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Chic & Basic Zoo

Passeig Picasso, 22, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 522 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.5
Good
523 reviews

It was super close to the center of Barcelona. Walking through the area at anytime of the day was beautiful. There is so much to see and do and the best part is that it is so close to the hotel.

Buchko United States of America

I love the welcome we recieved. The staff were warm and it was very pleasant. The location is amazing and our room had a balcony. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that breakfast was included and there is a coffee and tea area for guests. I am very happy we chose this hotel.

Kirstine Spain

The rooms were very modern, clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Sandy United States of America

The bed was super comfortable. The shower AMAZING and loved the body washes.

Valerie United States of America

staff was nice, the location was amazing! located in walking distance to the beaches and la rambla! the body wash and shampoo provided smelt amazing and the room was clean and had great views! the hotel was also very secure!

Delaney United States of America

This hotel is fantastic! Huge room by European standards with a balcony, complete with table and chairs. The customer service is outstanding. Slippers and lollipops were waiting on my bed. Free bottled water, tea, coffee and biscuits are in a central area close to all rooms. The Hop on Hop off bus is a short block away and metro right down the street. Lots of city sites within walking distance. The bed is nice and firm with body size fluffy pillows. I would definitely stay here again. I wish the were in every European city!!

Marie United States of America

Location was great, the decoration was great, we had a great time and the atmosphere was sincere.

Anonymous Turkey

location. clean. bed comfortable and nice bathroom. A/C working proper.

Moni Romania

The room is cute, clean and comfortable, the location is perfect to walk to the centre or to the beach. The common facilities, where you can serve yourself a coffee in the morning is a must. Not the cheapest price but unserstood considering the high season and location.

Leonor89 Portugal

Ideal location far transfers to the port for start of cruise.

Mark Spain
7.5
Good
523 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “It was super close to the center of Barcelona. Walking through the area at anytime of the day was beautiful. There is so much to see and do and the best part is that it is so close to the hotel.”
    Buchko Buchko United States of America United States of America
  • “I love the welcome we recieved. The staff were warm and it was very pleasant. The location is amazing and our room had a balcony.”
    Kirstine Kirstine Spain Spain
  • “The rooms were very modern, clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and accommodating.”
    Sandy Sandy United States of America United States of America
  • “The bed was super comfortable. The shower AMAZING and loved the body washes.”
    Valerie Valerie United States of America United States of America
  • “staff was nice, the location was amazing! located in walking distance to the beaches and la rambla! the body wash and shampoo provided smelt amazing and the room was clean and had great views!”
    Delaney Delaney United States of America United States of America
  • “This hotel is fantastic! Huge room by European standards with a balcony, complete with table and chairs. The customer service is outstanding. Slippers and lollipops were waiting on my bed.”
    Marie Marie United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was great, the decoration was great, we had a great time and the atmosphere was sincere.”
    Turkey Turkey
  • “location. clean. bed comfortable and nice bathroom. A/C working proper.”
    Moni Moni Romania Romania
  • “The room is cute, clean and comfortable, the location is perfect to walk to the centre or to the beach. The common facilities, where you can serve yourself a coffee in the morning is a must.”
    Leonor89 Leonor89 Portugal Portugal
  • “Ideal location far transfers to the port for start of cruise.”
    Mark Mark Spain Spain

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.3
  • Cleanliness7.7
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money7.4
  • Location9.0

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

Chic & Basic Zoo is in El Born, now one of the most fashionable and cosmopolitan districts of central Barcelona. On one side is the Gothic Quarter, to the other is Ciutadella Park, and the port is a few minutes away.

From the hotel, guests can easily get to the historic center of the city, the Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gótico) where the cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar, Plaza Sant Jaume and Santa Anna are located.

The hotel is also very close to the zoo, the Ciutadella Park, beaches and the Olympic Port. In the neighborhood guests will also find nightlife, bars, restaurants (the area of El Born is where you´ll find the most typical ‘tapas’) and museums, such as the Picasso Museum.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Chic & Basic Zoo has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 19, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Elevator
Air conditioning
Heating

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Barcelona, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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4 reasons to choose Chic & Basic Zoo

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

  • Somorrostro Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    3,450 feet from property
  • Barceloneta Beach

    Barceloneta Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    3,500 feet from property

  • Sant Miquel Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    4,100 feet from property
  • Nova Icaria Beach

    Nova Icaria Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    4,700 feet from property

  • Sant Sebastian Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    5,150 feet from property
  • Bogatell Beach

    Bogatell Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1.1 miles from property

  • Mar Bella Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.5 miles from property

  • Nova Mar Bella Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

7.5
Good · 523 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.3
  • Cleanliness7.7
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money7.4
  • Location9.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Buchko
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “It was super close to the center of Barcelona. Walking through the area at anytime of the day was beautiful. There is so much to see and do and the best part is that it is so close to the hotel.”
  • Kirstine
    SpainSpain
    “I love the welcome we recieved. The staff were warm and it was very pleasant. The location is amazing and our room had a balcony. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that breakfast was included and there is a coffee and tea area for guests. I...”
  • Sandy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The rooms were very modern, clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and accommodating.”
  • Valerie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The bed was super comfortable. The shower AMAZING and loved the body washes.”
  • Delaney
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “staff was nice, the location was amazing! located in walking distance to the beaches and la rambla! the body wash and shampoo provided smelt amazing and the room was clean and had great views! the hotel was also very secure!”
  • Marie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This hotel is fantastic! Huge room by European standards with a balcony, complete with table and chairs. The customer service is outstanding. Slippers and lollipops were waiting on my bed. Free bottled water, tea, coffee and biscuits are in a...”
  • A
    Anonymous
    TurkeyTurkey
    “Location was great, the decoration was great, we had a great time and the atmosphere was sincere.”
  • Moni
    RomaniaRomania
    “location. clean. bed comfortable and nice bathroom. A/C working proper.”
  • Leonor89
    PortugalPortugal
    “The room is cute, clean and comfortable, the location is perfect to walk to the centre or to the beach. The common facilities, where you can serve yourself a coffee in the morning is a must. Not the cheapest price but unserstood considering the high...”
  • Mark
    SpainSpain
    “Ideal location far transfers to the port for start of cruise.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Hi are irons available in the rooms?
    Hi there, we have irons available on request. You only need to ask at reception when you need it. Kind regards
    Answered on July 25, 2022
  • Hi is there a desk in the bedrooms?
    Yes , but just in delux rooms
    Answered on May 13, 2022
  • We are arriving late 11.50 pm at the airport, can we check in around 00.30 am please could you let me know asap please before I reserve a room
    Sure! Our reception located on c/Princesa 50 is open 24/7
    Answered on April 7, 2022
  • Hi , I am travelling on the 3rd of May 2022 from London Our flight arrives 11.45 pm on the 3rd ,our check in time would be around 1am. Is this ok ?
    Sure! Our reception located on c/Princesa 50 is open 24/7
    Answered on April 7, 2022
  • Hi is it allowed to smoke on the balcony?
    Yes, it is! Just make sure the door is closed to avoid the smoke getting into the room.
    Answered on April 7, 2022
Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Chic & Basic Zoo

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Elevator
Air conditioning
Heating
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • Catalan
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Chic & Basic Zoo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered 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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Chic & Basic Zoo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note, when booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Baby-cot subject to availability in all rooms except economic rooms.

NIRTC BH-02223

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

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.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Chic & Basic Zoo 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.

FAQs about Chic & Basic Zoo

  • The prices at Chic & Basic Zoo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Chic & Basic Zoo include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Chic & Basic Zoo.

  • Chic & Basic Zoo is 0.7 miles from the center of Barcelona.

  • Check-in at Chic & Basic Zoo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Chic & Basic Zoo by:

    • Taxi 40min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 50min
    • Bus 1h
    • Subway/Metro 1h 20min

  • Chic & Basic Zoo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Public Bath