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Barcelona City Hotel

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
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Property entrance
Property entrance

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Carrer d'Arago, 281, Barcelona, 08009
  • Place, Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Batllo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rambla de Catalunya
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Barcelona

Located in Eixample, Barcelona City Hotel is adjacent to Passeig de Gràcia and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Casa Batllo. This 18-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and express check-out. It's connected to the convention center in central Barcelona, and also a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla.

What's nearby

  • Passeig de Gràcia - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casa Batllo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rambla de Catalunya - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casa Milà - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Passeig de Gracia Station - 5 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 8 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CocoVail Beer Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parking Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vinitus Petit - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barcelona City Hotel

Guests of Barcelona City Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and express check-out. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
21-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Safes, desks, and wardrobes or closets are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 21 per day)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (44 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 7.70 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 21.00 per day (2461 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include 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
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services.
Property Registration Number HB-003925

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Barcelona City Hotel Hotel Universal
Barcelona City Universal
Barcelona City Hotel Hotel Universal Barcelona
Barcelona City Universal Barcelona
Barcelona City Universal
Barcelona City Hotel Hotel
Barcelona City Hotel Barcelona
Barcelona City Hotel Hotel Barcelona
Barcelona City Hotel (Hotel Universal)

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Barcelona City Hotel?

Barcelona City Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Barcelona City Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Eixample, just steps from Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batllo, and within a short walk of Rambla de Catalunya. You'll also find Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Barcelona City Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Barcelona City Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Barcelona City Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Barcelona City Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Barcelona City Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Barcelona City Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Barcelona City Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Barcelona City Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Barcelona City Hotel for a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Barcelona City Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Barcelona City Hotel?

The closest major airport to Barcelona City Hotel is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), which is 11.1 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Barcelona City Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Barcelona City Hotel.

Barcelona City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 204 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Krista

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel. It’s a hostel. The photos look nothing like the actual experience. Not very clean. No tv in room, just a computer monitor that doesn’t work. Guests were smoking. Guests and employees very loud day and night. You can’t get to sleep. Will never stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Zuzana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Request for 1 night minimum refund

I have stayed with my mum 5 nights in Barcelona city hotel as you can see from my account, from 22nd to 27th April. I would like to officially let you know that im requesting FULL refund FOR ONE night, since it is not acceptable what has happened. We were accomodated in room 206 which is facing the street the first night, since this hotel does not have double glazing it was impossible to sleep during night since so following morning we requested to move to room facing yard and reception was helpful and move us to room 208. However in room 208 was a drunk man every night who would not let us sleep since he was so drunk and did not remember his digital entry code to open his door and made a huge mess at 2am in the morning, we could not sleep cause later he broke his beer glasses. This was happening 2 nights and after the first night i made a complain, reception spoke to him however did not do anything else, not relocated him neither us so the another night was the same problem. After that night i asked for full refund for the seconf night, they spoke to manager and he said it must be done via hotels.com and that you will get in touch with them. Please sort this as soon as possible and I will expect refund and your response as soon as possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Jess

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Did not look like pictures
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, excellent location, good quality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good base to visit Barcelona

Friendly staff, excellent location, good quality
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nilka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worth it

Nice room, very clean. Staff guy was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

My room was small, but the location made up for it

I was in a small room with a twin bed. The hotel lobby is on the 2nd floor. And the rooms are the floor above that. The elevators are very small and you have to use a flight of steps to get to them. Location is great with easy access to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

VANESSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was clean, white linens. The receptionist was very helpful, good service. Exceptional location, centrally located, close access to several metro stations. Will definetely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
-the hotel room was tune and had no room for the luggage however the location is amazing and the room was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Larry, NYC

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value in a pretty nice location. Lacks direct sunlight and a fridge, bu besides that, it makes a nice choice short term choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
no proper lobby available . dining area inadequate ,uncomfortable chairs and tables in dining area , cramped space, poor choice of food, cramped elevator . no bath rooms available other than in the bedrooms Not Ideal for family vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nilakantan

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

Our recent stay in Barcelona

Very welcoming reception. Helpful staff. Clean and safe environment. Decent breakfast. Very good WiFi. Fantastic location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Chapman

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

GREAT stay in Barcelona

the stay was very nice, easy, and very accessible and close to many nice things in Barcelona.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple room but very clean—great location but with that comes more noise from the street
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris, Bournemouth, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and staff were really friendly and helpful. I had a single room which was small but did the job. Only issue I had was that the single bed frame was very basic metal and skeaked with any movement. I am a really light sleeper though so probably not an issue for most. That aside I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Gil

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location near transit and Gaudi buildings. Breakfast was minimal. Room was clean and staff were very helpful with area info.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Hostel not hotel

It's a hostel not a hotel!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jeanvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had the most uncomfortable bed. My husband and I woke up with shoulder and back pain. The hotel is in a very nice location, shops and restaurants are within walking distance. It would have been nice if the hotel offered shuttle rides to and from the train station, especially when the taxi went on strike. The receptionist told us that the taxi issue was not their problem. The bathroom is renovated, but too slippery for elderly. Breakfast buffet was decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good Budget Hotel

Great area, very close to Metro and Medium distance trains. Front desk very accommodating. Breakfast options tasty and consistent with BCN culturally and all fruit was fresh. Is in a kind of random building with a lobby and elevator that smell funky but is pleasantly clean and simple/minimal once inside the facilities. An excellent budget hotel for travellers not looking for big rooms and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Gilbert, Dubai

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a Hotel More A Hostel

This property is suitable for a hostel category and not for a hotel. I arrived to the location, couldn't find any name sign for the hotel, after looking for more than 15 minutes i discovered that it is mentioned on the inter-phone bell. taking the elevator of the residential building to the second floor, I discovered that its one floor multi rooms made to be a hotel. The reception person was unfriendly, and asked to keep the key at all time. obviously because they don't have another copy. I get into the room, despite my booking is for one person, I get into a tiny room with a three beds, where i could hardly move. There was a very bad smell continuously coming from the bathroom, and the street noise was heard loud at all time since the window's door where not locking properly. The cleaner was accessing the room everyday to change towels only, and for some reasons they never changed the bed sheets, and there were always traces that no proper cleaning was made to the room. I wouldn't recommend this property and I wouldn't return for sure. Regards,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

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