Hotel 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 2601 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very good
2,601 reviews

Great location ....nice servises ..nice stuff and design. Beautyfull terrases and beautyfull biew from window.

Petr Czech Republic

Lovely LGBT+ establishment. Very clean and friendly.

Nick United Kingdom

Fantastic hotel in the heart of Barcelona. Spotless clean,spacious and comfy rooms. Great facilities,the Sky Bar is a must see. And most importantly,the staff are brilliant. Always smiling,and always helpful. 10/10

John Ireland

The staff was nice. The room was well located with a view of the street and comfortable. Breakfast was adequate although I missed the vegetables.

Rudolfgabor Hungary

Rooftop terrace. Very helpful people working there. Nice room. Easy with all the elevators. Good facilities all over.

Mads Norway

This might be my 10th time staying in this hotel. The reason is the location and the overall vibe, as a gay man it's great to be surrounded by likeminded people. From the pictures you might think Axel isn't very welcoming to all men, but the truth is that they welcome everyone! If you're gay and visiting Barcelona this is the only way you get to full experience.

Steven United Kingdom

From the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome by all the staff and nothing was too much trouble.

Carly United Kingdom

The location is excellent. The staff are friendly and welcoming and always eager to help. The room was perfect!

Ray United Kingdom

extremely friendly and helpful staff, lovely clean room with comfortable beds and in a good location with surrounded by great restaurants where locals go.

Lanka United Kingdom

Room is quite spacious and very modern design, everything looked new. Location is excellent, close to lots of shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again :)

Mondinom Portugal
8.5
Very good
2,601 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location ....nice servises ..nice stuff and design. Beautyfull terrases and beautyfull biew from window.”
    Petr Petr Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Lovely LGBT+ establishment. Very clean and friendly.”
    Nick Nick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic hotel in the heart of Barcelona. Spotless clean,spacious and comfy rooms. Great facilities,the Sky Bar is a must see. And most importantly,the staff are brilliant.”
    John John Ireland Ireland
  • “The staff was nice. The room was well located with a view of the street and comfortable. Breakfast was adequate although I missed the vegetables.”
    Rudolfgabor Rudolfgabor Hungary Hungary
  • “Rooftop terrace. Very helpful people working there. Nice room. Easy with all the elevators. Good facilities all over.”
    Mads Mads Norway Norway
  • “This might be my 10th time staying in this hotel. The reason is the location and the overall vibe, as a gay man it's great to be surrounded by likeminded people.”
    Steven Steven United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “From the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome by all the staff and nothing was too much trouble.”
    Carly Carly United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location is excellent. The staff are friendly and welcoming and always eager to help. The room was perfect!”
    Ray Ray United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “extremely friendly and helpful staff, lovely clean room with comfortable beds and in a good location with surrounded by great restaurants where locals go.”
    Lanka Lanka United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room is quite spacious and very modern design, everything looked new. Location is excellent, close to lots of shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again :)”
    Mondinom Mondinom Portugal Portugal

Categories:

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

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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  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches
  • Sant Miquel Beach

    Sant Miquel Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property
  • Barceloneta Beach

    Barceloneta Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property
  • Sant Sebastian Beach

    Sant Sebastian Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property
  • Somorrostro Beach

    Somorrostro Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.5
Very good · 2,601 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi9.1

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Petr Czech Republic

    “Great location ....nice servises ..nice stuff and design. Beautyfull terrases and beautyfull biew from window.”

  • Nick United Kingdom

    “Lovely LGBT+ establishment. Very clean and friendly.”

  • John Ireland

    “Fantastic hotel in the heart of Barcelona. Spotless clean,spacious and comfy rooms. Great facilities,the Sky Bar is a must see. And most importantly,the staff are brilliant. Always smiling,and always helpful. 10/10”

  • Rudolfgabor Hungary

    “The staff was nice. The room was well located with a view of the street and comfortable. Breakfast was adequate although I missed the vegetables.”

  • Mads Norway

    “Rooftop terrace. Very helpful people working there. Nice room. Easy with all the elevators. Good facilities all over.”

  • Steven United Kingdom

    “This might be my 10th time staying in this hotel. The reason is the location and the overall vibe, as a gay man it's great to be surrounded by likeminded people. From the pictures you might think Axel isn't very welcoming to all men, but the truth is that they welcome everyone! If you're gay and visiting Barcelona this is the only way you get to full experience.”

  • Carly United Kingdom

    “From the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome by all the staff and nothing was too much trouble.”

  • Ray United Kingdom

    “The location is excellent. The staff are friendly and welcoming and always eager to help. The room was perfect!”

  • Lanka United Kingdom

    “extremely friendly and helpful staff, lovely clean room with comfortable beds and in a good location with surrounded by great restaurants where locals go.”

  • Mondinom Portugal

    “Room is quite spacious and very modern design, everything looked new. Location is excellent, close to lots of shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again :)”

Property questions and answers
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  • 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 saturday night but the rest of the days we offer a room service delivery for lunch and dinner. Regards
    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 accessible by booking 24 hours in advance and the Massage service is also available.
    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 .
    Asked about: Premium Double Room with Free Health Insurance • Answered on 18 May 2020
  • Does any of the standard rooms have a French or normal balcony ?
    Dear guest, all standard rooms are interior without a balcony. Only Premium rooms have a balcony. Regards
    Answered on 20 April 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • 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
  • Casa Amatller
    0.4 miles
  • Casa Lleó Morera
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Casa Batllo
    0.4 miles
  • Passeig de Gracia
    0.4 miles
  • Plaça Catalunya
    0.5 miles
  • Tivoli Theatre
    0.5 miles
  • Plaça Reial
    0.9 miles
  • Picasso Museum
    1.1 miles
  • Sants Railway Station
    1.2 miles
  • Sagrada Familia
    1.3 miles
  • Montjuïc
    1.4 miles
  • Port Olimpic
    2 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Sant Miquel Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Barceloneta Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Sant Sebastian Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Somorrostro Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Nova Icaria Beach
    2.1 miles
Public transport
  • Metro Universitat Metro station
    0.3 miles
  • Metro Urgell Metro Station
    0.4 miles
  • Train FGC - Provença
    0.4 miles
Closest airports
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport
    7.6 miles
  • Girona-Costa Brava Airport
    47.2 miles
  • Reus Airport
    54.7 miles
How to get to Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only from Barcelona El Prat Airport
    Taxi
    Public transport
    Public shuttle
    Parking available
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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
  • Pool/beach towels
  • 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
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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.

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.

  • 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
    • Fitness
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Happy hour
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area

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

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

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

  • 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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only (subject to availability):

    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Parking garage

  • Guests staying at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

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