Name: Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only
Address: Aribau, 33, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, Spain, Aribau, 33, Catalonia, 08011, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £134 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

This is a Preferred Partner property. It is committed to providing guests with a positive experience thanks to its commendable service and good value. This property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this Programme.

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, food and shopping – Check location Aribau, 33, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, Spain – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, food and shopping – Check location

Universitat: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*8.3* Coliseum: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

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Location - 5 mins from Metro and close to major attractions Facilities - pool, bar, spacious room and clean bathroom Good value for money

Muddytortoise, United Kingdom

The bar on top is nice, however, considering Barcelona prices, it is way too expensive. There are plenty of awesome bars around the area with much better prices, just not at the top of a building.....

Nicoparra28, Argentina

I am a regular visitor to the Axel and have always been extremely happy with my stays. I love the roof top terrace, the sky bar, the gym and the staff have always been very efficient, friendly and helpful.

Ross, United Kingdom

Central for most of the main tourist attractions. Helpful staff. Great shower!

Steve, United Kingdom

Amazing hotel in a great location, check-in was super easy and the staff at reception were so friendly and accommodating. The room was extremely clean and tidy and was cleaned everyday to perfection without fail. My favourite part was the rooftop bar, great place to mingle and the bar staff are incredible! At night it turns into this lively sky bar which is a great place to start before you hit the clubs. Would deffo recommend this place for people who are travelling solo, you will make a ton of friends.

Michael-ross, United Kingdom

Great location; one of the receptionists (an intern) was very helpful and sweet. The bed was very comfortable as well. The bar upstairs was also cool with a nice atmosphere...

Nicholas, Turkey

As a straight couple fearful of the gay aspect of the hotel when booking.... the overall experience was great with a mix of straight couples and gay singles and couples, it presented a relaxed atmosphere. The main reason for me was the excellent gym and this didn't disappoint as it had above average equipment for a hotel in the city. Would go back again.

Ross, United Kingdom

My boyfriend and I arrived for our one night stay and were greeted by exceptionally friendly staff who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The room was absolutely beautiful, the decor in the lobby and the corridors was beautiful and overall a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The rooftop pool was stunning and the views of the city were perfect. The welcome pack in the room was a fantastic touch. We will definitely be back, 10/10 experience. Thank you for completing our holiday perfectly.

Clair, United Kingdom

The staff are great and happy to help The sky bar is a great place with cocktails to blow your socks off

Andrew, Spain

Location, people and the fact that it is super clean.

Monica, Romania

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

The area around the Hotel is known as the Gay-xample because of its lively gay scene. The 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.

Eixample is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, food and shopping.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Barcelona! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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

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Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Private parking available

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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	Double or Twin Room 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 215 ft² Standard room with views over an inner courtyard. Each has 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds. There is a 4-pillow pillow menu, free WiFi, minibar and flat-screen satellite TV. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Patio • Private bathroom • Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Premium Double Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 269 ft² Some of these rooms are interior-facing, and some of the rooms have a balcony with street views. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 215 ft² Offering views over views an inner courtyard. This single room features a minibar, satellite TV and air conditioning. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Patio • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 538 ft² With separate bedroom, lounge and 30 m² terrace. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproofing • View • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Faithful to the concept and style of Axel-design, comfortable, cosmopolitan atmosphere and good value for price. The 105 rooms combine the touch of decoration from Modernism with the warmth and elegance of the Mediterranean. The beautiful spaces at Axel Hotel Barcelona, have become it the urban meeting point of the heterofriendly and trendy LGBTI scene in the city, offering a unique atmosphere with an environment full of design elements.

Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, food and shopping – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Universitat
0.2 miles
La Villarroel Theatre
0.3 miles
Eixample Theatre
0.3 miles
Coliseum
0.3 miles
Goya Theatre
0.3 miles
The Fundació Antoni Tàpies
0.3 miles
FGC - Provença
0.4 miles
Casa Lleó Morera
0.4 miles
Casa Amatller
0.4 miles
Casa Batllo
0.4 miles

Closest airports

Barcelona El Prat Airport
7.6 miles
Girona-Costa Brava Airport
47.2 miles
Reus Airport
54.7 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Rooftop bar was pretty cool but lacked atmosphere in the evening, a little music would have been great. Reception team were very friendly and helpful. Loved the room and the showers were great. really close to metro and gay nightlife so will definitely stay again when we come back to Barcelona”

Jason

Ireland

“Love this hotel. Great location, fabulous staff, lovely rooftop and very comfy beds.”

David

Ireland

“The hotel is very stylish, the room was lovely with comfortable beds, even though we overlooked the Main Street the room was very quiet. The staff were really friendly and very helpful. The staff couldn't do enough to help us plan our trip, recommending places to visit and helping us book tickets. The hotel is very hetero friendly and my sister and I were made very welcome by everyone. Great location, fabulous breakfasts, great roof top. (Don't really understand people criticising for having to pay for breakfast foods not included in the main breakfast, or that a gay hotel looked and seemed too gay!!!) we loved our stay here, have recommended it to friends and will stay again.”

Sharon

United Kingdom

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Cuisine: Japanese, Peruvian

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Reviewed: 12 August 2018

Muddytortoise
United Kingdom
9.6

“Barcelona break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Seems to get more raucous over the weekend but noise generally wasn't an issue
눇Location - 5 mins from Metro and close to major attractions Facilities - pool, bar, spacious room and clean bathroom Good value for money

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 9 August 2018

Jsr
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Friendly Staff, great location, & rooftop.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 2 August 2018

nicoparra28
Argentina
Age group: 25 – 34
5.0

Passable
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Just a nice located hotel with a nice bar on top of it. The rest? mmm... I would say pretty bad. We arrived to the lobby and a random girl was next to the lobby desk and told us she was going to get the guy, and he showed up after 17 minutes (and my partner started counting after a considerable amount of time). He didn´t even say sorry, took our passports and gave us a room.
눇The bar on top is nice, however, considering Barcelona prices, it is way too expensive. There are plenty of awesome bars around the area with much better prices, just not at the top of a building.....

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 1 August 2018

Ross
United Kingdom
6.3

“Although, as always, I enjoyed my stay in the Axel, this visit was definitely marred by the room.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉I really didn't like my room. It was totally my fault as I had booked a room with a patio view rather than city view. I had stayed in one of these rooms before so should have been more careful. The room (418) had floor to ceiling windows which looked directly into a wall, there was a tiny patio below on the ground floor which was surrounded by tall walls on all sides. You could see the patio if you looked down 4 floors but the view was of a plain, brown, corrugated wall. The sun did not penetrate this area at any time of the day, there was no breeze, the room was dark, drab, depressing, had inappropriate lighting for such a dark room and was completely lacking in character. I asked to change my room, but as the hotel was busy I would have needed to wait to see if a city view room became available. I had been travelling from 3am that morning and was tired so I declined... I wish I had waited!!
눇I am a regular visitor to the Axel and have always been extremely happy with my stays. I love the roof top terrace, the sky bar, the gym and the staff have always been very efficient, friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 1 August 2018

Gregory
USA
5.4

“Deserves another Look”
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Room A/C not properly cooling their fix was to bring fans on a week long stay Housekeeping below standards and she had a bad attitude Had an issue with laundry, bottom line it was just not done after 3 days. However after a conversation with the Hotel Manager maybe property deserves another look. But it needs help
눇Good location, great Terrace Deck with Pool

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 31 July 2018

Steve
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Felt very dated and some of the decor looked unfinished. Didn’t match experience I had with same brand in Madrid. Not even close.
눇Central for most of the main tourist attractions. Helpful staff. Great shower!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 30 July 2018

Lvictor67
South Africa
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉i cant think of anything better
눇loved it all.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 30 July 2018

Michael-ross
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉The only thing I didn't like was the lack of lighting in the hotel room it was very dimly lit and we didn't really get that much natural sunlight so it was incredibly difficult to take a good selfie or a nice mirror picture
눇Amazing hotel in a great location, check-in was super easy and the staff at reception were so friendly and accommodating. The room was extremely clean and tidy and was cleaned everyday to perfection without fail. My favourite part was the rooftop bar, great place to mingle and the bar staff are incredible! At night it turns into this lively sky bar which is a great place to start before you hit the clubs. Would deffo recommend this place for people who are travelling solo, you will make a ton of friends.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 30 July 2018

Vimal
India
5.4

“not for me.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉will never stay again and will never recommend to anyone, reason 1. After checkout they deducted money from my credit card without any reason.
눇its clean and good ambiance

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 29 July 2018

Jovan
USA
Age group: 35 – 44
7.1

“Good times in Barcelona! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The rooms were way to small for the size of the bed. I could barely get my luggage in the single. The view from the internal rooms is just other rooms so that wasn’t fun at all not being able to see out to the street and I hated the pool closing at 7pm so the bar could become some club! It should stay open until dark!
눇The vibe and the rooftop bar is great!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 27 July 2018

Nicholas
Turkey
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Unfortunately we were unhappy with several things: A) after paying for the room (which is not cheap), we were surprised that they ask you to pay to use their on-site gym. In every hotel I have ever stayed in this has been included in the price as one of the property amenities and this felt like they were exploiting their customer base. B) only 2 small(ish) towels per room for the shower C) soaps and shower gels etc were not replenished each day, and when we asked for more, the receptionist made us feel like we were a nuisance. There was also no soap holder in the shower. D) we had a premium room but the glassed balcony smelled horrible and made it unpleasant to sit in. E) we were charged 16euros for breakfast, but when we arrived at the breakfast room, most of the plates were finished, there was only cold scrambled eggs in a bowl (omelette or eggs were extra!!), and when I asked for coffee the attendant was quite unfriendly. Definitely not worth the extra 16euros F) most annoying of all: during our stay there was a two day taxi strike. On the morning of the third day we checked and they told us the strike was over and that they could organise a taxi for us to get us to the train station that evening as we were leaving for Madrid. With that information, we left the hotel for a day of shopping. That afternoon, we went back to the hotel to get our bags and asked for a taxi to the station but the receptionist said, “sorry - there’s another taxi strike”. When we asked if they could help us find a car of some sort as we wouldn’t have enough time for public transport, we were told they couldn’t help us and we would have to catch the metro. Agreed, it’s not the hotel’s fault that there was a strike, but to leave two guests stranded without even trying to help them find a solution to help them get to the station felt like very bad service. In cases like this, how hard can it be for a hotel to supply a minibus shuttle service or at least contact numbers for private car...
눇Great location; one of the receptionists (an intern) was very helpful and sweet. The bed was very comfortable as well. The bar upstairs was also cool with a nice atmosphere...

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 26 July 2018

Ross
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing it was excellent and a great location
눇As a straight couple fearful of the gay aspect of the hotel when booking.... the overall experience was great with a mix of straight couples and gay singles and couples, it presented a relaxed atmosphere. The main reason for me was the excellent gym and this didn't disappoint as it had above average equipment for a hotel in the city. Would go back again.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 25 July 2018

Clair
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect end to a perfect trip! We will definitely be back! Thank you!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇My boyfriend and I arrived for our one night stay and were greeted by exceptionally friendly staff who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The room was absolutely beautiful, the decor in the lobby and the corridors was beautiful and overall a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The rooftop pool was stunning and the views of the city were perfect. The welcome pack in the room was a fantastic touch. We will definitely be back, 10/10 experience. Thank you for completing our holiday perfectly.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 25 July 2018

Michael
USA
10

“Perfection”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉None
눇Everything in this hotel is perfect

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 21 July 2018

Bruno
Belgium
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The cleaning was bad, the didn’t give new shower gel and clean spoons. The airco didn’t work well and the fridge was broken.
눇I liked the room, the staff and the gym

Stayed in July 2018

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