87%Downtown Paraiso Hostel

The shower is amazing best shower in any hostel i've stayed in. Great hostel and i'd stay there again.

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by moonieslu – posted on Nov 27, 2008

2

Hard to find, all they have is a tiny sign so look closely as you walk down Junta de Comerc. 5 minute walk to Las Ramblas. Very clean, nicest bathrooms I have been in and rooms were good. Free internet.

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by kenslo – posted on Nov 25, 2008

2

Had a run in with a pick pocket late one evening. The hostel staff were great and helped me call visa and get my cards canceled. Recommend it to everyone.

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by damon-r11849 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

1

very nice place, well organised and confortable. kitchen is not very big and the tv room/smoking lounge is right beside it. internet available, only one computer for all guests.

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by relopes7409 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

2

people smoke in the hostel, it is hard to find and during the night there are not very trustworthy people hanging around next to the hostel. Staff has not always been friendly.

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by larsmueller1363 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

1

awesome hostel...has everything you need and is right next to a metro stop on la rambla. great location only a couple stops from the main attractions and walking distance to the market. very nice staff as well.

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by cursivearmy045901 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

6

Nice, clean and good located hostel, but not much fun going on - actually the hostel with the least for the ones I have ever visited. A big minus is the indoor smoking policy.

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by georgsen3837 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

3

Good, clean hostel. Doesn´t have a huge common area so it´s a good place to come back to to enjoy peace and quiet and sleep. Excellent location, very close to the market. Pretty standard.

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by jkdrisco – posted on Nov 16, 2008

16

Las Ramblas area is very dodgey after 7pm. Good location to the Liceu metro stop, but very difficult to find (building is not clearly marked from the street). Free internet is only from 8a-12a and kitchen closes at 11pm. Staff does not go out of their way to help. Not very knowledgeable about... more Las Ramblas area is very dodgey after 7pm. Good location to the Liceu metro stop, but very difficult to find (building is not clearly marked from the street). Free internet is only from 8a-12a and kitchen closes at 11pm. Staff does not go out of their way to help. Not very knowledgeable about places to eat, main tourist attraction or with the train or bus schedules. Probably would find another place to stay next time... otuside of Las Ramblas area for sure...close

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by angela8182 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

10

The place can be very noisy if people are not aware that there are others sleeping. But on the overall this is an excellent place where to stay for a few days

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by pdeleneu – posted on Nov 12, 2008

3

You should mention that you provide soap in the bathrooms! Wonderful! Nobody seems to provide floor mats in the bathrooms but would be nice to keep the floors dry from showers... Needs a bigger sign! Was really hard to find! Had a great stay. The staff was amazingly accommodating!

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by mstjean7176 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

Helpful staff and centrally located.

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by donnacha – posted on Nov 5, 2008

2

Even after staying in many hostels in Europe and Africa, this hostel--my first in Europe--remains one of the best of my experience.

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by jar003011 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

18

The staff is very friendly with the exception of a girl in the evenings, we saw she made differences treating us we are Mexican against some European persons,it's a shame as she is latinamerican too.

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by mayabel-sanchez9906 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

4

Great place with a lot of character-- and amazing location! A little hard to find, but other than that everything was fantastic! Would go back there in a heartbeat! Would recemond to anyone. (Amazing shower too!!)

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by kfranck076413 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

I'd love to say something positive about this hostel, but they botched my reservation and moved me and my girlfriend to a guest-house instead. Sounds nice, except we had to wake up our host every time we came home late, didn't have anyone to meet in the hostel, and the staff even gave us a hard... more I'd love to say something positive about this hostel, but they botched my reservation and moved me and my girlfriend to a guest-house instead. Sounds nice, except we had to wake up our host every time we came home late, didn't have anyone to meet in the hostel, and the staff even gave us a hard time about coming back to the hostel to meet people and use the internet and we had to fight for more than a 10% discount for their mistake. It might have been nice, but beware-I wouldn't recommend it!close

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by rmesk – posted on Nov 2, 2008

3

We forgot a pizza in the refrigerator. Sorry

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by lisbethrinck7479 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

Great place, good location and amenities. The staff is very helpful too.

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by seanrichardson1728 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

7

Very nice atmosphere with thoughtful and efficient staff. The doorknob kept falling off my dorm's door, so security for the room non-existent, but entrance to the hostel itself was well controlled. Great patio, nice kitchen for cooking, access to a good computer, TV, movies, and lounge area.

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by martycarvlin886 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

3

It´s a very nice hostel. Everything was clean and well organized. Excellent location but the front rooms are a bit noisy.

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by crisleao518017 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

2

we couldn't have asked for a hostel with better location. the interiors are quite nice and there are lockers in the rooms. the free internet was also much appreciated! the only downside is that bathroom wait time can get a little bit long, but otherwise it was fine. will come back again!

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by liulichia9347 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

5

Do not book a taxi to the airport through the hostel! We paid 22 euros to get there from the airport, and booked a taxi through the hostel for our return journey! Cost 38.55!!!!!! Major Shock!

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by gkeany5236 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

2

We had a great time here, very very very helpful staff made it worth while. Supermarkets really close, great sushi over the road, so close to metro. Good place to stay.

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by soniajaneross217 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

awful awful awful!!! i bought the cancelation protection and called more than 30 hours before to cancel staying there and they still made me pay sating you need to call 48 hours in advance it didnt even matter when i emailed them my copy of the reseipt whre it showed i bought the protection...... more awful awful awful!!! i bought the cancelation protection and called more than 30 hours before to cancel staying there and they still made me pay sating you need to call 48 hours in advance it didnt even matter when i emailed them my copy of the reseipt whre it showed i bought the protection... THEY DIDNT CARE!! ruthless people dont stay there, go to THE GARDEN HOUSE in barcelona instead i had a blast there!!close

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by yogabootyballet1897 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

3

We didn't really spent much time in our hostel, but it was a very clean and nice hostel. The staff were excellent

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by karendeceuster4721 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

1

Great journey! Beautiful city and pleasant hostel!

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by clo-9994292 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

1

I thought that the inside of this hostel was awesome, but the area is a little sketchy overall I had a great time and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

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by jonebeth3943 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

The street is a bit dodgy and the hostel is hard to find and not clearly identified. Staff was super friendly but they gave me and some friends wrong info about the city. Still, I loved the place, the rooms on the terrasse are awesome, good kitchen and bathrooms.

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by Kuthul – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

A great hostel in a prime location. Good facilities, with friendly and helpful staff. Great back patio for socializing, just watch for the cranky nuns after dark!

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by ianpeterh – posted on Oct 20, 2008

4

has a full kitchen and 2 supermarkets very close. Great hostel!

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by forgoddo – posted on Oct 14, 2008

7

This hostel was nothing special, clean enough, a bit hard to find, close to the old city, rooms were a bit small, the kitchen is good, i found it not social enough for a single traveler.

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by readyrachel – posted on Oct 14, 2008

11

This hostel is very clean with good facilities and in a great location, close to Las Ramblas. Staff are really friendly & helpful & there are loads of amenities nearby - cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, laundrettes, chemists etc. It is noisy at night, but hostels generally are. Would be...

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by littlegingernut1702 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

1

A smaller hostel where you have a real opportunity to get to know the people around you. 4.5 bathrooms are kept very clean and are more than adequate for the small maximum occupancy here. A real bonus is the private patio in the back area where visitors congregate for a beer and smoke. Full... more A smaller hostel where you have a real opportunity to get to know the people around you. 4.5 bathrooms are kept very clean and are more than adequate for the small maximum occupancy here. A real bonus is the private patio in the back area where visitors congregate for a beer and smoke. Full kitchen along with dishes and utensils really allows you to meet your budget. Noise is fair except for the garbage trucks that comesin the morning.close

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by andreasserna172 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

3

She was really kind. hostel was clean and beautiful. I hope I'll be there again.

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by hoseoka4250 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

5

The rooms are small, there was blood on the pillows (gross) but the bathrooms were clean (with towels and soap) but they were super small (aka you were scared to move and touch something gross. The staff were incredibly RUDE and very frustrating to deal with. When you asked them what was good to... more The rooms are small, there was blood on the pillows (gross) but the bathrooms were clean (with towels and soap) but they were super small (aka you were scared to move and touch something gross. The staff were incredibly RUDE and very frustrating to deal with. When you asked them what was good to do for the night they answered 'everything is good in Barcelona'...thanks, thanks for nothing! The lockers in the room also don't fit your bag (just valuables) and the place is DEAD by 10:00. There is only one computer and they shut it down super early. There is a nice terrace to eat breakfast, but overall the place is too strict on noise and not a friendly place at all :(close

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by karenbhangoo42745 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

4

Clean, staff are helpful. It is easy to meet people, there is a terrace where you can chat with people. I really recommended !!

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by alex-lexou84 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

3

Excellent hostel, great staff, charming building, the bathrooms were immaculate, staff was awesome, and the people there were great. We should have stayed more than two days!

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by Prestm – posted on Oct 4, 2008

5

Nothing amazing, but perfectly pleasant and clean hostel. Good kitchen and nice terrace.

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by alanalscully9397 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

14

oh my god...is there any hostel better than this one???? i dont know what else to say...apart from my roommate snores like hell, i really recommend this place to everyone...i had so much fun there...:P

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by yu-er3168979 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

5

Great, friendly helpful staff. Common areas were conviniently located, both inside and for smokers outside.

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by TobyHunter – posted on Oct 3, 2008

2