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Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

Property class: 4

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A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a wooden deck, and a city view.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring balconies and illuminated windows.
A buffet with various dishes, a bar area with wine bottles, and a refrigerator.
A hot tub with champagne and strawberries, surrounded by lounge chairs and a pool.
A modern lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Aribau 33, Barcelona, 08011
  • Place, Rambla de Catalunya
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a tray with a bottle and glasses, and a suitcase.

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a robe, and a coat rack.

City Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window featuring stained glass, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window featuring stained glass, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a robe, and a coat rack.

Axel Basic

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a robe, and a coat rack.

Axel Basic Single Use

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a robe, and a coat rack.

City Single Use Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a tray with a bottle and glasses, and a suitcase.

Premium Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Passeig de Gràcia. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Peruvian cuisine while dining at Nikkei 103
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla de Catalunya
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only.

This Art Deco Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.
Nikkei 103 - This restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Sky Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Nikkei 103 - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nikkei 103
  • Nikkei 103
  • The Sky Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 9.24 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
  • Spa fee: EUR 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
The listed optional spa fee is charged 20 EUR per person, per hour to access the spa area.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Axel Barcelona Urban Spa
Axel Hotel
Axel Hotel & Urban
Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa
Axel Hotel Barcelona Spa
Hotel Axel
Axel Hotel Barcelona Catalonia
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa
Axel Hotel Urban Spa
Axel Urban Spa
Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa Catalonia
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults Only
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults
Axel Hotel Urban Spa Adults
Axel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults
Axel Urban Spa Adults
Axel Barcelona Barcelona
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Hotel
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults Only
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Barcelona
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Hotel Barcelona

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Helpful staff. And right in the Gay section of town!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ZACKERY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, awesome balcony. Loved the mini bar. Joaquin, front desk, reception rocks location could not be better.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient front deck staff. Great location. Nice roof top.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here -
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LGBTQ friendly hotel. Super sexy staff, nice pool And outstanding breakfast buffet. Fun drag shows.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel good bar it was our 3rd time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. I slept very well not too much noise and great install installation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, staff nice, lovely rooftop bar and great location, walking distance to a number of great breakfast and brunch restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fantastic other than the hot tub is not hot. The people are great and the location could not be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely one night stay before travelling to Zaragoza really nice staff would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEPHAN LAMONT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so welcoming. I enjoy so much staying at Axel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jakai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super accommodating, rooms were very nice. I also loved the view from the balcony. Location was ideal, right in the heart of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Clean rooms and welcoming staff. We had no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vahit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay at Axel Hotel Barcelona. Cool vibes, shaky Wi-Fi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at Axel! So conveniently located next to a lot of places and close to public transportation as well. The staff is also all extremely nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short quick stay friendly, easy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Munzir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Santiago Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only suggestion I’d like to provide is to put “do not disturb” and “clean my room” signs on the rooms located on the first floor. Housekeeping wasn’t sure when the rooms were empty for cleaning or not going to the rooms due to the lack of those signs. The rest was amazing! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a LGBTQ hotel. This should be listed
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as always. Great location near shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience with delightful staff and other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying there every time we visit Barcelona
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my time here. Lovely staff, good vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025