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Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

Aribau, 33, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, Spain – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 2546 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very good
2,546 reviews

Everything was on point and the customer service was great. Ramiro at the reception was super professionals and friendly, helping out with city suggestion and planning of the nights in the hotel. Breakfast was super good too. I usually have problem finding a good cappuccino, was great!

Luxd France

great location , happening sky bar , compfy beds , amazing city views

U Germany

Axel is always worth a visit when in Barcelona. The roof top bar and pool is always good to spend some time at but this trip bad weather meant not much time to enjoy.

Van Thailand

The room was nice with the balcony facing the street, the location was nice and close to Metro and restaurants, I didn't try the breakfast.

Samuel United States

The hotel was amazing with wonderful staff! Extra star to Dani who worked at the reception desk. Fantastically nice and professional.

Annika Sweden

Fabulous hotel, very central location, staff were very friendly and helpful, rooftop pool was lovely and chill, room has a nice outdoor area

Jodi Ireland

The staff is amazing, the location is great and the hotel in general has a great modern design and very clean!

S Sweden

so close to all the gay bars, bang in the middle of everything. the pool on the roof was good

Neil United Kingdom

The service from the staff was excellent. Dani in particular took very good care of our party with great bar and restaurant recommendations. He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay in Barcelona. Thanks again Dani. The location and rooftop were both perfect as well.

Andrew Australia

excellent location, hotel is very well kept and beautiful inside. i had a superior room which was beautiful. the rooftop pool and jacuzzi was a highlight and a great way to meet other guys.

Paul United Kingdom
8.4
Very good
2,546 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything was on point and the customer service was great. Ramiro at the reception was super professionals and friendly, helping out with city suggestion and planning of the nights in the hotel.”
    Luxd Luxd France France
  • “great location , happening sky bar , compfy beds , amazing city views”
    U U Germany Germany
  • “Axel is always worth a visit when in Barcelona. The roof top bar and pool is always good to spend some time at but this trip bad weather meant not much time to enjoy.”
    Van Van Thailand Thailand
  • “The room was nice with the balcony facing the street, the location was nice and close to Metro and restaurants, I didn't try the breakfast.”
    Samuel Samuel United States United States
  • “The hotel was amazing with wonderful staff! Extra star to Dani who worked at the reception desk. Fantastically nice and professional.”
    Annika Annika Sweden Sweden
  • “Fabulous hotel, very central location, staff were very friendly and helpful, rooftop pool was lovely and chill, room has a nice outdoor area”
    Jodi Jodi Ireland Ireland
  • “The staff is amazing, the location is great and the hotel in general has a great modern design and very clean!”
    S S Sweden Sweden
  • “so close to all the gay bars, bang in the middle of everything. the pool on the roof was good”
    Neil Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The service from the staff was excellent. Dani in particular took very good care of our party with great bar and restaurant recommendations.”
    Andrew Andrew Australia Australia
  • “excellent location, hotel is very well kept and beautiful inside. i had a superior room which was beautiful. the rooftop pool and jacuzzi was a highlight and a great way to meet other guys.”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi9.0

Stay in the heart of Barcelona – Excellent location - show map

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 500m² Spa Centre 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.

This is our guests' favourite part of Barcelona, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 29 Mar 2005.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Spa and wellness centre
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the real 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

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Private parking available

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
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4 reasons to choose Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches

  • Sant Miquel Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property
  • Barceloneta Beach

    Barceloneta Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    1.8 miles from property

  • Sant Sebastian Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

  • Somorrostro Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.4
Very good · 2,546 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi9.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Luxd
    FranceFrance
    “Everything was on point and the customer service was great. Ramiro at the reception was super professionals and friendly, helping out with city suggestion and planning of the nights in the hotel. Breakfast was super good too. I usually have problem...”
  • U
    GermanyGermany
    “great location , happening sky bar , compfy beds , amazing city views”
  • Van
    ThailandThailand
    “Axel is always worth a visit when in Barcelona. The roof top bar and pool is always good to spend some time at but this trip bad weather meant not much time to enjoy.”
  • Samuel
    United StatesUnited States
    “The room was nice with the balcony facing the street, the location was nice and close to Metro and restaurants, I didn't try the breakfast.”
  • Annika
    SwedenSweden
    “The hotel was amazing with wonderful staff! Extra star to Dani who worked at the reception desk. Fantastically nice and professional.”
  • Jodi
    IrelandIreland
    “Fabulous hotel, very central location, staff were very friendly and helpful, rooftop pool was lovely and chill, room has a nice outdoor area”
  • S
    SwedenSweden
    “The staff is amazing, the location is great and the hotel in general has a great modern design and very clean!”
  • Neil
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “so close to all the gay bars, bang in the middle of everything. the pool on the roof was good”
  • Andrew
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The service from the staff was excellent. Dani in particular took very good care of our party with great bar and restaurant recommendations. He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay in Barcelona. Thanks again Dani. The location...”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “excellent location, hotel is very well kept and beautiful inside. i had a superior room which was beautiful. the rooftop pool and jacuzzi was a highlight and a great way to meet other guys.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are we able to rent the pool to sunbath for the day if so how much are your rates ?
    Good day, The spa is 10€ per one hour and per person. You must book in advance to: 24 hours before the apointment. Also is under availability. Regar...
    Answered on 10 August 2020
  • Hi! I would like to know if the spa and restaurant are available. Many thanks
    Dear custmer, Thank you for contacting us. Due to the last restrictions, the SPA and gym are not available. The hotel restaurant is open friday and sa...
    Answered on 9 November 2020
  • Hi are spa facilities open..? And massage etc..? Many thanks cass
    Dear custumer, Thank you for contacting us. We inform you that due to the last covid restrictions SPA facilities are not available. The gym can be acc...
    Answered on 10 February 2021
  • Is the bar open in the evening?
    Due to covid our bar is open until 9pm.
    Answered on 18 January 2021
  • Is this room the one with large balcony with retractable awning just below rooftop? Had that room type at my last stay. Want again. Was great thanks
    Good day, Hope you well. That kind of room was a suite but they are not available anymore. Now there is the new Sky bar. We just got Premium .
    Answered on 18 May 2020
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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 restaurant on site

    Nikkei 103

    Cuisine: Japanese, Peruvian

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Spa and wellness centre
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 25 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool bar
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Pool is on rooftop
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Catalan
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

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

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds 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 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

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.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Sun 31 Oct 2021 until Fri 15 Apr 2022

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Outdoor Jacuzzi (not heated) is closed from Sun 31 Oct 2021 until Fri 15 Apr 2022

FAQs about Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

  • Yes, there is 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.

  • The prices at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Nikkei 103

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

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Single

  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only is 950 yards from the centre of Barcelona.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only by:

    • Taxi 25min
    • Train 30min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 35min

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

  • Check-in at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • 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:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

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

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Solarium
    • Happy hour
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Swimming Pool