Cheap hotels near University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain

Established in 1450, the University of Barcelona enrolls about 90,000 students and is recognized as one of the best university’s in Spain. It is the fifth-oldest university in the country.

The neoclassical buildings surround the Plaça de la Universitat in the Raval neighborhood were constructed in the 1860s and today mostly serve as administrative offices. All is not lost, however: Check out the student cafeteria in the building’s basement for a cheapo meal.

Cheap hotels near the Universitat de Barcelona: The Plaça de la Universitat is located in the Raval near Plaça Catalunya, an area offering quite a few hotel options. Also consider hotels further to the east in the Barri Gotic.

Atlantis by Atbcn, Barcelona

Pelai, 20, El Raval

EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Atlantis is a nice and easy place to stay, with three well-deserved stars. It's efficient, well organized and reliable, with a very central location....

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$91

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Hotel Lleó, Barcelona

Pelai, 22-24, El Raval

EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Lleó offers three-star sleek, well-equipped rooms near Placa Catalunya. It's a polished act -- and topped with a rooftop pool....

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$84

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Ciutat Vella, Barcelona

Tallers, 66, El Raval

Quick Read: The three-star Ciutat Vella offers romantic rooms and a rooftop hot tub in vibrant El Raval....

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$63

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Hotel Pelayo, Barcelona

Pelai, 9, El Raval

Quick Read: The two-star Hotel Pelayo offers sweet, simple rooms for low rates in central Barcelona....

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$36

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Acta Splendid, Barcelona

Muntaner, 2, Eixample

EuroCheapo Review: The three-star Acta Splendid is located in a nice residential area of Barcelona, on the edge of the gay barrio, and close to the university....

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$99

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Cheap hotels near University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain