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Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Property entrance
Pool views, open daily
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Privilege | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service

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

Superior

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Privilege

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

4-star hotel in Downtown Barcelona
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.

Hotel Barcelona Universal features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Hotel Barcelona Universal is a smoke-free property.

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.

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

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 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

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
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 17.5 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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1117 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

Caitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Friendly and accommodating staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice pool and rooftop bar. The Barcelona Universal helped make our trip very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anatoly

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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