Pension Ciudadela
Barcelona · Catalonia

Pension Ciudadela

Guest house in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, opposite França railway station and near El Born, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and some rooms with a balcony.

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9.2 Score
897 Reviews
13:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby Barcelona-Estació de França · 80 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:00

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Pension Ciudadela

Pension Ciudadela is a guest house in Barcelona, opposite França railway station and 100 metres from the El Born neighbourhood. In Ciutat Vella, it lets you explore historic streets, museums and seafront areas on foot, with Barceloneta Beach just a few minutes' walk away.

Its simple rooms have air conditioning, heating, a TV and a private bathroom; one room category has a bathroom outside the bedroom. Options include double, triple, single and family rooms, and most have a private balcony. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Shared facilities include a lift, a terrace and sun terrace, luggage storage and tourist information. França railway station is 80 metres away and Barceloneta metro station is 300 metres away, making it easy to get around the city without a car. Nearby, you’ll find bars and restaurants, as well as places such as the Picasso Museum and Ciutadella Park.

Pension Ciudadela
★ 9.2 · Wonderful · 897 reviews

Plan your stay at Pension Ciudadela

Guest house in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, opposite França railway station and near El Born, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and some rooms with a balcony.

Room types

Options include double rooms, a triple room, an interior single room and a family room for up to three people. The Standard Double Room and the Family Room measure 12 and 20 m² respectively; the triple room offers 15 m². The single room is interior-facing and overlooks a courtyard through a small window. All categories have air conditioning and a private bathroom, although one of the double rooms has its bathroom outside the room.

Balconies and city views set several double room options and the family room apart; the single room, by contrast, has no balcony. Depending on the category, you can choose a double bed, single beds or a combination of both. Rooms include toiletries, towels and a hairdryer, and some also have a desk. This range lets you choose between a compact stay for one person, a double room or a larger space for travelling as a group.

Double Room with Private Bathroom — Pension Ciudadela
Double Room with Private Bathroom
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

At 12 m² and with space for two people, this double room has a private bathroom and a balcony with city views. Air conditioning, a bath or shower and toiletries complete a room designed for a comfortable stay for two. The bathroom is inside the room.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom Outside the Room — Pension Ciudadela
Double Room with Private Bathroom Outside the Room
12 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

This 12 m² double room is the same size as the other double room and also has a balcony with city views, but differs in that its private bathroom is outside the bedroom. It has air conditioning and a TV, as well as a bath or shower and a hairdryer.

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Double Room with Extra Bed and Private Bathroom — Pension Ciudadela
Double Room with Extra Bed and Private Bathroom
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

At 15 m² and sleeping three people, this room offers more space than the 12 m² double rooms. Its combination of a double bed and a single bed makes it practical for a small group. It also has a private bathroom, a balcony with city views and air conditioning.

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Interior Single Room with Private Bathroom — Pension Ciudadela
Interior Single Room with Private Bathroom
7 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Desk
  • Socket near the bed

The Single Room differs from the outward-facing options because it has no balcony and overlooks an interior courtyard through a small window. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom, as well as a desk and a socket by the bed. It’s the option for a solo stay.

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Family Room with Private Bathroom — Pension Ciudadela
Family Room with Private Bathroom
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds or 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

This is the most spacious option, with 20 m² for up to three people. The Family Room has a balcony and city views, as well as a private bathroom and air conditioning. Depending on the configuration you choose, it may have three single beds or one single bed and one double bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay near the train: França railway station is 80 m away.
  • you prefer to travel by metro: Barceloneta is 300 m away and Jaume I is 500 m away.
  • you’d like to walk to the beach: Somorrostro Beach is 990 m away.
  • you’re looking for free internet access and air conditioning in the rooms.
  • you’re travelling as a group and want a 20 m² family room for up to three people.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: Pension Ciudadela has no parking.
  • you want every room to have an en-suite bathroom: one Double Room has a private bathroom outside the bedroom.
  • you need to arrive after midnight without giving notice: arrivals at that time are accepted on request.
  • you’re looking for accommodation where you can party or make noise at night: parties are not allowed and quiet hours are from 21:00 to 09:00.

Hotel facilities & services

Pension Ciudadela offers practical services for a city stay: free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Heating and wooden or parquet flooring complete the interior facilities, while the TV gives you an option for relaxing after exploring Barcelona. Family rooms and non-smoking spaces are also available.

In the shared areas, you’ll find a lift, a terrace and a sun terrace. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage and tourist information add convenience during your visit. The accommodation offers express check-in and check-out, and the upper floors are accessible by lift. Facilities are complemented by security measures, including cameras in the shared areas, an alarm and 24-hour security.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Security cameras in shared areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Media & technology

  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional sink
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Pension Ciudadela is on Carrer del Comerç in Ciutat Vella, next to the El Born neighbourhood and a short distance from the seafront. França railway station is 80 m away and El Born museum is 140 m away. This setting lets you alternate between the old town’s streets, museums and walks by the port, without relying on a car for nearby journeys.

Barceloneta metro station is 300 m away and Jaume I station is 500 m away; Arc de Triomf railway station is 850 m away. Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 10 km away. The train and metro network connects you to other neighbourhoods, while the pl. de Catalunya - Bergara and Barcelona (rda. Universitat, 33) bus stops are 1.3 km and 1.5 km away respectively. There is no parking at the property.

To explore nearby cultural heritage, the Picasso Museum is 290 m away and the World Cultures Museum is 310 m away. Ciutadella Park is 500 m away, with Barcelona Zoo 400 m away. If you fancy a walk by the sea, Somorrostro Beach is 990 m away; Sant Sebastià Beach is 1.5 km away. In the warmer months, you can combine city sightseeing with time at the beach, and at any time of year explore museums, parks and the historic centre.

Barcelona-Estació de França — Railway station next to the accommodation, useful for regional connections and journeys around Catalonia. 80 m
El Born — Cultural space where you can explore Barcelona’s history and archaeological remains. 140 m
Picasso Museum — Collection focusing on the artist’s training and early periods. 290 m
Ciutadella Park — Urban park with tree-lined paths, green spaces and areas for walking. 500 m
Playa del Somorrostro — A stretch of Barcelona coastline for walking by the sea or sunbathing. 990 m
Moll de Drassanes — Port terminal for sea connections from Barcelona. 1,2 km

What guests say about Pension Ciudadela

9.2
Wonderful · 897 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Free Wi-Fi
8.8

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort. The facilities and value for money also receive favourable reviews. Wi-Fi receives a slightly lower rating than the other categories, although the overall balance of ratings is very positive.

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