I stayed at this hostel in July and found it to be OK. The rooms were reasonable even if a bit cramped and pretty hot. Its a pretty well priced hostel for the location (close to La Rambla) if you can handle a bit of a urine smell on the way.I found the staff really friendly and as we left early in the morning they even provided a take away breakfast for us!The bathrooms are clean although there are only tzo showers (in female side) so be prepared to wait or shower at odd times. Overall an OK hostel for the price.
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Nothing special, September 5, 2004
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I decided to stay in this hostel because it was the cheapest one i found in Barcelona (18 euros/night in Summer) which was really in the city center (+). It was ok but really NOISY during the night!!! Otherwise the kitchen was a bit small and the showers were fast always stuck... Notice that the breakfast is from 8 to 9.30, a bit too early for lots of people especially me :0) Another bad point is that you can't go in between 3 and 7 p.m. (can be a problem if you want to go out...) So, this hostel is nothing special but if you aren't complicate and stay just a few nights it'll be ok.
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Really good Hostel in the center, March 30, 2004
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Located in the citycenter of old Barcelona, means Barri Gotic. Very good for someone who likes to go out for dinner or a pub at night because there are many just around as well as little shops. The streets are tiny so you might have a little problem to find the adress in your map. The rooms I have seen were 6 bed rooms, to each bed belong one locker which is free. But don't trust to much in them! The beds are made of iron and make some noise while you are turning at night, the area is quiet. To get in you have to ring the bell and to pass the reception desk, seems secure.The staff was ok. The common room closes at 12 pm, to keep quiet at night. You can be sure to meet some other guests in the common room or in the kitchen - good social contact possible! Little breakfast is included. Remember that for dinner it is a bit full in the kitchen, you might have to wait for cook something at the oven. It is reasonable clean. All together a hostel I can really recommend.
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Great location, March 2, 2004
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I stayed at this place in September 2003, and it was decent hostel. It was reasonably quiet - little street noise, close to Ramblas, subway, and pubs/clubs. I found the staff reasonably friendly. It has a medium kitchen where you can cook food, tables where you can sit and chat, read etc.The bathrooms were reasonable. The place was clean and I loved the building! Although anyone who has difficulties with stairs should avoid. There is a mini supermarket around the corner. EasyInternet close by on Ramblas.I didn't feel terribly confident with the lockers. And you probably need to be a bit warey in that area at night. Although the hostel and building are very secure. You have a main door to the building, and then a door to the hostel, and you have to walk past the front desk to get to the rooms.
