3-star hotel in Barcelona, in a 19th-century building, with a Mediterranean restaurant, rooms overlooking courtyards or the city, and easy access to public transport.
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Hotel Nouvel is a 3-star hotel in Barcelona, in a 19th-century building on a pedestrian street 100 metres from Plaça de Catalunya. Its ornate ceilings, crystal and cast-bronze lamps, and marble floors preserve a stately character in the heart of Ciutat Vella.
The rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, double-glazed windows, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Some overlook an interior courtyard or the city; options with a balcony or terrace are also available, as well as a 28 m² junior suite. La Lluna restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and breakfast is served buffet-style. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
The 24-hour reception offers luggage storage, laundry, car hire, and ticket sales. There is also a reading room with two computers. Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are within walking distance, with Barcelona Cathedral and the Gothic Quarter about a 10-minute walk away.
The rooms at Hotel Nouvel have a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. Options range from single rooms to triple rooms and a junior suite; sizes vary from 9 to 28 m², and occupancy from one to three people. Depending on the room type, you may find a double bed, single beds, or an alternative configuration.
The views help distinguish the rooms: some overlook interior courtyards, while others face the city. The Junior Suite has a balcony, while several rooms have a terrace; there are also room types with a bath. Double-glazed windows provide insulation, and the rooms include a hairdryer. Air conditioning and heating are centrally controlled and operate according to the season, with no individual adjustment: air conditioning is available from April to September and heating from October to March.
At 12 m², this room overlooks an interior courtyard and offers a functional space for one or two people. The main configuration has a double bed, with the option of two single beds. The private bathroom may have a bath or shower, and the room has air conditioning and a safe.
This 17 m² option is set up for up to three people and has three single beds. It overlooks an interior courtyard, and the private bathroom has a bath. Air conditioning completes a room designed for people travelling together who prefer separate beds.
At 13 m², this room is intended for one person and has a double bed. The interior courtyard view offers a sheltered outlook, and the private bathroom may have a bath or shower. It also has air conditioning and a safe, with a layout suited to a solo stay.
The 28 m² Junior Suite stands out for its balcony overlooking the city and offers two single beds. The private bathroom includes a bath and bidet, and the room has a sofa as well as air conditioning. It is the largest room type at Hotel Nouvel.
This 9 m² Single Room has one single bed and overlooks an interior courtyard. The private bathroom may have a bath or shower. It includes air conditioning and a safe, with a simple layout for one person looking for an independent stay in central Barcelona.
At 14 m², this room overlooks the city, offering a different outlook from the room types facing the interior courtyard. The main configuration has two single beds, with the option of a double bed. The private bathroom has a bath and hairdryer, and the room has air conditioning.
This 14 m² Standard Double Room overlooks the city and has two single beds. The private bathroom may have a bath or shower, and the room includes air conditioning and a safe. Its layout suits two people who prefer separate beds and a practical space.
At 16 m², this room adds a terrace overlooking an interior courtyard, an outdoor space that sets it apart from the room types without a terrace. The main configuration has two single beds, with the option of a double bed. The private bathroom has a bath, and the room has air conditioning.
Hotel Nouvel offers practical services for a stay in Barcelona: a 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage, and tourist information. Wi-Fi is free, and the property has a lift and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. It also offers airport transfers and car hire.
Dining options include a restaurant and bar. Vending machines selling snacks and drinks are available for small purchases, and a sun terrace provides an outdoor space. Support services include daily housekeeping and laundry. The rooms have air conditioning and heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The property is non-smoking and has a safe.
Hotel Nouvel is at Santa Ana, 20, in Ciutat Vella, on a pedestrian street. Plaça de Catalunya is 200 m away and Las Ramblas is 100 m away; Portal de l'Àngel is a two-minute walk away. The Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral are about a 10-minute walk away. Nearby places also include Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, 350 m away, and Plaça de Sant Jaume, 500 m away, amid historic streets and squares that make it easy to explore the old town on foot.
Public transport is close by: Catalunya metro station is 150 m away, as is Plaça de Catalunya (FGC); Barcelona-Plaça Catalunya station is 280 m away and FGC Plaza de Cataluña station is 300 m away. Passeig de Gràcia railway station is 900 m away, and bus stops are 150 m and 350 m away. Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 9 km away. Hotel Nouvel offers airport transfers and has no parking.
For museums and architecture, MACBA is 400 m away, Casa Batlló is 850 m away, and the Picasso Museum is 750 m away. Plaça Reial is 650 m away and La Pedrera is 1.4 km away. If you feel like heading to the sea, Platja de Sant Miquel and Platja de la Barceloneta are 1.9 km away; the warmer months are best for combining a city walk with a swim. You can also visit Barcelona Aquarium, 1.5 km away, or head out to Montjuïc, 2.3 km away.
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Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to Barcelona’s main sights and praise the staff. Cleanliness and comfort receive favourable comments, while the facilities and value for money are rated more moderately. Wi-Fi is also mentioned in reviews.
Rates at Hotel Nouvel vary depending on the season, dates, and room type. To check the current price for your stay, you can view the rates available for your dates.
Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 9 km from Hotel Nouvel. Catalunya metro station is 150 m away, and Barcelona-Plaça Catalunya station is 280 m away; bus stops are also 150 m and 350 m away. The hotel offers an airport shuttle. There is no parking, so guests arriving by car will need to find parking elsewhere.
Hotel Nouvel is in Ciutat Vella, 200 m from Plaça de Catalunya and a two-minute walk from Portal de l'Àngel. MACBA is 400 m away, Plaça de Sant Jaume is 500 m away, and the Picasso Museum is 750 m away. Barcelona Cathedral and the Gothic Quarter are about a 10-minute walk away; Platja de la Barceloneta is 1.9 km away.
Hotel Nouvel serves a buffet breakfast, which is not included in the room rate. La Lluna restaurant also serves Mediterranean cuisine, and there is a bar and vending machines selling snacks and drinks on site.
Hotel Nouvel requires a €200 damage deposit on arrival, paid by credit card. The amount is returned to the same card 14 days after check-out, once the accommodation has been inspected. The pre-authorisation covers possible damage or incidents during your stay.
Hotel Nouvel accepts guests under 18 only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. At check-in, guests must present valid identification and a credit card.
The air conditioning and heating at Hotel Nouvel are centrally controlled and cannot be adjusted individually. Air conditioning operates from April to September, and heating from October to March, depending on the season.