Residencia Universitaria Barcelona Diagonal
Carrer Capità Arenas, 52-56
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Why people book this hotel
“Location is great”
“Close to the train station”
“The room had small kitchen, toilet and seperate sleeping room”
“The room was very well, equipped, quite and clean”
“Friendly staff”
“The staff is very available and considerate”
“Clean room, free good breakfast”
“Clean and very comfort”
“The breakfast just enough to start the day”
“The breakfast, while sparse, got me off to a good start”
“It looks it has a decent size pool which would be nice in summer”
“I liked the pool”
Overview
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre, Residencia Universitaria Barcelona Diagonal is set in Barcelona in the Catalonia Region, 1.4 km from Camp Nou. Some rooms feature a seating area, a full equipped kitchenette and a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play table tennis and billiards at the hostel. La Pedrera is 3.1 km from Residencia Universitaria Barcelona Diagonal, while Tibidabo is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 11 km from the property. The residence is open to the university community, including students, professors, researchers and administrative staff all year round.
Traveller reviews
Sara
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Friendly staff. The room had small kitchen, toilet and seperate sleeping room. We also had big balcony. There is 2 elevators for easy access. Location is great. You have few stores around, there is one open untill 1 am. It is near the metro (linea 3) and many bus stations.
Ruby
extended_group
June 11, 2026
The breakfast just enough to start the day!
Maria Cristina
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
The manager of the facility was incredibly sweet and took good care of me and my belongings during a missed check out (which was entirely my fault). The staff is very available and considerate. Will be returning for sure :)
Jocelyn
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
“Good choice for a short stay, worth the money”
Close to the train station. Clean room, free good breakfast. Spacious, lots of place to hang around
Ivan
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
Very helpful staff at reception.
katy and dan
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
Great value for money. Close to a different part of town. I did it for cheap accommodation
Soohee
extended_group
April 23, 2026
“Excellent”
Clean and very comfort
Sandra Karina
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“Disappointing”
Location
Ruben
solo_traveller
February 16, 2026
“Good experience.”
The room was very well, equipped, quite and clean. Bed was comfortable.
Anonymous L.
solo_traveller
February 15, 2026
Location in a residential area, convenient with metro connections, 5-7 stops from the tourist spots. Local vibe, good area with many cafes, supermarkets just round the corner. The room was spacious and convenient for an uncomplicated stay. It's also a student residence so its nice to be around younger generations. It looks it has a decent size pool which would be nice in summer. Worth mentioning Gaudi Portal Miralles just nearby.
Peter
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Nice building and neighborhood with helpful staff to make your visit to Barcelona enjoyable.”
Ac blew cubes. Early 2000s decor took me back. I liked the pool. I liked the common area large windows that opened to the outside. Tranquil neighborhood. I liked the winding staircase. The breakfast, while sparse, got me off to a good start. Liked the cappuccino machine. The staff were nice.
Fidan
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
I stayed for one night because I needed a place with a convenient location. Before that, I was staying nearby with a friend. The only real plus was that the room had air conditioning. I’d recommend staying here only if you need a place for one night — not more than that.
Maria
couple
January 9, 2026
My room was basic but very clean, and everything feels well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the stay. The hotel is set in lovely, peaceful surroundings, and it’s very easy to reach the city centre thanks to a nearby metro station, making it a convenient and good-value option for a short stay. For those who enjoy walking, the Sagrada Família is about an hour away on foot, with the route taking you through pleasant, interesting streets.
Tsz Yan
couple
December 28, 2025
“Exceptional stay in Barcelona!”
The room is exceptionally clean and comfy, much more spacious than expected. There is a huge common area for you to relax and social with other tourists too. Excellent location - easy to travel anywhere.
Andrena
solo_traveller
November 17, 2025
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Grace
solo_traveller
November 14, 2025
Limited choice for places to eat nearby
D. Romualdas
solo_traveller
September 30, 2025
“Exclusive respect & thank's to reception persons at Residencia Universitaria Resa Barcelona Diagonal”
In fact it is student's dormitory, so from first You can not expect something exclusive. From other side persons at reception has been always kind & careful. The absolute topic thank's to persons at reception, when they managed to find taxi in which I left my mobile phone (on a way to airport), packed it & send by courier post to my country. TOP PERFERCT SERVICE from all world wide trips of my life. 👍👌
Patrick M
solo_traveller
September 18, 2025
“Good for a short stay.”
I liked the outside swimming pool after a hard day at the exhibition. The room was small but comfortable - remember this is student accommodation. It's a 5 minute walk to the L3 line on the metro.
Amir
solo_traveller
September 17, 2025
Staff and cleaniness
Magdalena
couple
September 15, 2025
There was a drinking ban and a ban on having drinks by the outdoor pool. There was no bar where you could sit in the evening… smoking was only allowed outside the hotel. It wasn’t really a hotel but more like a student dormitory. Rooms were only rented out during the summer holidays, which is why there were so many restrictions. Breakfast was also very poor. It was limited to just one sandwich, and if you took an apple you weren’t allowed to take a yogurt anymore. I am a vegetarian, and one morning there were no cheese sandwiches at all — only salami and ham — so I had to eat a roll with jam instead. Overall, the breakfast was very meagre. The location was quiet, and getting to the city center was manageable by metro and buses, but it was quite a distance.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Higher level toilet
Activities
Fitness, Fitness centre, Solarium, Billiards, Table tennis, Games room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Lift, Facilities for disabled guests
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Concierge service, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Triple Room
This room has 3 single beds, a private bathroom adapted for guests with reduced mobility, air conditioning, heating and free WiFi. It includes daily cleaning service with towels replacement, and change of sheets every three days. Please note that there is no cleaning service during the weekend and holidays.
Classic Twin Room
This room has 2 single beds, a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and free WiFi. It includes daily cleaning service with towels replacement, and change of sheets every three days. Please note that there is no cleaning service during the weekend and holidays.
Studio with Terrace
This air-conditioned studio comes with 1 twin bedroom, a living-dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette. Free WiFi and flat-screen TV are available. The bathroom comes with a bath or shower. It includes a daily cleaning service with towels replacement, and change of sheets every three days. Please note that there is no cleaning service during weekends and bank holidays.
Superior Twin Room
Featuring a private terrace, this room has 2 single beds, a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and free WiFi. It includes daily cleaning service with towels replacement, and change of sheets every three days. Please note that there is no cleaning service during the weekend and holidays.
Two Connected Rooms With One Single Bed Each
This room consist of two independent single rooms connected by the bathroom. It is fitted with air conditioning and free WiFi. It includes a daily cleaning service with towels replacement, and change of sheets every three days. Please note that there is no cleaning service during weekends and bank holidays.
Single Room
This single room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and free WiFi.
Superior Single Room
This single room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and free WiFi. It includes a daily cleaning service with towels replacement, and change of sheets every three days. Please note that there is no cleaning service during weekends and bank holidays.
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