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.

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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

    • Buffet

    • Private parking available

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
Budget Double Room
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United States United States
    The hotel employees were wonderful. Had a great message my first day there. The rooftop pool was wonderful to float and cool off after a day of sight seeing. The pool is not a swimming pool for anyone thinking it is for athletic purposes. The...
  • Joshua
    United States United States
    Location close to restaurants and great room with balcony.
  • Dromart
    Australia Australia
    Very clean. Nice well equipped gym. It is not 24 hours so check the timings with reception. Same times as the pool and spa. Nice rooftop pool and bar. Damien at reception was very helpful and looked after us.
  • Samay
    India India
    Location - Great location! Really accessible to the metro, bus station and the monuments. Ton of eating options around the hotel. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. It was great hospitality. The room size is also accurate. Damian...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Location to bars and restaurants. The staff was very friendly.
  • Edward
    United States United States
    Great location. Very quaint and quiet with a wonderful staff. Axel is always a go-to when looking for a hotel in this magical city.
  • Miroslav
    United States United States
    Very clean and great housekeeping service. Our biggest problem was slow internet connection. Additionally the pool and hot tub upstairs was under repair so we could not enjoy it.
  • David
    United States United States
    I especially enjoyed the friendly staff. Damian (number 9 at reception I believe) was exceptional in helping me throughout my stay. Additionally I enjoyed the gym and other amenities at this hotel!
  • Yvonne
    United States United States
    what we liked most was the receptionist Dani he told,explained and helped us continuously always with a smile this was our second time in the hotel and we will make it our next visits to Barcelona too for many reasons but special the people...
  • Douglas
    United States United States
    Great location, friendly staff, and nice rooftop bar. Good water pressure too.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

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
Free!

  • 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 - 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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. That's about $173. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that use of the spa carries a surcharge.

SPA has a total price of 20 euros per person and per hour

Please note, when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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.

Please inform Axel Hotel Barcelona - 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.

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only