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 500m² Spa Centre 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real 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 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location near all the gay bars and close to great restaurants. Great staff who were all friendly and we immediately felt at home in the hotel! The Sky bar did great drinks and had fantastic views over Barcelona! And the spa was great!!
  • Loris
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice and kind staff, especially Eric was super helpful! Clean rooms and great location with a beautiful sky bar.
  • Vladyslav
    France France
    It's was perfect. I can't wait to come back again. Thank you very much to you the Axel hotel teams.👍👏 Thank you very much to Eric very kind, very smiling, and very positive. 🤩😎👍 And exceptionally thank you very much to Joaquin who was very kind,...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Nikkei 103
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Peruvian

Facilities of Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 25 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Catalan
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 150 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 128. 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 and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that use of the spa carries a surcharge.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 & Urban Spa- Adults Only in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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 & Urban Spa- Adults Only

  • Guests staying at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only is 950 yards from the centre of Barcelona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Solarium
    • Happy hour
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Swimming Pool

  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only has 1 restaurant:

    • Nikkei 103

  • The prices at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa- Adults Only include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Single