Hotel Barcelona Universal

Hotels
8.8 (5240 reviews)
Avinguda Paral.lel, 76-78 , Barcelona , es

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Noise issues
Cleanliness concerns
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Reported issues with cleanliness including the presence of pests and poor odor.
Service
9.48
Staff were consistently mentioned as helpful and polite.
Location
10
Excellent location close to attractions and metro.
Room Quality
7.97
Several mentions of noise and poor sound insulation.
Amenities
8.5
Some amenities met expectations, though some guests noted a lack of certain facilities.
Value for Money
8.96
Good value relative to location, but some guests noted issues that affected overall satisfaction.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast service praised, but some variance in food quality noted.
Overall Experience
8.99
Generally positive with a mix of pros and cons, leading to a memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:26

Property Description

Rooftop Pool and City Views
Barcelona Universal boasts a rooftop pool with stunning city views, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Convenient Location
Located next to Parallel Metro Station and a short distance from Las Ramblas, our hotel offers easy access to Barcelona's top attractions.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a hot and cold buffet breakfast at Medea, with plenty of healthy choices to start your day right.

Experience the best of Barcelona at Barcelona Universal - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, Hotel Barcelona Universal will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

In compliance with the Special Emergency Action Plan for Drought, of the Government of the Generalitat of Catalonia, the use of the swimming pool is prohibited.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BCN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 30 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 5240 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.99
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Dounia • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia Mulchenko • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Месторасположение прекрасное, все достопримечательности в пешей доступности, рядом очень удобная транспортная развязка, но мы ее даже не использовали , наслаждались прогулками и атмосферой старого города . Архитектура просто восхищение. Радом набережная и пляж . Мы были в феврале , погода была волшебная от 15 до 19 градусов тепла, все дни солнечные и голубое небо, чего так не хватает в Германии. Завтраки отличные, ужины как в ресторане, и подача и обслуживание на высшем уровне, одним словом одно удовольствие . Хотелось бы снова и снова возвращаться сюда.

Cons:

Однозначно комнаты без солнечного света, к сожалению есть номера , в которых все окна выходят в шахту, и освещения совершенно не достаточно , лично я сходила сума от этого и мне не хватало свежего воздуха . Но! Если учесть тот факт что мы мало проводили времени в номере , то на это можно закрыть глаза . С уверенностью могу сказать что в летний период это скорей всего преимущество , когда температура достигает своего апогея .
Так же в номере нет тапочек , но я прочитала это заранее в комментариях и взяла их с собой

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
E
Eric • couple • fr
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Gitte • extended_group • dk
9
Pros:

Lækkert med pool og terrasse på taget, selv i februar.

Cons:

Fitnessrum meget lille, 3xbånd, 1xcykel og 1 sæt håndvægte

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
B
Bonifacio Rodriguez • family_with_children • ch
10
war sehr gut und angenehmt
Pros:

Habe kein Frühstück bestellet

Cons:

die Lage is nahe

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location (walking distance to the heart of town, sea and right next to metro for further transport to airport, railway links), facilities (solarium views of city)

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • couple • nz
10
Perfection in a nutshell
Pros:

This was my husband and my favourite stay on our honeymoon! The staff were lovely and explained everything to us. We were given a free upgrade with our room and also when we entered, there was a lovely note and bottle of cava from the staff. The room was spacious and clean, with a very comfortable bed. Location wise, we were a walk away from many restaurants and also the market. It was a great location. We also enjoyed breakfast at The Wolf on level 1 which had a lot of variety in breakfast. We also took part in the cocktail making class with Gonzalo who taught us how to make a yummy mojito. The terrace is beautiful with great views and my husband made use of the gym. I loved everything about this Hotel and the staff were so lovely, always helping us with our questions and also getting us a taxi van back to the train station after our checkout. I would highly recommend and when we come back, this will be our preferred accomodation.

Cons:

That we did not stay longer ):

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • couple • gb
9
great
Pros:

breakfast was great

Cons:

nil

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Darren • extended_group • gb
10
Hotels Is great , staff are great and location is great
Pros:

Coffee machine in reception is great

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
9
Excellent
Pros:

Staff went above and beyond to help with everything attention to detail!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Babak • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Alles war Top👌

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Frédérique • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

La proximité du métro et l’emplacement qui permet de faire beaucoup de chose à pied

Cons:

Très très mauvaise insonorisation. Les murs doivent être très fins puisqu’on entend tous les passages couloirs ascenseur et les conversations des voisins de chambre

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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francesca • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Top

Cons:

Nada

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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GEORGIOS • family_with_children • gr
9
Pros:

Το ξενοδοχείο ήταν ακριβός δίπλα από στάση του μετρό, που με μια ή δύο στάσεις ήσουν στο κέντρο. Το δωμάτιο ήταν καθαρό και ευρύχωρο με πολύ άνετο κρεβάτι. Το προσωπικό ήταν εξυπηρετικοτατο , με φύλαξη αποσκευών μετά το check out σε ειδικό χώρο. Κρατάνε εγγύηση 100 ευρώ ή οποία επιστρέφεται μετά το check out.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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UGUR • family_with_children • nl
5
Türkler için kahvaltı tatmin edici olmayacaktır lokasyon mükemmel
Pros:

Lokasyon son derece mükemmel
Temiz odalar

Cons:

Banyo başlığı kırık idi
Kahvaltı yetersiz 15 euro gibi haketmiyordu
Kahvaltıda biten yemekler yenilenmiyordu

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Pavlov • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very clean, and there is everything around the hotel so far as restaurants and stores.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • es
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Yusuf • couple • de
8
Kann ich empfehlen
Pros:

Es war alles in der Nähe wie der Strand wie auch die Stadt Sehenswürdigkeiten sind super zu erreichen Zimmer Größe war in Ordnung aus dem Hotel hat man super Ausblick

Cons:

Es hat manchmal nach Toilette gerochen also wie gulli

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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fabrizio • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mirsad • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee