Barcelona Hotel Colonial
Barcelona · Catalonia · 4 Stars

Barcelona Hotel Colonial

Four-star hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, in a colonial stone building with a clock tower, close to museums, the metro and the coast.

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8.8 Score
1.825 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby Picasso Museum · 300 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Barcelona Hotel Colonial

Barcelona Hotel Colonial is a 4-star hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, housed in a colonial stone building with a clock tower. Barcelona Cathedral and Barceloneta Beach are a 10-minute walk away; the marina and the boutiques of El Born are five minutes away. Its bright rooms have air conditioning, wooden floors, soundproofing, a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. A safe is available for an additional charge.

The buffet breakfast is served in the café and includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The lounge, with white leather sofas, offers free newspapers and free WiFi. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, room service, luggage storage and tourist information. It also has a lift and accessibility facilities, including wheelchair access and visual assistance in Braille. Jaume I metro station is 250 m away and França railway station is 450 m away, making it easy to combine visits around Ciutat Vella with journeys by public transport.

Barcelona Hotel Colonial
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Plan your stay at Barcelona Hotel Colonial

Four-star hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, in a colonial stone building with a clock tower, close to museums, the metro and the coast.

Room types

All three room types have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. Two rooms are 18 m² and accommodate two people; the Double Room with Extra Bed measures 24 m² and accommodates three. The main layout combines two single beds with a sofa bed.

The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds and the Exterior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds let you choose between two single beds or one double bed. The exterior option also offers city views. Bathrooms have a bath or shower, towels, a hairdryer and toiletries; rooms also have a desk and wooden or parquet floors. The 24 m² room offers more space for a third guest, while the other two accommodate two guests.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Barcelona Hotel Colonial
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Wooden floor
  • Minibar

At 18 m², this room accommodates two people and offers a flexible layout: two single beds or one double bed. The bright interior, wooden floors and soundproofing accompany air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. A minibar completes the amenities.

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Double Room with Extra Bed - 2 Beds — Barcelona Hotel Colonial
Double Room with Extra Bed - 2 Beds
24 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed or 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Soundproofing
  • Wooden floor

At 24 m², this room accommodates three people thanks to the sofa bed, alongside either two single beds or one double bed. Air conditioning and soundproofing are complemented by wooden floors, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; the private bathroom has a hairdryer and toiletries. It is an option for accommodating a third person.

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Exterior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Barcelona Hotel Colonial
Exterior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City views
  • Bath or shower

This 18 m² exterior room accommodates two guests and stands out for its city views. You can choose two single beds or one double bed. It has air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, as well as a hairdryer and toiletries.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in the Gothic Quarter, with the Picasso Museum 300 m away and Plaça de Sant Jaume the same distance away
  • you want to get around by public transport: Jaume I metro station is 250 m away and França railway station is 450 m away
  • you value rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing
  • you want free WiFi throughout the property and a lounge with free newspapers
  • you need accessible facilities, such as a lift, wheelchair access and visual assistance in Braille

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking at the property
  • you are travelling as a group of four and want to share a room: the room with an extra bed accommodates up to three guests
  • you want to stay next to the beach: Platja de la Barceloneta is 1.1 km away
  • you prefer a setting away from the city centre and museums: the hotel is in Ciutat Vella, 300 m from the Picasso Museum

Hotel facilities & services

The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the hotel offers concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. It also provides room service, daily housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning services. If you want to explore Barcelona on two wheels, you can hire bicycles or join bike tours; there are also temporary art galleries.

The property has a café and a bar serving wine and champagne. Practical amenities include free WiFi, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms and a flat-screen TV. The building has a lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, as well as visual assistance in Braille. There is a dedicated space for meetings and banquets. Private bathrooms, baths or showers and room service are also among the facilities available during your stay.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Bath or shower
  • Luggage storage

General facilities

  • Bicycle hire
  • Bike tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofing
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Barcelona Hotel Colonial is at Via Layetana, 3, in Ciutat Vella, next to the Gothic Quarter. This part of Barcelona has historic streets, squares and cultural venues, as well as the shops of El Born, whose boutiques are a five-minute walk away. Barcelona Cathedral and Barceloneta Beach are about a ten-minute walk away. Jaume I metro station is 250 m away and makes it easy to get around the city.

The Picasso Museum and Plaça de Sant Jaume are 300 m away; the Museum of World Cultures is 280 m away and the Museu d'Història de Barcelona is 320 m away. França railway station is 450 m away. For ferry travel, Moll de Drassanes is 830 m away. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 9 km away. Nearby spots also include Plaça Reial, 450 m away, and the Arc de Triomf, 950 m away.

From the old town, you can combine visits to museums and squares with a walk towards the coast. Platja de la Barceloneta is 1.1 km away; Platja de Sant Miquel, 1.1 km away, and Playa del Somorrostro, 1.3 km away, are also nearby. In the warmer months, these beaches let you alternate city walks with time by the sea. For another outing, Montjuïc Park and Montjuïc Castle are 2.3 km away; the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is 2.7 km away. You can explore several historic sites on foot around El Born and Ciutat Vella before continuing by metro.

Picasso Museum — Works by Picasso and collections covering different stages of his career. 300 m
Museum of World Cultures — A venue dedicated to traditions and objects from cultures around the world. 280 m
Plaça de Sant Jaume — Historic square where the city hall and the Palau de la Generalitat are located. 300 m
Platja de la Barceloneta — Urban stretch of sand for swimming and strolling beside the Mediterranean. 1,1 km
Jaume I metro station — A convenient stop for exploring Ciutat Vella and connecting with other neighbourhoods. 250 m
Moll de Drassanes — Port terminal with maritime connections and ferry departures from the waterfront. 830 m

What guests say about Barcelona Hotel Colonial

8.8
Fabulous · 1.825 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The facilities and value for money receive somewhat more moderate reviews, while the WiFi gets a solid rating. The distinctive building and the team’s service add to the positive impression.

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