Hotel Continental Barcelona

A lovely quirky hotel in La Rambla. The staff are super friendly, helpful and bilingual There is food and drink on offer 24/7. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. 100% recommend

Great location although on La Rambla. Wonderful staff. Very good breakfast and 24/7 snacks. And good coffee ...||Safe. Quiet. Convenient. I especially loved the location. ||Close to buses and metro. Easy to get to from airport taking aerobus. Although on La Rambla, it is close to the corner and you can avoid walking down La Rambla if you choose.

We just done 4 nights, happy to recommend this place. Location is great for seeing and easy to and from the airport. The staffs are friendly and helpful. Breakfast and food available 24/7 was a great thing to have available. Coffee, tea and beer and wine also was great after a busy day out sightseeing. Will come back again. Cheers

We went on holiday with our two friends (another couple) and we had an absolutely fantastic time in Barcelona. We stayed at the Hotel Continental and would definitely return! Very comfortable beds, lovely staff and a fabulous 24 hour buffet, including beer and wine, all free. I read reviews on here regarding the buffet and freshness etc and I can say with all honesty that the food was amazing, very fresh, great choice and very tasty indeed! The hotel decor was absolutely fabulous, very quirky and a lovely atmosphere to sit and chill out. We also ate out and found some fantastic restaurants and fully enjoyed everything that Barcelona had to offer. We will be back in 2026 hopefully and thank you to all the wonderful staff at the hotel for making our stay so great, with much love from the Scottish Highlands! xx

This old hotel needs upgrading, lift is very small and shared with two other hotels in the same building. Buffet breakfast and the 24 hr free buffet is but mediocre and not much selection. Reception was friendly and helpful. The only good thing is the location in center of town.

I booked a superior room with the balcony. Very glad I did. The room was clean, bathrooms updated. USB ports for charging. Fridge & Microwave in room. There is a 24 hour buffet with two menus. One is breakfast from 7 am to 11 am. Then the day menu. They have two menus that are on constant rotation. Coffee, tea, wine (red & white), variety of milks, frozen yogurt, beer, breads and sweet breads. I was happy with the value and the friendly 5 star multi lingual staff. 54 stairs plus steps to get to reception, definitely use the elevator to get your luggage up. When I was there La Rambla was torn up so you could not get a taxi to the front door. Not their fault, just bad timing. |LOVED the location. To be on La Rambla for the price, you can't beat it. So close to the square to get the hop on hop off buses (both companies and both lines). You can also get the Aerobus to the airport (runs 24 hrs on weekends), so convenient. Perfectly located to explore the Gothic area and get lost in the alleyways. Check out St. Jospeh's Market, for a fabulous and affordable food experience. There was a charming sitting area in an outside courtyard. You can't see the city from it but it was nice to get a little work done and not be in a room.

Great hotel in great location. Staff v helpful. Booked room with balcony, it's quite big by European standards. Would stay here again. Also we can get a coffee or a snack any time.

I had heard about this place from a website for cruisers. There were about 20 of us that booked here before a cruise. I cannot tell you how funny it was that we were all wondering why we were there. It reminded most of us of a hostel with free wine, beer and food snacks. We all paid a lot of money for what it was. Our cruise ship needed an extra day so many needed to find a hotel for second night. They charged twice the price. It would have been smarter to find a more decent hotel and buy the wine and beer both of which are inexpensive in Barcelona. Really look at pictures posted by reviewers, look at price and then decide.

So many great things to say about this hotel! First of all, amazing location- right on La Rambla, which is always bustling with people and so close to shops, Gothic Quarter, La Boqueria Market and so much more. We had a room towards the back of the hotel so didn't hear much noise at night (can't speak to rooms closer to the street). The staff is so friendly and helpful all the time. One of the people at reception gave some great recommendations. They have a fairly extensive free breakfast every morning starting early, and other food available throughout the day. Also, free wine and beer all day!! Can't beat that! The room we stayed in was a bit older, but had that cute boutique feel, and the bathroom was super nice and looked as if it was just redone. I'll say the walls are thin so be mindful of that, but I'd definitely come back!

Hotel Barcelona was just ok due to many issues and navigating to get to the property. First off there is no direct drop off or access in front of the hotel due to Las Ramblas street construction. You get dropped off at the end of the street and have to lug all your luggage etc...a whole city block to get entry. The front desk person wasn't that cheerful during check-in. The buffet is nice for beverages and light breakfast rolls etc.. The food just sits out all day although they do keep it chilled/heated. It's just basic. Our room was nice and spacious however they didn't fill the shower soap dispenser and there was no bar soap provided. I was very mad when I got in the shower at 5am and there was no soap! For the money paid, no direct access, no one at the entrance to help you with your luggage, little or no toiletries, I wouldn't stay here again. The draw of the buffet and beverages is not enough for us to stay here again even when the construction is finished!

Check in was annoying as the space to stand is limited and it takes a long time. Rooms are good, clean and enough space. The 24 hour buffet excels in that there are constant free drinks. The food sits there and we didn't eat it. There are croissants etc that are good. The coffee is great. The location is great except there is road construction so you have to walk to the corner with your suitcases to get a taxi. I personally would try a different hotel if I came back.

I had a wedding scheduled for March 22, 2020 in Barcelona. These plans were as definitive as can be, so my family booked a nonrefundable reservation. Unfortunately, these grand plans were torn asunder by the Covid-19 pandemic. Countries locked down (including Spain), and we were not allowed to board our Iberia flight. The next step was endeavoring to sort through refunds. We had no trouble getting refunds from AirBNB and other hotels in Barcelona. The only hotel that refused to give us a refund (and continues to do so) is this one. Normally when a force majeure event occurs, a company acknowledges that the contract is voided and issues a refund. Not this hotel! They have demonstrated no understanding or empathy for the situation and insist on keeping our money. They offered me a voucher for 75% of the value of the reservation (not even the full amount), but it doesn't make sense to wait indefinitely to have my wedding in Barcelona! My (now) wife and I made other plans rather than wait months/years for our big day. The point of this sad tale: take your business to a hotel that actually cares about its guests and comprehends what a global pandemic is. I.e. not this one.

I stayed here last year before a Mediterranean cruise embarking in Barcelona. I took the trip alone, but I had befriended so many other people from my cruise on a cruise forum website, and decided to stay here because many others were staying there. The hotel shares a building with another business, but they only have the first floor. The second floor on upward all belong to the hotel. The hotel is in a prime location, near the beginning of the famed Las Ramblas street. And let me tell you, if you like nightlife, Barcelona is the city for you! There was something going on until all hours of the night. Whatever your fancy, Las Ramblas has something for everyone - be it the waterfront, shopping, Tapas restaurants, bars, etc. The hotel was very nice, and the staff very friendly. I loved how they had a 24 hour tapas buffet to eat (breads, pretzels, meats (ham, wings), pastas). My favorite part? Free beer and wine all day/all night - just grab a glass and pour yourself a cup! My room was a very tiny room, but the hotel had already told me before I arrived I had a smaller than normal room, and I received it at a discount. All my friends joked and insisted on seeing the "closet" I stayed in. I didn't mind - it had a nice bed, a bathroom, and a shower - that was all I needed. Although, I will say it did have the ceiling-fan-of-death! The ceiling fan had so much power, I really thought it would fly off the ceiling! It didn't, thankfully. One thing I found kind of unique about the hotel was the key. The key was large, and had a large piece of wood attached to it. This made carrying around the key difficult, but the front desk had a solution - when you left the hotel, you dropped off the key to the front desk. Upon returning, you simply picked your key back up. If you are looking for a place to stay on Las Ramblas, I highly suggest you try out Hotel Continental. There are two locations, do not get this confused with their other hotel Hotel Continental Palacete. While this may not be a 4 or 5 star hotel, it is definitely worth a stay. The next time I am in Barcelona, I will stay here.

Amazing service, the front desk is so nice. The food is okay, but because of convince to grab an espresso or drink in the evening it's well worth it! Perfect location right at the start of the ramblas, next to the metro and Catalunya. Love this hotel and will stay again!

The hotel was fantastic! The room was nice, the bathroom was spotless and well appointed but the true beauty was the balcony overlooking La Ramblas and the heartbeat of the city. The hotel is also right at the "top" of the Ramblas giving us easy access to the activities in the park at the end. The 24 hour buffet was really nice for breakfast or snacks and also had wine and beers available (Coffee Tea and soft drink too of course). The staff was very friendly and helpful. If we ever return to Barcelona we will assuredly stay with them again. Thank you for a wonderful stay

Loved finding this little treasure of a boutique hotel; paid a little more for a balcony facing Las Ramblas; room was clean; bathrm was updated; free continental+ breakfast everyday; free coffee, tea, soda, beer beverages out 24 hrs; I loved the personal feel, of only 42 rooms; the front desk holds your key for you, when you leave the property; there's is a charming courtyard out back to sit & have a free drink; there are computers Avbl & front desk will print out boarding passes; they also have brochures for tourist info.

one of the best surprise find in Barcellona. Staffs - receptionists, kitchen and others were just all smiles and cordial. Stayed at suite overlooking La Rambla and comfortable open space to just relax. Food, cheese, coldcuts, beer, wine, snacks available 24hrs. Fresh breakfast was also nice. Great deal in La Rambla. Very good value - can't buy better smiles and cordial staffs in Barcellona.

So, first thing first - when George Orwell and his wife came to Barcelona during the Spanish civil to help the fight against Fascism, they stayed here. At the time, the hotel had been collectivized and was being run democratically by the workers. Orwell went off to the front to fight with one of the militias and his wife stayed here for months while working with the Anti-fascist coalition government. That bit of history is why I booked here. History aside, there's a fair bit to recomend here. Their free breakfast bar stays open 24/7 if you want a snack and it even includes free beer on tap and a open air patio. Not too shabby! On the down side, the place's age is showing and the lobby's all have that musty old carpet smell. Back on the up side, it's cheap (by US standards at least) so it's easy to tolerate it being a bit worn around the edges. The room itself probably didn't look much different when Orwell was here, except the bathroom which has recently remodeled in tile. The bed is nice enough and the room is clean. The key is attached to a big wooden stick and you have to leave it it the front desk when you leave the place and pick it up when you come back. Awesome location. Come for the history, stay for the kitsch.

You have to file this hotel under "it is what is." Clean room, great location, free breakfast and snacks and affordable price. It is quirky as can be and you have to have a sense of humour to make a success of your stay. Sample vignette: we summoned the elevator, it came, the door opened and an unaccompanied wiener dog got off and trotted down the hall. Definitely not the Hilton. We would come back.

This was a great stay for it's location and price. Located three stories above La Rambla, this space appears to be two buildings fused together with chewing gum. There are some odd steps and funky carpet covering the space where it comes together, but if you can overlook that you can appreciate the Hotel Continental. Staff is friendly, helpful, professional and everyone we came in contact with spoke English with ease. The breakfast/snack buffet is always available to you, plus coffee, beer and wine which we enjoyed. It's nice to have the opportunity to have a snack and a beverage while getting ready to head out for the evening, and for that the Hotel Continental was one of the more convenient stays we had in Spain.

Great place. Stayed here a few times on business trips through Spain. Clean rooms, great breakfasts, staff that relate well to foreigners like me :)

We stayed there two weeks a ago. Excellent location and excellent service. Breakfast buffet was great.