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Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 3-minute walk to Picasso Museum

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Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel, in central Barcelona, offers easy access to La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya. Combining style with comfort, it features a cozy library. Helpful staff assist with on-site car rentals, and bike rentals are conveniently accessible nearby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Terrace | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Princesa, 50, Barcelona, 08003

What's nearby

  • Picasso Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parc de la Ciutadella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arc de Triomf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Rambla - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Jaume I Station - 6 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murivecchi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bormuth - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Celta Pulpería - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nudes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Flassaders - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel

Hotel near Barcelona Cathedral
Near La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya, Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1888
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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 14 per person

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-004452

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
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Basic Born
Chic & Basic Born Boutique
Chic Basic Born Barcelona
Chic Basic Born Hotel
Chic Basic Born Hotel Barcelona
Chic & Basic Born Hotel Barcelona, Catalonia
Chic And Basic Born Hotel
Hotel Chic Basic Born
Chic Basic Hotel
Chic Basic
Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel Hotel
Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel Barcelona
Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel Hotel Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chocolate Museum and Picasso Museum. Port de Barcelona and La Rambla are also within 15 minutes. Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) and França Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 509 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, room very clean, excellent air con as July weather was very hot, lovely breakfast available. Would stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to the beach and Las ramblas. Lots of dining options
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aristolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love our bed. Everything about this place is beautiful, we enjoy our stay. Staff are amazing too ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Shakira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Was located in a good area and could walk everywhere from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, breakfast buffet and surrounding restaurants were good. It’s a unique hotel with a different vibe. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The only con was the A/C in our room didn’t work well and couldn’t be adjusted, so we didn’t get much relief from the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are too small. No refrigerator and NO bathroom privacy, but the staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the hotel Nice area Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nola

Liked: Staff & service
Good location. Room layout was not functional
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

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

Great hotel!

Really nice hotel and perfectly located! A gift in the room on arrival was a very nice touch! Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place, location and the staff were very helpful and gracious
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Contina Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the coffee and tea bar and the outdoor patio
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed location in the El BORN close to many attractions and excellent restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Barcelona marathon weekend

Super clean, comfy beds, great coffee, and lovely staff, will definitely be back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Staff & service

Ok stay

The A/C didn’t work in the first room we were in and the shower didn’t drain. After we informed the reception of the issue, they moved us to another room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

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

Great hotel, awkward bathroom

Our 5 day stay at Chic & Basic was very good although the bathroom arrangement was not the best for privacy and space. Coffee area was a nice treat too. Staff were very helpful and friendly.....great job!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anne-Mette Nygaard

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

Chic and pleasant

Nice, different and chic hotel. Perfect location. El Born is really a cool area in Barcelona
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Funky place!

I enjoyed my stay - very artsy atmosphere and comfortable. Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rifkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decoration was great very bohemian style
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Location is great, just a short walk into the main area(s). Staff, were nice. They left some treats in the room as it was a trip to celebrate our anniversary. The rooms are quirky but great. Area felt safe, with some bars and restaurants close by. Only negative would be that the rooms aren't 100% soundproof, could hear some snoring here and there. That being said, I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the uniqueness of the hotel itself and the room we had, the coffee, tea and water station and its location. Thank you for a wonderful 1st visit to Barcelona!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was as expected, and the room was clean and quiet. Very close to so much to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a horrid airport experience, Elena, the Receptionist, recognized our stress. She asked if she could find a ready room, would we like to go directly rather than wait until our specific room was ready at 3P. It was 9:30A. In the meantime, have a free coffee during the approximate 15 minute wait. That kindness and personalized greeting was appreciated. The Chic and Basic Born is in an historic quiet spot. It was the port in the 1400’s. The boutique hotel was a former school, therefore the rooms after substantial, thick walled, unique and comfortable. We could see the Museo de Xocolata from the bathroom window … I wish i could take the Moka home. Walking was safe. Restaurants numerous. 6 minutes walk to the Zoo, right on the Ciutadella park. A beautiful walk. Not a lot of tourists, very few tourist traps .. a real neighborhood. Breakfast at C&B was substantial but more European than American. No pancakes, but croissants. A variety of breads, cheeses, hot scrambled eggs and crisp bacon or cold hard cooked eggs and a variety of cold cuts soprasetto, hams, yogurt and granola or a cold cereal sliced and whole fresh fruits. I would be remiss if I did not mention my husband’s favorite item, Cafe latte prepared daily and perfectly by Franca. Hope he remembers because I won’t do as well! We will look for other Cic and Basics
Decorative entrance to each room
Tapas at the restaurant
Hotel entrance with card. An interior green space to store your bike!
Marble staircase and floating form lamps to the mini gym and 4 rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Interesting room design. El Born district is a chic section with lots of cute shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fancy hotel with perfect location! Big rooms, complimentary coffee/tea, water round o’clock in a lounge. Rooms equipped with small fridge, very comfortable beds. Definitely worth for a stay in Barcelona. See you next time!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. They were super helpful and really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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