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Olivia Balmes Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Carrer de Balmes, 117, Barcelona, 08008
  • Place, Rambla de Catalunya
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Batllo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Design Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Design Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Design Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Barcelona

With a stay at Olivia Balmes Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, just a 3-minute walk from Rambla de Catalunya and 9 minutes by foot from Passeig de Gràcia. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Casa Milà and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Casa Batllo.

What's nearby

  • Rambla de Catalunya - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casa Batllo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casa Milà - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Rambla - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Provenca Station - 2 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Por Sant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Masana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carnal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Bodegueta de Provença - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mediterráneo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Olivia Balmes Hotel

Olivia Balmes Hotel offers 128 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 128 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Seventeen, a restaurant which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Barcelona? This hotel has 4412 square feet (410 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Seventeen - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 22 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Seventeen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,412 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking must be paid in full at check-in.

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the 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 9.24 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 22 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 22 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
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

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Balmes Hotel

Hotel Olivia Balmes

Olivia Balmes

Olivia Balmes Barcelona

Olivia Balmes Hotel

Olivia Balmes Hotel Barcelona

Olivia Balmes Hotel Barcelona, Catalonia

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Olivia Balmes Hotel Barcelona

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Olivia Balmes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 826 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, well appointed, spotlessly clean, great breakfast on floor 6, would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service from Rafal and the reception - he made us welcomed immediately. Breakfast was good and the location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Elham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff,quiet room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leobardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, food and services!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. Unbeatable, friendly service. Excellent location. Spectacular all round. The best place to stay in Barcelona!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, safe convenient location, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, clean room and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good location, free loaner stroller was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Easily walkable to a lot of the main sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and Superior staff and accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff are warm and gracious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mourad El

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great, facilities available and location is great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kent Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, relaxing pool area (even if the water was a bit chilly this time of year), good breakfast and perfect location. We could walk to Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, Rambla, the harbour and there were lots of small restaurants around the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Staff have been very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously one of the best family owned hotels i have been at ,from the amazing staff specially josef , rafael , and the restaurant manager , they lake you feel like you are at home ,highly recomend ,will be back !!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ying ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Idelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good during our stay in the hotel. Jaume in the Seventeen restaurant was very friendly and helpful the night we ate there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Great staff, very clean and awesome amenities. We will definitely recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHAO REN

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

Great Stay

Good location, great service, comfy room, great water pressure & good enough bed and great roof top area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so attentive and flexible with our late check out - brilliant service and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities and staff at the Olivia Balmes are top notch. The hotel is in a location that is convenient and walkable to all major attractions. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Amenities
Great location and roof top pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025