Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

Hotels
8.2 (4169 reviews)
Aribau, 33 , Barcelona , es

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and accommodating staff
Variety and quality of breakfast
Cons:
Noise from hallway at night
Some rooms small and design could be updated
Unreliable WIFI

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Generally clean with some minor issues in specific areas.
Service
8.7
The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout the stay.
Location
8.7
Hotel is very centrally located, close to many bars and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms are mostly comfortable but a bit small with aging design.
Amenities
8.2
Good amenities offered, including a nice rooftop bar and spa.
Value for Money
7.7
Good value overall, but some areas could be improved for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast is varied and of very good quality.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall, a very pleasant stay with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 16:49

Property Description

Vibrant Location in Gay-xample District

The Hotel Axel Barcelona is situated in the heart of the lively Gay-xample district, known for its vibrant gay scene. The staff's local knowledge ensures a welcoming atmosphere for all guests, making it a popular choice for both LGBTQ+ travelers and allies.

Luxurious Amenities and Spa Centre

Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, along with access to the 500m² Spa Centre featuring a hydromassage pool and saunas. The modern rooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Stylish Sky Bar and Entertainment

The hotel's Sky Bar boasts a large swimming pool, terrace with a hot tub, and a cocktail bar. From parties to art exhibitions and shows, the Sky Bar offers a dynamic social hub for guests to unwind and socialize.

Experience the vibrant charm of Barcelona at Hotel Axel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Please note that by booking through Booking.com, one hour of complimentary SPA access is included per reservation and per guest.

Please note, when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that 1 hour of complimentary spa access is included, subject to availability and prior reservation.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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, Dec 6, 2026 until Sun, Dec 6, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BCN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4169 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Richard solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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il marcy solo_traveller it
10
Una bellissima vacanza
Pros:

Tutto dalla posizione alla tranquillità e il prezzo

Cons:

Nulla

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller se
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Jan Willem couple nl
10
Pros:

Eigenlijk alles: het pand, de kamer, de buurt en de vriendelijke mensen.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Keith couple us
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Hernán solo_traveller cr
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Mauricio Amim solo_traveller br
9
Praticidade, localização fantastica!
Pros:

A localizacao é fantastica. O hotel é muito bom, muita praticidade. A comida é boa, ambiente cheiroso e confortavel. Cama confortavel, limpeza impecavel.

Cons:

Havia uma luz de segurança em cima da porta do quarto que nao tem como apagar, horrível tentar dormir e uma luz acesa dentro do quarto. A TV nao é smart e o split poderia ter a opção de gelar mais.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
9
Pleasant stay in center of Barcelona
Pros:

Breakfast was superb, great variety. Location is excellent - center of Barcelona, next to everything. The room was great size and quiet. The terrace on level 8 is amazing. The gym is great (esp. for a hotel gym). Very nice swimming pool to cool down. Also housekeeping in Axel was really excellent - room was made to high standard every day.

Cons:

A few details that need to be ironed out for this hotel to become a place of excellence: Check-in and check-out are quite slow. Room service doesn't pick up the phone (nor return messages). Reaching reception is also on the difficult side. The coffee maker was put in a location where there is no socket. I had to put it on the floor. Mugs provided were of such size that couldn't really fit the coffer maker.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Michèle extended_group fr
10
Home
Pros:

Propreté irréprochable.
Accueil au top. On a été accueilli par Joaquin qui est d'une compétence et amabilité rare.
Petit déjeuner parfait et digne des plus grands hôtels

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Sior solo_traveller il
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Clémence solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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TSALDARI solo_traveller gr
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Emmanuel couple se
1
Inte bekvämmt
Cons:

Dom måste skriva att hotellen är för en specifik del av människor.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Ralph couple gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Lucas couple br
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Mackel solo_traveller lu
10
Pros:

Joaquin and Team was amazing thx for the ubgrading our room😊😊

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Valdemar couple us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The facilities need some work and updating, they are starting to look old

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller it
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller ch
10
Tout c’est bien passé
Pros:

Plutôt une bonne ambiance de manière générale. Très Friendly!

Cons:

La taille des chambres dites “supérieures”. La climatisation dans le bar du 7eme et l’incompétence des serveurs, certains ne savaient pas faire de cocktails.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee