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Hotel Continental Barcelona

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly Barcelona hotel connected to the convention center, steps from La Rambla

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Front of property
Point of interest
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Property entrance
Buffet
Just steps from Plaça de Catalunya and Barcelona Cathedral, Hotel Continental Barcelona offers convenience and comfort. Guests enjoy breakfast, a library, WiFi, and a relaxing terrace. The attentive staff consistently earns praise.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room (Compaq)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Balcony Ramblas | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Ramblas

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (Compaq)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Superior Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 2

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Compaq Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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La Rambla, 138, Barcelona, 08002

What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Casa Batllo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sagrada Familia - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Placa Catalunya Station - 2 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 4 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Poma - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boadas - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Continental Barcelona

Hotel near La Rambla
Located close to Plaça de Catalunya and Barcelona Cathedral, Hotel Continental Barcelona provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry services, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Continental Barcelona have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • 20 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available

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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day(2461 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Continental Barcelona pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Hotel Continental Barcelona?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Continental Barcelona?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Continental Barcelona located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya. Barcelona Cathedral and Casa Batllo are also within 15 minutes. Placa Catalunya Station is only a 2-minute walk and Universitat Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel Continental Barcelona Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual property, friendly staff, buffet offered during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Staff are great! Always friendly and helpful. The hotel and rooms are always very clean and the buffet is always fresh and tasty!.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Faouly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very close to Gothic Quarter!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming and helpful staff, clean room, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonid

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

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. People are great and helpful and I love the snack food always available. Rooms are more than adequate but not superior. Breakfast is always fun with lots of people to meet and location is great. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is cute and room/bathroom were very clean. Staff is super helpful and friendly. Great location that is very walkable to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vivian is an amazing manager of the Front Desk. She made my wife and I fell at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a sweet find. The room we stayed in was large and airy. We paid to upgrade to a 2 bed room but really the one rooms looked fine. Bathroom and shower great and the 24 hour food counter was so fun. Frozen yogurt at 10 pm and cappuccinos whenever you want. In a great part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing and the staff was amazing also. They were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location for exploring Barcelona. Room was clean and very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cuc phuong

old hotel , but patio is nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Hotel

Our stay at The Hotel Continental was very nice! Staff was very helpful and answered all of our questions and needs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very helpful with directions and making reservations. Friendly and well informed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The main negative was the internet sevice was down for half of our stay! I should have received a discount on our room rate for the 2 days of no internet! I asked at the desk and they said no!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent but that does not distract from the fact that the building and decor is very tired and in need of significant refurbishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Few minutes to metro and Aerobus. Free wine and beer!! Charming hotel and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff. Loved all the snack options they had for us and the free breakfast everyday. It was in the heart of all the excitement.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktoryia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel in the best location. Right on La Rambla street. Friendly staff and 24/7 snacks and coffee available. April and Santi were so hospitable, welcoming and very helpful!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time here because we liked it so much for the location, staff and cleanliness. Hallway and building looks old but the rooms looks renovated and super clean. Along La Rambla with lots of dining and shopping options. 7 mins to Placa Catalunya where you can catch the aeroport bus. Metro is just a minute away. Next to the Gothic quarter and Barcelona Cathedral is few mins walk away. We loved the 24h buffet food with greens, cheese & cold cuts. Staff are great, we stored our luggage because we checked in early and they delivered them to the room once the room was ready. Highly recommend.
View of La Rambla in our room with balcony
Spaceous room
Super clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, basic amenities which were fine but nothing particularly special. The 24 hour “buffet” is very basic and honestly unappealing most of the time given that the same food sits out all day long. Coffee, soda and beer was nice, but the wine was AWFUL.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is not nice all is about dirty and terrible food - rooms needs to renovate!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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