Ohla Eixample

We stayed here from the 14th to the 18th of September 2026. This was a first-time city break, Barcelona is a great place for drinks, food and shopping. Ohla Eixample is very close to Las Ramblas where there are plenty of options to eat and drink, as well as shop. At the bottom of the hill is the Gothic Quarter where the Cathedral is, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is local, as well as Guell Park. The hotel is a lovely place to be in and is in a good location, the room (507) had all the amenities of which you would expect from a 5 star boutique hotel, such as a safe, TV (Spanish obviously) hair dryer, toiletries, large shower, huge bed, AC, water daily etc and turn down service at night. The was spotlessly clean BTW. We didn’t eat at the hotel as we were out all day / night, however we did use the bar. This was hit and miss I must say as there wasn’t a dedicated bar man/lady when we visited (17th Sept) so every-time we we wanted a drink, we had to catch someone from the restaurant, this in my opinion isn’t a 5 star service, also the prices within the hotel were much more expensive than out on Las Ramblas. We visited the roof terrace on the 16th, which was full, we never tried the pool as all the beds (maybe 10) we’re taken and there were no signs of them becoming free anytime soon, so we left. With this hotel being in a city you do hear some outside noise at night however, the guests tended to be quiet, maybe this is due to the price point, either way, it had a quiet feel to it which is good, ie no shouty english carrying on (I say that as an English person), so overall a good atmosphere for a relaxing break away, when not out and about. On checking out (18th) we were charged 105 euros for a hotel/tourist tax, no idea what this is for either but I paid it as we needed to get to the airport. Having walked a fair few miles in 4 days I had noticed many more hotels which looked nice so if I was to come back to Barcelona (which I will), I would probably stay elsewhere, but as I say, Ohla Eixample was very good, albeit with a couple of downsides.

The location was ideal. The hotel was clean. The rooms were nice. There were some staff who made our stay excellent: the housekeeping lady Aris Novas was so helpful and provided everything we needed with a lovely demeanor. Also the gentlemen standing at the entrance of the hotel, Mahamadou Camara, was so delightful and considerate with an amazing smile and attitude at all times. He truly brightened our days. Last but not least, the gentleman at the reception, Igor Horobets, is the person who mainly gave our trip the 5 star treatment. We had a small emergency situation and he helped arrange which hospital to go to and what to do when we get there. He was also amazingly professional, kind, supportive and attending efficiently to our every need or inquiry throughout our trip. Any information he provided us with was detailed and accurate which made everything go smoothly… customer service at its best making us feel just at home!

We had such an amazing stay at Ohla Eixample and genuinely wish we could have stayed longer! The hotel itself was fantastic, but what really made our stay so special was the staff. Every single person we met was incredibly friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, and the service always felt personal rather than simply professional. A special mention has to go to Adelaide on reception, who was absolutely amazing. She recommended numerous places for us to visit during our time in Barcelona, and every recommendation we tried was brilliant. She also helped us practise our Spanish whenever we spoke with her, which made every interaction so much fun and genuinely memorable. Those little conversations became one of the highlights of our stay! Paco at the bar was equally fantastic. The drinks were excellent, but it was his kindness and incredibly personal service that stood out most. By the end of our stay, it honestly felt less like being hotel guests and more like being looked after by family. On our final day, we were even invited to a salsa event before our flight. Almost everyone there seemed to be local, but we were made to feel completely included and had such a great time. It was probably one of the best possible ways we could have ended our trip to Barcelona. It’s rare to leave a hotel remembering the people just as much as the place itself, but that was absolutely the case here. We only wish we’d booked for longer!

A fantastic hotel in a great location for exploring the city. We received a very friendly welcome and that friendliness continued for the duration of our stay. The staff are wonderful. The buffet breakfast is amazing with a wide choice of food to set you up for your day. Overall a fantastic short break and we would not hesitate to recommend the Ohla Eixample as the place to stay.

The Ohla Eixample is a wonderful hotel. Great location walking distance to shops and restaurants. Atmosphere was pleasant and the rooms very nice and clean! The hotel and rooms were not noisy at all. We stayed two nights before our cruise.