Situated on Barcelona’s famous La Rambla, this restored 19th-century building features a rooftop pool with a sun terrace. The elegant rooms include free Wi-Fi and a marble bathroom. The colonial-style Hotel 1898 has unique architectural and historical heritage which gives it the Speciality Monument status. It features a stylish restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. It also offers a bar-restaurant with a terrace where guests can enjoy traditional tapas. Plaza Catalunya is just 200 metres from 1898 Hotel. Guests can also walk to the Gothic Quarter with its cathedral in 10 minutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Barcelona, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Barcelona
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  • Gabor
    Spain Spain
    Nice hotel with spacious rooms and an unlikely central location. The bathrooms are comfortable, the hotel has a feeling of luxury from the reception through the corridors to the beautifully decorated rooms. The hotel even provided a nice surprise,...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location The location The location, oh and… The ambience The rooms The views The staff
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location Friendly staff Made our Anniversary holiday very special

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • 1898
    • Cuisine
      Catalan • Spanish • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Hotel 1898
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 30 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hammam
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • Catalan
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Hotel 1898 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 150 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 128. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB American Express Cash Hotel 1898 accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that use of the Spa facilities is restricted to guests aged 14 and over.

Please note, when booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Credit cardholder must match guest name or provide authorization. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance

In compliance with the Special Emergency Drought Action Plan* of the Government of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the use of the swimming pool and the spa water circuit is prohibited.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hotel 1898

  • Hotel 1898 has 1 restaurant:

    • 1898

  • Guests staying at Hotel 1898 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Hotel 1898 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel 1898 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Solarium
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room

  • Hotel 1898 is 500 yards from the centre of Barcelona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel 1898 is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Hotel 1898 include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double