Hotel Continental Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalonia · 3 Stars

Hotel Continental Barcelona

Three-star hotel on Las Ramblas, next to Plaça de Catalunya, with free continental buffet available 24 hours a day and air-conditioned rooms.

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7.9 Score
1.709 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby Plaça de Catalunya · 200 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Breakfast Continental

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Hotel Continental Barcelona

Hotel Continental Barcelona is a 3-star hotel in Barcelona, on Las Ramblas next to Plaça de Catalunya, with free continental buffet available 24 hours a day. Its rooms combine pink-toned décor with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen satellite TV. They also have a fridge, microwave and crockery, a practical combination for storing buffet items and preparing a simple meal during your stay.

The accommodation has a 24-hour reception, a tour desk, and currency exchange and car hire services. WiFi is free throughout the property. There are double rooms in different sizes, some with a bathtub, balcony or views of the city and an inner courtyard; family options and babysitting services are also available. Catalunya metro station is 100 m away, and MACBA is 300 m away. From Las Ramblas, you can walk to the Gothic Quarter and El Raval, while several Barcelona beaches are less than 2 km away.

Hotel Continental Barcelona
★ 7.9 · Good · 1.709 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Continental Barcelona

Three-star hotel on Las Ramblas, next to Plaça de Catalunya, with free continental buffet available 24 hours a day and air-conditioned rooms.

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Continental Barcelona are doubles and have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Options measure 12, 15, 16, 17 and 18 m², with different bed configurations and capacity for two or three people, depending on the room type. Room facilities include a fridge and microwave, as well as practical features such as a desk, safe and hairdryer.

A few differences can help you choose: the 18 m² Superior Double Room has a balcony and city views, while another 17 m² Superior room overlooks an inner courtyard. Several options have a bathtub; others have both a bathtub and a shower. The Double Room Compaq with Double Bed measures 12 m², while the Comfort Double Room offers 16 m² and two bed options. The Double Room does not allow extra beds, which is useful to know when planning your stay.

Double Room Compaq with Double Bed — Hotel Continental Barcelona
Double Room Compaq with Double Bed
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge

At 12 m², this room offers a compact layout for two people and one double bed. Air conditioning and a private bathroom make for a functional stay; the flat-screen TV, fridge and microwave provide extra options for relaxing and storing food during your trip.

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Comfort Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Continental Barcelona
Comfort Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Fridge

This 16 m² option lets you choose between two single beds and one large double bed. It stands out for its bathtub, as well as air conditioning and a private bathroom. The fridge and microwave are useful for storing and serving food during your stay.

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Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Continental Barcelona
Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

At 18 m², this is the largest room among these options and the only one with a balcony and city views. It has a bathtub, air conditioning and a private bathroom, as well as a flat-screen TV. It accommodates up to three people and offers two bed configurations.

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Double Room — Hotel Continental Barcelona
Double Room
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Microwave

This 15 m² room has a double bed and a bathtub, as well as air conditioning and a private bathroom. Satellite TV and a microwave complete the amenities. Extra beds cannot be added to this room type, which is therefore intended for a maximum of two people.

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Superior Double Room with Garden View - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Continental Barcelona
Superior Double Room with Garden View - 1 or 2 Beds
17 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Air conditioning

This 17 m² room stands out for its view of an inner courtyard and for offering one large double bed together with two single beds. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom, as well as a fridge and TV. It's an alternative for guests who prefer a view of an interior space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay on Las Ramblas, next to Plaça de Catalunya and 100 m from Catalunya metro station
  • you'd like to start the day with free continental buffet available 24 hours a day
  • you need free WiFi throughout the property
  • you're travelling with children: family rooms and babysitting services are available
  • you're looking for a room with a balcony and city views, available in the 18 m² Superior category

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking
  • you're travelling with a pet and need guaranteed admission without a surcharge: pets are allowed on request and charges may apply
  • you need an extra bed in the Double Room: extra beds cannot be added to this room type
  • there are four of you and you need to share one room: the Superior Double Room accommodates up to three people

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Continental Barcelona offers services to help you organise your stay, including a 24-hour reception, concierge, luggage storage and currency exchange. It also offers express check-in and check-out, room service and daily housekeeping. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Shared spaces include a terrace and a sun terrace, as well as outdoor furniture and temporary art galleries.

For a meal or a drink, there is a bar, snack bar and breakfast in the room; fruit, wine or champagne and a children's buffet are also available. The accommodation has family rooms, soundproofed rooms and babysitting services. Car hire and laundry services are available on request. Facilities include accessible options for guests with reduced mobility. Pets are allowed on request and charges may apply.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Shuttle service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour reception
  • Babysitting / child services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Food & drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Media & technology

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

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Alarm clock
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Continental Barcelona is on La Rambla, in Ciutat Vella and next to Plaça de Catalunya. This stretch connects to shopping streets and the historic neighbourhoods of the city centre; Plaça de Catalunya is 200 m from the hotel and Catalunya metro station is 100 m away. MACBA is 300 m away, while Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is 400 m away. The area makes it easy to combine walks along Las Ramblas with visits to museums and squares in the old town.

For public transport, FGC Plaça de Catalunya station is 250 m away and the pl. de Catalunya - Bergara bus stop is 100 m away. Passeig de Gràcia railway station is 900 m away. Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 9 km away. Nearby attractions include the Picasso Museum, 800 m away, and Casa Batlló, 850 m away; Plaça Reial is 650 m away. Platja de Sant Miquel and Platja de la Barceloneta are 1.9 km away.

You can spend one day exploring the old town on foot and another taking in the modernist architecture of Eixample, with Casa Batlló among the nearby sights. MACBA and the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, 380 m away, offer cultural options in El Raval. To explore the seafront, the beaches of Barceloneta are less than 2 km away; in the warmer months, you can add a walk along the coast. The nearby metro station makes it easy to get around Barcelona without a car.

Plaça de Catalunya — Large central square surrounded by shops and connected to several transport lines. 200 m
MACBA — Contemporary art museum with exhibitions and cultural events in El Raval. 300 m
Square of Sant Felip Neri — Small square in the old town, known for its peaceful atmosphere and historic architecture. 400 m
Picasso Museum — Collection focusing on the artist's formative years and early work. 800 m
Casa Batlló — Modernist building by Antoni Gaudí, with a distinctive façade and interior spaces. 850 m
Platja de la Barceloneta — Urban beach beside the seafront promenade, with sand and access to the coast. 1,9 km

What guests say about Hotel Continental Barcelona

7.9
Good · 1.709 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
7.9
Value for money
7.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to the main sights in the city centre. WiFi and cleanliness also receive positive feedback, although opinions on the facilities and value for money are more mixed. Overall, guests value how easy it is to get around on foot and by metro.

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