art Deco hotel also offers a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff.

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.
Nikkei 103 - This restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Sky Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Nikkei 103 - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nikkei 103
  • Nikkei 103
  • The Sky Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
  • Spa fee: 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The listed optional spa fee is charged 20 EUR per person, per hour to access the spa area.

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Axel Barcelona Urban Spa
Axel Hotel
Axel Hotel & Urban
Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa
Axel Hotel Barcelona Spa
Hotel Axel
Axel Hotel Barcelona Catalonia
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa
Axel Hotel Urban Spa
Axel Urban Spa
Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa Catalonia
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults Only
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults
Axel Hotel Urban Spa Adults
Axel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults
Axel Urban Spa Adults
Axel Barcelona Barcelona
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Hotel
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults Only
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Barcelona
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Hotel Barcelona

Reviews

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Durham

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey, Staten Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Outstanding Stay – 10/10 Stars! From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the exceptional service. Every single staff member is incredibly attentive, responsive, and genuinely eager to help with anything I asked for. They truly work together as one perfectly coordinated team, always making sure every request is fulfilled quickly and with a smile. The hotel’s location is just perfect. Close to everything, yet peaceful and quiet. My room was spotlessly clean, with all amenities working flawlessly, plenty of hot and cold water, and modern electronic key access. There are multiple elevators, so there’s never a wait. The food? Absolutely delicious. Every meal was a pleasure. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners were simply amazing, with an outstanding fusion of flavors. The sushi and Spanish cuisine were exceptional, and the menu offered an enormous variety to choose from. This hotel truly exceeded all my expectations. I have only the warmest and most pleasant memories of my stay here, and I highly, highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for the perfect place to stay.
The view from the rooftop
The view from the rooftop
My room
The view from my room
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in late on a Friday night (our flight was 3 hours late). The lobby was packed with clubgoers and the desk staff was occupied dealing with a problem guest. We must have looked exhausted and Tamara, the club manager must have noticed. She told us to join her upstairs for a drink once we got settled. It was so welcoming and lovely to be seen at that moment. Thank you for this kindness, Tamara! The room was fantastic. The stained glass balcony was gorgeous and perfect for photos and/or a morning coffee. Neighborhood was safe, walkable and fun. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front staff were super nice and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I had some clothes that suspiciously went missing at this property. The first day I had a weird housekeeping visit to deliver a luggage stand to my room which already had one. I’m starting to think this was not some accident and potentially some excuse to get into my room while I hopefully was not there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Uzziel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

You Yu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

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

Absolutely recommend!

Absolutely coming back! I’ve heard about it for years and it was gay-mazing. The pool was so fun all afternoon and I stayed on a Monday! Room was fantastic, it’s in the heart of the gayborhood so for anyone not extremely familiar you’ll be able to navigate easily. They gave me a free room upgrade too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Perf!

Spacious room, strong drinks at the bar. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mark

300 euros for a night and you get a bathroom like this! Sadly I found this hotel to be very tired on all areas, friends said I was unlucky to have a ‘non refurbed room’ but it didn’t come with a non refurbed price tag ! A few other things to mention. Terribly slow service in the bar from a team who looked totally bored to be there. In fact the whole attitude of the staff was lacking. Watch out for the elevators, you’ll wait a while in busy times. Visit the roof terrace for amazing views but again slow service and a really sad bar area. There are good points. The hotel could not be better located. If you want to explore the city it is perfect. Actually that is the only good point. Always wanted to stay here, total dissapointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice clean room. Wonderful breakfast Great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Iv stayed here many time and they had always been pleasant unfortunately this time I feel the room standard had slipped !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Aereale

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

LGBTQ+ appreciated

Overall, this was a good hotel in a great location. As a gay, couple, it is so nice to have a welcoming place. The staff was friendly and helpful. We appreciated that breakfast was included. The man at breakfast was especially friendly and helpful. As usual, as Americans, we have found the beds to be hard and very uncomfortable, but that has been a common complaint at every place we've stayed. Overall, it was a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Staff is super nice and friendly. Room was cozy and the bar is top notch. Met so many great people. Even the bartenders are amazing. I traveled solo and 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrey

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No A/C..

I stayed at AXELE Hotel Barcelona and had a very disappointing first night. The air conditioner in my room didn’t work, and although I informed the staff, they couldn’t fix it or offer me another room — they said there were no rooms available. All I got was a polite “I’m sorry,” even though I paid for a room that included air conditioning. It was 37°C in Barcelona that night, and I couldn’t sleep at all — I was soaked in sweat. The staff were friendly, but being nice doesn’t change the fact that I didn’t get what I paid for. What made it worse is that they didn’t offer me anything in return — no breakfast, no drink, not even a small gesture to make up for the inconvenience. For a hotel in the middle of summer, this kind of service is unacceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Great staff

Staying two nights and we got an upgrade, which is very well received thank you so much. It’s been a few years since I stayed here. The staff are very helpful and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the hotel, the beds are hard though. It’s tough to sleep well,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly amd helpful. The pool area is a great place to meet people at lunch time. And the breakfast buffet is has a great variety and great servers.
View from the pool.
View from the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nellie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025