Hotel California

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Reception
Superior Twin Room (Superior 2 single beds))
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Rauric , 14, Barcelona, 08002
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room (Superior 2 single beds))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room (Superior Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Barcelona

With a stay at Hotel California, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, within a 5-minute walk of La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Port de Barcelona and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Plaça de Catalunya.

What's nearby

  • Plaça Reial - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boqueria Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barcelona Aquarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Glaciar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ambos Mundos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with a bar, steps from La Rambla
Hotel California offers 29 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel California. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

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 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: approximately EUR 12 for adults and 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

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-authorize 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

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna or Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and staff . Ulis checked us in was wonderful. Wonderful breakfast and maintained well. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Claire Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t realize entrance was on in an alley off the Plaça Real. Taxi could only get us so close. Breakfast was good. Room smaller than expected. Close to shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay. Jasmine was my main contact for the days I was here and she was brilliant. Friendly, professional, informative and always with a smile. Service like this is what set hospitality businesses apart. I will stay at Hotel California when I return to Barcelona
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dauphine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inder

Travelled with family
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

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

Lenore

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

2/10 Terrible

Katarzyna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a horrible experience at Hotel California. On my last night there, I was woken up by water dripping from the ceiling. I notified the staff right away (at 3am), but since there was no other room available, I was forced to stay in the room with the water dripping till the „bathroom issue” upstairs was resolved in the morning. My suitcase was soaked and I got no sleep, yet the hotel refused to offer any concession for my terrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Dereck, SOUTH MELBOURNE

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Literally at the centre of the city, I’ll always stay here whenever I’m in Barcelona!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yongchia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very eh

Location was fantastic and room was quiet. But the beds were uncomfortable, the bathroom smelled like sewer gas, the ac was very weak, and the internet signal was unreliable from our room. For the price, I would stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saqib

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Oleh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing for the money

I stayed here for one night in a single room at a rate of £137 (without breakfast). Good bits: The two staff I met on reception were very nice Bad bits: There was a large curly hair on the wall in the bathroom. Definitely not from me, just hadn't been cleaned properly. There was a smell of sewage in the bathroom. I assume coming up through the shower drainage. The balcony door did not seal properly which allowed in a lot of extra noise from the street that normally would be sealed out. I didn't spend a lot of time in the room and with an early flight to catch the next day, I didn't think it was worth raising when I'd be home ~12 hours later anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great overall experience

The staff was fantastic, and thankfully, for me, spoke English very well and grave me great recommendations. I was traveling by myself, so I chose the room with only one small bed. It was bigger than a twin bed, and the room was designed efficiently. It was very clean and safe. The location could not have been better for a single traveler. The metro stop was only about three blocks away. Metro ride to and from the airport is about 40 minutes, but very easy. La Sagrada Família was about a 30 minute walk, but there are stores and cafes along the way. Plaza for Barcelona Cathedral about 5 minute walk. Great for people watching. 5 minute walk for Borne neighborhood. Great location. If I am fortunate enough to return to Barcelona, I will not look for a different place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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