Hotel Sant AgustivsAxel Hotel Barcelona
Hotel Sant Agusti and Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Sant Agusti is the choice of most writers compared to Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Hotel Sant Agusti has a TripExpert Score of 78 with accolades from 6 sources including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Hotel Sant Agusti
Placa Sant Agusti 3, 8001 Barcelona
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Barcelona’s oldest hotel occupies a former seventeenth-century convent building, with balconies overlooking a restored square and church."
Frommer's
"This tastefully renovated five-story hotel stands in the center of the Ciutat Vella on a pretty square near the Boqueria market." Full review
Fodor's
"In a leafy square just off the Rambla, the Sant Agustí has long been popular with musicians performing at the Liceu opera house." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The location is perfect – a quick stroll off La Rambla on a curious square." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"While the hotel offers few standout features, its location makes its a great choice for tourists." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Built in 1720, the lovely three-star Sant Agusti is the oldest hotel in Barcelona." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Library-print wallpaper lines the corridors, while the 77 fresh rooms contrast dark woods and chic whites with open-stone or exposed-brick walls" Full review
Axel Hotel Barcelona
Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona
From $51/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"It’s a hip but relaxed space with designer rooms... a bar and restaurant that are part of the local scene."
Fodor's
"Inside a lovely historic building typical of the Eixample, this recently renovated hotel caters primarily (but by no means exclusively) to gay travelers in an area dubbed "Gayxample" by locals." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"It is in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, the city's dynamic gay area with great restaurants and nightlife." Full review
Frommer's
"The staff is hip, and amenities range from a cool, scarlet-colored cocktail bar and restaurant in the lobby to a trendy rooftop pool, bar, sauna, and sundeck." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Favoured by a mixed fashion and gay set, Axel occupies a sleek corner block and offers modern touches in its 105 designer rooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"Art Deco mansion with a lively rooftop pool scene and a champagne bar in Barcelona's Eixample district." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This elegant and stylish hotel, renovated in 2010, is conveniently located in Barcelona's gay neighborhood, Gaixample." Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel advertises itself as being hetero-friendly, and with its rich linens, larger-than-usual rooms, and a full menu of pillow choices" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its 101 smartly contemporary rooms have soundproofing, king-sized beds and tea/coffee sets; Premium Superior rooms have lovely stained-glass galleries." Full review