Olivia Balmes Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (2705 reviews)
Balmes, 117 , Barcelona , ES
+34 932 14 41 63

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent central location / walking distance to attractions
Rooftop pool and pool bar
Generous, varied breakfast
Clean, comfortable and often spacious rooms
Cons:
Beds/mattresses firmer than some guests prefer
Occasional tired areas and minor cleanliness concerns
A minority reported small room or location concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Mostly praised as very clean in many reviews, but a few comments noted the hotel seemed tired in places and 'wasn't as clean as I would have liked'—slightly reduced for those mentions.
Service
9.4
Consistently excellent: numerous mentions of very friendly, helpful staff (named staff praised, prompt problem resolution, extra courtesy like keeping the pool open) justify a high score.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly described as excellent and within walking distance of attractions; many guests highlight the very convenient location.
Room Quality
9
Rooms often described as spacious and comfortable, though a few guests noted firm mattresses and at least one comment about room size—overall very good with minor negatives.
Amenities
9.4
Rooftop pool (popular with guests), small bar and helpful pool service repeatedly mentioned; amenities add clear value to the stay.
Value for Money
8.8
Generally positive given service, location and breakfast, but at least one guest felt cleanliness/condition didn't fully match the price paid, so score is slightly below other categories.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast repeatedly praised as rich, varied and very good; restaurant/staff also called out positively—strong F&B performance.
Overall Experience
9.4
Many guests said they loved their stay, would return, and highlighted excellent staff, location and pool—overall very positive guest experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:38

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in the Heart of Barcelona
The Olivia Balmes Hotel offers a luxurious stay in the heart of Barcelona's elegant Eixample neighborhood. With stylish air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, guests can unwind in comfort.

Relaxation and Dining Options
Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and sun loungers, perfect for relaxation. The hotel's restaurant serves delicious meals throughout the day, while the bar offers cocktails and snacks.

Convenience and Accessibility
With private parking and proximity to Barcelona Airport, convenience is key at Olivia Balmes Hotel. Explore nearby attractions like Plaza Catalunya and Gaudi's iconic architecture within minutes.

Book your stay at Olivia Balmes Hotel for a blend of luxury, convenience, and relaxation in Barcelona.

Important information:

Please note that lunch and dinner are available throughout the year, apart from the following days: 24 December, 25 December, 26 December, 31 December, and 1 January.

Please note, when booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

Please note. Outside of the summer season, the pool bar may be closed although the service still exists

Registration Nº: H-2393If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2705 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Maria Jose • couple • cl
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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khaled • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Heike • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Mir hat alles gefallen! Sehr schoener Poolbereich mit kleiner Bar. Sehr gute Lage. Sehr freundliches Personal.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Libor • family_with_children • cz
9
Velká spokojenost
Pros:

Ochotný a usměvavý personál, snídaně, umístění hotelu na místě odkud je vše blízko, moderní hotel.

Cons:

Jsme zvyklejší na o něco měkčí matrace, ale to je otázka zvyku.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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ARMIN • couple • ar
8
muy bueno todo
Pros:

Tanto la ubicación, la habitación como el desayuno fueron muy buenos.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Joelcir • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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RAY KYONG AN • couple • us
10
Pros:

모든 직원분들의 친절함이 인상 깊었으며, 시설 또한 우수 했습니다. 호텔 위치 또한 주요 관광 포인트 근접 거리에 있어서 이동하기도 용이 했습니다.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Clean and professional
Pros:

All

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Shahad • couple • sa
6
Pros:

Waled was very nice with people and helpful

Cons:

Location. Room size

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Nuria • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

El trato del personal excelente, tuvimos un imprevisto que solucionaron de inmediato.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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GRZEGORZ • couple • ie
10
Spędziliśmy z żoną wspaniały weekend w Olivia Balmes Hotel Super lokalizacja Bardzo miły ,przyjazny i pomocny personel,
Pros:

Lokalizacja hotelu bardzo miły i pomocny personel (recepcja ,obsluga w restauracji ,bardzo pomocny i miły p.Rafal )ogólnie cała obsługa hotelowa wspaniała .sniadania pyszne i bardzo urozmaicone

Cons:

Nie ma takich rzeczy

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alexa • family_with_children • es
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • ca
10
We loved our stay at the Olivia Balmes Hotel.
Pros:

Olivia Balmes Hotel was walking distance to every attraction (If you love to walk). It was very clean and comfortable… The staff was also very nice and helpful. We would return to this location without hesitation.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ayse • couple • tr
10
Pros:

Konum, temizlik Her şey çok güzeldi!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Mingda • couple • cn
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Mak • family_with_children • mo
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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sonia • solo_traveller • ad
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • family_with_children • au
10
Great hotel, would stay there again!
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast, my son loved the rooftop pool

Cons:

I wish the beds were a bit softer, they were a bit too firm for me

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Zsolt • extended_group • hu
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee