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title: "Arc La Rambla vs Onix Liceo: which hotel is better?"
description: "Arc La Rambla or Onix Liceo in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Arc La Rambla vs Onix Liceo

Both are in Barcelona, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · la Mercè
## [Arc La Rambla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arc-la-rambla-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1151933/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Santa Maria del Pi
## [Onix Liceo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/onix-liceo-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1919023/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Arc La Rambla

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 210 m apart.

### Choose Arc La Rambla if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.8)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.3 km / 1.5 km)

### Why is Arc La Rambla better than Onix Liceo?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8) (+0.8)
2.  More guest reviews (213 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable (×4.3)
3.  Has a gym
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Onix Liceo better than Arc La Rambla?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Arc La Rambla | Onix Liceo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.8) | 7.8 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+1.6) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.0  (+0.7) | 5.3 |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+0.6) | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.8) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 213  (+164) | 49 |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 36%  (+48%) | bottom 16% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3  (+0.2) | 9.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km  (−190 m) | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 170 m  (−110 m) | 270 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 90 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 28 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1847 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

210 m apart

Arc La Rambla: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 170 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Onix Liceo: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 270 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Barcelona

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## Arc La Rambla or Onix Liceo: common questions

### Which is better, Arc La Rambla or Onix Liceo?

Arc La Rambla leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Arc La Rambla or Onix Liceo?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Arc La Rambla is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Onix Liceo is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Arc La Rambla and Onix Liceo?

The two hotels are 210 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arc-la-rambla-barcelona-vs-onix-liceo-barcelona/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/