Name: Chic & Basic Zoo
Address: Passeig Picasso, 22, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain, Passeig Picasso, 22, Catalonia, 08003, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $85 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hotel Chic & Basic Zoo

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, food and sightseeing – Check location Passeig Picasso, 22, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, food and sightseeing – Check location

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Estació de França Train Station: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*8.7* Picasso Museum: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

*9.0* Ciutadella Park: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

*8.8* Modern Art Museum Barcelona: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

*8.6* Arc de Triomf: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*9.0* Santa Maria del Mar: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.5* Santa Caterina Market: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

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Great location, staff very friendly at reception and nothing was too much trouble!!! Room was clean and perfect for our 4 night stay!!!

Melissa, United Kingdom

Very cute, comfortable and clean place! Central location and tons of great food around the property.

Rebekah, United States of America

During check-in and check-out the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and there is a cozy cafe in the reception area. My wife and I arrived very early but they were willing to call us as soon as the room was ready (early) and showed us some places to visit during our 2-day stay. The location of the hotel is obviously close to the zoo, but also a very short walk to the Born district (which we thought was very fun) and the Gothic quarter. The rooms were clearly updated/remodeled which was appreciated, as the building is a bit older. The rooms also have your standard hotel amenities, with a nice modern touch. While small, the bathrooms are very clean and the showers and sinks are excellent. Overall, the hotel felt very safe and comfortable.

Roman, United States of America

The staff was wonderful and very helpful with all of our questions and needs. The hotel was comfortable and clean. I would definitely recommend

Jacqueline, United States of America

Adorable and friendly staff, good location, comfortable bed.

Nunzia, Italy

breakfast ok. location great even though no Metro nearby

Roberto, United States of America

The decoration and embiance is nice The staff are very nice amd helpful It is close to everything and Transportation is very close ( bus/train)

Mo, Greece

Very friendly staff. Room was as shown in pictures. Location was ideal: in a safe neighbourhood and close enough (max 10 mins walk) to main metro lines, also close to Barceloneta. Coffee and tea station was a nice touch.

C, Canada

Great location within short walking distance to the Picasso museum and some nice restaurants. The hotel rooms are supposed to be one star hotel rating, but they were very nice with numerous funny and cool touches throughout. Excellent beds! Small TV on the wall, but I didn't come to Barcelona to watch TV. If it's winter, be ready to drink a lot of free bottled water as the heating in the building will dry you Mojave bone dry. Warm heating system: sort of the European "slightly uncomfortable" warmth level.

Wiliam, United States of America

Value for money, meets expectations - with all the BASIC necessities & clean. Location is near to the Picasso museum and the park. With many restaurants around the corner.

Cheryl, Netherlands

9.0

Excellent location!
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood

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“Great location, staff very friendly at reception and nothing was too much trouble!!! Room was clean and perfect for our 4 night stay!!!”

Melissa United Kingdom
“Very cute, comfortable and clean place! Central location and tons of great food around the property.”

Rebekah United States of America
“During check-in and check-out the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and there is a cozy cafe in the reception area.”

Roman United States of America
“The staff was wonderful and very helpful with all of our questions and needs. The hotel was comfortable and clean. I would definitely recommend”

Jacqueline United States of America
“Adorable and friendly staff, good location, comfortable bed.”

Nunzia Italy
“breakfast ok. location great even though no Metro nearby”

Roberto United States of America
“The decoration and embiance is nice The staff are very nice amd helpful It is close to everything and Transportation is very close ( bus/train)”

Mo Greece
“Very friendly staff. Room was as shown in pictures. Location was ideal: in a safe neighbourhood and close enough (max 10 mins walk) to main metro lines, also close to Barceloneta.”

C Canada
“Great location within short walking distance to the Picasso museum and some nice restaurants.”

Wiliam United States of America
“Value for money, meets expectations - with all the BASIC necessities & clean. Location is near to the Picasso museum and the park. With many restaurants around the corner.”

Cheryl Netherlands

Stay in the Heart of Barcelona –

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.

Ciutat Vella is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, food and sightseeing.

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.

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Aire Roman Baths
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Modern Art Museum Barcelona
0.1 miles
El Born Centre Cultural
0.1 miles
Chocolate Museum
0.1 miles
La Seca Theatre
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Estació de França Train Station
0.2 miles
Ciutadella Park
0.2 miles
Picasso Museum
0.2 miles
Santa Maria del Mar
0.3 miles
Santa Caterina Market
0.3 miles

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Somorrostro Golden sand
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3,450 feet
Barceloneta Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink

3,500 feet
Sant Miquel Beach Golden sand
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4,150 feet
Nova Icaria Golden sand
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4,700 feet

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Barcelona-El Prat Airport
8.3 miles
Girona-Costa Brava Airport
46.5 miles
Reus Airport
55.8 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

El Born Boutique
Santa Caterina Market Market

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location, next to amazing restaurants in the Gothic quarter and the beach! Perfect for a weekend stay. Very very comfortable beds as well. ”

Katie

United Kingdom

“Great location and value for money. Simple and basic. The location is close to the train and Metro, with plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance....”

Matt

South Africa

“This hotel was just perfect! Stylish room, free coffee, tea and cookies, super helpful staff. Was clean and nice. The location also is superb.”

Kristina

Lithuania

9.1

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3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children are welcome

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Pets are not allowed.

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“During check-in and check-out the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and there is a cozy cafe in the reception area. My wife and I arrived very early but they were willing to call us as soon as the room was ready (early) and showed us some places to visit during our 2-day stay. The location of the hotel is obviously close to the zoo, but also a very short walk to the Born district (which we thought was very fun) and the Gothic quarter. The rooms were clearly updated/remodeled which was appreciated, as the building is a bit older. The rooms also have your standard hotel amenities, with a nice modern touch. While small, the bathrooms are very clean and the showers and sinks are excellent. Overall, the hotel felt very safe and comfortable.”

Roman

United States of America

“Very friendly staff. Room was as shown in pictures. Location was ideal: in a safe neighbourhood and close enough (max 10 mins walk) to main metro lines, also close to Barceloneta. Coffee and tea station was a nice touch.”

Canada

“Great location within short walking distance to the Picasso museum and some nice restaurants. The hotel rooms are supposed to be one star hotel rating, but they were very nice with numerous funny and cool touches throughout. Excellent beds! Small TV on the wall, but I didn't come to Barcelona to watch TV. If it's winter, be ready to drink a lot of free bottled water as the heating in the building will dry you Mojave bone dry. Warm heating system: sort of the European "slightly uncomfortable" warmth level.”

Wiliam

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Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Steve
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great Location...basic, but clean & comfortable!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Fiona
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No natural light in room
Loved the location. Very comfortable facilities in such a small chic & basic hotel

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 10, 2019

Ihab
Lebanon
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very small rooms
Very nice location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 4, 2019

Paloma
Switzerland
5.0

Fair
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Logistically complicated. Reception one side, room in another building. Lack of maintenance of the rooms, full of scratches on the walls and old equipment.
Reception people very friendly

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 30, 2019

Katie
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, next to amazing restaurants in the Gothic quarter and the beach! Perfect for a weekend stay. Very very comfortable beds as well.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

Melissa
United Kingdom
10

“Great stay in a great location!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, staff very friendly at reception and nothing was too much trouble!!! Room was clean and perfect for our 4 night stay!!!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

Russell
Australia
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The noise in first night horrendous. For the price people yelling doors slamming no sleep Room so small compared to on line wont recommend The
Sorry coffee good

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

Pierre
Canada
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleaning needs to be improved my towels were dirty ground hasn t been swipped and bed sheet felt overused
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Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 26, 2019

Matt Jardine
South Africa
Age group: 25 – 34
10

“Great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and value for money. Simple and basic. The location is close to the train and Metro, with plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. The accommodation is secluded enough to allow for a quiet night's rest.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 19, 2019

Tamir
Jordan
7.9

“As the title says, if you're on a budget and you want something basic, this is the place for you!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The rooms aren't well soundproofed. You can hear everything going on on the whole floor.
Location was excellent and so want the staff. The rooms were clean. If you're looking for luxury, this isn't the place for you, but if you want something simple and clean, I would highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 16, 2019

Simone
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bigger room and window
Room too small and no window.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Pame Gia
Germany
4.6

Disappointing
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very small- poor rooms (not basic, but poor), no window, except a tiny one to a smoking courtyard! Something in the room, maybe the electical conexion, made a loud noise all night... They had no reception and I had to ask around and walk to the reception of another hotel to do the check in... good that I didn't arrive late at night!
Very good location

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 8, 2019

Ibrahim
United Arab Emirates
Age group: 35 – 44
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 7, 2019

Alejandro
Colombia
Age group: 45 – 54
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really To small, not even a coffee maker, no place to put anything,
Near to center

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 4, 2019

Damian
Australia
7.5

“Good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No fridge. Wifi was poor.

Stayed in May 2019

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned room features a TV, a safe and free Wi-Fi. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer. Double or twin beds are available upon request and subject to availability. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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