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Arai Aparthotel

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Executive Room
Superior Room
Reception
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Spanish cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Avinyó, 30, Barcelona, 08002
  • La Rambla
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Elite Apartment

Elite Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Barcelona

With a stay at Arai Aparthotel, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, within a 5-minute walk of Barcelona Cathedral and La Rambla. .This eco-certified aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Port de Barcelona and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Plaça de Catalunya.
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What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Barceloneta Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Liceu Station - 5 min walk
  • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FitBar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar 7 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Macchina Pasta Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lady Dumpling Barrio Gótico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harlem Jazz Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arai Aparthotel

Art Deco aparthotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Arai Aparthotel offers 31 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and espresso makers. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this Art Deco aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Spanish cuisine at Palosanto, one of the aparthotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Barcelona? This aparthotel has 430 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Palosanto - This bistro specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Kokka - This restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free cot

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Kokka
  • Palosanto

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 19.80 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 430 square feet of conference space
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 31 units
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property's breakfast is served in guestrooms.
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 6.27 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 19.80 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 88.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 88.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
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-004508

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Aparthotel Arai
Arai Aparthotel
Arai Aparthotel Barcelona
Arai Barcelona
Aparthotel Arai Barcelona, Catalonia
Arai Aparthotel Barcelona
Arai Aparthotel Aparthotel
Arai Aparthotel Aparthotel Barcelona

Arai Aparthotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 922 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property close to the action but in a nice quieter area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

5 star service

Everything was wonderful from start to finish. Staff went over and beyond to help us with everything along the way. We will def stay here again when we visit next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Family room had ample space for 4 guests. Excellent all around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed with rooms big enough for a family. The ability to cook breakfast was great considering a grocery store was a 2 minute walk. The front desk staff was very helpful. It is located in the middle of the gothic section and a walk from most attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds but the room was a bit dark as it was located in the middle. Nevertheless it was clean and comfortable. Great location. Good to explore side streets on either side of main boulevard and easy coffee options close by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Baby Gisselle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel charged us for something we didn’t use or touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful vacation at Arai. It’s right in the beautiful Gothic quarter with lots of sights, shops, cafes and restaurants in walking distance. The room itself was beautiful with huge windows. The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great place to Stay in Barcelona

Great location- so close to everything, great service, and great convenience to have a Kitchenette. The only thing I'd change would be to offer a smart tv so if one would like to watch TV using their app sign on "like Netflix". Staff was amazing, and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very good hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, well appointed units with a very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Libby looks great. Rooms are basic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room and staff were fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nodin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Sleepless in Arai Aparthotel

The hotel is quaint right in the Gothic quarter. The attendants were pleasant and efficient. The room was clean but the bed was not comfortable. The real problem was that our room faced onto a public square where partying went on until the sun came up. On our last night, Feb. 28, a woman was in the hotel literally screaming for hours. The police were called but the screaming continued. We called the front desk twice. Exhausted, upon check out we asked for some sort of compensation which was not offered. We were told the manager was not in and there has been no effort to contact us. Although it is easy to dismiss requests from international guests, they are not doing themselves any favours. If they had followed up with us, I would not be writing this poor review. So in conclusion, the property is pretty but if your plan is to sleep, choose another place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware that it is on the square, so a little noisy outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent Aparthotel

Exceptional Aparthotel. Very well equipped, with luxury toiletries (The White Company) hairdryer, fabulous multi function shower. Fridge (minibar) stocked. Complimentary Nespresso coffee and creamer. Breakfast is boxed to order as an extra cost, so no dining facility, but you are surrounded by many bars and restaurants. Arai felt safe, room card entry to reception. Staff super helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin, TORONTO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the heart of the gotic quarter
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Sarabjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

metin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Light &

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024