chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Barcelona · Catalonia · 3 Stars

chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel

Three-star design hotel in Barcelona’s Born district, with a Modernist building, gym and rooms with balconies or terraces near museums.

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8.3 Score
1.171 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby Barcelona Photographic Archive · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel

chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Barcelona, in a Modernist building in El Born, 250 m from the Picasso Museum. Its high ceilings, large windows and marble staircases preserve the building’s architectural character, while the rooms have air conditioning, colourful LED lighting and flat-screen TVs. There are single, double and triple options, all with private bathrooms; some have a balcony, terrace or city views, while others overlook an inner courtyard.

The hotel has a gym, 24-hour reception and a lounge with designer armchairs and free Wi-Fi. You can help yourself to complimentary coffee, tea and water in a self-service area. A buffet breakfast is served at Moderna bar, which is open daily from 8:00 to 22:00 and also serves cocktails. The property is for adults only and offers luggage storage and tourist information. From Princesa Street, you can walk to the museums of El Born, visit Ciutadella Park or continue towards La Rambla, a ten-minute walk away.

chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
★ 8.3 · Very good · 1.171 reviews

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Three-star design hotel in Barcelona’s Born district, with a Modernist building, gym and rooms with balconies or terraces near museums.

Room types

The five room types include a Single Room, a Small Double Room, a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, a Superior Room with Terrace and a Triple Room. They range from 15 to 22 m² and all have a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The Single Room accommodates one person; the double rooms accommodate two, and the Triple Room up to three. Several categories offer city or inner-courtyard views.

The differences lie in the outdoor spaces and views: the Small Double Room overlooks an inner courtyard, the Deluxe Double Room has a balcony and city views, and the Superior Room also has a terrace. The Single Room combines tiled and parquet flooring, while the Triple Room also overlooks the courtyard and is accessible only by stairs. Bed configurations vary by room type, with double and single bed options, as well as a triple arrangement with three single beds.

Small Double Room — chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Small Double Room
17 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Air conditioning

At 17 m² and with space for two people, the Small Double Room stands out for its views of an inner courtyard and the courtyard associated with this room category. It has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV; the private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
20 m²

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

This 20 m² room has a private balcony and city views, as well as space for two people. Its main configuration includes a double bed. The private bathroom has a shower and hairdryer, and the room also has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

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Superior Room with Terrace - 1 or 2 Beds — chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Superior Room with Terrace - 1 or 2 Beds
22 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

At 22 m², this room is larger than the 20 m² Deluxe Double Room. It combines city views with a balcony and terrace, providing additional outdoor space that sets it apart from the other double rooms. It accommodates two people and has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

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Single Room — chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Single Room
15 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Tumble dryer

The 15 m² Single Room is designed for one person and has wood or parquet and tiled flooring. The private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. It also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a tumble dryer.

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Triple Room — chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Triple Room
19 m²

  • 3 Single beds or 1 Single bed and 1 Large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Air conditioning

At 19 m² and with space for three people, this interior room overlooks a courtyard. Its main configuration has three single beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer; access is only by stairs, which is important to bear in mind when planning your arrival.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling as a couple and want to choose between double rooms with a balcony or terrace and city views.
  • you’re interested in staying in a Modernist building with high ceilings, large windows and marble staircases.
  • you want to keep up your exercise routine: the hotel has a gym.
  • you prefer to use public transport: Jaume I metro station is 400 m away and França station is 370 m away.
  • you’re looking for an adults-only hotel with 24-hour reception.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: the hotel does not have parking.
  • you’re travelling with children, as the property is for adults only.
  • you expect the buffet to be included in the room price.
  • you need to accommodate more than three people in one room: the maximum capacity is three guests.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel combines all-day assistance with practical services: reception is open 24 hours, and the team offers concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. Daily housekeeping, wake-up service, a safe, laundry and ironing services are also available. The gym lets you work out without leaving the building.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the common areas, and the rooms have air conditioning and heating and are non-smoking. A lift provides access to the floors. For your comfort, the rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, towels, bed linen, slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer; some also have a tumble dryer. A flat-screen TV, satellite channels, a radio and a telephone complete the audiovisual equipment. The bar offers a place to have a drink, and there is also a drinks vending machine.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Safe
  • Adults only
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Gym

Food & drink

  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel is at 50 Princesa Street, in the Born district, within Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella district. The neighbourhood’s character is evident in its historic streets and cultural venues: the Barcelona Photographic Archive is 50 m away, the Chocolate Museum is 60 m away and El Born is 160 m away. You can also visit historic palaces such as Palau Baró de Castellet, 190 m away. The Picasso Museum is 250 m away, and the area connects to other routes through the old town.

For getting around, Barcelona-Estació de França is 370 m away and Jaume I metro station is 400 m away; Arc de Triomf station is 550 m away. Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 10 km away. Moll de Drassanes, the ferry terminal, is 1.3 km away, which is useful if you’re continuing your journey by sea. La Rambla is about a ten-minute walk away and Plaça de Catalunya is 1 km away.

Ciutadella Park is 350 m away and the Arc de Triomf is 500 m away, making it easy to stroll between green spaces and monumental architecture. Somorrostro and Sant Sebastià beaches are 1.2 km and 1.8 km away, respectively. From June to September, the coast is generally more suitable for swimming; in the cooler months, a walk by the sea is still an option. You can also combine visits to the museums of El Born with walks around Ciutat Vella and La Rambla.

Barcelona Photographic Archive — A photographic collection documenting the city’s visual history. 50 m
Chocolate Museum — An exhibition dedicated to cocoa, chocolate and their connection with Barcelona. 60 m
El Born — An archaeological site where you can discover Barcelona in the early 18th century. 160 m
Ciutadella Park — Gardens, paths and green spaces where you can relax between visits around the city. 350 m
Barcelona-Estació de França — A historic railway station for continuing your journey from Barcelona. 370 m
Somorrostro Beach — A stretch of Barcelona coastline where you can walk beside the Mediterranean. 1,2 km

What guests say about chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel

8.3
Very good · 1.171 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Value for money
7.9
Free Wi-Fi
9.1

Reviews particularly praise the staff and Wi-Fi, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. Value for money scores somewhat lower than the best-rated aspects. The Born neighbourhood also stands out, with museums, transport and walking areas nearby.

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