Pros

  • Convenient location near the beach and Olympic Park
  • Modern, stylish rooms with hardwood floors and flat-screen TVs
  • Outdoor rooftop pool with Jacuzzi and lounge chairs
  • Big, sunny fitness room with modern machines
  • Lively atmosphere in chic hotel cocktail bar, Vanity Room
  • Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi
  • Electric scooters available for rental
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Cons

  • Some complaints of traffic noise
  • Some complaints of lingering smoke
  • Not walking distance from major tourist attractions
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Bottom Line

The Icaria Hotel is a great value option in an up-and-coming section of Barcelona, near the beach and Olympic Park. The 180 modern and stylish rooms offer hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and large marble bathrooms. One highlight here is the outdoor rooftop pool with Jacuzzi and lounge chairs. Nightlife is also available, at the chic hotel cocktail bar called Vanity Room. Additional features include a big, sunny fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfast. While there are some complaints about traffic noise and the hotel isn't walking distance to big tourist attractions, electric scooters are available for rent inside the lobby for exploring Barcelona.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Spa

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Hotel SB Icaria Barcelona

Location

Near the shore in Poblenou, an up-and-coming area

The Icaria Hotel is located in the heart of Poblenou, an area that is starting to experience a major overhaul but still preserves the local flavor of a working class neighborhood. The first step towards its transformation was the adoption of a fancier (and somewhat cheesy) name-- District 22@, but few locals use it. That name is mostly used when referring to the far eastern part of the neighborhood, where most multinationals and large corporations have their headquarters-- while the western part is still known as Poblenou.

In this area, modern, trendy hotels and corporate buildings tower over low-rises and local businesses. It is working towards becoming a modern and high-tech neighborhood, but is not quite there yet. There are few interesting restaurants and shops, but everything seems to be still under construction. However, it is close to the beach and the bustling waterfront, and is well connected via public transportation to the rest of the city and the main tourist attractions. Also, its proximity to the Ronda del Litoral, one of the main thoroughfares in Barcelona, makes for easy access to the airport.

  • 21-minute drive to Barcelona Airport
  • 6-minute walk to Barceloneta Beach and the waterfront
  • 10-minute walk to Ciutadella and Olympic Park
  • 12-minute subway ride to La Rambla, a lively street with performers
  • 15-minute subway ride to the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)
  • 17-minute subway ride to Picasso Museum
  • 22-minute subway ride to La Rambla, a lively street
  • 25-minute subway ride to Sagrada Familia Cathedral
  • 21-minute subway ride to Plaça Catalunya, the heart of the city
  • 26-minute subway ride to La Pedrera and Casa Batllo, wonderful examples of unique Modernist architecture
  • 26-minute subway ride to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)
  • 40-minute bus ride to Güell park, designed by acclaimed Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi
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Things You Should Know About Hotel SB Icaria Barcelona

Also Known As

  • Hotel Icaria Barcelona

Room Types

  • Standard Double Room
  • Standard Single Room
  • Triple Room

Address

Avenida Icaria 195, Barcelona 08005, Spain

Phone

3 (493) 221-8200

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel SB Icaria Barcelona

Location

Near the shore in Poblenou, an up-and-coming area

The Icaria Hotel is located in the heart of Poblenou, an area that is starting to experience a major overhaul but still preserves the local flavor of a working class neighborhood. The first step towards its transformation was the adoption of a fancier (and somewhat cheesy) name-- District 22@, but few locals use it. That name is mostly used when referring to the far eastern part of the neighborhood, where most multinationals and large corporations have their headquarters-- while the western part is still known as Poblenou.

In this area, modern, trendy hotels and corporate buildings tower over low-rises and local businesses. It is working towards becoming a modern and high-tech neighborhood, but is not quite there yet. There are few interesting restaurants and shops, but everything seems to be still under construction. However, it is close to the beach and the bustling waterfront, and is well connected via public transportation to the rest of the city and the main tourist attractions. Also, its proximity to the Ronda del Litoral, one of the main thoroughfares in Barcelona, makes for easy access to the airport.

  • 21-minute drive to Barcelona Airport
  • 6-minute walk to Barceloneta Beach and the waterfront
  • 10-minute walk to Ciutadella and Olympic Park
  • 12-minute subway ride to La Rambla, a lively street with performers
  • 15-minute subway ride to the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)
  • 17-minute subway ride to Picasso Museum
  • 22-minute subway ride to La Rambla, a lively street
  • 25-minute subway ride to Sagrada Familia Cathedral
  • 21-minute subway ride to Plaça Catalunya, the heart of the city
  • 26-minute subway ride to La Pedrera and Casa Batllo, wonderful examples of unique Modernist architecture
  • 26-minute subway ride to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)
  • 40-minute bus ride to Güell park, designed by acclaimed Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi
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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Smoking Rooms Available

  • Spa

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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