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Residencia Universitaria Barcelona Diagonal

Student accommodation

Carrer Capità Arenas, 52-56

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

Location is great

Close to the train station

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

The room had small kitchen, toilet and seperate sleeping room

The room was very well, equipped, quite and clean

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Friendly staff

The staff is very available and considerate

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Clean room, free good breakfast

Clean and very comfort

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The breakfast just enough to start the day

The breakfast, while sparse, got me off to a good start

Pool
4 mentions

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

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Sara

solo_traveller

June 12, 2026

7

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.

R

Ruby

extended_group

June 11, 2026

8

The breakfast just enough to start the day!

M

Maria Cristina

solo_traveller

May 27, 2026

9

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 :)

J

Jocelyn

solo_traveller

May 22, 2026

9

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

I

Ivan

solo_traveller

May 5, 2026

10

Very helpful staff at reception.

K

katy and dan

solo_traveller

April 29, 2026

8

Great value for money. Close to a different part of town. I did it for cheap accommodation

S

Soohee

extended_group

April 23, 2026

9

Excellent

Clean and very comfort

S

Sandra Karina

solo_traveller

March 6, 2026

5

Disappointing

Location

R

Ruben

solo_traveller

February 16, 2026

8

Good experience.

The room was very well, equipped, quite and clean. Bed was comfortable.

A

Anonymous L.

solo_traveller

February 15, 2026

8

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.

P

Peter

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

8

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.

F

Fidan

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

6

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.

M

Maria

couple

January 9, 2026

8

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.

T

Tsz Yan

couple

December 28, 2025

10

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.

A

Andrena

solo_traveller

November 17, 2025

10

Staff was friendly and helpful.

G

Grace

solo_traveller

November 14, 2025

8

Limited choice for places to eat nearby

D

D. Romualdas

solo_traveller

September 30, 2025

10

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. 👍👌

P

Patrick M

solo_traveller

September 18, 2025

8

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.

A

Amir

solo_traveller

September 17, 2025

6

Staff and cleaniness

M

Magdalena

couple

September 15, 2025

4

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.

Max 3 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room

This single room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and free WiFi.

Max 1 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 1 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 01:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease also note due to the water emergency and according to Catalan government regulations, the pool will remain closed until further notice.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 12:35 PM

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