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Hotel Barcelona Universal

Property class: 4

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A rooftop bar with white furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a river.
The exterior of Hotel Barcelona Universal with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a prominent entrance.
A swimming pool with metal railings and a view of a cityscape in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a central coffee table, sofas, and a lamp.
A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$319
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
  • Place, Port de Barcelona
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Panoramic Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Panoramic Suite

  • City view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a small table with a notebook.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Barcelona

Hotel Barcelona Universal puts you in the heart of Barcelona, steps from Sant Pau del Camp and within a 10-minute stroll of Refugi 307. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, THE WOLF, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. TERRACE BAR is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Barcelona hotel include Raval Cat and Columbus Monument.

What's nearby

  • Avenida del Paralelo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port de Barcelona - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boqueria Market - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Vell - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antic Cafè Espanyol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Confitería - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria La Farándula - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Hotel Barcelona Universal offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • 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 bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. 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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: EUR 18 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
  • 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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

American ExpressMastercardVisa

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 9.24 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: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 26 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number HB-004114

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.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

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

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

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Barcelona Universal on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$319, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Yep, Hotel Barcelona Universal has a self car park for EUR 26 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Barcelona Universal?

The closest beach to Hotel Barcelona Universal is Barceloneta Beach (2 km).

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Hotel Barcelona Universal has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors are hooked on the buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, Hotel Barcelona Universal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Barcelona Universal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1108 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan Skandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lysette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very well located and great staff service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Great 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! Great location, everything as described, and the guy at the desk was very helpful and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gurmail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, pleasant and helpful staff, nice location close to all the activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located very close to the cruise lines, well maintained, air-conditioning, great, extremely modern.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and spacious room with a nice bathroom and the terrace/pool area is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience, reserve any dinners in the restaurant ahead of time as it is very busy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Central location to Gothic Quarter, La Rambla and the warerfront
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to some of the best neighborhoods especially if you don’t mind being in an urban area. Rooms were nice. The only disappointment was the gym but everything else was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! Walkable distance to attractions and Hop-on Hop-off stop. Recommend this hotel. OE y Y
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location was ok Beds were very comfortable The pool was one floor above us. People in the pool at 7am, very noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, kind and friendly staff and great location. Nice rooftop with great views, lots of seating, a bar and pool. Thank you Carlos, Oscar and Jason.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Great stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

His was a good hotel with an attentive and friendly staff. There were spacious rooms, fast elevators and close proximity to the cruise port if transiting to a ship.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay, top class. Was here for the marathon, perfect stay for that really. The room and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

helmuth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close to a metro station and about a 15 minute walk to las ramblas
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room. The front desk staff are very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Friendly, helpful and excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kacie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff & close to many sightseeing areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly especially Carlos who checked us in. He provided us a detailed itinerary of what to do for the two days of our trip. We were also upgraded to a suite free of charge and the room was superb. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, but the walls were slightly thin and our neighbors a little loud. Staff were very helpful and helped quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026