City center stay.Your stay at this El Poble-sec hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral. Plaça de Catalunya and Port de Barcelona are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Montjuïc - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
La Rambla - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Barcelona Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Plaça de Catalunya - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
Sagrada Familia - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
Getting around
Paral-lel Station - 2 min walk
França Station - 5 min drive
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Imprfcto - 2 min walk
Quimet & Quimet - 1 min walk
Burger King - 1 min walk
Sapporo Ramen - Umaimon - 1 min walk
Bar Borrell - 2 min walk
About this property
Parallel
Hotel near La Rambla in Barcelona
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Parallel.
This Barcelona hotel is smoke free.
1 building
64 guestrooms or units
6 levels
Built in 1992
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Elevator
No smoking on site
Parallel offers 64 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding 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.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 per person
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 path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
26-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: EUR 11.00 per pet, per night
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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 5.50 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 13 per person
Nearby parking fee: EUR 34 per day (49 ft away)
Pet fee: EUR 11.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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; cash is not accepted
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.
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
Parallel Barcelona
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Parallel to the airport?
Parallel is 10 mi (26-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 Parallel?
As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parallel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $110.2, 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 Parallel have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Parallel.
How close is Parallel to the beach?
This hotel is 2.3 mi (15-min drive) from Barceloneta Beach and 13.7 mi (25-min drive) from Castelldefels Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Parallel offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Parallel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Parallel?
No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Barcelona (7-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Parallel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.
Is there free parking at Parallel?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does Parallel have a pool?
Parallel does not have a pool.
Does Parallel have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.