Paral-Lel – A Favorite for Families in Barcelona
About the Hotel
Rooms with Essential Amenities
Paral-Lel offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs, desks, and private bathrooms with hairdryers. Some rooms face the interior on lower floors, while others provide natural light and views of Calle Poeta Cabanyes Street. All include free Wi-Fi, minibars, electric kettles with complimentary tea, organic shampoo and shower gel, AM/FM alarm clocks, parquet floors, and soundproofing. Superior rooms feature 15m² private terraces with deck furniture.
Dining and Local Bars
The hotel is near four-generation family-run Quimets, serving tapas and fine wines. Evening options include Bar Marsella, open since 1820 for absinthe, and El Bosc de las Fades, a fantasy-themed bar with mythical decor. A minute bar-bodega nearby serves classic tapas and market dishes.
Leisure and Nearby Attractions
Guests can run on Montjuïc's paths past Olympic structures or visit the Montjuïc Cemetery's artistic and historical trails with 40 burial sites. The Wax Museum features celebrity figures and living statue artists. The Magic Fountain, CaixaForum, MNAC, Greek Theatre, Poble Espanyol, and Olympic Stadium are on Montjuïc. El Molino theater hosts various spectacles.
Location and Transportation Access
Paral-Lel is in Poble Sec, 250m from Paral·lel Metro Station (L2 and L3 lines) and 2.5km from Passeig de Gràcia. It is a 5-minute walk to Montjuïc, 1km to Las Ramblas-home to Liceu Theatre, Palau de la Virreina, Church of Bethlehem, Palau Güell, Maritime Museum, and Santa Monica Arts Center-and 1km to the Old Port. The L3 Metro connects to Plaza España for Fira Barcelona.
Services and Eco Features
Services include free cribs, laundry, and ironing facilities. The building uses a smart piping system that monitors water temperature, prevents leaks, and conserves water. Heating and air conditioning are in all rooms.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor