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Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

★★★★ Aribau, 33, Barcelona, ES

8.1 guest rating· 4516 reviews

About this hotel

Vibrant Location in Gay-xample District

The Hotel Axel Barcelona is situated in the heart of the lively Gay-xample district, known for its vibrant gay scene. The staff's local knowledge ensures a welcoming atmosphere for all guests, making it a popular choice for both LGBTQ+ travelers and allies.

Luxurious Amenities and Spa Centre

Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, along with access to the 500m² Spa Centre featuring a hydromassage pool and saunas. The modern rooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Stylish Sky Bar and Entertainment

The hotel's Sky Bar boasts a large swimming pool, terrace with a hot tub, and a cocktail bar. From parties to art exhibitions and shows, the Sky Bar offers a dynamic social hub for guests to unwind and socialize.

Experience the vibrant charm of Barcelona at Hotel Axel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

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Rooms & rates

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Budget Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

Axel Single

Sleeps 1 · 20 m²

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Axel Basic

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Premium Double Room Single Use

Sleeps 1 · 25 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Premium Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Axel Basic Single Use

Sleeps 1 · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool bar
  • Rooftop pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Bar
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  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Adult only
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hammam
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Solarium
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

What guests say8.14516 reviews

+ Excellent/central location+ Friendly, welcoming staff+ Quiet/comfortable rooms with good soundproofing+ Good value for the nightly rate (excluding breakfast complaints)− Cleanliness issues: reports of cockroaches and unclean rooms; some rooms described as smelly− Breakfast frequently criticized as understocked and overpriced− Inconsistent complaint handling and some slow service
Cleanliness6.0
Service9.3
Location9.8
Room Quality9.4
Amenities7.5
Value for Money8.2

Guest review

2.0

− I bought this trip to axel hotel for my daughter as a 21st birthday gift, herself and her boyfriend. This was a gay hotel which is completely good no probs what so ever. Except when she was in the pool two men entered completely naked and got into the pool .this is not cool and should be stated. I am a booking.com regular I use all the time , nothing in the booking.com guide or reviews said that this was an openly close off hotel so to speek

Gregory · IE · 2026-10-31

Es war ein Erlebnis.

7.0

Die Lage ist super! Die Fenster hielten den Lärm fern.

− Der Service ließ leider zu wünschen übrig. Wir mussten sogar unser Zimmer wechseln, weil unser eigentliches Zimmer weder geputzt, sogar noch schlimmer hinterlassen wurde. Fast täglich gab es leider etwas zu bemängeln. Sehr schade.

Anika · DE · 2026-10-31

Nous avons ete très bien accueilli. Les petits déjeuners sont pantagruéliques.

10.0

L’accueil chaleureux et la disponibilité

Christiane · FR · 2026-10-31

Immer wieder gerne für Städtetrip perfekte Lage

10.0

Die Lage, Die Mitarbeiter und das gesamte Service war 1A🤩

− Nichts

Seda · DE · 2026-10-30

Vreselijk

1.0

− Stinkt

BAS · NL · 2026-10-30

Bom hotel, pequeno almoço a evitar

8.0

Quarto simpático e limpo. A localização é excelente. Muito boa insonorizaçao. O facto do último piso ser um bar não incomoda o descanso dos hóspedes. Genericamente um bom hotel com boas condições e muito boa localização

− O pequeno almoço é uma fraude autêntica. 18 euros por pessoa e se chegares às 10.30 (o horário do pequeno-almoço é até às 11h) , faltam produtos e na melhor das hipóteses comes os restos dos outros hóspedes. Denunciei a situação no próprio dia na receção, mas o funcionário fez logo questão de dizer que o pequeno almoço era fornecido por um prestador externo ao hotel. É inadmissível haver falta de produto e restos num hotel de 4 estrelas. Ficou de passar a mensagem … ao bom estilo do nem quero saber … No check out levantei a questão novamente a outro funcionários e claramente o interesse em ouvir me era zero e como tal a resposta foi pôr-me um cartão do hotel nas mãos com um endereço de email e dizer para reclamar por escrito. Empregados atenciosos para o básico mas muito pouco formados e treinados para lidar com reclamações ou terem orientação para o cliente. Tratamento tipo gado. Quando algo corre menos bem é fuga pra frente, não querem saber e é despachar o assunto pra um email qualquer e acabou a conversa. Até agora nem um email de confirmação da receção a informar pelo menos que iam analisar o assunto.

João · PT · 2026-10-30

Good to know

Please note that by booking through Booking.com, one hour of complimentary SPA access is included per reservation and per guest.

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

Please note that 1 hour of complimentary spa access is included, subject to availability and prior reservation.

Please inform 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.

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.