Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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Aribau 33, Barcelona, 08011
  • Place, Casa Batllo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

City Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Axel Basic

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Axel Basic Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

City Single Use Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Barcelona

At Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla de Catalunya. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Nikkei 103, serves Peruvian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Eixample hotel, attractions include La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya.

What's nearby

  • Casa Batllo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Universitat Station - 6 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Flauta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gingin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garage Beer Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pepa Pla - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and health club
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only.

This Art Deco Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 16 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 6.27 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
  • Spa fee: 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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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
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Hotel Axel
Axel Hotel Barcelona Catalonia
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$226.39, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

The closest beach to Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only is Barceloneta Beach (2.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only have a pool?

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

Is Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only family-friendly?

No, Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Does Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

No, Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Peruvian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Uzziel

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

10/10 Excellent

You Yu

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Maria Janet

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Axel. The staff were very accommodating and the room was clean. The neighborhood is a lovely place to walk around. Will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marysa, Oslo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A splendid hotel where everyone was felt welcome. It was joyful, colourful and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

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

Party Central Poor Accommodation

Great location, central for everything and close to bars and entertainment with the hotel having a good bar also and mainly friendly clientele. The quality of the accommodation however is poor, room we stayed in was very run down and not cleaned well. The hotel is not value for money but a a good time can be had here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosario

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great area. However the air conditioning was not working. There were many other guests complaining about he same issue. The WIFI was a joke so to h. Wry unstable connection and quite slow. I believe that for the price charged a proper air conditioning and a working internet is a must
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed in this hotel … first we could not get the door to work … ok they fixed it within 30 minutes so not bad … the next day when I asked for another towel there was only one in the room … I was told to go chase the cleaning crew and get one from her I said I was on my way out and ask if they could simply send them a message a hot a will grumpy look and finally the gym did not open till 10 am … a little late for my liking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025