Get an overview of this hotelBusiness hotel in the city center with rooftop seasonal pool

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Outdoor pool
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities

Near La Rambla

This 167-room Barcelona hotel on Avenida Parallel is less than 1 kilometer from the Maritime Museum, La Ramblas and Old Town. The Paralel metro station is in front of the hotel.

Rooftop seasonal pool

Medea restaurant serves buffet-style breakfasts and a la carte lunch and dinner. Amenities include an unheated rooftop seasonal swimming pool offering city views. A fitness center is on site.

Free WiFi

Rooms are spacious and airy with light wooden floors and large windows, and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Bathrooms have towel warmers, telephones, and bidets.

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78 Barcelona Barcelona 08001

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Barcelona Universal features a triangle-shaped rooftop seasonal swimming pool. Also on this level there is a fitness area with a small range of gym equipment.

There are 4 meeting rooms with the largest, the Universal, capable of holding 182 delegates as an auditorium or 100 for cocktails. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and guestrooms. The 24-hour front desk offers currency exchange and translation services.

  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Number of floors - 10 
  • Year Built 2001 
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Coffee/tea in common areas 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 
  • Concierge services 
  • Conference space 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Fitness facilities 
  • Computer station 
  • Free wired Internet 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • One meeting room 
  • Rooftop terrace 
  • Total number of rooms - 167 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Library 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Poolside bar 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Restaurant 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Conference space size (feet) - 0 
  • Conference space size (meters) - 0 
  • Self parking (surcharge) 
  • Pool sun loungers 
  • Smoke-free property 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 
  • Outdoor pool 
  • Outdoor seasonal pool 
  • Wedding services 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Television in common areas 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4 
  • 24-hour business center 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Outdoor pool  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • Soundproofed rooms  
  • Laundry facilities  
  • Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Soundproofed rooms 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Phone 
  • Minibar 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • Bidet 
  • Deep soaking bathtub 
  • Desk 
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible) 
  • Digital TV service 
  • Flat-panel TV 
  • Free wired Internet 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Room service (limited hours) 
  • Free cribs/infant beds 
  • Iron/ironing board (on request) 
  • Free WiFi 

Where to Eat

Medea - Restaurant serving buffet-style breakfasts and à la carte lunch and dinners.

BAR TERRACE - Rooftop bar open daily (except rainy days) from April to October for lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby 
  • Bicycle rentals nearby 
  • Skydiving nearby 
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 2 AM

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel Registry Number - HB-004114
No rollaway/extra beds available

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.21 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 17 per person (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 26 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Barcelona Hotel Universal
  • Barcelona Universal
  • Barcelona Universal Hotel
  • Hotel Barcelona Universal
  • Hotel Universal Barcelona
  • Universal Barcelona
  • Universal Barcelona Hotel
  • Universal Hotel Barcelona
  • Barcelona Universal Hotel Catalonia

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. The seasonal pool will be open from January to December. One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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