Ideal Youth Hostel

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If you're after somewhere to rest your head without too much noise and that's well connected, this place is a great option. It's just one stop away from Plaza Cataluña and two from Paseo de Gracia on the green Line 3. You get a small single bed in a shared room with three other people plus a shower in the room. Perfect for backpackers! ??????

I would not recommend staying at this hostel. My best friend and I were there for 8 nights and it was an awful experience. The reception staff were not friendly or helpful and the heat was unbearable with one broken fan and no air conditioning in the rooms. The street outside smelled like mold and vomit and the kitchen was filthy and smelt like death. To make things worse, one of our roommates sexually harassed us, and the staff did not take our concerns seriously, making us feel unsafe. I strongly advise against staying here.

??‍♀️??‍♀️ Stay far away from this place! We spent four nights here in three different rooms ☹️ because it was so overbooked and bookings didn't even exist. We were moved from our all female dorm to a mixed dorm without being informed ? and the staff was incredibly unhelpful and unsympathetic. Plus, the majority of the hostel goers were 45+ ? and there were no group meetings or excursions. The kitchen was locked all the time and even getting a fork ? was a challenge. ? The only positive thing was the location - it was well-placed in the city. Avoid this hostel at all costs! ??‍♀️

I booked a bed on Booking.com and when I arrived, the receptionist told me that the one I had reserved wasn't available, but he had another in the building, and that he needed to sort out the problem. After an hour, he told me he didn't have anything else to offer me. He refunded me and asked me to leave, which was not ideal for a female travelling alone at 7pm in Barcelona. The location was great though, and the receptionist was kind (it wasn't his fault, after all!).

At a price of €93, I stayed at this hostel for two nights in June 2023?️. While the location was quite good, I was not much impressed by the accommodation though?. The room was too hot to bear at night? and the balcony was the only saving grace. As for the bathroom, it was absolute filth! Dirty water leaking from the pipes and the floor was drenched ?. However, the staff was quite friendly and helpful?, so that helped. ?All in all, the location cannot make up for the dump that this hostel was. I won't be returning in a hurry.?