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Barcelona City Hotel Universal

1.0 of 5
Arago 281, 08009 Barcelona, Spain (Eixample)
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Barcelona City Hotel Universal
Ranked #390 of 526 hotels in Barcelona
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New York City, New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

First, this hotel is NOT to be mistaken with Universal Hotel(located on Paral-lel Ave). The hotel is located in very convenient place, 4 stops from BCN airport on the train. The rooms are very basic and clean. The hotel itself occupies two floors of the building. It is kind of difficult to find it - you have to be bussed... More

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Barcelona, España
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Nice little hotel and good value for what we paid. Extremely centric next to the wonderful Paseo de Gracia. Very comfortable for a weekend in Barcelona. The rooms are maybe a bit noisy but nothing unbearable. Helpful staff!

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Halden, Norway
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36 reviews 36 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

my room was shabby, but since it was very clean at least - I had an ok stay here - i was not a very expensive hotel either, so its ok. Breakfast does not exist (I really wanted to go out for tapas-breakfast anyway, so its ok) and the room-safe witch shouldve been there was not there. The room is... More

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Tromsø
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80 reviews 80 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I stayed there for two nights, and enjoyed the proximity to the city centre and the friendly staff. The room itself is minuscule, and the small window faces the backyard that looks more like a shaft. The bathroom was fairly sized, though. The price, however, was unbeatable.

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Edmonds
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

If you are looking for a hotel near the city center and are not looking to spend a lot of money Barcelona City Hotel is a great option. I found this hotel through Agoda and paid around 80 us dollars per night. The front desk people are very friendly and helpful. The location is a 10-15 minute walk to the... More

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Barcelona
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

This hotel has a convenient situation, just outside Parallel station and only 5 min walk from LaRamblas. It is very modern, the rooms are huge and very luxurious and new. It is very quiet despite the fact it is on a central road. The roof has a nice pool and an area for sunbathing, the view is breathtaking - overlooking... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

Very good localisation. In the center of Barcelona, near the metro and train station (from the airport). You can walk to see all things... good restaurants near by, not so far of the Sant Josep market, and la Rambla... Very nice personel I recommend

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Louis Trichardt, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

We stayed at the hotel from 9-11 July 2012. We were very satisfied because of locality and safety, because we come from South Africa and were two women travelling alone. The Staff were very friendly and helpful and spoke English very good. Room were very comfortable and everything you neede, seeing that you only sleep there at night. Walls a... More

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Also Known As:
Universal Hotel Barcelona
Address: Arago 281, 08009 Barcelona, Spain
Region: Spain > Catalonia > Province of Barcelona > Barcelona > Eixample
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Ranked #390 of 526 hotels in Barcelona
Price range (per night): 86 AUD - 131 AUD
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
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