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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from La Rambla

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Superior Room (Superior Double)
Hotel California in central Barcelona offers practical comforts. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast before exploring, and unwind at the bar after shopping. Helpful staff assist with tour planning. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and complimentary newspapers.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €175
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Superior Double)

Superior Room (Superior Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Hotel California is in Downtown Barcelona, a neighbourhood in Barcelona with great shopping. Park Güell and Picasso Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys or Palau Sant Jordi.
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Rauric , 14, Barcelona, 08002

What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Barceloneta Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Liceu Station - 3 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gallega Tobogán - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maoz Vegetarian - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cerveseria Canarias - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Temple Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Glaciar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel near La Rambla
Close to Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya, Hotel California provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a reception hall
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (180 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 11 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number HB-000101
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

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel California pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 17 Nov 2025 start from €163.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel California?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel California?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel California located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this hotel is steps away from Plaça Reial and La Rambla. Barcelona Cathedral and Picasso Museum are also within 10 minutes. Liceu Station is only a 3-minute walk and Jaume I Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was amazing..rooms were updated and it's central to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok There were dining options nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here. My room was super clean and comfortable and I felt safe the whole time. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and it was a great room, overall a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Esongola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The staff was incredible, the location is very convenient for going out, food and some shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if you want a hotel in centrum. The staff are very kind and all ways smiling and good to help if questions
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall this hotel was great! Close to all the shops, restaurants, La Rambla, walking distance to La Boqueria (must see), the pier for day and sunset cruises, lots of happenings close by! Hotel renovations during our visit, so we went sightseeing during the day to avoid the noise. Breakfast was included and there is an awesome selection! Staff is very friendly and spoke English.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at checkin (15 Oct evening) was absolutely wonderful. She took the time to explain about the door entry and what was available. She even provided an adapter when I discovered I had left mine at the last hotel. The room was clean and very quiet. The shower was awesome. Breakfast had a good variety. A great place to stay and very centrally located in the Gothic District.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dereck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a few minutes walk to La Rambla, Hotel California finds itself situated amongst some of Barcelonas' most popular sights. A cosy air conditioned room is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of a busy tourist area, dotted with a wide variety of places to eat and shop. A nice comfortable bed, and a decent bathroom provides sanctuary for the weary traveller, on return from taking in the wonders of the city. Wonderful friendly staff, efficient check in and out, makes for a pleasant stay. I look forward to returning for a longer visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a city break. Breakfast included too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, easy check in, great location in gothic quarter, clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit noisy due to a bar just below my balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff and very convenient ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great location. Very clean and comfortable beds. Great breakfast with fresh fruit choices. The staff was amazing and accommodating hands down I would recommend this hotel and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and the rooms were a good size.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice stay. Hotel was refirburbshing when I stayed, so probaly very nice now. Great location in Barcelona
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff was polite and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunroom was nice and clean. Bathroom stocked. Bed clean and comfortable. When I arrived the elevator was broken. They email me two days prior. It was fixed quickly. That whole staff was thoughtful and attentive to my needs. Great suggestions and took time to show me areas that could be sketchy. Had a great time. I'll stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍 the personal was excelente … Special Guillermo …
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a great time, the hotel is very close that every where. The people who work there are helpfully, respectful I will recommend this hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in a great location! The team was so kind as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can highly recommended this hotel. The only downside is the location especially in the evenings. I didn’t always feel completely safe as a woman traveling alone. On the other hand, the hotel is right in the heart of the city center, so it’s very close to the metro, shops etc. The staff is so friendly and made me immediately feel better when I checked in. Even early check-in was possible which I didn’t expect. The room was really clean and had everything you could need. Also breakfast was really good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk around, many available shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and polite staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024