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Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Sant Pau del Camp
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Poolside bar
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Pool views, open daily
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

Explore the area

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Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
  • La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Privilege

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Barcelona

City center stay.You'll be steps from Sant Pau del Camp and within a 10-minute walk of Refugi 307 with a stay at this Downtown Barcelona hotel. Raval Cat and Columbus Monument are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Barceloneta Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sagrada Familia - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Parc de Montjuic Station - 1 min walk
  • França Station - 4 min drive
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antic Cafè Espanyol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Confitería - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Factory Burger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pans & Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

4-star eco-certified hotel near Sant Pau del Camp
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 7:30 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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: approximately EUR 18.5 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

  • Onsite 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Barcelona Universal to the airport?

Hotel Barcelona Universal is 10.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Barcelona Universal on Sep 10, 2025 start from $161.92, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Barcelona Universal.

How close is Hotel Barcelona Universal to the beach?

This hotel is 2.4 mi (15-min drive) from Barceloneta Beach and 14 mi (26-min drive) from Castelldefels Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Barcelona Universal, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18.5 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Barcelona (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a pool?

Hotel Barcelona Universal features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a restaurant?

Hotel Barcelona Universal is home to THE WOLF, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Barcelona Universal to downtown Barcelona?

Hotel Barcelona Universal is 0.8 mi away from Barcelona.

Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Ot is walkable or metro stop right in front. Close to port...great for pre or post cruise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Street was a bit noisy. Maybe better windows to soundproof the street noise would help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for a week and found it minimally satisfactory. Pros about the hotel: very convenient location, right next to an L2 metro stop and within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the Gothic quarter; and a decent breakfast bar, including gluten-free bread, croissants and muffins upon request - worth the price if you buy it ahead of time for your full stay rather than one day at a time. Cons: the neighborhood is a bit seedy and down-in-the heels. The “superior” room: Liked that it had plenty of space, a comfortable king bed, blackout shades, combination safe, iron & ironing board, stocked refrigerator and TV that received several English-language channels (though not internet-enabled). Didn’t like that there was a lot of noise at all hours of day and night, both from the street and the hallways (this is a family-friendly hotel with LOTS of small children); no coffee pot, only a hot pot for tea and instant coffee – and after we drank the tea, the tea bags were not replaced; cleaning was hit-or-miss – they regularly forgot to replace soap, towels, toilet paper as necessary. Some disgusting prior guest had left chewing gum stuck to the drawer of the nightstand, and a full day after I alerted both management and cleaning staff to the problem, it was still there, so I had to remove it myself. Bathroom was clean and modern, but had low water pressure and no moisturizer. Overall, we would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the few places in Europe with actual working air conditioning. Staff was great lots of great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and very well located. Metro stop outside the door. Great restaurants and bars very close.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Petaluma

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located close to the sea. The front desk, housekeeping , doorman and servants at the cafeteria are extremely professional. We had a great experience during our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff here. Front desk, easy check in. Housekeeping was very good too, with room checks done during the day. Needed a few shirts washed and ironed which was done quickly ( less than 24hours) and delivered by a lovely staff member. Well cared for building in a good location where walking is easy for the most part.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLARISSA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 10 min walk to touristy area. Close to local restaurants. Clean and safe hotel. Breakfast is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin, Surrey

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave us early check in and late checkout
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tinya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very comfortable and quiet. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend for confidence and safety
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Good location, helpful staff, great breakfast

On arrival we were allocated the last available standard room which had no window. I am a little claustrophobic and despite there being a pretend window with a light behind it in the room we had to move. There were no superior rooms left either so we upgraded to a Privilege room which was superb. The change was made easily and the room was lovely with views across the city. So make sure to check when booking that you have a window if you want one! Bed and pillows were comfortable. Staff were all very happy to help with any query with a smile. Breakfast was varied and fantastic - highly recommend. Parking is under the hotel and quite tight to get in and out of but very convenient. Cocktail bar on the roof next to the pool is open until 8pm and has lovely views across the city. Location is 10 minute walk to Las Ramblas and the Port of Barcelona. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodative, nice workers , I enjoyed every bit of it. I would recommend for others
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

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

Nice place!

Decently located to La Rambla. The hotel itself was very comfortable. It has an excellent staff. Every person we came into contact with was great! The room was nicely appointed. Every thing we needed! If I had any negatives it would be that the hallways are very noisy. The doors close loudly and you can hear every conversation people have walking down the hall. I’m not sure anything can be done about that. It didn’t really bother our sleep.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed very much staying here. Corner room let in plenty of light and fresh air. Spacious room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, quiet and helpful front desk staff! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Concetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant mediocre bedding awful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025