Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel in Barcelona
✅ Central location in the Born district offers easy access to many restaurants and museums. ✅ Friendly and accommodating staff, particularly praised for personalized service and helpfulness. ✅ Complimentary coffee and tea available in communal areas, with high-quality cafe latte noted. ✅ Rooms are clean with comfortable beds; some feature charming balconies and high ceilings. ✅ Free bike rental and 24-hour front desk enhance convenience for guests. ❌ Some rooms have unconventional layouts with showers and toilets very close to beds, reducing privacy. ❌ Noise from the street at night can be an issue; foam earplugs are provided but only one pair per room. ❌ Maintenance issues reported including shower flooding and sewer odors in some rooms with no window ventilation. ❌ No elevator in the hotel, which may be inconvenient for guests with mobility issues or heavy luggage. ❌ The hotel does not allow children or pets (except service animals), which may limit family stays.
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Description
Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel is a 3-star property located in Barcelona's historic Born district, offering a unique blend of artistic design and basic comfort. The hotel occupies a former school building with thick walls, giving rooms a distinctive character and quiet atmosphere despite the central location. Guests can choose from room types including Single, Triple, Small Double, Superior Terrace Double, Deluxe Double with balcony, and Deluxe Small Double. Rooms vary in layout, with some featuring balconies and others designed with unconventional shower placements close to the bed. The hotel provides free WiFi, air conditioning, a fitness centre, and a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary coffee and tea are available in shared lounge spaces, enhancing the social atmosphere. Although the hotel allows pets, the official policy restricts pets except service animals. Parking is available for a fee, and bikes can be rented free of charge. The hotel combines modern comfort with quirky design elements in a lively, culturally rich neighborhood.
Location
The hotel is situated at Carrer de la Princesa, 50, in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, within walking distance of several notable attractions. The Barcelona Photographic Archive is only 49 meters away, and the Laboratori de Natura zoology museum lies 188 meters from the hotel. You'll find the Platja del Somorrostro beach about 1.1 km away, suitable for a day by the sea. The city’s main airport, El Prat De Llobregat (BCN), is approximately 13 km from the hotel. Nearby dining options include Restaurante Argentino El Foro (41 m), Restaurant Little Italy (162 m), and the highly rated Cuban restaurant Stara Havana (283 m). The hotel is also close to Ciutadella Park and the Arc de Triomf, making it convenient for sightseeing and leisurely walks.
Tips
- Book a room with a balcony or terrace to enjoy more space and better ventilation, as some rooms have showers right next to the bed.
- Bring earplugs or use the free ones provided to reduce street noise at night.
- If you need an elevator or extra privacy, consider requesting room details in advance since the hotel lacks an elevator and some bathrooms have limited separation.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:30-11:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, DinersClub
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Breakfast
- Vending machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Spanish
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Bike rental
- No parking
- Next to the beach
- Fitness facilities
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1100 m. It takes 17 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 1070 meters
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Reviews
That kindness and personalized greeting was appreciated.
The Chic and Basic Born is in an historic quiet spot. It was the port in the 1400’s. The boutique hotel was a former school, therefore the rooms after substantial, thick walled, unique and comfortable. We could see the Museo de Xocolata from the bathroom window … I wish i could take the Moka home.
Walking was safe. Restaurants numerous. 6 minutes walk to the Zoo, right on the Ciutadella park. A beautiful walk. Not a lot of tourists, very few tourist traps .. a real neighborhood.
Breakfast at C&B was substantial but more European than American. No pancakes, but croissants. A variety of breads, cheeses, hot scrambled eggs and crisp bacon or cold hard cooked eggs and a variety of cold cuts soprasetto, hams, yogurt and granola or a cold cereal sliced and whole fresh fruits.
I would be remiss if I did not mention my husband’s favorite item, Cafe latte prepared daily and perfectly by Franca. Hope he remembers because I won’t do as well!
We will look for other Cic and Basics
However… we stayed at the beginning and end of the trip. The first room was fine, was the Double plus balcony. Second time same format of a room and the shower was in the middle of the room with no opaque glass or full curtain. The toilet was it a closet. Very odd. Also the design is quirky — neon lights in the room and ropes that you have to push through to enter the room.
The hotel has some strangely designed rooms (like ours), with not much of a storage space for clothes and no rails to hang wet towels. The toilet and shower are very close to the bed. Not for those who love space and privacy:)
The hotel is situated in the heart of Barcelona and at night is not too noisy. There are free foam earplugs in the room, but only one pair.
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Frequently asked questions about Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel
What types of rooms does Chic & Basic Born Boutique Hotel offer?
The hotel offers Room, Single room, Triple room, Small Double room, Superior Terrace Double room, Deluxe Double room with balcony, and Deluxe Small Double room.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free parking is available at the hotel.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are not allowed, except for service animals.
Is breakfast included in the room price?
Breakfast is served buffet style from 07:30 to 11:30 daily but is not included in the room price and must be paid for at the property.
How far is the hotel from the nearest beach and airport?
The nearest beach, Platja del Somorrostro, is 1.1 km away, and Barcelona El Prat Airport is approximately 13 km from the hotel.
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Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 222 USD The best time to book is June 12, with rates starting from 194 USD