76%Albayzin Backpackers Hostel

I confirmed that we would arrive at 7am but got there to find it closed.. we finally got in and had to wait an hour. Our room, in another building, turned out to be really nice, minus a heater. It was a good location but I think I would try a different place next time

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by senorita-erica5247 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

The owner spoke only Spanish, which was really fun! Trying to get the message across! We were in the back house and it seemed like a whole house to ourselves. The only thing was that you couldn't have to many electrical things running at once and the power would cut out! But such a great area to...

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by shannonstraughen8524 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

6

We stayed at very lovely room, but it was in another building which was a bit far from the main building. Otherwise, very nice, affordable and friendly hostel.

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by hippopotam – posted on Oct 28, 2008

5

the location is wonderful but you cannot open windows for instance and just one out of the two tenants is nice and friendly. moreover i did not get any breakfast as expected.

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by Faisud – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Very good hostel overall... very quiet place, which is good when you need a break from partys... The owner is very friendly and helpful and he also could speak French, but not English. A bit far from the center, so it's a bit hard to go uphill and downhill all the time. Big kitchen, free...

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by Ikoug – posted on Oct 12, 2008

1

I thought the people were very friendly and the rooms were really nice! I did enjoy staying here once I got my bearings. Its also a nice area I think.

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by aquacass411 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

the room was big...i was used to the tiny rooms with 10 people that are common in barcelona. really clean, thats important to me. we met cool people there but thats cause i am outgoing so its not much of a party hostel. its the the center of the albacin which is a cute neighborhood, great... more the room was big...i was used to the tiny rooms with 10 people that are common in barcelona. really clean, thats important to me. we met cool people there but thats cause i am outgoing so its not much of a party hostel. its the the center of the albacin which is a cute neighborhood, great lookout points to the alhambra. the man who runs the hostel, Rafa was very kind. he let us leave our luggage at the hostel after we checked out in the morning because our train was not until the evening. The other man who works there was very kind, but i must have done something to upset him because after a few days his demenor towards me changed. overall happy with my stay. felt comfortable, was able to cook dinner and lunch, they have free breakfast and computers.close

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by ehuter – posted on Oct 5, 2008

2

It is located in the old town Albazin, so you need to take the bus from town to go up-walking down to the city centre is easy, it only takes like 20 mins. When I got there, the door was closed because the reception guy was not there-that was a bit of a shock, but if that happens to you, just... more It is located in the old town Albazin, so you need to take the bus from town to go up-walking down to the city centre is easy, it only takes like 20 mins. When I got there, the door was closed because the reception guy was not there-that was a bit of a shock, but if that happens to you, just wait and somehow he will come back... It is average for it's price but Albazin is indeed worth going for sure!close

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by chrischau24 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

8

El hostal esta bien, y el dueño es simpático. Aunque un poco más de limpieza estaría muy bien.

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by adtito4269 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

4

one of the best hostels i found in spain! located inside the albaicin, the old arabic part of granada. a really very good one imho.

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by Ringow – posted on Sep 28, 2008

3

There are some descontrol with the rooms, and between the boss and the workers. They made a mistake with as and give as another room, and the second day when we are instaled they asked to change.

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by aleaardanuy6921 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

Hostel is near the Mirador; has all stores you need around there; clean and fully equiped kitchen; I´ve met a lot of nice peolple; good and very friendly location - I was suppost to stay 3 days and stood a week.

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by whoefig8535 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

The 7 persons mixed room is perfect! You're leaving quietly and alone in an Albayzin's typical house, with wonderfull sights of Alhambra! Maybe it's a little bit far from de centre, but you can aproach easily by a small bus. Staff it's also so nice.

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by ionaff7853 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

2

There was a very rude and grumpy manager who met us when we checked in (think it was Said). He was not at all welcoming and on the day we left he accused us of having shut down the computer - which we hadn't even used! The breakfast was also an hour late, which we waited for!! This man should not... more There was a very rude and grumpy manager who met us when we checked in (think it was Said). He was not at all welcoming and on the day we left he accused us of having shut down the computer - which we hadn't even used! The breakfast was also an hour late, which we waited for!! This man should not work with people! Other than that it's a clean hostel and close to the Alhambra.close

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by EmmaB – posted on Sep 19, 2008

2

MUY BUENA HONDA!!!! VERY NICE!!!!!

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by veronicawild1241 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

Very nice staff. Excellent french speaking. I met a lot of friendly people. It isn't located right in the city center but easy to go by foot, and in the most beautiful part of Granada, the Albaicin. I recommend it!!!

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by sara-f-1395368 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

good location...FYI no car parking

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by samuelhill813516 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

9

A part from that 60euros somehow disapared from my wallet during the stay, was it a nice hostal in a nice village. If you want to go to Murcia, don't live in los alcazares but if you want to have a vaccation with cheep food and a nice beach this is the place for you!

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by verkligen-6995 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

3

beautiful setting. run by a lovely, very laid back and helpful guy. might be an especially good place to stay if you're a french speaker.

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by Marcolaw – posted on Aug 16, 2008

1

Lovely staff, perfect location for the alhambra.

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by henryge – posted on Aug 11, 2008

4

located right in the heart of the old party of granada, this place is a five minute walk to the san nicholas mirador, a nice place from where you have a beautiful view of the alhambra. neat and clean and very practical. it's got everything you need except fans which i would highly recommend in... more located right in the heart of the old party of granada, this place is a five minute walk to the san nicholas mirador, a nice place from where you have a beautiful view of the alhambra. neat and clean and very practical. it's got everything you need except fans which i would highly recommend in the summer. the gentleman who runs the place is extremely helpful.close

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by misratara5404 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

3

Very nice place with helpfull staff. We had a private room with a very nice balcony for the same price althouh we booked a 4 bed room.The surrounding is very nice. Would come back anytime!

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by silkelutz3521 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

3

A very nice hostel with nice stuff

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by norer3945 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

4

This was the worst hostel I have stayed in. The staff don´t speak English, located a long uphill walk away from the centre, no handle on the inside of my room door, no lock & no lockers, 1/6 lights in the room worked (even when I told the owner, he was perfectly fine with it). Staff didn´t... more This was the worst hostel I have stayed in. The staff don´t speak English, located a long uphill walk away from the centre, no handle on the inside of my room door, no lock & no lockers, 1/6 lights in the room worked (even when I told the owner, he was perfectly fine with it). Staff didn´t tell me there was a b/fast, I discovered it myself (I didn´t miss much), the owners watched loud TV outside my doorm room all day & night, no fans (which is a must in the middle of a Spain summer).close

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by debbierichards858987 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

2

it was a very sober but cheap and good hostel. Friendly staff, nice area and location, but you have to walk a lot to the mountain. Nearby a great place were you have a great view on the Alhambra. Clean hostel.

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by Suzanneflo – posted on Jul 29, 2008

6

there is a mad in the house in front of the hostel who shoutes all the night!

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by filippo1171 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

Someone should speak english

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by Enreeko – posted on Jul 27, 2008

2

It is a good place and comfortable. The spacious kitchen is a great help and the bus stop is around the corner to jump off and head to the centre of town at the quickest possible time.

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by vaiju72748 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

2

Staff does not speak much english but are very friendly, will go back!!!!

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by prb1398863 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

8

a funny little place, but very enjoyable. i was happy to stay in the albayzin neighborhood, and really not a far walk into town. the staff definitely made my stay!

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by shoutingoutloud4574 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

12

We had a great time in Granada. The Albayzin is a fabulous little neighborhood. We stayed in a private room and it was very comfortable and clean. The only problem was that the staff didn't tell us when check-out time was- they came knocking on our door and woke us up to tell us when to be out....

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by megsprech5844 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

4

This hostel was very relaxed and the location was excellent. If you don´t like to walk up hill then stay away! The only problem was that the people at reception didn´t know how to speak English but we got by. The place wasn´t very full so always had a free bathroom. There is no locker room to... more This hostel was very relaxed and the location was excellent. If you don´t like to walk up hill then stay away! The only problem was that the people at reception didn´t know how to speak English but we got by. The place wasn´t very full so always had a free bathroom. There is no locker room to store your belongings so ´wasn´t very safe but we had our own private room.close

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by StephenTomanek – posted on Jul 11, 2008

14

Staff was quite nice. The older man who works there barely spoke any English so brush up on your Spanish if you need to do anything complicated! Otherwise, great place.

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by anjee – posted on Jul 10, 2008

17

The irish guy at the reception is grate to talk to! It is a good hostel. Located close to many things - shops and restaurant! The breakfast is okay!

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by clakid7625 – posted on Jul 9, 2008

3

Very good location in Albayzin. Good apéro on the step of the street. Just the fridge : Is there someone will clean it a day ?

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by davidfrance4679 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

2

staff was really nice friendly and very accomidating good locatio easy to find

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by hannahtassell9368 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

1

john the irish staffer there is awesome, hard to get to but a nice stay

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by simon9972 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

32

It was my 1st time in a hostel and I loved it. The fact that there were a couple of showers was great and our room had alot more space then i thought it would (4 private). The front desk guy John was very helpful, friendly, and nice to talk to. The only recommendation I have is to provide a... more It was my 1st time in a hostel and I loved it. The fact that there were a couple of showers was great and our room had alot more space then i thought it would (4 private). The front desk guy John was very helpful, friendly, and nice to talk to. The only recommendation I have is to provide a portable fan or have a ceiling fan in the rooms since there isnt much circulation and the sheets were pretty thin from wear. But still loved it.close

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by lilvannah873855 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

1

The hostel gives you a bed to sleep in, and a very good location. The service would be completely horrible if not for Sean, the Irish receptionist, probably the hostel's only redeeming feature (Apart from it's location).

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by joel-c – posted on Jun 14, 2008

6

Really great hostel.. best I´ve stayed in so far. Beautiful location in El Abaicin and easy walk to Alhambra and the centre. Clean and big rooms. Will definitely go back.

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by contactjaclyn4130 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

8