Two-star guest house in Barcelona’s Eixample district, with free WiFi, a 24-hour reception and rooms for solo travellers, couples and families.
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Hostal Balmes Centro is a 2-star guest house in Barcelona, 400 m from Casa Batlló and very close to Passeig de Gràcia. Its address in Eixample makes it easy to combine visits to Modernist buildings, museums and shopping streets with getting around the city.
The rooms can accommodate one, two, three or four people and offer configurations with single or double beds. Depending on the category, they have a private or shared bathroom; some are interior-facing, while others have a balcony and views. Common features include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and several options also have a fridge or safe. For your stay, the guest house offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. There is a lift, lockers and a shared TV area. Passeig de Gràcia, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló are within easy walking distance, while Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla are about a ten-minute walk away.
The room selection includes single, double, superior, triple and quadruple rooms, accommodating one to four people. Room sizes range from 13 to 30 m²: the more compact options are interior-facing, while some 18 or 22 m² rooms have a balcony and views. There is also a 30 m² exterior-facing quadruple room, the largest option in the range.
Most categories have a private bathroom; the Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom uses a bathroom on the same floor. Depending on the room type, you can choose a double bed or single beds, and the family options accommodate three or four guests. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV are among the in-room amenities. Some rooms have a fridge, safe or sofa, and several exterior-facing categories also have a balcony and views.
At 22 m² and accommodating three people, this option combines one double bed and one single bed. It has a private bathroom, balcony and views, as well as air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The room includes a hairdryer, towels and bed linen, making it suitable for sharing without giving up separate beds.
This 22 m² room offers two single beds and a private bathroom, a practical combination for two people who prefer to sleep separately. It faces outside and has a balcony and views; it also comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safe. A hairdryer, towels and bed linen complete your stay.
At 13 m², this is one of the most compact rooms and faces inward, with no views. It has a private bathroom and accommodates two guests, with the choice of a double bed or two single beds. It includes air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, offering a straightforward option if you prefer an interior-facing room.
This 18 m² exterior-facing category stands out for its shared bathroom, located on the same floor, as well as its balcony and views. It has a double bed and a sofa, along with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. It’s an option for two people who want more space than in the Standard Double Room and don’t need a private bathroom.
At 18 m², this superior room combines a private bathroom with a balcony and views, unlike the Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom. It is set up for two people, with a double bed and sofa, and has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The balcony and private bathroom set it apart from the alternative with the same floor area.
This 22 m² interior-facing room accommodates four guests and has two double beds, as well as a private bathroom. It includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a wardrobe. Compared with the larger exterior-facing quadruple room, it has an interior layout and a more compact floor area for groups or families.
This is the largest room, with 30 m² of space for up to four people and two double beds. Unlike the interior-facing quadruple room, this option faces outside and offers views, as well as a private bathroom. It has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, along with heating and a safe.
Designed for one person, this 13 m² interior-facing room has a single bed and a private bathroom with a shower. It includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge; towels and bed linen are also provided. Its compact layout sets it apart from the double options and gives you your own space during your stay.
The guest house has a 24-hour reception and free WiFi throughout. Air conditioning and family rooms complement the facilities, which also include a lift, non-smoking rooms and a shared TV area. Lockers and luggage storage are available if you need to store your belongings.
Daily housekeeping is provided, along with towels, bed linen, toilet paper and sockets near the bed. A vending machine offers drinks, while the lift provides access to the upper floors. Tourist information and lockers complete the practical facilities; staff can help organise visits and activities. Overall, the amenities meet the everyday needs of solo travellers, couples and families, with shared spaces where you can relax between outings in Barcelona.
Hostal Balmes Centro is on Carrer de Balmes, in Barcelona’s Eixample district, known for its wide streets and Modernist buildings. Passeig de Gràcia is a five-minute walk away; Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller and Casa Milà (La Pedrera) are all along this avenue. Fundació Antoni Tàpies is 300 m away and Casa Batlló is 400 m away. You can visit Casa Lleó i Morera and Casa Milà (La Pedrera) 450 m away.
For public transport, FGC - Provença station is 200 m away and Provença metro station is 300 m away. Passeig de Gràcia Station is 400 m away; another station 550 m away has regular trains to the airport. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 9 km away, and the drive takes about 17 minutes. Plaça de Catalunya is 900 m away and La Rambla is about a ten-minute walk. The Barcelona (rda. Universitat, 33) bus stop is 750 m away.
The area is well suited to a day exploring Modernist architecture: Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó i Morera are part of the route known as the Block of Discord. Museu Tàpies, 300 m away, offers another nearby cultural visit, and the Museu del Modernisme Català is 360 m away. For a walk by the sea, Barceloneta Beach is 3 km away; Sant Miquel Beach and Somorrostro Beach are the same distance away. On beach days, you can combine the coast with a visit to the city centre and return by metro or train.
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Guests particularly appreciate the central location and the staff’s service; the WiFi also receives favourable feedback. The facilities, cleanliness and comfort are rated more moderately, while access to the main avenues and attractions stands out as one of the strong points.
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Hostal Balmes Centro is 9 km from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, about a 17-minute drive. FGC - Provença station is 200 m away and Passeig de Gràcia Station is 400 m away; there is also a station 550 m away with regular trains to the airport. Provença metro station is 300 m away. The property does not have parking.
Hostal Balmes Centro is in Eixample, 300 m from Fundació Antoni Tàpies and Museu Tàpies. Casa Batlló is 400 m away and Casa Milà (La Pedrera) is 450 m away. Plaça de Catalunya is 900 m away, and Barceloneta, Sant Miquel and Somorrostro beaches are 3 km away. Passeig de Gràcia is also a five-minute walk away.
Hostal Balmes Centro offers single, double, superior, triple and quadruple rooms, accommodating one to four people. Room sizes range from 13 to 30 m². There are interior- and exterior-facing options, some with a balcony and views; the exterior-facing quadruple room is the largest, at 30 m².
Most room categories at Hostal Balmes Centro have a private bathroom. The exception is the Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom, whose bathroom is on the same floor. The rooms with private bathrooms include single, double, triple and quadruple options.
Check-in at Hostal Balmes Centro is available from 14:00 to 00:00, and check-out is before 11:00. You’ll need photo identification and a credit card to complete check-in. The total cost of the reservation is payable on arrival.
At Hostal Balmes Centro, noise is not permitted between 22:00 and 09:00, and stag or hen parties or similar celebrations are not allowed. Special requests are subject to availability and may incur extra charges. The property may also pre-authorise a deposit on your card before arrival.
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