Chic&Basic Zoo

Chic&Basic Zoo — Barcelona, Spain and Canary Islands

Chic&Basic Zoo is a simple 1-star hotel in El Born, opposite Ciutadella Park in Barcelona, Spain and Canary Islands.

Address: Passeig Picasso , 22, Barcelona. Property ID: 1118726. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/barcelona/chic-basic-zoo-1118726

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/barcelona/chic-basic-zoo-1118726/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $174 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $291 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $396 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $498 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $603 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $714 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $854 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $976.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,081.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,181.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,286.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,391.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,502.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,637.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#6 of 9 hotels in El Born & Sant Pere by Axel's take. El Born & Sant Pere is #4 of 11 places to stay in Barcelona. The best hotels in El Born & Sant Pere, ranked · Where to stay in Barcelona

Axel's take: 7.8/10

A well-located Barcelona base with comfortable beds, modest rooms and a few rough edges. a simple 1-star hotel in El Born, opposite Ciutadella Park, scored for what it is.

Chic&Basic Zoo is a simple 1-star hotel occupying one floor of a classic building opposite Ciutadella Park. It's a good pick for exploring El Born without paying for facilities you won't use. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the location, helpful staff and comfortable beds; cleanliness is generally well regarded. Free coffee, tea and water in the shared area are useful extras.

The basics are stronger than the finish: smaller rooms can feel tight, and several guests mention tired bathroom fittings or cosmetic wear. Some report traffic noise, and rooms lack mini-fridges. Check-in and breakfast are around the corner at sister hotel chic&basic Born, not in this building. We'd choose it for a short sightseeing stay, but skip it if you want spacious rooms, polished interiors or reception under the same roof.

• Best for: couples on short sightseeing breaks; travelers prioritizing location over facilities; independent city explorers

• Watch out for: off-site check-in and breakfast; compact rooms and some maintenance wear; possible traffic noise

• Location: Opposite Ciutadella Park, with El Born's restaurants and museums within easy walking distance.

• Rooms: Comfortable beds and air conditioning; room sizes vary, with recurring comments about cosmetic wear.

• Cleanliness: Generally praised across recent guest feedback, despite occasional maintenance-related complaints.

• Service: Helpful staff are a consistent strength; 24-hour reception is at Princesa 50.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and shared hot drinks and water; breakfast and the bar are at chic&basic Born.

• Fees and surprises: City tax is collected at the property; check whether breakfast is included, and note there is no hotel parking.

Axel's opinion of Chic&Basic Zoo, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Chic&Basic Zoo

• Property type: Hotel
• 1-star hotel
• Passeig Picasso , 22, Barcelona
• Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 264 reviews (location 4.7/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport: 23 min by taxi · Ciutadella Park: 1 min walk · Picasso Museum Barcelona: 6 min walk · Cathedral of Barcelona: 13 min walk · Park Güell: 25 min by taxi
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Bar, Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Barcelona

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Standard Single room with view

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Standard Single room with courtyard view (single bed)

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Standard Single room with view (single bed)

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard Triple room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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