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Hotel Soho Barcelona

Hotel Soho Barcelona

A3.86 / 4.00
7 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2019–2023)
Historical grade — we haven’t booked here in the last few years.
Group leaders: A (4 total)Tour directors: A+ (3 total)
What our travelers say
Hotel Soho Barcelona earns consistent praise from our group leaders and tour directors, and it's not hard to see why. The property sits on Gran Via, putting travelers within easy reach of the metro and a reasonable distance from Las Ramblas — the kind of position that keeps a group moving efficiently without a lot of wasted time. Add in modern rooms, a solid breakfast, and a rooftop bar with a small pool, and the hotel offers more than the standard three-star experience. That rooftop in particular comes up repeatedly: after a long day on foot in Barcelona, having a place to decompress before dinner makes a genuine difference for student groups. A note worth passing along: during at least one June visit, some rooms carried an unpleasant odor that our tour director attributed to a citywide drainage issue rather than anything specific to the hotel. It appeared to be a temporary and external condition, but it's worth knowing about if your program travels in early summer. The rooms themselves are described as modern and comfortable, and the staff as genuinely friendly and easy to work with — both things that matter when you're moving a group through a busy city. This property is a strong fit for student and youth groups looking for a well-located Barcelona base that goes a small step beyond the basics. The rooftop amenity gives the group a social gathering point that most budget-tier hotels simply don't offer, and the metro access makes logistics straightforward. Groups with tighter schedules or limited walking tolerance will especially appreciate how much of the city opens up from this address.

What group leaders & tour directors say

ExcellentGroup Leader· June 2023· YAGS
A great hotel with a rooftop pool, perfect for relaxing between the tour and dinner. The location is ideal, with conveniences nearby and easy access to Las Ramblas.
ExcellentTour Director· June 2023· YAGS
Friendly staff, modern rooms, and a good breakfast. The rooftop bar and small pool were a real highlight. The metro is conveniently close. Some rooms had a sewer smell, though this appears to be a citywide issue during dry spells rather than the hotel itself.

About this property

  • Address: Gran Via, 543-545, 08011
  • Phone: +34 93 552 96 10
  • Rating: 3 stars
  • Rooms: 51

Where is it?

Gran Via, 543-545, 08011

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