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Overview

NB. - The residence closes every night at 12.00 midnight and opens at 07.00am in the morning.

If you need to stay a few days in Barcelona for some course or study, the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation offers accommodation in the heart of the city, in the Gothic Quarter, in a friendly, pleasant, quiet and modern residence that will make you feel like home. If you stay for lunch, you will enjoy homemade cuisine.

The Dominican Sisters of the Presentation are a religious congregation founded in 1696 by Marie Poussepin in France. Their mission field is among the parish, health, school and youth. Reina de la Pau is a female residence that opened in 2006, located near the town hall, near Sant Jaume Square and next to the cathedral, with every comfort and tranquility. The residence is completely restored. They have a spacious terrace with beautiful views of Barcelona.

All rooms have large windows and lots of light. Single rooms are specially designed for students. The privileged location allows ease of communication on foot or by public transport.

From September to June only women are able to stay. In July, however, both men and women are able to stay in the individual dorms.

Check in: 12:00 (12:00pm) - 20:00 (8:00pm) (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 08:00 (8:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

The convent-house was built in 1869, and now is completely renovated. It is now a female university residence called "Projecte Maria, Reina de la Pau", for young university students wanting to live in the heart of Barcelona. It also has a meeting center.

And if you like art, in the chapel of the house you can admire magnificent nineteenth century stained glass.

Food & beverage

The booking includes a varied breakfast buffet, which is available from Monday to Friday from 07.00 hours to 09.00 hours and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 09.00 to 11.00 hours.

You can also book the midday meal at the residence, Monday to Friday from 01.30pm to 2.30pm or dinner from 09.00pm. The residence is located around numerous bars and typical restaurants.

Grounds & Gardens

The house has a large terrace overlooking the most emblematic of Barcelona.
Location is privileged both place and the ease of transport: taxi, subway, bus. And easy to rent bikes.

The residence is a 10 minute walk to the beach or the park of the Ciutadella. A 5 or 10 minute walk you can find the tourist office, the cathedral, the churches of Sant Just and Pastor, Santa María del Mar and La Merced, Plaza del Rey, Plaza Real, Montcada Street, Roman Walls, the Port (Maremagnum), Las Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya, etc.. and several museums: the History of the City, Diocesan, Picasso.

Other facilities

You can book an office, a boardroom or a conference room available from 08.30 hours to 20.30 hours. All areas have heating and air conditioning:
- Office: seats 5 people. Includes tables, chairs, computer with internet, wifi.
- Boardroom: seats 10-12 people. Includes conference table, chairs, and wifi internet access, projection screen.
- Conference: up to 50 people. Includes auditorium chairs, tables, internet access and wifi, PA system, projector, projection screen, piano and various forms of lighting.

It also offers:

- Free wifi.
- Library with air conditioning.
- Dining room.
- Washer and dryer coin. Possibility to build on the roof.
- Hall of visits.
- Chapel.
- Daily cleaning of common areas and weekly cleaning of the room.
- Terrace with solárium.

Reviews

4.7

Based on 38 reviews

Room
4.7

Value
4.6

Food
4.3

Service
4.9

Experience
4.8

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Fabulous stay in Barcelona..clean, safe and helpful. Includes breakfast. No need to attend mass, just to respect guidelines, be in before midnight, no alcohol ect. Quiet, yet busy place with kindergarten, meetings but not intrusive. Just what I needed. Very nice
Anon

Best place to stay, super clean super kind people, minutes from plaza Catalunya and cathedral of Barcelona . I will recommend to all my friends and family . Thank you so much Sisters for your hospitality.
ritaa

Nice and cozy room. Great price!! Did not experience breakfast. Noise till 3 am from the bar next door on a Saturday night holiday weekend!! Great location. Would stay there again not on a weekend!!
NazraM

Great five days ..central location makes easy access by walking .. Breakfast provided a great selection .. very welcoming environment .Would thoroughly recommend .
SuzyR

I had a beautiful and peaceful week. Really enjoyed my stay. Thank you so much especially to Gemma and Carmen for making me feel so welcome.
EmilyS

Fantastic. Sr Gemma was a perfect host. Room nice. Welcome was very warm. Very good value. Right in the centre of the old town.
Kenneth AdamS

The nuns are the best! The place is in the best area of Barcelona! Breakfast amazing! Very peaceful!
LorenaH

Very clean, calm and peaceful place in the heart of Barcelona.
Anon

Good quality accomodation in central location.
ChristineW

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Facilities & information

Summary

19th century buildings

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No smoking

Students/Academic only

Female only

Historic property

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wired)

Free broadband access (wifi)

Outdoor terrace

Garden furniture

Gym

Television

DVD library

Book library

CD player

Luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Sitting room

Iron/ironing board

Elevator

DVD player

Clothes dryer

Washing machine

Telephone

Central heating

Electric heating

Air conditioning

Food

Tea room

Picnic area

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer

Recreations

Beach (walking distance)

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic houses

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Dominicas de la Presentación Bellafila, 4, Barcelona, Barcelona08002, Spain

Check In: From 12:00pm to 6:00pm Check Out: Before 10:00am.

Directions: The residence is behind the town hall of Barcelona. The easiest thing is to get to the Sant Jaume square and watching the town hall to the left, go down the Carrer Ciutat, the third street on the left is the street Bellafila.

Transport - Metro: Yellow L4 (Jaume I) - Green L3 (Liceu). - Bus: V15, V17, 19, 40, 45 (Via Laietana), 14, 59, (La Rambla), 14, 59, 64, H16, D20 (Passeig Colom).

It includes lockers to store your luggage if the day of the arrival, you arrive before your room is ready or if the day of departure, you leave after 10.00. The baggage will only be stored until 18.00 pm.

The date of arrival must be submitted to the front desk where you will be given a card or room key upon presentation of identification. Upon arrival, each guest will be assigned a room. When you leave the residence the card or key shall be left at reception. In case of loss or damage due to misuse of the card or room key 15 euros will be paid for the new card or key.

It can be visited only in the library upon registration and presentation of ID. Entry is prohibited and illegal use of any substance and alcohol in the residence.

According to Catalan regulations and taking into account your own safety, it is not permitted to smoke, nor to light candles or incense in the rooms, or anywhere else in the residence. All rooms have fire detectors, which will automatically sound an alarm if smoke is detected.

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Residencia Universitaria Maria, Reina de la Pau, Barcelona