Hotel Barcelona Universal

Hotels
8.8 (6054 reviews)
Avinguda Paral.lel, 76-78 , Barcelona , ES
+34 935 67 74 47

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 30, 2026 until Mon, Mar 1, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 6054 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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Oussama • couple • fr
7
Pros:

L’emplacement était parfait en face de la station de métro et le service était impeccable. L’hôte de la réception s’est bien arrangé de nous changer de chambre après une première nuit bruyante dans une chambre donnant sur la rue.
Malgré le fait que l’hôtel soit complet on a réussi à passer à une autre chambre plus calme.

Cons:

Le bruit des autres voyageurs surtout la nuit!
Plusieurs clients sont là pour faire la fête et n’ont aucun respect envers leurs voisins

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jutta • couple • de
9
Pros:

Ganz besonders die Rooftopbar

Cons:

Dass dasZimmer erst um 16 Uhr fertig war

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • ca
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Benatmanes • solo_traveller • dz
8
Pros:

Petit déjeuner

Cons:

Chaîne de télévision. Avec YouTube ça aurait été très bien

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lay • couple • us
10
The front desk staff are excellent, Alex, Argentine guy are exceptional.
Cons:

AC not cool enough, warm in room.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • couple • de
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sambre • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Tin • family_with_children • hr
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Marietta • family_with_children • at
9
Tolle Lage, bestes Frühstück
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sensationell gut! Die Lage direkt an der U-Bahn Station. Toller Blick vom Dach, Pool ist etwas klein, jedoch ausreichend.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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nathalie • family_with_children • at
8
Music Bank a pied depuis l'hotel Universal, top avec relaxation piscine le jour suivant
Pros:

L'emplacement car nous allions voir un concert au stade Olympique Luis Company, le style de l'hotel charmant et chic, le personnel trés serviable et agréable.

Cons:

j'aurai aimé qu'à ce tarif de chambre on puisse se garer sans frais au parking , si disponible car il est petit, mais il était pratique car se garer dans la rue peut être difficile. Il nous a manqué une lumière de bureau quand on s'assoit pour écrire ou travailler dans la chambre surtout car la luminosité était plutôt sombre

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Shaimaa • couple • eg
10
Very nice and clean hotel! Amazing location. Staff are supportive and always available. Rooftop is very cozy! Definitely
Pros:

Amazing location, very clean hotel, facilities are amazing! The rooftop was very nice! Staff are very supportive! Check in/out experiences are very good!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
9
Stylish rooms and special rooftop views
Pros:

The room ( internal, high floor ) was elegant, spacious snd quiet. The staff were all fantastic. The Rooftop views were spectacular and the pool was good to cool down in. The tortilla slices at breakfast were my fave.

Cons:

A bit far from Born and Gothic quarter but still there were character laden streets and good Tapas bars around.

Accomodation prices are really high in Barcelona .

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Yulia • couple • fr
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

Amazing hotel and such a lovely experience! 🥰

The reception team was super welcoming and always ready to help with any questions. Special shoutout to Oscar — he was so much fun, gave us loads of great tips on where to go, and was absolutely adorable! 🫶

I especially loved doing my workouts on the rooftop under the sun and then cooling off in the pool. Such a great experience and definitely one of my favourite things about the hotel!

The rooms are perfect — spacious, clean, and really comfortable.

Overall, an amazing hotel — would definitely stay here again! ✨

Cons:

The only thing worth knowing before coming is that the hotel is located near an area that can feel a little sketchy (not the hotel’s street itself, but the neighbourhood just behind it). That said, it didn’t affect our stay at all.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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JGLahuerta • solo_traveller • es
7
Para un par de días
Pros:

Ubicación y comunicación excelente. El personal inmejorable.
Cama muy cómoda. Piscina y zona de cócteles de la azotea con vistas impresionantes.

Cons:

El garaje es muy estrecho aunque se agradece.
Las instalaciones necesitan mantenimiento y re-styling además de insonorizacion.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Tati • family_with_children • br
8
Muito boa.
Pros:

Localização e conforto

Cons:

A TV não é smart, sem muitas programações.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
10
Excellent hotel very central
Pros:

Very modern looking hotel inside, good restaurant , rooftop pool with excellent views over the city

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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AURELIE • family_with_children • fr
9
Bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Emplacement idéal juste à coté d'une bouche de Métro, très proche du port. Les ramblas sont accessibles en 10 min de marche. De nombreux commerces tout autour de l'hôtel.
Chambre propre, plutôt spacieuse, salle de bain avec baignoire, idéal quand on a des tout petits.
Terrasse avec bar sur le toit de l hôtel avec une belle vue à 360° sur toute la ville.
Personnel très agréable et toujours prêt à rendre service.
Je recommande.

Cons:

La piscine est plutôt petite et assez fraiche (même en aout).
Le ménage a été oublié une fois pendant le séjour (pas la fin du monde).
Le quartier n'est pas toujours bien fréquenté le soir.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Leonora • solo_traveller • cw
7
Pros:

Big room

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Marian • couple • ie
10
We had a fabulous few days & i would highly recommend this hotel
Pros:

I was very impressed with the hotel, the staff were lovely & the food excellent

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Filip • couple • de
6
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