Their sandwich was exactly what I needed, right when I needed it. It absolutely hit the spot…read more Beyond the perfect bite, the service was really good and friendly, and the prices were totally normal. I'd definitely go back for another round!

Ive never felt like I was in a tourist trap until today. The atmosphere was trendy with neon…read morelights, had many photo opportunity spots. You get a business card that entitles you to one free wine/beer/coffee with your order. The food menu was for sure overpriced, but I gave it a chance. Got the steak tartare which was adequate but did not taste much of anything other than egg yolk and salt. It said the item came with fries so for 17 euros I actually expected a real portion of fries since potatoes are cheap. The dish was mostly meat to my surprise with a side of potato sticks and 2 crackers. Not sure what to do with the sticks since you cant use it to scoop or pair with the beef tartare anyways. Overall was disappointing to say the least. Will not come back but many people will wander off to the streets as it is on a main street i am sure.

I spent 6 days at the hostel in the triple suite. Had a great time overall but overall we were…read morepretty disappointed with the triple suite. Pros: -Staff was super friendly and helpful overall. -The sense of community within the hostel. -Loved the "family" dinners for 6-8 euros. -Outdoor space was awesome. -Great location. -Shared facilities were clean and comfortable. -24/7 staffing meant our group of women felt safe and secure.  -Lots of hostel activity options available. Cons: -When I went to drop off my bags, the staff offered to check us in early in exchange for a five star review on HostelWorld. Aside from that being uncool and unethical, I didn't even book through HostelWorld. -The triple suite was outdated, the beds were not very comfortable (cheap foam), and the room needs an update. There was no spot in the bathroom to set anything down aside from on the floor, the shower head was awkward and difficult to work around in various positions, the pillows were super thin, the bathroom always smelled really bad even when nobody used it for hours, the door leading to the terrace is always locked which kind of defeats the purpose, and the ladder to the bunk beds was extremely difficult and scary to use even while very much sober.  -We planned a couple nights around the hostel dinner, which is scheduled at 9p. One of the dinners wasn't served til nearly 10:30p, which meant we had to cancel our plans.  -My food was taken from the fridge within 12 hours of bringing it back, despite writing our info on it. -Luggage room security is lacking, as it's all based on an honor system once you have the key.

It's a skateboard theme hostel that was contemporary and clean!…read more The staff members make this hostel very communal and hip! I loved the energy and the daily night events that they held, such as bar nights, a tapa night, a paella night and so forth! They are also very informative on directions and tips about sites that you might want to check out in Barcelona! Their complimentary map is very helpful as well! They have an open lounge area, an internet computer section, a private skater room to my surprise, laundry facility and a kitchen area to cook in! Pretty unique for a hostel that I have experienced in thus far! Plus, they conveniently have an elevator! It takes a major load off when or if you have a huge luggage that is twice your size to bring up! Rather than carrying my heavy luggage up the stairs manually, the elevator was a savior! I definitely had a pleasant and fun time here! I highly recommend this hostel!

I would recommend staying at the generator hostel. The staff was very helpful and made the stay so…read morenice. Specifically Joao at the check in desk gave us a warm greeting and gave us recommendations for places to explore in the city. Had to rent towels from the front and was able to do that with no hassle.

GUIDO is the best, he made the best drinks enjoyed my time very much, and will be coming back!!read more

Yeah Hostel in Barcelona made my first solo trip phenomenal. I stayed for six nights in a six-bed…read morefemale dorm. It was so easy to make friends and socialize, especially with the walking tours and hostel dinners. I've had bad experiences with party hostels but still wanted to be social, so this was a good balance of a social hostel that was not too party-centric. The room was very clean with huge drawers under the bed and a small cupboard by the head of each bed. My regular lock didn't fit in the drawer lock, so you need a skinny padlock. It was sometimes difficult to share one en-suite sink, shower, and toilet with five other girls, but I'm glad they were each separate from each other. The wifi was very weak from my bed, so I had to walk towards the inside of the room or go to the common area for internet. The common area was great for working and virtual meetings. There is a small rooftop with a bar and tiny pool. They have nice computers in the lobby you can use. The hostel is in a great location. It is a 15-minute walk to La Sagrada Familia and to Casa Batllo (opposite direction). They have daily walking tours that are very informative and rely on tips. Breakfast is buffet-style and a little pricey at 7€. The dinners are delicious and only 12€. They are three-course meals with two free drinks (sangria or beer). The night tours are 15€ and take you to two bars then a club. They include club entry and three free shots.

My first hostel stay and it definitely didn't disappoint. I'd even day it was better than some…read morehotels I've been to. Staff was friendly and everything from the common areas to the room itself was clean. The location was perfect - walking distance to anything you could want from cafes and public transportation to tourists sites like La Sagrada and other Gaudi architecture. We stayed in a 4-bunk room with it's own bathroom. The bunks had little cubbies to place small things like your phone or glasses at night. And there was storage beneath for luggage. I liked the layout of the kitchen - tables around the perimeter and at the center was where communal dinners were made/served. We tried the paella but weren't blown away. The sangria on the other hand - who knew the boxed stuff tasted so good! There's even a shared refrigerator where you can store food or chill wine (be sure to label your items). We even partook in a night out with others staying at the hostel. It was nice to meet people, and enjoy a night out at 3 local bars that we might not have visited otherwise. The location alone is worth it, not to mention the price and cleanliness.

This hostel is just as its name suggests - graffiti themed! Each room is graffitied with images…read morefrom a famous city: London, Rome, New York, & Berlin. You can get a mixed room or girls only room for 15-20 Euros a night. As they advertise, they're located close to La Sagrada Familia and there's some nice amenities. Free internet is always appreciated! They are on the corner of an intersection across from a little plaza area that you walk through from the bus stop.

I stayed in the 8-bed girls' dorm for three nights with my friend. Overall I was pretty satisfied…read more Bad things: The hostel is a little hard to spot- you literally have only above a 2 inch "hostelworld" sticker on the door to identify it. Also, the bathrooms, kitchen, and linens weren't the cleanest in the world. They weren't necessarily super nasty, but it was definitely a reminder that we weren't staying in a hotel. In addition to that, people tended to come in at like 3 in the morning and be very loud, which woke us up each night. Good things: The staff is quite friendly, English-speaking, and there is 24 hour reception. They have a locked luggage room where you can store your things, or lockers (though you need your own lock for those). The beds are reasonably comfortable, and the hostel is very close to the metro and the Sagrada Familia. It's also extremely close to the Girona airport and about a 20 min taxi ride to the El Prat airport (it only cost me 20€ to take a taxi all the way to the airport, which is pretty reasonable). And I don't think anyone is going to argue with the awesomeness of free internet! My experience overall was positive, and There's a good chance I would book there again if I ever return to Barcelona. However, I definitely wasn't "wow'd" by my time there, hence the 3 stars. Not bad but improvements could be made.

Great location, about a 7 minute walk from Plaza Catalunya where the bus to the airport stops…read more Definitely a busy area so it can get loud outside, but it's also very convenient for restaurants and bars. The bed was very comfy and the sheets were incredibly soft, so it was a great spot to rest. They do have someone at the front desk in charge of the front door 24/7, which was very convenient. P.S. This is not a hostel. Hostal in Spanish is a small hotel, in this case more like a small boutique hotel.

We loved staying here. It was close to everything. The front desk was wonderful. I wish they would…read morehave air conditioning per room....it was too loud at night with the windows open. They upgraded our room....most spacious hostel i have stayed in. No tv in room but it wasnt necessary. No phone in room either. They recommended bar lobo to eat and it was great. Overall would go back again. We definitely used the free wifi and enjoyed cake for breakfast.

Only had one night here but I found this hostel to be extremely welcoming. There is always someone…read moreon duty and they are very helpful in providing transportation information around the city. Also the fact that they took credit cards was a nice relief for a hostel in europe. The Common area is very welcoming and is a great place to meet people. There was a large kitchen for cooking, tons of computers, and people my own age. They offered walking tours and provided one of the best maps I saw for barcelona. At this price I feel like 360 Hostel is probably one of the best places to stay in Barcelona.

I've been to several hostels in Barcelona over the past three years, but I have to admit that…read moreeither 360 Hostel or Black Swan Hostel are my favorites. Apart from the hostel which is "good", the staff is really friendly and the rooms are always nice and clean. Showers have some free space between the door and the actual shower to keep your clothes dry while you don't have to go outside naked to get your stuff. A lot of hostels seem to not have thinked about this. Rooms have power outlets to charge your camera, phone or computer and some beds have reading lights as well. Every bed has its own locker and the biggest dorms are equipped with 8 beds, which is fine if you want to sleep in daytime or at night - some other hostels in Barcelona offer 12, 14 or 18-bedded dorms which is nuts if you want to get some rest or when you're staying longer than 2-3 days. The kitchen is big and almost fully equipped, with the only disadvantage for me being the lack of an oven to cook pizza or other pre-prepared meals. Downstairs is a nice chilling area with a bar (which is unfortunately closed) and a big TV room. There are plenty of free computers (11) and wi-fi available. Every day there's a free walking tour taking about 2,5 hours covering most of Barri Gothic and in the evening there's a daily activity. There are two paella nights a week on which the hostel staff cooks both chicken and vegetarian paella which is delicious. They also have guest list access to some of the clubs in Barcelona, although probably not the best clubs out there. Some examples: Carpe Diem Lounge Club, Shoko and La Boîte. The location is good, but not perfect. You'll have to walk for about 10-15 minutes to get to the Ramblas and 20-25 minutes to Plaça Reial. The Sagrada Familia is also about 20 minutes walking. If you don't feel like walking you can always take the subway: the hostel is close to L1 station 'Arc De Triomf' and L4/L1 station 'Urquinaona' (less than 5 minutes walking). I've stayed here for more than a month and I didn't have a single bad experience - so far so good. If you're looking for a good hostel in Barcelona- look no further. This is the one.

I'm preparing for my return home to the U.S. from a trip to Spain that I actually hadn't planned,…read morebut I suppose I'd always secretly dreamed of. My home base during my wonderful trip to Barcelona was at the Yrubban Trafalgar Hotel near the city's Gothic quarter. The hotel is thoroughly modern and offers all sorts of quirky touches, not to mention a wide variety of amenities - including a wine bar, laundry, bike rental, a workout area, breakfast, and a rooftop deck and swimming pool area that offers spectacular 360 degree views of the city. The staff are also professional, efficient and very accommodating. I came to my senses a few days ago when I realized that I'm not actually a Spaniard and I'd been living a shock-induced lie. The last thing I remember of my previous life was driving to mid-town Ventura in California to get a coffee when a semi-truck veered into my lane and just missed turning my tiny car into a twisted heap of plastic and metal. I'm sure that I must have gone into shock, because I've no memories after that event until I inexplicably found myself working at a small, family-owned insurance company in Barcelona - mostly handling client services, minor administrative tasks, and selling a few term life policies. Stay away from whole life, it's a flawed investment strategy that will likely undermine any promised advantages with exorbitant fees. As I've explained to my ex-wife and children many times over the years, playing first base for the Los Angeles Dodgers and selling affordable insurance products in the Catalan region of Spain have been my dreams since I was a young boy. Not surprisingly, I was fired a few days ago because I exaggerated the extent of my insurance expertise to my nuevo jefe. Plus I speak only conversational Spanish - and it would have to be a very brief conversation with perhaps only a moderately intelligent Spanish child. Being fired and then, while walking home from my office, getting accosted by an inordinately aggressive pigeon in a deserted Barcelona alleyway, shook me out of my crumbling insurance-related delusion. I learned while staying in relative luxury at the Yrubban Trafalgar Hotel, however, that one must be prepared if one's dreams are to be realized. I was not prepared. But I will return. Regresare Barcelona y segura! In the meantime, I started cleaning up my old first baseman's glove. Gracias Yrubban Trafalgar!

I don't think we could have chosen a better place. Right in the middle of everything and about a…read moreblock away from the main metro subway line that connects with all the other ones. We walked to the city's main attractions- Basilica De La Sagrada Familia, Barceloneta beaches, the Gothic district, La Borqueria market, and the Las Ramblas street shopping road. There were three stores within about 50 yards were we got snacks and water. The staff customer service was outstanding. They were always helpful and happy to answer any questions. They also had a washer and dryer with free soap. We were there in Feb so they didn't have the bar open on the roof. But it was still cool to go up there by the pool and relax. We took a couple drinks up there and enjoyed the view. The rooms are kind of small but true be told. If you're worried about a giant room, your probably not going out in the town enough.

Great location! Airport bus is across the street and plaza…read more Shared facilities could get messy but I deal with it. Near a lot of tourist attractions and a lot of day tours start nearby as well. Area is always busy with people, so I always felt safe even at night. There is a market next door, an amazing burger place a block away, and good shopping from Zara and Primark! Staff are really attentive with keeping outsiders away from the living quarters and keeping alcohol within the bar. Second time staying here!

Hostel is cleaned often but houses dirty travelers who piss and have sex in the showers so make…read moresure to wear sandals. Hallways smell like cigarettes at night and are often loud. I didn't mind my roommates chatting till 5am but that might not be the experience you're looking for. Generally there are a lot of inconsiderate people so if you can't handle some vile shit going down around you I suggest you look else where. In our room We had a group of 30 year old men from Wales attending a wedding/Bach party who immediately barged in drunk as hell and started flashing their bare buns to each other and legit fingering each others booty holes as jokes. It was such a terrible experience that I instantly ran out and starting looking for hotels to book. There were none available but luckily we were able to change rooms in the hostel. Our new roommates were great and our foul experience with the welch guys was a good joke through out the trip. The staff was great and our tour guide from the hostel was amazing as well. All except one dude who was such a try hard acting like he was protecting the Korean border or something. Overall if you don't mind risking your vacation/sanity to chance and can handle wild stuff happening around you this place may be worth the price.