In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 65 guest reviews of Ohla Barcelona. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Pools, beach & aquapark. The most common complaints: Many rooms are small, with open-plan bathrooms that lack privacy. Restaurant and breakfast staff can be rude or disengaged.
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Featuring a rooftop pool, this boutique hotel is located in Barcelona’s historic centre, close to Palau de la Música Concert Hall, the Cathedral and the Ramblas.
Ohla Barcelona features rooms with contemporary décor and large windows. They all include a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The modern bathrooms come with bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms have views over the historic Gothic Quarter.
The culinary spaces at hotel Ohla Barcelona are Caelis restaurant and La Plassohla. The latter specialises in Catalan cuisine and offers tapas and small dishes. Guests can also have a cocktail in the Ohla rooftop bar.
The rooftop swimming pool offers fantastic city views with a chill out terrace. Other facilities at this hotel include a gym and a wellness area with a sauna.
The Ohla Barcelona is 300 metres from Plaza Catalunya Square while Urquinaona Metro Station is only 200 metres away. Passeig de Gracia Avenue and Gaudi’s modernist buildings are 10 minutes’ walk of the hotel.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
For travellers prioritising a central Gothic Quarter location, this boutique hotel is a solid option. Standout features include a rooftop terrace with a glass-walled pool and on-site gourmet dining. However, standard rooms feature semi-open bathroom layouts, and guests staying on the lower floors may experience ambient street noise.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 17 hotels we list in Barcelona is 8.9.
- The rooftop terrace features a glass-walled plunge pool, offering guests panoramic views over the historic Gothic Quarter skyline alongside a stylish cocktail bar.
- Situated in the historic center, the hotel is within short walking distance of the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Cathedral, and Las Ramblas.
- Given the central Gothic Quarter location, some street-facing rooms on the lower floors may experience ambient noise, though high-quality double glazing mitigates this.
- Standard rooms feature open-concept bathroom designs where the vanity and shower are partially integrated into the bedroom space, which may limit privacy for some travelers.
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- Design lovers who want a listed neoclassical building behind Frederic Amat's façade of a thousand eyes
- Couples who want a glass-walled rooftop pool, kept for hotel guests, above the Gothic Quarter
- Sightseers who want to stay between the Palau de la Música and the Cathedral
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Prices at Ohla Barcelona
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €891 in total (€446 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €376 to €562.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 65 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A lovely rooftop bar with tasty snacks and drinks
- +A good breakfast with à la carte options, according to many guests
- –Breakfast feels limited for the standard, with set sittings and orders that go missing
- –Some found the food outside breakfast disappointing
- –Restaurant service can be unwelcoming, with restrictive bar hours
”Awesome breakfast on site.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, genuine and helpful staff from the moment you arrive
- +A reception team that goes out of its way, with upgrades and help after mishaps
- +Thoughtful touches for birthdays and celebrations
- –Restaurant and breakfast staff can be rude or disengaged
- –Some front-desk staff came across as aloof
- –Check-in can be slow, and bar service on the roof starts late in the day
”The staff were all so friendly, genuine and helpful.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A sensational rooftop pool with views over the city
- +A welcome place to cool off on hot days
- –The loungers by the rooftop pool could be better
”Very central, and the rooftop pool is sensational.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Stylish rooms with a great rain shower
- +Thoughtful touches such as turndown with chocolates
- +Some guests were upgraded on arrival
- –Many rooms are small, with open-plan bathrooms that lack privacy
- –Windows that don't open, plus dark décor and poor lighting
- –Uncomfortable beds for some, and an empty minibar or missing toiletries
”For this price, the rooms are clearly too small and not comfortable enough.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotlessly clean, well-maintained rooms
- +Immaculate public areas
- –Some rooms are worn, with scuffed furniture and torn curtains
- –Housekeeping and turndown can disappoint
- –Technical problems with showers or air conditioning
”Everything was very tired and scuffed, from the chair and bedside tables to the washbasin.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter
- +The main sights are within walking distance
- +Impressive city views from the rooftop
”A wonderful hotel in the city centre, with all the main sights within walking distance.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- –Street noise from cars and lorries, especially on lower floors
- –No double glazing in some rooms
”The windows in the room were not double glazed, which made it very noisy.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Many feel the price far outstrips the quality
- –Drinks at the pool bar are expensive
- –Some feel the hotel no longer lives up to its rating
”It was inexcusably expensive for what you get.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ohla Barcelona from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)?
Ohla Barcelona is approximately 12.8 km from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Ohla Barcelona?
Ohla Barcelona is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 2,061 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 1,234 guest reviews.
How many stars does Ohla Barcelona have?
Ohla Barcelona is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Ohla Barcelona offer?
Ohla Barcelona offers outdoor swimming pool, free Wifi, airport shuttle, family rooms, non-smoking rooms and fitness center.
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