Barcelona Universal
Avda. Paralelo No 76-78, Barcelona, Cataluña, 08001, Spain
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Avda. Paralelo No 76-78, Barcelona, Cataluña, 08001, Spain
Barcelona Universal offers free Wi-Fi, a gym and a rooftop pool with city ciews. Located next to next to Parallel Metro Station, the hotel is just 1969 feet from Las Ramblas. The spacious, functional rooms at the Barcelona Universal Hotel feature wooden floors and air conditioning. Bathrooms include toiletries and heated towel rails. The Barcelona Universal’s Medea serves a hot and cold buffet breakfast, including plenty of healthy options. The hotel is located a 20-minute walk from the Magic Fountain and MNAC Art Museum, in Montjuïc. Plaça Catalunya is just 3 Metro stops away, and the lively bars of the Raval district are just 1640 feet away.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Trouser press
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Snack bar
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • On-site parking
  • outdoor pool
  • Poolside bar
  • Accessible parking
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sun Deck
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool with view
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • balcony/terrace
  • Car rental available
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor Tanning
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
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stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
Nothing
The worst was the staff. Doorman did not say hi nor helped with luggage. Marc at the reception was extremely unprofessional and gave us the wrong room twice, trying to blame us for not specifying all criteria we wanted. Our booking was done in advance and specified that we were traveling with a baby. Yet upon arrival there was no baby bed in the room and we were given a twin bed so the baby could not even sleep in the same bed with us. Mark changed us the rooms but put us again in a room next to the elevator so we were constantly disturbed by people coming in and going out. When we asked for the room to be changed, Mark tried to hold us responsible for not specifying that we needed a room with a baby bed or a king size bed. He was very aggressive and unpleasant. The door to our room also had a hole at the top and the bathroom was very old and shabby. In general, the hotel was outdated and certainly not a 4 star establishment. The breakfast was also disappointing in terms of quality, but also variety. Here too, the man greeting us at the breakfast was not welcoming or patient with us. The garage was very tight and dirty with laundry and old unused parts from rooms hanging around. We do not recommend this hotel, especially if you are traveling with children or infants.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
Noise in the room and poor breakfast variations
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This hotel was very clean, the rooftop pool was amazing. Also had a bar at the rooftop pool. Right beside the underground tram.
The shower never got warm, wasn’t too big of an issue as it was super warm so we were getting cold showers anyways.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The bellmen were great and very helpful. They were the only ones that would actually recommendations of where to go for dinner, shop or go for a drink.
Front desk staff was not that helpful. They should be able take actual cash for the city tax charge instead of charging it to a credit card. Do not accept a room on the first floor as it way too noisy, thought the window was open the entire time. I understand it is in a busy areas but should be sound proofed better. Gym needs more weights, heaviest is 8kgs.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was great. Our room was basic but very clean and the bed was huge and very comfortable. The breakfast was amazing!
The lifts were a bit challenging. We were on the 7th floor so we had to rely on them.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and breakfast is really good
The staff at breakfast hall is not friendly
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The swimming pool and the staff
The bed was quite uncomfortable
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I liked that it was centrally located within the metro and the staff were very friendly. Hotel is kept clean and neat so thats a plus.
The street noise was a bit much at times there is no sound proofing on the windows.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
The location is good
There should be free taxi pick up included in the booking. Once we found the driver he refused to pick us because we have a 2 years kid ( which was mentioned in the booking) and he said you have to ask for special request for the kid!!! easily he left us and kept us alone! Second: the old amenities and cabinet without doors, chargeable water, these also were things we didnt like.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Rooms were very nice and clean, very good air conditioner, staff were very friendly and welcoming, and it's very easy to go to all public attractions using L3/L2 Meteo which was very close to the hotel. It's also close to very good restaurants and lots of bakeries. The rooftop view was amazing also. Overall the experience was very excellent.
Nothing really, everything was great.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Barcelona El Prat Airport - 7.13 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Paral-lel - 554 f
      • Sant Antoni - 0.38 mi
      • Drassanes - 0.43 mi
      • Poble Sec - 0.48 mi
      • Liceu - 0.50 mi
      • Urgell - 0.70 mi
      • Kreuzfahrt Terminal - 0.74 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Maritime Museum - 0.40 mi
      • Wax Museum Barcelona - 0.51 mi
      • MACBA - 0.54 mi
      • Museum fur zeitgenossische Kunst - 0.55 mi
      • Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona - 0.55 mi
      • Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) - 0.55 mi
      • Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - 0.61 mi
      • Catalan Museum of Archaeology - 0.61 mi
      • Foundation Miro - 0.64 mi
      • Mercado de la Boqueria - 0.74 mi

    Other attractions

      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Montjuic - 0.25 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Guell Palace - 0.42 mi
      • La Seu Cathedral of Barcelona - 0.78 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • The Palau Guell - 0.42 mi
      • Ramblas - 0.49 mi
      • Monument a Colom - 0.51 mi
      • Plaza Real - 0.53 mi
      • Tourism Information office - La Rambla - 0.65 mi
      • Tourism Information office - Sant Jaume Square - 0.70 mi
      • Placa Sant Jaume - 0.71 mi
      • Catedral Barcelona - 0.78 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Sala Merce - 0.63 mi
      • Teatro Liceu - 0.74 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Portaferrissa - 0.64 mi
      • Maremagnum - 0.78 mi
      Rivers and Lakes Show all on map »
      • Moll de la Fusta - 0.72 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Club de Golf Can Bosch - 0.75 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Montjuic - 0.25 mi
      • El Raval - 0.38 mi
      • Parking MACBA - 0.48 mi
      • Cook and Taste - 0.48 mi
      • La Rambla - 0.51 mi
      • Boqueria Market - 0.52 mi
      • Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria - 0.57 mi
      • Contemporary Culture Center of Barcelona (CCCB) - 0.60 mi
      • Joan Miro Foundation - 0.64 mi
      • La Rambla Tourism Office - 0.65 mi
      • Placa Sant Jaume Tourism Office - 0.70 mi
      • Placa Sant Jaume - 0.71 mi
      • Mountain of the Jews Montjuic - 0.74 mi
      • Hafen Barcelona - 0.74 mi
      • FGC - Placa de Catalunya - 0.77 mi
      • The Gothic Quarter - 0.78 mi

Barcelona Universal

Avda. Paralelo No 76-78, Barcelona, Cataluña, 08001, Spain