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Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Pool views, open daily
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
$115
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
  • Place, Sala Apolo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 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

Triple Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

4-star hotel in Downtown Barcelona
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Barcelona Universal features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Hotel Barcelona Universal is a smoke-free property.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
THE WOLF - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
TERRACE BAR - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Property amenities

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 26 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 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 26 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number HB-004114

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Hotel Barcelona Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1118 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Cornwall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is right outside the Parrell metro stop, go to the exit opposite the funicular. There was complimentary beer and wine tasting. It was only about 15 minutes walk from the waterfront. Rooftop had a great view of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rongrong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel to stay in Barcelona! Very convenient location to sightseeing at many famous sights and close to the seaside. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. In addition, the breakfast had a variety to choose from and the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dahlia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and the staff were helpful. Fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

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

Professional 💯

Everything about the hotel is professional. The room was a great size. The food was better than most hotel restaurants I've been to. The breakfast bar was a great selection especially for someone who is gluten/dairy intolerant. Overall, can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very pleasant, patient and friendly. We were made to feel comfortable and that all of our needs were met. The buffet breakfast was standard and the options were always refilled quickly and kept tidy. The hotel has the train and bus services right outside your door! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too loud
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location, tube stop right outside and walking distance to port, Las Ramblas, shops and restaurants. We were greeted by a fantastic male reception team member who was so helpful. Carlos was also fantastic too. It’s a nice touch to have fresh water and coffee making facilities in the reception area. The rooftop pool is brilliant, a nice bonus to have at the hotel. We had a triple room which was a fantastic size, lots of space and storage. The bathroom was okay but the one negative I would say is the noise within the room. The windows really need to be double glazed as the street outside is very noisy, especially on a Saturday evening. The noise went on until 5 am And it felt like we had the windows open with the level of noise. Personally for me, the bed was really uncomfortable and I didn’t sleep very well as it was very hard. I do feel that it’s expensive given these negative issues and also the third bed is a sofa bed not a natural proper bed and breakfast wasn’t included in that cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great. Amazing rooftop pool with drinks and snacks available
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in Barcelona very early in the morning. The hotel staff stored my luggage in a safe, locked location while I toured the city. Later when it was time to check in, the first room they put me in smelled of smoke. When I told them, they immediately relocated me to a different room that did not have any smoky odors. The staff was always pleasant and helpful for my entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dino

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

Park nd metro

Well placed nect to metro and lucky paeking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Said

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The staff were great and provided superb customer service. The only suggestion is the gym was not equipped with heavyweights to conduct my regular training routine. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Farnoosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to tourist attractions, metro, shops, and restaurants/bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful! The room was immaculate and comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, within 20 min walking distance of several things!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Champa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room with balcony. Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness

Too expensive, not safe area at night

Mixed experience at Hotel Barcelona Universal. Prior to arrival, I sent three emails (two directly, one via Hotels.com) and only received one reply. The toilet didn't flush properly, and the bath-to-shower lever was broken. The TV remote had no back, and instead of replacing it, staff just changed the batteries. The in-room safe was locked on arrival and didn’t work properly even after staff intervention. The €16 continental breakfast felt overpriced, and Hotels.com offered it at €32 despite a solo booking. No non-slip bath mat—potential safety issue—and only wooden stirrers, no spoons, for drinks. The bathroom had a musty smell when the door was closed overnight, likely due to no window. Inside courtyard rooms are quieter but lack natural light, and open windows let in midges and cockroaches. One of three lifts was out of order. The minibar was very pricey. I was charged a €100 deposit and €6.25 per night tax (still not refunded). No English channels except Sky News. Some photos revealed holes in the bathroom—unsettling in today's climate. No instructions provided for Wi-Fi, air-con, or the safe. That said, housekeeping was excellent and prompt. The rooftop bar staff and the young man near the lift were friendly and welcoming. These issues are mostly minor but fixing them would greatly improve the stay for future guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice except THE AC VERY SLOW NO AIRFLOW when the temperature was 93 degrees! Everything else is fine, close to everything, shops, transportation, restaurants, pharmacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025