Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from La Rambla

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Front of property
Reception
Superior Twin Room (Superior 2 single beds))
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Explore the area

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Rauric , 14, Barcelona, 08002
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room (Superior 2 single beds))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room (Superior Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Barcelona

Hotel California places you in the centre of Barcelona, steps from La Rambla and within a short 5-minute stroll of Barcelona Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Barcelona hotel include Port de Barcelona and Plaça de Catalunya.

What's nearby

  • Plaça Reial - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boqueria Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barcelona Aquarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Liceu Station - 3 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gallega Tobogán - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maoz Vegetarian - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cerveseria Canarias - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Glaciar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Cake - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with a bar, steps from La Rambla
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel California.

This 3-star Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1992
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel California offers 29 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature down duvets. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (180 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

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.

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: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number HB-000101

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.

Property is also known as

California Barcelona
Hotel California Barcelona
California Hotel Barcelona
California
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Barcelona
Hotel California Hotel Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

Hotel California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 27 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 28 Jan 2026 start from AU$173.40, 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 Hotel California?

The closest beach to Hotel California is Barceloneta Beach (1.5 km).

Does Hotel California serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, Hotel California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel California?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay. Jasmine was my main contact for the days I was here and she was brilliant. Friendly, professional, informative and always with a smile. Service like this is what set hospitality businesses apart. I will stay at Hotel California when I return to Barcelona
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dauphine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok There were dining options nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at checkin (15 Oct evening) was absolutely wonderful. She took the time to explain about the door entry and what was available. She even provided an adapter when I discovered I had left mine at the last hotel. The room was clean and very quiet. The shower was awesome. Breakfast had a good variety. A great place to stay and very centrally located in the Gothic District.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was amazing..rooms were updated and it's central to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katarzyna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a horrible experience at Hotel California. On my last night there, I was woken up by water dripping from the ceiling. I notified the staff right away (at 3am), but since there was no other room available, I was forced to stay in the room with the water dripping till the „bathroom issue” upstairs was resolved in the morning. My suitcase was soaked and I got no sleep, yet the hotel refused to offer any concession for my terrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit noisy due to a bar just below my balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dereck, SOUTH MELBOURNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a few minutes walk to La Rambla, Hotel California finds itself situated amongst some of Barcelonas' most popular sights. A cosy air conditioned room is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of a busy tourist area, dotted with a wide variety of places to eat and shop. A nice comfortable bed, and a decent bathroom provides sanctuary for the weary traveller, on return from taking in the wonders of the city. Wonderful friendly staff, efficient check in and out, makes for a pleasant stay. I look forward to returning for a longer visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Literally at the centre of the city, I’ll always stay here whenever I’m in Barcelona!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yongchia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very eh

Location was fantastic and room was quiet. But the beds were uncomfortable, the bathroom smelled like sewer gas, the ac was very weak, and the internet signal was unreliable from our room. For the price, I would stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saqib

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall this hotel was great! Close to all the shops, restaurants, La Rambla, walking distance to La Boqueria (must see), the pier for day and sunset cruises, lots of happenings close by! Hotel renovations during our visit, so we went sightseeing during the day to avoid the noise. Breakfast was included and there is an awesome selection! Staff is very friendly and spoke English.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here. My room was super clean and comfortable and I felt safe the whole time. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing for the money

I stayed here for one night in a single room at a rate of £137 (without breakfast). Good bits: The two staff I met on reception were very nice Bad bits: There was a large curly hair on the wall in the bathroom. Definitely not from me, just hadn't been cleaned properly. There was a smell of sewage in the bathroom. I assume coming up through the shower drainage. The balcony door did not seal properly which allowed in a lot of extra noise from the street that normally would be sealed out. I didn't spend a lot of time in the room and with an early flight to catch the next day, I didn't think it was worth raising when I'd be home ~12 hours later anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great overall experience

The staff was fantastic, and thankfully, for me, spoke English very well and grave me great recommendations. I was traveling by myself, so I chose the room with only one small bed. It was bigger than a twin bed, and the room was designed efficiently. It was very clean and safe. The location could not have been better for a single traveler. The metro stop was only about three blocks away. Metro ride to and from the airport is about 40 minutes, but very easy. La Sagrada Família was about a 30 minute walk, but there are stores and cafes along the way. Plaza for Barcelona Cathedral about 5 minute walk. Great for people watching. 5 minute walk for Borne neighborhood. Great location. If I am fortunate enough to return to Barcelona, I will not look for a different place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and it was a great room, overall a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the property and elevator was Not working. We we on the third and fourth floor. We are group of 6 people in late 60th. The hotel promised to give us compensation, all we got was a voucher for a free drink across the street , What a joke! Area near hotel is filthy with trash around on every corner, and the worst part is there are thieves and pickpockets around everywhere. Be very careful, when booking this place. Front desk people are nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunroom was nice and clean. Bathroom stocked. Bed clean and comfortable. When I arrived the elevator was broken. They email me two days prior. It was fixed quickly. That whole staff was thoughtful and attentive to my needs. Great suggestions and took time to show me areas that could be sketchy. Had a great time. I'll stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay!

Amazing staff! Really helpful and kind. The room is a great thing to come back to after a hot day. The room is clean and the bathroom is very clean. Thank you to the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025