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Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Triple Room

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Privilege

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the sightseeing around Hotel Barcelona Universal. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Rambla. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at THE WOLF
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to public transport
  • Steps from Sant Pau del Camp and 6 minutes on foot from Refugi 307

Hotel Barcelona Universal ratings based on 37 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Barcelona Universal

Everyone (20) Couples (8) Family (5)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Jan 2024

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28 Jan 2024 by Alba L.

Dear Deborah,Thank you for your positive review.Best regards, Hotel Barcelona Universal Team

4 out of 5
Gutes Hotel. Sauber und zentral. U Bahn gleich neben Hotel.

Posted by on 28 Aug 2024

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30 Aug 2024 by Barcelona Universal Team

Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback Nathalie! Es freut uns zu hören, dass Sie unser Hotel als sauber und zentral gelegen empfunden haben und die Nähe zur U-Bahn geschätzt haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!

5 out of 5
Metron läheisyys miellytti suuresti. Huone oli kookas ja siisti. Aamupalasta pidimme erityisesti. Kattoterassi ja baari olivat myös mukavat. Kadulta tulevat öiset äänet häiritsivät jossain määrin. Suihkusta emme saaneet mielestämme riittävän lämmintä vettä.

Posted by on 19 Jul 2024

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9 Aug 2024 by Barcelona Universal Team

Kiitos palautteestasi! On hienoa kuulla, että nautit huoneestasi, aamupalasta sekä kattoterassista ja baarista. Pahoittelemme, että kadulta kantautuvat äänet ja suihkun veden lämpötila häiritsivät kokemustasi. Otamme palautteesi huomioon parantaaksemme palveluitamme. Toivottavasti voimme tervetuloa sinut uudelleen!

4 out of 5
zentral gelegen

Posted by on 6 Apr 2024

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16 Apr 2024 by Barcelona Universal Team

Vielen Dank für Ihr wunderbares Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie mit der Sauberkeit, dem großen Bett und der Qualität unserer Bettwäsche zufrieden waren. Es ist großartig zu wissen, dass Sie die zentrale Lage unseres Hotels und das köstliche Frühstück genossen haben.Wir sind auch erfreut zu hören, dass Sie die kostenlose Nutzung von Kaffee und Tee sowie die Nähe eines Supermarktes genossen haben, was sicherlich zu einem bequemen Aufenthalt beigetragen hat. Die zentrale Lage unseres Hotels macht es einfach, die Stadt zu erkunden und bietet einen idealen Ausgangspunkt für Ihre Abenteuer.Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Besuch wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen.

5 out of 5
Helpful and friendly staff. local or spanish tv channels are not shown. only something in German and French

Posted by on 14 Mar 2024

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20 Apr 2024 by Barcelona Universal Team

Dear Anu,It's great to hear that you found the staff helpful and friendly! Regarding the TV channels, we apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and if there's anything else we can assist you with, feel free to let us know!Kind regards

5 out of 5
Tolle Unterkunft, gutes Essen mit der Halbpension und hervorragend erreichbar, Metro Station vor dem Hotel

Posted by on 21 Jan 2024

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28 Jan 2024 by Alba L.

Lieber Roger,vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback und Ihre freundlichen Worte! Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Hotel Barcelona Universal Team

4 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Jan 2024

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9 Jan 2024 by Mercedes

Thank you Jennifer for your lovely feedback.Looking forwarad welcoming you back.Kind Regards,

4 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Dec 2023

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9 Jan 2024 by Mercedes

Dear Juha,Thank you very much for your feedback.Looking forward welcoming you back.Kind Regards,

4 out of 5
Sehr sauberes Hotel, in der nähe sämtlicher Sehenswürdigkeiten. Frühstück dürfte grösser ausfallen.

Posted by on 22 Nov 2023

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23 Nov 2023 by Mercedes

Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Es freut uns zu hören, dass Sie das Hotel als sehr sauber empfunden haben und die Nähe zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten geschätzt haben. Ihre Anmerkung bezüglich des Frühstücks wird zur Kenntnis genommen, und es ist möglich, dass das Hotel in Zukunft Anpassungen vornimmt, um das Frühstückserlebnis zu verbessern.Wenn Sie weitere Anregungen oder Rückmeldungen haben, lassen Sie es uns bitte wissen. Wir hoffen, dass Sie einen angenehmen Aufenthalt hatten und würden uns freuen, Sie in der Zukunft wieder im Hotel begrüßen zu dürfen.

5 out of 5
Good hotel with excellent location beside metro and busses. Short walk everywhere, old town, beaches etc. Friendly staff, good food and breakfast. Pool on the roof with a nice wiew to town and bar.

Posted by on 22 Oct 2023

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23 Oct 2023 by Mercedes

Dear Tiina,Thank you very much for your lovely review.I am glad you has enjoyed your stay with us and you appreciated our location, staff and services.Looking forward welcoming you back.Kind Regards,

About the Hotel Barcelona Universal

Location Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, November and December:

  • Bar/Lounge

Property Features

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, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified 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
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Metro station: Parc de Montjuic Station (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hotel Barcelona Universal offers 167 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

THE WOLF – This restaurant specialises 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.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Nearby Activities

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

Children aged 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.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staffed front desk
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Property registry number - HB-004114
  • Debit cards
  • Online penalty collection
  • Contactless check-out is available

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 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'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 17.5 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 30 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.

Hotel Names

  • Barcelona Hotel Universal
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  • Barcelona Universal Hotel
  • Hotel Barcelona Universal
  • Hotel Universal Barcelona
  • Universal Barcelona
  • Universal Barcelona Hotel
  • Universal Hotel Barcelona
  • Barcelona Universal Hotel Catalonia
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  • Hotel Barcelona Universal Hotel Barcelona

You should know

  • 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

  • Biosphere
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