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Sercotel Hotel Europa

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Sercotel Hotel Europa
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Classic Twin Room

Fits 2 Adults

  • No meals included
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$ 161Per Night:

$ 131+ $ 27 taxes & fees
Per Night for 2 Adults$ 161
Discount by the Property- $ 20
Deal Code   MMTSAVEMORE- $ 10
Total (Taxes Extra)$ 131
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Check-in: 2 PM - 11:30 PM | Check-out: 5 AM - 12 PM

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Classic Twin Room

(2 x Single Bed)
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$ 161

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$ 183

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Classic Double Room

(FullBed)
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$ 165

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$ 187

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Superior Twin Room

(City View | 2 twin beds | Bathtub)
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

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$ 169

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$ 191

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Superior Double Room

(City View | 1 full bed | Bathtub)
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$ 174

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$ 196

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Classic Triple Room

(3 x TwinBed)
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  • TV
  • Towels
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$ 190

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$ 212

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Superior Apartment

(City View | 2 twin beds | Bathrooms - 1)
  • Minibar
  • Blackout Curtains
  • Telephone
  • Work Desk
  • Dining Area
  • Wooden Floors

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$ 207

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$ 229

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Twin Room

(172 sq.ft (16 sq.mt) | City View | Bedroom 1 - 2 twin beds | Bathtub)
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$ 187

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$ 213

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Double Room

(194 sq.ft (18 sq.mt) | City View | Bedroom 1 - 1 queen bed | Balcony)
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$ 192

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$ 218

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Double Room with Extra Bed (3 Adults)

(City View | Bedroom 1 - 3 twin beds | Bathtub)
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

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$ 222

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$ 247

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Sercotel Hotel Europa Location

location iconLocation rated 4.5 by guests

Property Rules at Sercotel Hotel Europa

Check-in: 2 PM - 11:30 PM Check-out: 5 AM - 12 PM

Languages Spoken by Staff English, Italian, French, Spanish, Catalan and German

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User Rating & Reviews

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827 Ratings

Rating Categories

  • Location4.5
  • Cleanliness4.2
  • Room3.9
  • Hospitality4.2
  • Value For Money2.5

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