Hotel Barcelona Universal

Hotels
8.8 (5690 reviews)
Avinguda Paral.lel, 76-78 , Barcelona , es

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027

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 5690 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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mickb647 Couples Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
8
Good location by Metro but too many small niggles.
Pros:

We stayed here 3 nights 1 - 4 June 2026. Check-in was friendly and efficient and our room was ready, just after midday.

Last time I stayed here I was given a horrible room with a blacked out window. This time we had a view, not a nice view, but a view nonetheless. An added bonus was seeing the spires of La Sagrada Família through the aerials! The room was quite large, with a desk and chair, an easy chair, wardrobe with ample hangers and lots of shelf space, and a side board with small TV. The air con was fierce! You really had to be heavy handed pressing the safe buttons in order for them to work. The bed was actually two beds pushed together and one of them only had three legs! The water in the sink didn’t drain away, but was quickly fixed by maintenance. There were no USB or C ports, which is unforgivable in this day and age. WiFi was easy to connect to and fast enough. The bed got fixed on the second day. There was a bottle of drinking water provided, that we assumed would be replaced or replenished daily. It wasn’t.

The shower was hot enough. The water in the sink was also hot enough to wet shave in and the water didn’t seep away. The sink plug knob was missing which made it difficult to lower and raise it. Because of lack of seepage in the sink, I was able to clean my lenses safely, a rarity in hotels, these days. The shower mat was ridiculously small.

We both slept well. What more can I say?

Breakfast was what you’d expect, but as well as juice, there was a bottle of fizz, so you could make Bucks Fizz. The coffee machine was self serve and I had a cappuccino which was extremely sweet. It turns out that they put chocolate powder in it. You have to stick with caffe con leche instead. Even that tasted sweet to me. Water and free coffee was available in the lobby.

Would I stay here again? Probably not, great location by the Metro, but too many small niggles.

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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OLIVIER M.R. solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Jamil couple az
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Muhammad Saad family_with_children pk
7
Comfortable living and convenient location, however not the best value for money
Pros:

The approach was easy and it was very convenient to catch a bus or find good food. Rooftop view was amazing

Cons:

The staff was not very welcoming. We were given only one keep per room despite being a family of four people, and despite requesting. Also, the cleaning staff tended to remove the key from the door entrance electricity socket, leaving my electronics discharged by the time we came back in the evening.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kathy couple gb
7
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Francisco solo_traveller es
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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stefano solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Pulizia stanza e struttura e servizio

Cons:

La stanza ha infissi che non isolano e pertanto di notte non si dorme

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Ivan family_with_children it
10
Pros:

Tutto perfetto camera nuova comoda a tutto, molto pulito e personale perfetto!

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Tourist9248 Family Muskego, Wisconsin
10
Comfortable and with in walking distance to major attractions.
Pros:

We enjoyed this hotel. Minor hiccup with WiFi but management was more than accommodating! The hotel has a subway stop at the corner and easy walk to dining and attractions. The rooms at front of building will hear nice from street. Ask for a room off street.

2026-06-03 via Tripadvisor
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Erkip family_with_children tr
10
Pros:

Konumu çalışanların davranışları çok iyi

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Andrew Louis family_with_children gb
10
Had a lovely stay we wished we stayed longer! Great overall experience wil come back again!
Pros:

Everything. Had a really good experience as well as my daughter

Cons:

Easy access through window is dangerous especially for children

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Ivo solo_traveller hr
10
Pros:

Blizina metroa i busa

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Emily family_with_children gb
6
Listen to your customers
Pros:

The rooftop pool had a sea view which was incredible.

Cons:

They repeatedly did not put away the spare bed, so I gave up asking after the third time. The water took 15 minutes to become warm and the staff were so patronising when I raised it. I wasn’t the only one. Others raised it as well, while others’ rooms got hot water immediately. The room was tired with things being loose or falling off.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Karin couple ca
10
Great and convenient
Pros:

Clean place and friendly staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Miguel couple pt
8
Agradável
Pros:

A varanda

Cons:

Tentaram nos cobrar uma Coca-Cola do mini frigorífico que nunca foi colocada lá , quando foi feito o restock colocaram uma a menos que o normal

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Piotr solo_traveller pl
10
Perfect!
Pros:

wonderful room on 9th floor, I'll come back there with customers always

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Altero couple it
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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John couple nl
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Isaiah solo_traveller ie
6
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Meltem solo_traveller tr
6
Pros:

Konum, temizlik, karsilama

Cons:

Gurultu (cadde gurultusu camlarin ses gecirmesi)

2026-06-01 via Nuitee