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Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

Aribau, 33, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, Spain – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 2576 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very Good
2,576 reviews

Dani at the reception desk went above and beyond to make my stay as good as it gets.. thanks Dani!

Ayman United Arab Emirates

Everything you need Excellent location Friendly staff especially front desk and the main restaurant Good food Skybar something you must try.. the bar tenders know their craft Rooms are spacious and clean Gym, spa, are amazing

Mohammad Kuwait

I liked the location and the decor. The room was big and had a nice little terrace with a view. The lobby was stylish and had good music playing. Also, the staff were very helpful especially Roberto & Ramiro. It was also nice to be offered the complimentary welcome drink in the hotel bar.

Robert United States of America

We stopped in Barcelona on our way to get married in Sitges. The Axel was the perfect location to meet up with our family and friends, and our room was amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone in our group had a great experience, which is saying something because our group was spread out into quite a few rooms. We cannot wait to go back for a longer visit!

Nicholas United States of America

everything! wonderful staff, great room, great location. loved the other guests. As a hetero woman I felt safe and welcome here.

Krista United States of America

My traveling companion was a smoker and I requested one of the patio-courtyard level rooms so he could easily step outside. This worked GREAT! It was convenient, quiet, and worked perfectly for our visit.

Tommy United States of America

Location was excellent, close to all amenities and gay bars as well as only a few blocks away from major transportation such as subway and bus. Centrally located and easy to get to.

Raymond Canada

Great location, satisfaction guaranteed very modern services.

Guillermo Italy

Centrally located, great amenities, clean and comfortable rooms. The staff were responsive and I overall had a great experience at the hotel. As a queer man, I really felt comfortable staying there and felt safe.

Saul United States of America

Room was great and clean, roof was nice, bar was fun

Gerard United States of America
8.4
Very Good
2,576 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Dani at the reception desk went above and beyond to make my stay as good as it gets.. thanks Dani!”
    Ayman Ayman United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Everything you need Excellent location Friendly staff especially front desk and the main restaurant Good food Skybar something you must try..”
    Mohammad Mohammad Kuwait Kuwait
  • “I liked the location and the decor. The room was big and had a nice little terrace with a view. The lobby was stylish and had good music playing.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “We stopped in Barcelona on our way to get married in Sitges. The Axel was the perfect location to meet up with our family and friends, and our room was amazing. The staff was very friendly and...”
    Nicholas Nicholas United States of America United States of America
  • “everything! wonderful staff, great room, great location. loved the other guests. As a hetero woman I felt safe and welcome here.”
    Krista Krista United States of America United States of America
  • “My traveling companion was a smoker and I requested one of the patio-courtyard level rooms so he could easily step outside. This worked GREAT!”
    Tommy Tommy United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was excellent, close to all amenities and gay bars as well as only a few blocks away from major transportation such as subway and bus. Centrally located and easy to get to.”
    Raymond Raymond Canada Canada
  • “Great location, satisfaction guaranteed very modern services.”
    Guillermo Guillermo Italy Italy
  • “Centrally located, great amenities, clean and comfortable rooms. The staff were responsive and I overall had a great experience at the hotel.”
    Saul Saul United States of America United States of America
  • “Room was great and clean, roof was nice, bar was fun”
    Gerard Gerard United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • 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 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.

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

Couples in particular 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 Mar 29, 2005

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Bar

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

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

Private parking available

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Saved to 34744 lists

Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Closest beaches

  • Sant Miquel Beach

    8.2 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

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

  • Somorrostro Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ayman
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Dani at the reception desk went above and beyond to make my stay as good as it gets.. thanks Dani!”
  • Mohammad
    KuwaitKuwait
    “Everything you need Excellent location Friendly staff especially front desk and the main restaurant Good food Skybar something you must try.. the bar tenders know their craft Rooms are spacious and clean Gym, spa, are amazing”
  • Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I liked the location and the decor. The room was big and had a nice little terrace with a view. The lobby was stylish and had good music playing. Also, the staff were very helpful especially Roberto & Ramiro. It was also nice to be offered the...”
  • Nicholas
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We stopped in Barcelona on our way to get married in Sitges. The Axel was the perfect location to meet up with our family and friends, and our room was amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone in our group had a great experience,...”
  • Krista
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “everything! wonderful staff, great room, great location. loved the other guests. As a hetero woman I felt safe and welcome here.”
  • Tommy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “My traveling companion was a smoker and I requested one of the patio-courtyard level rooms so he could easily step outside. This worked GREAT! It was convenient, quiet, and worked perfectly for our visit.”
  • Raymond
    CanadaCanada
    “Location was excellent, close to all amenities and gay bars as well as only a few blocks away from major transportation such as subway and bus. Centrally located and easy to get to.”
  • Guillermo
    ItalyItaly
    “Great location, satisfaction guaranteed very modern services.”
  • Saul
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Centrally located, great amenities, clean and comfortable rooms. The staff were responsive and I overall had a great experience at the hotel. As a queer man, I really felt comfortable staying there and felt safe.”
  • Gerard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Room was great and clean, roof was nice, bar was fun”
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. Regards,
    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
  • Can you smoke on the balcony ?
    Good evening, You are welcome to smoke on our rooftop which is open from 12 to 8pm or anytime in front of the hotel. Inside it is prohibited. See yo..
    Answered on 15 June 2022
  • I stayed after axel Berlin and all services:steam room,sauna and jacuzzi were all free. is this the same case for your hotel in Bcn?what else is free?
    Dear Guest, Our Spa is 15€ per person and a day . It included Jacuzzi, Haman and Sauna.
    Answered on 21 November 2022
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Nikkei 103

    Food: Japanese, Peruvian

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only
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
  • 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Outdoor Jacuzzi (not heated): Closed from Sun, Oct 31, 2021 until Fri, Apr 15, 2022

FAQs about Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only

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

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

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Single

  • 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.

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

    • Nikkei 103

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    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
    • 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

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