Olivia Balmes Hotel
Barcelona · Catalonia · 4 Stars

Olivia Balmes Hotel

Four-star hotel in Barcelona’s Eixample, with an outdoor pool, solarium, restaurant and soundproofed rooms near Passeig de Gràcia.

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9.2 Score
1.801 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby Casa Milà (La Pedrera) · 400 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Olivia Balmes Hotel

Olivia Balmes Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Barcelona’s Eixample, 400 metres from Passeig de Gràcia, with an outdoor pool and solarium. Its modern style combines spaces to relax with services for visitors to the city on holiday or for work.

The rooms have air conditioning, an open-plan designer bathroom, a satellite flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some offer city views, while others overlook an inner courtyard; there are also options with a balcony and a suite with a seating area and sofa bed. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms.

The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar offers cocktails and snacks; the poolside bar may close outside the summer season. The hotel has a gym, meeting rooms and a 24-hour reception. Casa Milà and Casa Batlló are within easy walking distance, and Plaça de Catalunya is 1.1 km away.

Olivia Balmes Hotel
★ 9.2 · Wonderful · 1.801 reviews

Plan your stay at Olivia Balmes Hotel

Four-star hotel in Barcelona’s Eixample, with an outdoor pool, solarium, restaurant and soundproofed rooms near Passeig de Gràcia.

Room types

The rooms at Olivia Balmes Hotel offer a modern space with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar. The double options include a 25 m² Standard room with city views and different bed configurations, and a 28 m² Premium room with a large double bed and the same type of views. These options include soundproofing and a flat-screen TV.

If you prefer views of an inner courtyard, there are rooms with a balcony and a 30 m² Superior room with a bathtub and sofa. The 40 m² Suite adds a seating area, balcony and bathtub; it can accommodate up to three people with an extra-large double bed and sofa bed. You can choose between city or courtyard views and different spaces for a stay as a couple or with family.

Standard Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Olivia Balmes Hotel
Standard Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Soundproofing

At 25 m², this room offers city views and a choice of a large double bed or two single beds. Air conditioning, soundproofing and a minibar complete the modern space, which has an open-plan designer bathroom and a satellite flat-screen TV.

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Premium Double Room — Olivia Balmes Hotel
Premium Double Room
28 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Air conditioning

This 28 m² room offers city views and a large double bed. Air conditioning and soundproofed walls complement the modern design; a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar and open-plan bathroom complete the stay.

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Suite — Olivia Balmes Hotel
Suite
40 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • Inner courtyard view

At 40 m², the Suite adds a seating area and can accommodate three people with its extra-large double bed and sofa bed. It has a balcony and views of an inner courtyard; the bathroom includes a bathtub, bathrobe and slippers.

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Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Olivia Balmes Hotel
Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed and 1 Sofa bed or 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Bathtub

This 30 m² room overlooks an inner courtyard and has a bathtub, air conditioning and a sofa. It can be set up with an extra-large double bed or two single beds, with a sofa bed in either configuration. Soundproofing helps keep outside noise separate from your rest.

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Double Room with Balcony — Olivia Balmes Hotel
Double Room with Balcony
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Inner courtyard view

At 25 m², this room stands out for its balcony overlooking an inner courtyard. It has a double bed, air conditioning and soundproofed walls, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. It’s an option for two people looking for their own outdoor space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to visit Casa Milà and Casa Batlló on foot: they’re 400 and 550 metres away, respectively
  • you’d like to relax by an outdoor pool and sunbathe on the solarium
  • you’re looking for a hotel with an on-site restaurant, bar and café
  • you’re travelling for work and would find the meeting rooms and business centre useful
  • you need a room for up to three people: the Suite and Superior Double Room can accommodate that many

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: the hotel doesn’t have a car park
  • you want to walk to the beach in a few minutes: the nearest beaches are 3.2 km away
  • you want to use the poolside bar outside the summer season, when it may be closed
  • you’re travelling with four people and want to stay in one room: the maximum capacity is three guests

Hotel facilities & services

The stay combines places to relax with services designed to help you get around Barcelona and enjoy the hotel. There is a 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. The outdoor furniture and terrace with solarium offer a place to unwind, while the gym and massages provide further ways to relax. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.

The hotel’s restaurant, bar and café offer different options for a meal or a drink; there is also a minibar in the rooms. For business trips, the business centre and meeting and banquet rooms provide functional spaces. The hotel also has family rooms, rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. A flat-screen TV, air conditioning and private bathrooms complete the in-room facilities.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Shuttle service
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Business centre
  • Meeting / banquet rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Olivia Balmes Hotel is at Balmes, 117, in Barcelona’s Eixample, 400 metres from Passeig de Gràcia. This part of the city combines wide streets, shops and Modernist buildings. Casa Milà (La Pedrera) is 400 metres away and Casa Batlló is 550 metres away; you can visit both on a walk along Passeig de Gràcia. Antoni Tàpies Foundation is 400 metres away and Museu Tàpies is 440 metres away.

For getting around, Provenza FGC station is 40 metres away and Provença metro station is 100 metres away. Passeig de Gràcia station is 550 metres away, while Plaça de Catalunya is 1.1 km away. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 9 km away; the drive takes around 20 minutes. From this area, you can combine metro, train and walks to visit different neighbourhoods and museums.

Nearby places of interest include Plaça del Sol, 1.1 km away, the Arc de Triomf, 1.8 km away, and Picasso Museum, 2 km away. Sant Miquel Beach and Barceloneta Beach are 3.2 km away; in the warmer months, they’re options for adding a seaside stop to a day in the city. In April, Sant Jordi fills the streets with books and roses, while September’s La Mercè celebrations offer another chance to discover Barcelona’s cultural life.

Casa Milà (La Pedrera) — A Modernist work by Gaudí, known for its undulating façade and distinctive shapes. 400 m
Casa Batlló — A Modernist building by Gaudí with a colourful façade on Passeig de Gràcia. 550 m
Museu Tàpies — A museum dedicated to contemporary art and the work of Antoni Tàpies. 440 m
Plaça de Catalunya — A large central square connecting the Eixample with the old town. 1,1 km
Playa de la Barceloneta — An urban beach with a seafront promenade and access to Barcelona’s coastline. 3,2 km
FGC - Provenza — A nearby railway station with connections to different parts of the metropolitan area. 40 m

What guests say about Olivia Balmes Hotel

9.2
Wonderful · 1.801 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
9.2

Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and the comfort of the rooms. Cleanliness and facilities also receive good reviews, while value for money gets a slightly more moderate score. Overall, the reviews reflect a comfortable stay and well-regarded service.

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