The area around the Hotel Axel Barcelona is known as the Gay-xample because of its lively gay scene. The staff has knowledge of the local gay scene, and the hotel is hetero-friendly too. Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, this design hotel is close to Passeig de Gràcia's exclusive boutiques. The Axel Hotel’s 1640 ft² Spa Center includes a hydromassage pool and saunas, and the modern rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs. The Axel’s Sky Bar features a large swimming pool, a terrace with a hot tub and a cocktail bar. Here you will find parties, art exhibitions and shows. The Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa offers easy access to the Ramblas, the Picasso Museum and Gothic Quarter. The hotel occupies an attractive 19th-century building.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Barcelona, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking available

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2

This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Van
    Spain Spain
    Was just a short stay and with it being winter, could not make full use of facilities but gym is great and the breakfast really good.
  • Arwa
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The best hotel in Barcelona the staff is super friendly and the location is great
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    My second time staying at the Axel. It's a very nice hotel in a great location. The staff is always friendly. The hotel is very clean. The room itself is well equipped, very clean and I love the robes and slippers. Bed is pretty hard though....

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Nikkei 103
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Peruvian

Amenities of Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 25 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Catalan
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 150 is required on arrival. That's about USD 163. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that use of the spa carries a surcharge.

Please note, when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

  • Room options at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Single

  • Guests staying at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only on this page.

  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only is 2,800 feet from the center of Barcelona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only has 1 restaurant:

    • Nikkei 103

  • The prices at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Solarium
    • Happy hour
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Swimming pool