Call us for assistance
INT
+31-20-5313300

UK
0-800-0075120
free

US
1-800-6069452
free
C/ Aribau 33,08011 Barcelona (Map)
Guest Score 8.6 (17 Reviews)
 
Hotel Details
Guest Reviews (17)
Axel Gay Hotel in Barcelona - Pictures
Description

Axel Gay Hotel Barcelona is a great boutique hotel with all the modern features and facilities you want from your hotel while staying in Barcelona. Located in the heart of Barcelona, in the center of the "Gayxample"(Barcelona's Gay district). Axel Hotel Barcelona is the perfect hotel for you, with exactly the right ambience which includes a swimming pool / jacuzzi on site (open in the summer). Cutting-edge architectural designs create a liberal, cosmopolitan atmosphere where you will enjoy all of the comforts you can imagine. Indulge yourself in professional and personal service which Axel Gay Hotel is known for offering and also do not forget we are Heterofriendly!

The staff at the hotel will ensure that all your needs and desires are met. At the Axel Gay Hotel you will be treated like a star - you can rest, relax, rediscover yourself, and truly let go of your senses.

Each room at the hotel has the following facilities: AM/FM alarm clock, hairdryers, modem lines in the room, room service, safe deposit boxes, WIFI and much more. There are TV's with cable and international direct dial phone lines. Rooms at the Axel Gay Hotel are comfortable and spacious. There is indoor parking available and a laundry and valet service. The hotel caters to the gay community which is something many travelers appreciate while staying in Barcelona!

 Rooms: Select a date to check availability
Room type
Double
This double room for single use interior has a king size bed and can accommodate 1 person only. This room offers its own personality responding to an exclusive avant-garde design (Kenzo fabrics, Vitra chairs). Soundproof, air conditioning / heater, comfort, four pillows, bathrobes, plasma TV with Internet, video à la carte with 30 movies, high speed connection and WIFI for laptops, room service, fully equipped bathroom with amenities, small fridge with complimentary bottles of water anytime of the day.
Room Facilities: Airconditioning, Bath, LCD flat screen TV, Mini-bar, Pay TV, Room Service, Safe box, Shower, Telephone, Television, Wi-Fi Internet connection, Wired Internet,Toilet
Breakfast: Excluded (€ 15.00 P/P)
Tax: Excluded. 7 %
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date (details)
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date.
Reservations for Axel Gay Hotel have to be cancelled 48 hours before arrival date. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Every booked room which is not cancelled in time, will be billed at a cost equivalent to the rate of the first night by the hotel. Your credit card details are therefore only required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel and will not be charged by EasyToBook.com. Payments have to be made to the hotel.

A different cancellation policy may apply in case of group bookings or if the room description on the website states differently.
Double
This double room interior has a king size bed and can accommodate 2 persons.

This room offers its own personality responding to an exclusive avant-garde design (Kenzo fabrics, Vitra chairs). Soundproof, air conditioning / heater, comfort, four pillows, bathrobes, plasma TV with Internet, video à la carte with 30 movies, high speed connection and WIFI for laptops, room service, fully equipped bathroom with amenities, small fridge with complimentary bottles of water anytime of the day.
Room Facilities: Airconditioning, Bath, Bottled water, Hairdryer, Interactive TV, LCD flat screen TV, Mini-bar, Pay TV, Room Service, Safe box, Shower, Soundproof room, Telephone, Television, Wi-Fi Internet connection, Wired Internet,Toilet
Breakfast: Excluded (€ 15.00 P/P)
Tax: Excluded. 7 %
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date (details)
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date.
Reservations for Axel Gay Hotel have to be cancelled 48 hours before arrival date. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Every booked room which is not cancelled in time, will be billed at a cost equivalent to the rate of the first night by the hotel. Your credit card details are therefore only required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel and will not be charged by EasyToBook.com. Payments have to be made to the hotel.

A different cancellation policy may apply in case of group bookings or if the room description on the website states differently.
Double
This double room exterior has a queen size bed and can accommodate 2 persons. This room offers the following facilities: soundproof, air conditioning / heater, comfort, four pillows, bathrobes, plasma TV with Internet, video à la carte with 30 movies, high speed connection and WIFI for laptops, room service, fully equipped bathroom with amenities, small fridge with complimentary bottle of water anytime of the day.
Room Facilities: Airconditioning, Bath, Hairdryer, Heating, LCD flat screen TV, Mini-bar, Pay TV, Room Service, Safe box, Satellite TV, Shower, Telephone, Television, Wi-Fi Internet connection, Wired Internet,Toilet
Breakfast: Excluded (€ 15.00 P/P)
Tax: Excluded. 7 %
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date (details)
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date.
Reservations for Axel Gay Hotel have to be cancelled 48 hours before arrival date. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Every booked room which is not cancelled in time, will be billed at a cost equivalent to the rate of the first night by the hotel. Your credit card details are therefore only required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel and will not be charged by EasyToBook.com. Payments have to be made to the hotel.

A different cancellation policy may apply in case of group bookings or if the room description on the website states differently.
Double
This double room exterior for single use has a queen size bed and can accommodate 1 person only. This room offers the following facilities: soundproof, air conditioning / heater, comfort, four pillows, bathrobes, plasma TV with Internet, video à la carte with 30 movies, high speed connection and WIFI for laptops, room service, fully equipped bathroom with amenities, small fridge with complimentary bottle of water anytime of the day.
Room Facilities: Airconditioning, Bath, LCD flat screen TV, Mini-bar, Refrigerator, Room Service, Safe box, Shower, Telephone, Television, Wi-Fi Internet connection, Wired Internet,Toilet
Breakfast: Excluded (€ 15.00 P/P)
Tax: Excluded. 7 %
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date (details)
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date.
Reservations for Axel Gay Hotel have to be cancelled 48 hours before arrival date. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Every booked room which is not cancelled in time, will be billed at a cost equivalent to the rate of the first night by the hotel. Your credit card details are therefore only required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel and will not be charged by EasyToBook.com. Payments have to be made to the hotel.

A different cancellation policy may apply in case of group bookings or if the room description on the website states differently.
Double
This double room superior has a king size bed and can accommodate 2 persons.

This room offers an adjoining, pleasant and sunny sitting area, and the room is fully equipped with: Hydromassage Bathtub, Variety of beauty and bath products, Four pillows, Bathrobes, Flat screen TV with an internet connection, Pay TV with 30 movies to choose from, Wi-Fi internet access for laptops, room service and there is a small refrigerator where our guests will find bottles of water at their disposal any time of day, all free of charge.
Room Facilities: Airconditioning, Bath, Bottled water, Heating, Interactive TV, LCD flat screen TV, Pay TV, Room Service, Safe box, Satellite TV, Shower, Soundproof room, Telephone, Television, Wi-Fi Internet connection, Wired Internet,Toilet
Breakfast: Excluded (€ 15.00 P/P)
Tax: Excluded. 7 %
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date (details)
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date.
Reservations for Axel Gay Hotel have to be cancelled 48 hours before arrival date. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Every booked room which is not cancelled in time, will be billed at a cost equivalent to the rate of the first night by the hotel. Your credit card details are therefore only required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel and will not be charged by EasyToBook.com. Payments have to be made to the hotel.

A different cancellation policy may apply in case of group bookings or if the room description on the website states differently.
Double
This double room superior for single use has a king size bed and can accommodate 1 person only. This room offers an adjoining, pleasant and sunny sitting area, and the room is fully equipped with: Hydromassage Bathtub, Variety of beauty and bath products, Four pillows, Bathrobes, Flat screen TV with an internet connection, Pay TV with 30 movies to choose from, Wi-Fi internet access for laptops, room service and there is a small refrigerator where our guests will find bottles of water at their disposal any time of day, all free of charge.
Room Facilities: Airconditioning, Bath, Heating, LCD flat screen TV, Mini-bar, Pay TV, Room Service, Safe box, Satellite TV, Shower, Soundproof room, Telephone, Television, Wi-Fi Internet connection, Wired Internet,Toilet
Breakfast: Excluded (€ 15.00 P/P)
Tax: Excluded. 7 %
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date (details)
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival date.
Reservations for Axel Gay Hotel have to be cancelled 48 hours before arrival date. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Every booked room which is not cancelled in time, will be billed at a cost equivalent to the rate of the first night by the hotel. Your credit card details are therefore only required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel and will not be charged by EasyToBook.com. Payments have to be made to the hotel.

A different cancellation policy may apply in case of group bookings or if the room description on the website states differently.
Services Services
Services:
Laundry service,24-hour front desk
General Facilities:
Access for disabled, Bar, Conference facilities, Elevator, Fitness centre, Restaurant, Sauna, Solarium (UV sunbeds), Swimmingpool, Terrace,Business centre
Internet:
Free Wireless internet is available in the hotel.
The hotel has a fully equipped business center with free internet connection (WIFI) in the event you don't bring your lap top with you!
Parking:
Paid parking is available at 2 min from hotel.
Policies Policies
Check-in:
14:00
Check-out:
12:00
Tax:
Excluded. 7 %
Rooms:
66
Hotel Location Hotel Location (Map)

Axel Hotel Barcelona is located in the heart of Barcelona, in the center of the "Gayxample"(Barcelona's Gay district), The Axel gay hotel is just five minutes walking distance from the Ramblas, the Gothic district, the Plaza Catalunya and more. The boutique hotel, Axel Hotel Barcelona ensures all your needs are met and is located in a great part of the city.

The nightlife options are so varied and so many that the area between the streets Gran Vía, Consell de Cent, Balmes and Urgell has been nicknamed the "Gayxample". And right in the middle of this area is the Axel Hotel. The hotel’s makes its philosophy immediately and abundantly clear by flying three flags over the entrance – the European flag, the Catalan flag and the Gay Pride flag.

How to reach the hotel? How to reach the hotel?

By aerobús: The bus service that leaves every fifteen minutes from Barcelona Prat airport stops at Plaça Universitat, close to the Axel and costs 3.75 €.

By taxi: The taxi ride from the airport to the Axel Hotel costs approximately 25 €.

By train: The Passeig de Gràcia train station is only 10 minutes walking distance from The Axel.

The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at the Axel Gay Hotel Barcelona. Below are opinions of guests that reflected their own experiences after their stay at this hotel.
Review type
Purpose
8.6
Guest Score
Based on 17 Reviews
All reviewers
Young couple
Solo traveller
Mature couple
All purposes
Business trip
Leisure city trip
Romantics trip
General Impression
8.8
Service & Facilities
8.7
Hotel Staff
9
Price/Quality
7.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.1
 
 
1
Bostrov
Young couple
08 Jun 08
Young couple
9.3
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Great and friendly, modern decor hotel
Anonymous
Mature couple
15 May 08
Mature couple
7.7
General Impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
7
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
8
Location
8
Breakfast, bar service
Too long to check/in and check out terrace facilities not open (not mentioned on website) non-manned sport area, and was closed before official time
Anonymous
Young couple
03 Dec 07
Young couple
10
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
10
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Customer service was excellent and the hotel was one of the best that i have stayed in. i will definatley stay there again.
Anonymous
Solo traveller
29 Oct 07
Solo traveller
7.5
General Impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
5
Cleanliness
8
Location
8
The location was great and hotel was kept very clean all the time.
Value for money was bad most usuall facilities had to be paid for sperately as well as breakfast and an over priced room
Anonymous
Young couple
26 Sep 07
Young couple
10
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
10
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
The reception staff were very friendly and extremely helpful, the location was ideal - i didn't want to leave to be honest.
I missed not having coffee making facilities in the room and there were a couple of times we felt the jacuzzi could have done with a clean.
Anonymous
07 Sep 07
7
General Impression
7
Service & Facilities
7
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
5
Cleanliness
7
Location
8
Anonymous
30 Jul 07
9.2
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
10
Location
7
The bed is awesome. also, they do provide free bottles of water.
It is a bit far from old town barcelona.
Mr Andrew Marsh
04 Aug 07
9.7
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
The hotel is of an old build but very modern inside.a beautiful roof top pool with other facilities and great views over the city.room service prices very reasonable and prompt.this is hotel accomodates everyone although it is primarily a gay hotel i don't think anyone would feel out of place.we were looking to stay in a gay hotel and for anyone wanting the same it is excellent.staff were very friendly and informative. it was great!
Anonymous
Solo traveller
27 Sep 07
Solo traveller
8.7
General Impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
10
Location
8
BAILLEUL
Young couple
05 Nov 07
Young couple
7.5
General Impression
7
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
7
Price/Quality
5
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Emplacement ideal proprete irreprochable
La vue des chambres sur cour est inacceptable : vue sur un mur gris en beton a 3 metres de la fenetre
PAGES
Mature couple
22 Oct 07
Mature couple
7.8
General Impression
7
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
5
Cleanliness
7
Location
10
Le personnel est très accueillant et serviable, tres bonne impression
L'état des chambres, hotel qui commence a vieillir pas assez entretenu c'est dommage car bel hotel
PLAN JEAN LUC
11 Sep 07
7.8
General Impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
8
Location
8
Anonymous
22 Jul 07
9.7
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Marcel Damen
Young couple
01 Nov 07
Young couple
7.8
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
7
Hotel Staff
7
Price/Quality
5
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Mooie kamers erg bijzonder van kleur, goed bed (heel belangrijk !) badkamer ergg ruim ! en fris alles aanwezig, van badjas tot zeep tot etc etc etc een tien !
Geen onbijt bij de prijs van deze kamer (klopt niet) reis erg veel zelf in motels /hotels van 40$ daar zit vaak al standaard onbijt in . hotel van deze prijs (axel) moet standaard lijkt mij een onbijt zitten ...
Anonymous
20 Aug 07
8.3
General Impression
8
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
8
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
8
Location
10
Goede locatie, fantastisch dakterras
Lift te klein, lang wachten
Anonymous
02 Jul 07
9.2
General Impression
10
Service & Facilities
8
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
7
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Lokatie + atmosfeer (poolparty,...)
Kleine kamers, maar wel in orde
F.M. Dekker
17 Jun 07
9
General Impression
8
Service & Facilities
10
Hotel Staff
10
Price/Quality
8
Cleanliness
10
Location
8
Service & vriendelijkheid medewerkers
Airco werkte niet.
 
 
1