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Parallel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near La Rambla

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Interior entrance
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Business center
Interior entrance
Food court
In the heart of Barcelona, Parallel offers a vibrant retreat near La Rambla. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a bar or stay productive at the business center with free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests who also praise the property's condition.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in El Poble-sec, a neighborhood in Barcelona, Parallel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Barcelona Cathedral and Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barceloneta Beach and Montjuïc. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Nou or Palau Sant Jordi.
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Poeta Cabanyes 5-7, Barcelona, 08004

What's nearby

  • Montjuïc - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Rambla - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sagrada Familia - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Paral-lel Station - 2 min walk
  • França Station - 5 min drive
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Imprfcto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quimet & Quimet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sapporo Ramen - Umaimon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Borrell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Parallel

Hotel near La Rambla
Close to Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya, Parallel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business center, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 64 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 34 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 11.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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.
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 34 per day (49 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 11.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Parallel Barcelona
Parallel Hotel
Parallel Hotel Barcelona
Parallel Hotel
Parallel Barcelona
Parallel Hotel Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Is Parallel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 11.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Parallel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Parallel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Parallel located?

Located in El Poble-sec, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Avenida del Paralelo and La Rambla. Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paral-lel Station and Parc de Montjuic Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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