Barcelona City Hotel

1.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre, steps from Passeig de Gràcia
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Standard Double Room
21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Property entrance
Front of property
21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Carrer d'Arago, 281, Barcelona, 08009

What's nearby

  • Passeig de Gràcia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casa Batllo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casa Mila - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 29 min drive
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 8 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 25 min walk
  • Passeig de Gracia Station - 5 min walk
  • Girona Station - 6 min walk
  • Diagonal Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Caffé di Francesco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tapa Tapa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Dolce Vita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CocoVail Beer Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barcelona City Hotel

Barcelona City Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batllo. Also, Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla are within a 15-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Passeig de Gracia Station is 5 minutes and Girona Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

Catalan, English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 20 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Pets must be supervised
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking within 2461 ft (EUR 21.00 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 21.00 per day (2461 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number HB-003925

Also known as

Barcelona City Hotel Hotel Universal
Barcelona City Universal
Barcelona City Hotel Hotel Universal Barcelona
Barcelona City Universal Barcelona
Barcelona City Universal
Barcelona City Hotel Hotel
Barcelona City Hotel Barcelona
Barcelona City Hotel Hotel Barcelona
Barcelona City Hotel (Hotel Universal)

Frequently asked questions

Does Barcelona City Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Barcelona City Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Barcelona City Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Barcelona City Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Barcelona City Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barcelona (5-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Barcelona City Hotel like?
Barcelona City Hotel is in Eixample, a short 5-minute walk from Passeig de Gracia Station and 11 minutes' walk from Plaça de Catalunya.

Barcelona City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

This is not a hotel. It’s a hostel. The photos look nothing like the actual experience. Not very clean. No tv in room, just a computer monitor that doesn’t work. Guests were smoking. Guests and employees very loud day and night. You can’t get to sleep. Will never stay again.
Krista, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Request for 1 night minimum refund
I have stayed with my mum 5 nights in Barcelona city hotel as you can see from my account, from 22nd to 27th April. I would like to officially let you know that im requesting FULL refund FOR ONE night, since it is not acceptable what has happened. We were accomodated in room 206 which is facing the street the first night, since this hotel does not have double glazing it was impossible to sleep during night since so following morning we requested to move to room facing yard and reception was helpful and move us to room 208. However in room 208 was a drunk man every night who would not let us sleep since he was so drunk and did not remember his digital entry code to open his door and made a huge mess at 2am in the morning, we could not sleep cause later he broke his beer glasses. This was happening 2 nights and after the first night i made a complain, reception spoke to him however did not do anything else, not relocated him neither us so the another night was the same problem. After that night i asked for full refund for the seconf night, they spoke to manager and he said it must be done via hotels.com and that you will get in touch with them. Please sort this as soon as possible and I will expect refund and your response as soon as possible.
Zuzana, 5-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Did not look like pictures
Jess, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, excellent location, good quality
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good base to visit Barcelona
Friendly staff, excellent location, good quality
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nilka, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Worth it
Nice room, very clean. Staff guy was amazing.
3-night trip
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6/10 Good

My room was small, but the location made up for it
I was in a small room with a twin bed. The hotel lobby is on the 2nd floor. And the rooms are the floor above that. The elevators are very small and you have to use a flight of steps to get to them. Location is great with easy access to the city.
Thomas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel room was clean, white linens. The receptionist was very helpful, good service. Exceptional location, centrally located, close access to several metro stations. Will definetely stay here again.
VANESSA, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

-the hotel room was tune and had no room for the luggage however the location is amazing and the room was clean
4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great value in a pretty nice location. Lacks direct sunlight and a fridge, bu besides that, it makes a nice choice short term choice.
Larry, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

no proper lobby available . dining area inadequate ,uncomfortable chairs and tables in dining area , cramped space, poor choice of food, cramped elevator . no bath rooms available other than in the bedrooms Not Ideal for family vacation.
13-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our recent stay in Barcelona
Very welcoming reception. Helpful staff. Clean and safe environment. Decent breakfast. Very good WiFi. Fantastic location
Nilakantan, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

GREAT stay in Barcelona
the stay was very nice, easy, and very accessible and close to many nice things in Barcelona.
Chapman, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple room but very clean—great location but with that comes more noise from the street
Chris, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Gloria, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Good location and staff were really friendly and helpful. I had a single room which was small but did the job. Only issue I had was that the single bed frame was very basic metal and skeaked with any movement. I am a really light sleeper though so probably not an issue for most. That aside I enjoyed the stay.
Chris, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Excellent location near transit and Gaudi buildings. Breakfast was minimal. Room was clean and staff were very helpful with area info.
Gil, 3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Hostel not hotel
It's a hostel not a hotel!!!!
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel had the most uncomfortable bed. My husband and I woke up with shoulder and back pain. The hotel is in a very nice location, shops and restaurants are within walking distance. It would have been nice if the hotel offered shuttle rides to and from the train station, especially when the taxi went on strike. The receptionist told us that the taxi issue was not their problem. The bathroom is renovated, but too slippery for elderly. Breakfast buffet was decent.
Jeanvie, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Good Budget Hotel
Great area, very close to Metro and Medium distance trains. Front desk very accommodating. Breakfast options tasty and consistent with BCN culturally and all fruit was fresh. Is in a kind of random building with a lobby and elevator that smell funky but is pleasantly clean and simple/minimal once inside the facilities. An excellent budget hotel for travellers not looking for big rooms and amenities.
4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not a Hotel More A Hostel
This property is suitable for a hostel category and not for a hotel. I arrived to the location, couldn't find any name sign for the hotel, after looking for more than 15 minutes i discovered that it is mentioned on the inter-phone bell. taking the elevator of the residential building to the second floor, I discovered that its one floor multi rooms made to be a hotel. The reception person was unfriendly, and asked to keep the key at all time. obviously because they don't have another copy. I get into the room, despite my booking is for one person, I get into a tiny room with a three beds, where i could hardly move. There was a very bad smell continuously coming from the bathroom, and the street noise was heard loud at all time since the window's door where not locking properly. The cleaner was accessing the room everyday to change towels only, and for some reasons they never changed the bed sheets, and there were always traces that no proper cleaning was made to the room. I wouldn't recommend this property and I wouldn't return for sure. Regards,
Gilbert, 1-night trip
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