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Four-star hotel in Barcelona, next to Paral·lel metro station, with a rooftop pool, gym and rooms with a bathtub and minibar.
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Hotel Barcelona Universal is a 4-star hotel in Barcelona, next to Paral·lel metro station and 600 m from Las Ramblas. Its rooftop pool offers city views, and the gym lets you keep up your exercise routine during your stay.
The rooms feature wooden floors, air conditioning and a private bathroom with toiletries and an electric towel rail. Options include double rooms, a triple room and suites in different sizes; some have views of the inner courtyard, the city or the mountains. The Medea restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with hot and cold items, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. WiFi is free throughout the hotel.
From Avinguda del Paral·lel, you can walk to Las Ramblas and the El Raval neighbourhood, while Montjuïc's Magic Fountain and the MNAC are about a 20-minute walk away. The nearby metro station makes it easy to get to Plaça de Catalunya and other parts of Barcelona.
The rooms offer air conditioning, a private bathroom and a bathtub, along with practical features such as a minibar, hairdryer and wooden or parquet floors. The Standard and Superior Double Rooms differ in size and views: one overlooks an inner courtyard, while the other may offer city views. The Triple Room has space for three people and a desk.
For a more spacious stay, the Junior Suite has a separate bedroom, a living room and a terrace with mountain views. The Suite with City Views measures 75 m² and also offers city and mountain views, as well as a hot tub. Both suites have a private bathroom and a minibar. The five room types range from 23 to 75 m², with double or single bed options depending on the room.
At 23 m², this room offers views of an inner courtyard and a patio, setting it apart from rooms with city or mountain views. It includes a bathtub and minibar, as well as air conditioning and a private bathroom. You can choose between one large double bed or two single beds.
This 33 m² room accommodates up to three people and has three single beds in its main configuration. The private bathroom has a bathtub, and the room also features a desk, air conditioning and a minibar. Its capacity for three guests sets it apart from the hotel's double rooms.
At 25 m², this room may overlook Avinguda del Paral·lel or an inner courtyard; its city views set it apart from the Standard Double Room. It has a bathtub, hairdryer and minibar, as well as air conditioning. You can choose an extra-large double bed or two single beds.
The Junior Suite covers 40 m² and has a separate bedroom and living room. Its terrace offers mountain views, and the bathroom has a hot tub—features that set it apart from the double rooms. It also has air conditioning and a minibar.
At 75 m², this suite combines a bedroom and living room with views of the city, the mountains and a landmark. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower, as well as a hot tub. It also has a minibar, slippers and a tea or coffee maker.
The hotel offers practical services for a city stay: free WiFi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and luggage storage. It also has a gym, a lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, as well as soundproofed rooms and room service. In the communal areas, you'll find a terrace and solarium, as well as a shared TV area.
The restaurant, bar and snack bar are complemented by a minibar and a kettle or coffee maker. The property serves fruit and wine or champagne, and can prepare special diet menus on request. For meetings, there are banquet facilities and a business centre; everyday services include laundry, dry cleaning and ironing. Parking is available in a garage. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Hotel Barcelona Universal is on Avinguda Paral.lel in Ciutat Vella, next to Paral·lel metro station, 50 m away. Las Ramblas is 600 m away, and the bars in El Raval are about 500 m away. The area lets you combine walks along central streets with visits to nearby cultural attractions: Güell Palace is 600 m away and Plaça Reial is 800 m away. You can also visit the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA), 900 m away.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 8 km away. To get around the city, Poble Sec metro station is 650 m away and FGC - Plaça de Catalunya is 1.2 km away; Plaça de Catalunya is 1.3 km away. The Moll de Drassanes ferry terminal is 860 m away. Plaça d'Espanya is 1.6 km away, and Montjuïc's Magic Fountain is 1.5 km away. The Barcelona Maritime Museum is 680 m away, near the waterfront.
Montjuïc offers several places to visit for a day among gardens, viewpoints and heritage sites: Montjuïc Park and Montjuïc Castle are 1.2 km away. The fountain and the MNAC can be reached in about 20 minutes on foot. If you prefer the coast, Sant Miquel Beach and San Sebastián Beach are 1.8 km away; Barceloneta Beach is 2 km away and Somorrostro Beach is 2.3 km away. In the warmer months, you can spend part of the day by the sea and return in the afternoon to the museums, squares and restaurants nearby.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The facilities and WiFi receive favourable, though slightly more moderate, ratings. The nearby metro makes it easier to explore Barcelona and contributes to a comfortable stay.
Rates at Hotel Barcelona Universal vary depending on the season, dates and room type. To check the price for your stay, you can view the latest rates through booking channels.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 8 km away; the drive usually takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Paral·lel metro station is 50 m away and Poble Sec station is 650 m away. FGC - Plaça de Catalunya is also 1.2 km away, and the Sepúlveda - Urgell bus stop is 950 m away. The hotel has private parking, which cannot be reserved in advance and costs €30 per day.
Hotel Barcelona Universal is next to Paral·lel metro station, 50 m away. Las Ramblas is 600 m away; Güell Palace is 600 m away and Plaça Reial is 800 m away. MACBA is 900 m away and Montjuïc's Magic Fountain is 1.5 km away. To get to the sea, Playa de Sant Miquel is 1.8 km away and Playa de la Barceloneta is 2 km away.
The Medea restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with hot and cold items. Hotel Barcelona Universal offers continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and American options, as well as takeaway breakfast. The range lets you choose between breakfast served in the restaurant and an option to take away.
Hotel Barcelona Universal has private parking on site in a garage. It cannot be reserved, and the cost is €30 per day. It is a paid option, not free parking.
Hotel Barcelona Universal has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair access to the entire unit. The upper floors can be reached by lift. The hotel also has accessibility features for guests with hearing impairments.
Hotel Barcelona Universal requires a damage deposit of €100 on arrival, charged to a credit card. The amount is refunded to the same card seven days after check-out, once the accommodation has been inspected.
The Triple Room at Hotel Barcelona Universal measures 33 m² and accommodates three guests. Its main configuration has three single beds; it also has a private bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning and a minibar. The double rooms and suites have a maximum capacity of two people.
