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If you can stay somewhere else... free internet but only 1 works, cockroaches, hidden fees for EVERYTHING and you have to pay separate for sheets and blanket so we slept under sheets, maids stole our shampoo and body sprays and lock out is after 2 even though it sais 24 hour reception...loophole...more If you can stay somewhere else... free internet but only 1 works, cockroaches, hidden fees for EVERYTHING and you have to pay separate for sheets and blanket so we slept under sheets, maids stole our shampoo and body sprays and lock out is after 2 even though it sais 24 hour reception...loophole cause they are \"always at reception\" but you cant get in after 2...dont goclose

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by fox-racing-696 – posted on May 19, 2008

27

THIS HOSTEL IS NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES! WE WERE WOKEN EARLY IN THE MORNING AND TOLD WE WERE BEING MOVED TO ANOTHER HOTEL ONE HOUR OUT OF TOWN AND FOUND OUT IT WAS GOING TO BE A RUN DOWN HOTEL WITH NO WATER OR LIGHTING!!! THE ONLY REASON WE WERE NOT MOVED WAS BECAUSE ANOTHER COUPLE LEFT DUE TO...more THIS HOSTEL IS NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES! WE WERE WOKEN EARLY IN THE MORNING AND TOLD WE WERE BEING MOVED TO ANOTHER HOTEL ONE HOUR OUT OF TOWN AND FOUND OUT IT WAS GOING TO BE A RUN DOWN HOTEL WITH NO WATER OR LIGHTING!!! THE ONLY REASON WE WERE NOT MOVED WAS BECAUSE ANOTHER COUPLE LEFT DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF THE HOTEL! PLEASE DO NTO BOOK HERE WE LOST AN ENTIRE DAY WAITING AROUND PACKED READY TO BE MOVED! I CONFIRMED ALL OF OUR DETAILS SEVERAL TIMES DIRECTLY WITH THE OWNER AND WHEN I SHOWED HIM THE PRINTED OUT EMAILS HE JUST APPOLOGISED AND SAID WE STILL HAD TO MOVE. THERE WERE NO WINDOWS THE ROOM WAS VERY SMALL AND THE TV FUZZY. NO WIFI! NO BREAKFAST! AND NO RECEPTION SO IF YOUR PHONE DOES NOT WORK IN SPAIN THEN YOU CANT CALL THE OWNER TO COME AND CHECK YOU IN!!! DO NOT BOOK!!!close

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by rebeccamunro4393 – posted on Apr 25, 2008

2

I would really suggest for people to not just go to Barcelona, but also tour around. I was also in Madrid and Toledo and they offer much more that Barca alone. Plus, Barcelona is not Spain: it\'s too full of tourists, it\'s hard to find a real Paella (typical food for Spain) or a real...more I would really suggest for people to not just go to Barcelona, but also tour around. I was also in Madrid and Toledo and they offer much more that Barca alone. Plus, Barcelona is not Spain: it\'s too full of tourists, it\'s hard to find a real Paella (typical food for Spain) or a real Flamenco show.close

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by victorfachev6594 – posted on Apr 19, 2008

3

I was 4 days in Barcelona for the second time now, and it is still not enough to experience everything. All the parks, squares, museums, clubs, pubs, bars, streets, beaches - everything has its own charm and is worth seeing it. Lots of foreigners in the city, lots of young people to meet. This is...more I was 4 days in Barcelona for the second time now, and it is still not enough to experience everything. All the parks, squares, museums, clubs, pubs, bars, streets, beaches - everything has its own charm and is worth seeing it. Lots of foreigners in the city, lots of young people to meet. This is skateboarding capital of Europe :) close

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by scapendara – posted on Apr 19, 2008

6

Barcelona is full of culture and there is always something going on. The famous architecture of Antoni Gaudi is astounding and something I believe everyone should see before they die, especially La Sagrada Familia! Be sure to give yourself enough time to take it all in. Barcelona is a city you...more Barcelona is full of culture and there is always something going on. The famous architecture of Antoni Gaudi is astounding and something I believe everyone should see before they die, especially La Sagrada Familia! Be sure to give yourself enough time to take it all in. Barcelona is a city you can keep on visiting and never have the same experience!close

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by jax083 – posted on Apr 15, 2008

2

Running down the list. Some things like souvenirs and lodging seemed overpriced compared to other areas of Europe. People are really eager to share the Catalan culture... including many parties along the beach. Near Placa Catalanya, there is an amazing street for shopping. However, outside of...more Running down the list. Some things like souvenirs and lodging seemed overpriced compared to other areas of Europe. People are really eager to share the Catalan culture... including many parties along the beach. Near Placa Catalanya, there is an amazing street for shopping. However, outside of Gaudi\'s buildings, parks, and churches, there aren\'t very many obvious sites to see. The metro is also a bit tricky since the lines have long distances between the stops and where you want to go. The food is AMAZING, but try the places filled with locals, not tourists. And who doesn\'t love a nice week full of sunshine. The weather is amazing.close

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by hazle0131570 – posted on Mar 29, 2008

14

Depart of the 1000 clubs and discotheques you have to see the church: sacrada famila, the olympic park, the magic fountain, and for shure the beach! The best clubs in barcelona were arena vip and space;-) Take care there are children trying to trick you by asking for a signiture for charity...more Depart of the 1000 clubs and discotheques you have to see the church: sacrada famila, the olympic park, the magic fountain, and for shure the beach! The best clubs in barcelona were arena vip and space;-) Take care there are children trying to trick you by asking for a signiture for charity and afterwards for money which never ends in charity!!!!!!Never sign anythingclose

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by Vanilla-boy – posted on Mar 17, 2008

16

For a Filipino, Barcelona is a great destination because there is a strong and unified Filipino community here who exuded the same warmth, hospitality, cheerfulness and spirituality that we have back in the Philippines. But apart from it, the city has a lot to offer -- from its beachfront to the...more For a Filipino, Barcelona is a great destination because there is a strong and unified Filipino community here who exuded the same warmth, hospitality, cheerfulness and spirituality that we have back in the Philippines. But apart from it, the city has a lot to offer -- from its beachfront to the mountains, to city life, culture and places of worship. Unfortunately, it didn't feel safe as it was two years ago when I had been in this city for the first time. I got my body bag containing my passport, money and valuable stolen when I carelessly put it down for two seconds to tie the strings of my sneakers. This took place in Arc de Triomphe. It was a very unpleasant experience. The only relief I had was hearing similar stories told by fellow Filipinos and even two other room mates in Gothic Point hostel where I stayed for three nights. Imagine three persons in the same dorm in a hostel getting robbed or snatched of their belongings in one day in three separate locations/instances? Getting a police report was a relief, but reporting the incident may not even be of any help. I should say that the surveillance cameras are ineffective or useless too, except probably for a murder case or act of terrorism. The city government doesn't seem to have a sensible, workable plan to protect its tourists from the goons that lurk around, save warnings plastered all over the city. I was told that most of the thieves are undocumented Morocs and Latin Americans. If caught, they are detained for a few hours. They are then released, free to harm anyone that come their way again because they cannot be deported. I'm not sure if it's true that the Spanish government wouldn't know where to send them off. How pathetic. This heavily taints the good things to experience in this beautiful city.close

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by rutep – posted on Mar 17, 2008

10

This is quite a beautiful city with lots of great architectural buildings and places to visit. Unfortunately the days I was there, the weather didn\'t help much since it was raining and cold but still, quite an enjoyable visit. It\'s quite easy to move around with the subway and people...more This is quite a beautiful city with lots of great architectural buildings and places to visit. Unfortunately the days I was there, the weather didn\'t help much since it was raining and cold but still, quite an enjoyable visit. It\'s quite easy to move around with the subway and people are very nice. close

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by lauri124 – posted on Feb 18, 2008

10

Barcelona is superb for a short stay if you want to conquer everything. Intending not to sleep for a weekend I surprised my bro with a trip to Barcelona knowing that he was a huge fan of Gaudi and partial to the odd drink! Barcelona was perfect for this, and when we got back to England sleep was...more Barcelona is superb for a short stay if you want to conquer everything. Intending not to sleep for a weekend I surprised my bro with a trip to Barcelona knowing that he was a huge fan of Gaudi and partial to the odd drink! Barcelona was perfect for this, and when we got back to England sleep was on the agenda just as much as sharing all the details of a wonderful trip.close

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by gavster31 – posted on Feb 8, 2008

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