Black Swan Hostel

This place was one of the best accommodation choices I have had! ?The location was great, you could go to the grocery store and major attractions by foot, or take the bus/metro nearby. I stayed in an all-girls room that was cleaned up every day, and the bunk beds provided plenty of space with compartments underneath to store your luggage. ⭐️Most importantly, the people made our stay truly special. Santi and Seb at the front desk welcomed us at early hours, and Mari in the night ensured everyone was safe. Christie, a volunteer at the hostel, was ??amazing??. She was warm and welcoming, and made sure everyone had a great time in Barcelona. Her energy was out of this world! ?All in all, I can't recommend this place enough. Much love to the staff! ? - Sarah from Canada.

This hostel is definitely the best that I have ever stayed in! As a solo traveller I was somewhat nervous about meeting people, but I didn't have to be at all - what makes this place so special is the super social atmosphere and amazing staff and volunteers who are always down to have fun with the guests. The hostel runs so many great activities, whether it be the nights out, trips to the many beaches, movie nights, or music performances in the living room. As well, every night there was a free and tasty friendly dinner which also was a great opportunity to meet other travellers. Overall, all of these elements contributed to making the cozy and fun environment :) In terms of the rooms, bathroom, and showers, they were always super clean and the bedrooms all had air conditioning which was a lifesaver in the humid summer heat. Additionally, the location of this hostel in the Gothic Quarter is perfect! This area is so beautiful and you're right next to the Arc de Triomf and Parc de la Ciutadella, with La Rambla a ten minute walk away or a metro station and bus stop 2 minutes down the road if you need to travel further. There's two supermarkets and lots of cafés near the hostel as well which makes it super easy to get a snack or lunch. I didn't want my stay to end so ended up coming back and once again had an incredible stay. Thank you to everyone at the place!….

This place is incredible! The personnel are welcoming, there's tons of activities to partake in, like an exciting pub crawl, and the whole atmosphere is pleasant. Highly recommended to anyone who's visiting Barcelona for the first time or looking to explore and meet new people! ☺️ 10 out of 10.

Stayed from 8th - 11th of July, and it was my first solo trip. I was nervous, yet felt at ease right away. Making friends was a breeze thanks to the pub crawl every night. Not only did it make it easier to socialize, it was also a great bargain. Day activities - plus, friendly dinner each night - were a nice touch as well. The hostel was spotless and the dorms, beds and other facilities were beyond comfortable. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and I had the time of my life! I'm sure to return soon. :)

The location of this hostel is great - it was easy to get to the city centre by walking and the area was safe. The rooms were large and had amazing views (I stayed in a room for 8). What made this hostel unique was the friendly staff who made you feel very welcome. I have to mention the receptionist, Rita, who can speak 4 languages fluently! She provided excellent customer service, gave me lots of recommendations and I even had the best dinner of my life! Every evening there was an activity you could join - as I was traveling by myself, it was a great opportunity to meet new people. One of the highlights was the paella evening, where the chef came and shared all their secrets about how to make it properly. It was delicious and we finished the evening with sangria. I can highly recommend this hostel!