Three-star hotel in Barcelona, next to the Gothic Quarter, with a gym, buffet or takeaway breakfast, and soundproofed rooms.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Hotel California vary depending on the season, room type and dates chosen. To see the current price for your stay, you can check the rates available for your dates.
Hotel California is 9 km from Barcelona - El Prat Airport. Liceu metro station is 150 m away and Jaume I is 400 m away; FGC Plaça de Catalunya Station is also 850 m away and Barcelona - Estació de França is 900 m away. Buses stop at pl. de Catalunya - Bergara, 700 m away. The hotel does not have parking.
Plaça Reial is 50 m from Hotel California; 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. Liceu metro station is 150 m away, while Platja de la Barceloneta is 1.4 km away. The Picasso Museum is 600 m away.
Hotel California serves a buffet breakfast and takeaway breakfast; breakfast is not included in the rate. The accommodation also has a bar and offers room service, so you can choose between the buffet and a takeaway option.
Hotel California offers a 14 m² Superior Double Room, a 13.9 m² Superior Double Room - 2 Beds, and a 9 m² Superior Single Room. The double rooms accommodate two people and the single room accommodates one; all have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a coffee machine.
Hotel California requires a damage deposit of €100 on arrival, which is charged to a credit card. The amount is refunded to the same card seven days after check-out, once the accommodation has been inspected.
Hotel California has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, a toilet with grab rails and a lift. The upper floors are also accessible by lift, making it easier to move between areas of the hotel.