About this property

Set in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a gym with a sauna, and a rooftop terrace with city views from its two terraces. The Arai is set in an 18th-century building and features stunning frescos on the façades, which are part of the architectural Heritage, historical and artistic of Barcelona, which gives it the Specialty Monument status. Rooms feature a stylish, rustic décor with exposed stone walls and large windows. The air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV. They have a sofa and a small kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Aparthotel Arai features Restaurant Palosanto, a classic tavern offering tapas and Kokka, the first Peruvian bar in Barcelona. Las Ramblas Avenue and Liceu Metro Station are just 5 minutes’ walk away. Airport buses leave from Plaza Catalunya, 3117 feet away. Barcelona’s Port Vell is 10 minutes’ walk from Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Derby Hotels
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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Barcelona, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Biosphere Certification
    Biosphere Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States United States
    Awesome property in a great location. Beautiful room with all the comforts of home. Comfy bed. Great shower. The view of Plaça George Orwell was beautiful. The room was quiet. Staff were amazing.
  • Pamela
    United States United States
    The hotel pool is nice for a quick dip. The connecting rooms for families is really nice and the complimentary mini bar drinks and snacks were very welcome- I wish all hotels offered that.
  • Carolina
    United States United States
    The pool was great to have (although modest in size). The small sofa beds were great for our kids although we were a little nervous with the windows without any kind of guardrail.
  • Corinna
    United States United States
    Very nice property in a great location. The bathroom was gorgeous and had the best shower!!
  • Gail
    United States United States
    I loved the staff they were so friendly welcoming and helpful. They spoke English which helped a great deal. They were professional and allowed us to leave our luggage before and after check in and out. I loved the room and it's amenities. The...
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    We chose this property again because of the comfort, cleanliness, and the staffs’ attention to detail. The property is gorgeous and convent to what we wanted to see in Barcelona. It is a beautiful and well appointed hotel.
  • Cathleen
    United States United States
    The interior and exterior had impressive architecture, and the rooms were beautifully decorated. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the room was quiet despite being in the middle of Barcelona. The room even had a kitchenette which is...
  • Rodrigo
    United States United States
    Nice location in the Gothic. Windows were sound proof so very quiet in the room despite its location above a town square (which is a very nice feature for enjoying several local restaurants)
  • Diego
    United States United States
    Excellent location, almost hidden in the middle of the Gothic quarter. We had quick access to everything. We loved the history of the place, the architecture and overall feel. Room was the perfect size for 2 with amazing bathrooms. The staff was...
  • Karon
    United States United States
    The location was excellent. The rooms were clean and big. The staff was amazing. So friendly and helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Palosanto
    • Cuisine
      Catalan • Spanish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior 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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance, no later than 24 hours after booking.

As of April 1, 2024, the Barcelona tourist tax will go from €4.90 to €5.45.

The hotel reserves the right check the validity of the credit cards before the arrival date by making a charge, or pre-authorization for the total amount of your reservation.

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 Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior 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.

License number: HB-004508