Hotel California
Barcelona · Catalonia · 3 Stars

Hotel California

Three-star hotel in Barcelona, next to the Gothic Quarter, with a gym, buffet or takeaway breakfast, and soundproofed rooms.

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8.9 Score
1.982 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby Plaça Reial · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel California

Hotel California is a 3-star hotel in Barcelona, in the Gothic Quarter and a 2-minute walk from Las Ramblas. Its location in Ciutat Vella makes it easy to walk to historic squares, markets and metro stations.

The soundproofed rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Options include double rooms with a large double bed or two single beds, as well as a single room. All rooms have a coffee machine, and towels and bed linen are provided.

The hotel serves a buffet breakfast and offers a takeaway option; it also has a bar, a shared lounge and room service. Facilities include a gym, free WiFi, a lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility. La Boquería Market is 300 m away and Liceu metro station is 150 m away. Barcelona’s beaches are about 1.4 km away.

Hotel California
★ 8.9 · Fabulous · 1.982 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel California

Three-star hotel in Barcelona, next to the Gothic Quarter, with a gym, buffet or takeaway breakfast, and soundproofed rooms.

Room types

The rooms at Hotel California are divided into three superior options: a double room with a large double bed, another double room with two single beds, and a single room. The first two accommodate two people; the single room is designed for one. They measure 14, 13.9 and 9 m² respectively, so you can choose according to the number of travellers and the space you need.

All three have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. The bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries, a hairdryer, towels, a bathrobe and slippers; bed linen and toilet paper are also provided. A safe and wooden or parquet flooring complete the facilities. The double rooms differ in their bed configurations, while the single room offers these facilities in a space for one person. The accommodation has a functional style, with items for preparing drinks and relaxing after exploring Ciutat Vella.

Superior Double Room — Hotel California
Superior Double Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe

At 14 m², the Superior Double Room offers a large double bed and sleeps two people. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the room includes a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. A coffee machine completes the facilities for relaxing after exploring the city centre.

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Superior Double Room - 2 Beds — Hotel California
Superior Double Room - 2 Beds
13 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Shower
  • Slippers

This 13.9 m² double room has two single beds and sleeps two people. The private bathroom includes a walk-in shower; you will also find a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. A coffee machine and a flat-screen TV complete a room designed for sharing without sleeping in the same bed.

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Superior Single Room — Hotel California
Superior Single Room
9 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

At 9 m², this room has a single bed and is designed for one person. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. A coffee machine, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete this compact option for relaxing in Ciutat Vella.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the Gothic Quarter: Las Ramblas is a 2-minute walk away.
  • you need an internet connection during your stay: free WiFi is available throughout the property.
  • you want to work out while travelling: the hotel has a gym.
  • you prefer to choose between a buffet breakfast and a takeaway option.
  • you are travelling alone or as a couple: there is a single room and double rooms for two people.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: Hotel California does not have parking.
  • you want breakfast included in the rate: it is not included in the stay.
  • you need a room for more than two people: the options accommodate one or two people.
  • you expect to arrive to check in after 22:30: check-in closes then.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel California combines useful services to help you organise your stay in Barcelona. Free WiFi, a gym and air conditioning are available, as well as a lift and adapted spaces for guests with reduced mobility. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are useful on arrival and during your visit. The hotel also provides tourist information to help you organise excursions or transport.

In the shared areas, you can relax in the lounge with a TV or enjoy board games and puzzles. Soundproofed rooms, hypoallergenic options and a no-smoking policy offer alternatives for different needs. There is also heating, a safe, and laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services. The rooms have a coffee machine, an electric kettle and a fridge; entertainment options include a flat-screen TV and satellite channels.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage

General facilities

  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry service
  • Safe
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hypoallergenic rooms
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Food & drink

  • Wine / champagne
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

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

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

Location & what to see

Hotel California is at Rauric 14, in Ciutat Vella, within the Gothic Quarter. Plaça Reial is 50 m away; the Columns of the Temple of Augustus are 100 m away and Plaça de Sant Jaume is 200 m away. La Boquería Market is 300 m away, and Las Ramblas is a 2-minute walk. MUHBA Domus Avinyó is 130 m away and MUHBA El Call is 180 m away, amid streets where Roman remains, squares and medieval buildings stand side by side.

Liceu metro station is 150 m away and Jaume I is 400 m away. For trains, FGC Plaça de Catalunya Station is 850 m away and Barcelona - Estació de França is 900 m away; buses stop at pl. de Catalunya - Bergara, 700 m away. Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 9 km away. If you arrive by sea, Moll de Drassanes ferry terminal is 720 m away. These connections make it easy to get around the city and connect with other transport.

To reach the coast, Platja de la Barceloneta, Platja de Sant Miquel and Platja de Sant Sebastià are 1.4 km away; Platja del Somorrostro is 1.6 km away. The Picasso Museum is 600 m away, the Maritime Museum is 500 m away and Barcelona Aquarium is 900 m away. Casa Batlló is 1.5 km away and Montjuïc is 1.9 km away. In the warmer months, you can combine city sightseeing with time by the sea; during the rest of the year, museums, markets and walks through the old town offer activities indoors and outdoors.

Plaça Reial — Historic square with arcades, terraces and access to streets in the old town. 50 m
MUHBA Domus Avinyó Museum — Remains of a Roman house that can be visited beneath the medieval urban fabric. 130 m
Columns of the Temple of Augustus — Roman remains of the ancient temple dedicated to Emperor Augustus. 100 m
Liceu metro station — A central stop for travelling to different neighbourhoods in Barcelona. 150 m
Picasso Museum — Collection of Picasso's works housed in several medieval palaces. 600 m
Platja de la Barceloneta — An urban stretch of sand for swimming and walking by the sea. 1,4 km

What guests say about Hotel California

8.9
Fabulous · 1.982 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.8

Guests particularly appreciate the staff's attentiveness and the cleanliness. The room comfort, facilities and hotel surroundings also receive good reviews; ratings reflect a consistent experience, with value for money scoring slightly lower than the highest-rated categories.

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