Hotel Barcelona Universal

Hotels
8.3 (6105 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:
Central location near Paral·lel metro
Clean rooms and good housekeeping
Friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast selection (often praised)
Comfortable beds in several rooms
Rooftop terrace with city views
Cons:
Exterior noise and poor soundproofing
Some rooms have unpleasant smells or dated bathrooms
Pool cold / bar closed early
A/C/heating unit issues and no smart TVs in some rooms
Perceived poor value for price by some guests
Occasional limited breakfast choices or service interruptions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness (‘Clean rooms’, ‘Very clean’). A few notes mention a slight unpleasant smell in some rooms, but overall housekeeping is consistently rated positively.
Service
8.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and attentive. One report noted a staff member entering a room without notice, but overall service is viewed positively.
Location
9
Repeatedly cited as an excellent, central location near Paral·lel metro and good for walking the city. Some reviews note proximity to the Raval and street noise at night.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed feedback: comfortable and spacious beds in some reviews, but frequent complaints about noise, unpleasant smells on entry, dated bathrooms, shower-in-bath layout, and variability in room assignment/quality.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities are mixed: rooftop terrace praised, but issues reported with a cold pool, closed bar hours, A/C/heating unit problems, lack of smart TVs, and noisy lifts.
Value for Money
7.6
Several guests felt the room quality did not match the price and mentioned expectations for the category; other guests found it good value. Overall slightly below the target rating.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast is frequently praised for selection and quality, though a few reviews mention limited choices or an instance where breakfast service was interrupted/cut.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive experience driven by location, cleanliness and helpful staff, tempered by noise and some room/amenity shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:13

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

8.3
Based on 6105 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 8.6
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Jaime • couple • es
7
Estupendo si no fuera por el chem out
Pros:

Buenas instalaciones y servicio

Cons:

La salida a las 11:00 me parece excesivamente pronto

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Allan • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay in well-located hotel
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Bernd • family_with_children • de
7
War Okay aber es geht besser für diesen Preis
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr gut das Personal sehr aufmerksam !

Cons:

Die Bar war ab 18:00 geschlossen der Pool hatte 16grad das Bad ist nicht mehr stand der dinge (Abfluss sehr schlecht )

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • ie
8
Lovely hotel, good location.
Pros:

Central location right beside the Paral-lell metro stop. Lovely breakfast selection. Friendly staff.

Cons:

We had a street facing room.
Very noisy at night with passing traffic and emergency services vehicles etc.
A pair of ear plugs sorted it out though!
I think the hotel is adjacent to the Raval district, a couple of sketchy nearby streets at night time!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • couple • ae
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Javier • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • es
8
Good value and very clean and comfortable room
Pros:

Clean rooms, Friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast

Cons:

Location and view from the room

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
Z
Zaur • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Все хорошо

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Vanesa • couple • es
5
Estancia mejorable
Pros:

La ubicación por comodidad nuestra y la atención del personal ha sido excelente

Cons:

La habitación deja mucho que desear para el precio que tiene y daba a un deslunado que para la categoría del hotel no se debería de asignar como habitación

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • pl
10
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Marc • couple • fr
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mar • family_with_children • es
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • nl
8
Uitstekende locatie om Barcelona te voet te verkennen
Pros:

Uitstekende locatie. Mooi verzorgd ontbijt met een ruime keuze. Goede geluidsisolatie tussen de kamers onderling. Zeer goed en ruim bed voor 2 personen.

Cons:

De waterstraal van de wastafel viel tegen. Tevens vinden we douchen in een bad niet zo aangenaam. Geef ons maar een ruime douche, maar dat is persoonlijk. De liften maakten bij het dichtgaan een hard geluid, wat in de nacht wanneer het stil is luid binnenkwam.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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G.mnrs • family_with_children • cy
6
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Clizia • couple • it
10
Ottima posizione per visitare la città con servizi e colazione super
Pros:

Lo stile semplice e moderno, la pulizia

Cons:

Nulla

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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ida • family_with_children • it
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • couple • ar
9
Cons:

Que no tenía televisores smart para ver plataformas

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, the location was very good and the breakfast had a good selection.

Cons:

The room had a slightly unpleasant smell to it, only noticeable as you walked in, you got used to it fairly quickly. At one point one of the staff walked into my room without notice, which I thought was a bit odd, they didn’t seem that bothered.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ange • family_with_children • ci
8
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Seyfi • family_with_children • tr
6
Pros:

İlk iki gün kahvaltı iyi
ancak 3. gün kahvaltı kesildi. sebebini bilemiyoruz.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee