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Hotel 1898 in Barcelona
🌍 Spain, Barcelona, La Rambla, 109, Ciutat Vella
● Center: 2.3 km
🌞 Beach - 1.8 km
☎ Phone: +34 935 52 95 52Show
✅ Exceptional staff friendliness and professionalism noted in multiple reviews ✅ Rooftop pool and bar offer stunning panoramic views and a relaxing atmosphere ✅ Excellent central location close to La Rambla and many cultural landmarks ✅ Rooms described as spacious with comfortable beds and elegant décor ✅ Breakfast buffet repeatedly praised as rich and high quality ✅ High cleanliness standards consistently reported ❌ Spa facilities are managed by an external company with 30-minute daily slots, which some guests found restrictive ❌ Some guests reported outdated room features and minor maintenance issues like complicated shower controls and broken items ❌ Construction on La Rambla affects the surrounding area’s ambiance and safety perceptions in the evenings ❌ Deposit requirement of €150 and lack of prior notification about spa limitations have caused guest dissatisfaction ❌ Noise from the street is generally well controlled but not fully soundproof, which may affect light sleepers
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Superior Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Classic Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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429 USD
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Privilege Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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473 USD
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Deluxe Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Colonial Suite
Private bathroom
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Description
Hotel 1898 in Barcelona is a four-star property built in 1898 and renovated in 2005, located on La Rambla boulevard in the historic Ciutat Vella district. The hotel offers 169 rooms, including Superior Double, Deluxe Double, Classic Double, Privilege Double, Junior Suite, and Colonial Suite, many of which feature high ceilings and hardwood floors. Highlights include an outdoor rooftop pool with city views, a heated indoor pool, a spa area with a sauna and massage services, and a business center. Despite some guest notes on the spa being managed by an external company with limited access, the hotel maintains very high cleanliness and service ratings. It is well equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a restaurant serving buffet breakfast, 24-hour reception, and multilingual staff including Russian speakers. Pets are not allowed, and a security deposit of €150 applies. The hotel is named after the historic events of 1898 and aims to provide guests with a luxurious atmosphere close to Barcelona’s main attractions.
Location
Situated at La Rambla, 109, Hotel 1898 is in the heart of Barcelona’s Old Town. It is just 200 meters from the Mercat de la Boqueria market and 300 meters from Placa de Catalunya and the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona. The Museum of Contemporary Art and the Barcelona Cathedral are within 400 meters, while the Palau de la Musica Catalana and the city’s opera house, Gran Teatre del Liceu, lie about 500 meters away. The hotel is 12 km from Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) and approximately 1.78 km from Platja de Sant Miquel beach. Nearby dining options include Bar Lobo (65 m), DosTrece Restaurant-Lounge (209 m), and El Drac de Sant Jordi (261 m).
Tips
- Book spa treatments in advance due to limited 30-minute daily sessions.
- Expect to pay a €150 deposit upon arrival, which is refundable after check-out.
- For quieter nights, request a room away from La Rambla, especially during ongoing construction.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-11:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of €150.00 (approx. US$174.69) is charged. This property accepts credit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment within 7 days after check-out.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, JSB, UnionPay, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Outdoor furniture
Rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Bathrobe
- Laptop safe
- Slippers
- Toiletries
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Packed Lunches
- Kettle
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
- Car rental
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- German
- Russian
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Portuguese
- Japanese
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Library
- Sun Deck
Parking
- Garage
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Beach/pool towels
- Heated swimming pool
- Next to the beach
- Rooftop pool
Business
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor
- Solarium
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1780 m. It takes 27 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 1360 meters
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Reviews
05.01.2026
Great hotel!!! Needs a makeover. Very friendly staff. Breakfast is good. The outdoor pool is nice, but the basement is beautiful!!! In the center of the Rambla.
05.01.2026
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The setting and location are excellent. The staff are very friendly and approachable. The service is impeccable. We would love to return.
23.12.2025
Nice and good location hotel
22.12.2025
The lobby service and spa were both excellent. The location is also very convenient. It's close to the market and you can walk to many places, and the metro is nearby!
13.12.2025
I stayed with by partner for 2 nights. The hotel loby is very fancy and spacious. There is an elevator that works with a hotel card, same to open the room. The restaurant for the breakfast it's located on the 1st floor and it was quite rich.
On my -1 it's located their spa zone. The spa however it is not exactly part of the hotel it's an external company, so you need to call to book a slot and that slot is 30 minutes only per day per person, which I didn't find written on their website.
The other surprise it is that they have 150€ deposit for incidentals.
The hotel is located on la Ramble, sadly with the current construction is loosing its charm and the fact that is at la Ramble is actually a disadvantage. The street itself where the hotel is it's a quiet and clean one but as soon as you reach the main one it becomes dirty and also doesn't feel very safe. Multiple people in thr evenings trying to sell weed, lots of homeless people.
Our room was on the 2nd floor and had a view to an indoor "artificial garden". It was quiet.
The room itself was nice, huge bed, tall ceilings.
On my -1 it's located their spa zone. The spa however it is not exactly part of the hotel it's an external company, so you need to call to book a slot and that slot is 30 minutes only per day per person, which I didn't find written on their website.
The other surprise it is that they have 150€ deposit for incidentals.
The hotel is located on la Ramble, sadly with the current construction is loosing its charm and the fact that is at la Ramble is actually a disadvantage. The street itself where the hotel is it's a quiet and clean one but as soon as you reach the main one it becomes dirty and also doesn't feel very safe. Multiple people in thr evenings trying to sell weed, lots of homeless people.
Our room was on the 2nd floor and had a view to an indoor "artificial garden". It was quiet.
The room itself was nice, huge bed, tall ceilings.
05.12.2025
My wife and I stay in room 433 from November 29th until December 2nd, and we were very pleased with all aspects of your hotel. I spent several years in management in the hotel industry, and I believe in customer service above everything else. Your hotel staff didn't disappoint me in that area. Everyone we dealt with did an outstanding job, friendly, polite, professional, and knowledgeable. Second the decor was outstanding, the woodwork was amazing. Third, every part of the hotel was immaculate. No matter when we can in or out every area in the hotel was spotless. Forth, the restaurant was amazing, the staff there were tops. Every requested was handled with smiles, and quickness. We plan on returning to Barcelona someday, and we'll stay at Hotel 1898. Thank you for a lovely stay in Barcelona.
03.12.2025
This hotel is incredibly inefficient. My phone went missing during breakfast, and despite multiple attempts to resolve it, nothing happened. The service is terrible, and the hotel is awful. This is my first review on Ctrip!
21.11.2025
I recently stayed at this hotel on November 13-15,2025. The hotel was fantastic. The location was ideal, the facilities were clean and our room was impeccable. I was visiting a few cities in Europe on this trip and this hotel was way above others. It was a girls trip for my friend and I. We were celebrating our birthdays. The restaurant upstairs sang to us and it just added that extra touch of glamour to the sophisticated atmosphere. The front desk staff were very polite and the bartenders were friendly. The one employee that stood out was Alberto Arce. He was the security guard for the hotel. He was always on post and gave us tips on where to go and sites to see. If we needed towels or something for the room, he would come up in a flash. He was personable, professional and I could see the passion he had for his job. I definitely felt safe with him protecting us. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to visit Barcelona.
15.11.2025
The hotel is elegant, pleasant, and beautiful. The service was very professional, polite, and friendly. The location is really good. There was construction on the Rambla, which is currently spoiling the whole area but luckily, it wasn't audible inside the hotel. progress on it is painfully slow and there are very few construction workers on site. Our room was spacious, the mattress was huge and comfortable, and the bathroom was sufficient for two people.
I would add some constructive comments, though.
The spa was very beautiful, but unfortunately when we were there, the sauna steam room was out of play, which was disappointing. you were allowed 30 minutes complimentary use of the spa area which was complimentary.
I’ve particular note was the very efficient and professional young reception team earn cocktail staff..
There is a lovely pool on the roof with some lovely lounges to sit on and a bar. Don’t forget to pop upstairs to use it.
All in all a super hotel, which we will definitely use again.
One really useful note at the top of the road there is a square I think it was called Catalan Square. You can get the a two or A1 bus for €7.50 to take you back to Barcelona airport very useful for people like us who like to get about using the local transport and not just taxis which can be expensive at times. The bus only took about 30 minutes which was the same as our taxi from the airport.
I would add some constructive comments, though.
The spa was very beautiful, but unfortunately when we were there, the sauna steam room was out of play, which was disappointing. you were allowed 30 minutes complimentary use of the spa area which was complimentary.
I’ve particular note was the very efficient and professional young reception team earn cocktail staff..
There is a lovely pool on the roof with some lovely lounges to sit on and a bar. Don’t forget to pop upstairs to use it.
All in all a super hotel, which we will definitely use again.
One really useful note at the top of the road there is a square I think it was called Catalan Square. You can get the a two or A1 bus for €7.50 to take you back to Barcelona airport very useful for people like us who like to get about using the local transport and not just taxis which can be expensive at times. The bus only took about 30 minutes which was the same as our taxi from the airport.
12.11.2025
The motif is dark - dark lighting, dark flooring, dark furniture. I prefer a place a ligh, airy room with lots of windows.
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Monument to the Heroes of 1809 (6 min)
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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Bar Lobo» (1 min)
Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 3, 08001 Barcelona
DosTrece Restaurant-Lounge (3 min)
Carrer del Carme, 40, 08001 Barcelona
Restaurant «El Drac de Sant Jordi» (4 min)
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol, 3, 08002 Barcelona
Frequently asked questions about Hotel 1898
Are pets allowed at Hotel 1898?
No, pets are not allowed at Hotel 1898.
What types of rooms are available at Hotel 1898?
The hotel offers Superior Double room, Deluxe Double room, Classic Double room, Privilege Double room, Junior Suite, and Colonial Suite.
Is the spa included with the hotel stay?
Guests have complimentary access to the spa area, but the spa is operated by an external company with 30-minute daily slots per person that must be booked in advance.
What is the deposit policy at Hotel 1898?
A fixed deposit of €150 is charged upon arrival and refunded to the original payment method within 7 days after check-out.
How close is Hotel 1898 to major Barcelona landmarks?
It is 200 meters from Mercat de la Boqueria, 300 meters from Placa de Catalunya, and within 400 to 600 meters of the Cathedral of Barcelona, Palau Guell, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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