61%Posada José Bocanegra  

We found Posada José Bocanegra to be closed when we arrived at our announced time. Completely shut down, locked up and abandoned with no notices what so ever for the people who had the misfortune to book a room. Apparently they shifted all bookings at Posada José Bocanegra to their other branch... more We found Posada José Bocanegra to be closed when we arrived at our announced time. Completely shut down, locked up and abandoned with no notices what so ever for the people who had the misfortune to book a room. Apparently they shifted all bookings at Posada José Bocanegra to their other branch right next to Al-Hambra. But they did this without giving any notice. Don't stay at this place.close

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by ozlemgemici8615 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

2

The Hostel is administrated by a very unpolite woman that has 2 senil men working more than 12 hours a day. DO NOT GO THERE NOR DOÑA LUPE´S is the same.. and the swimming pool is a bad joke

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by lbonells4246 – posted on Feb 14, 2008

6

The room was cold and filthy. There were spiders in the shower and other people's hair all of the blankets and sheets. When i requested new things, I was told there was nothing as far as clean linen and a working heater available. So pretty much, "Too bad." We would have left if it... more The room was cold and filthy. There were spiders in the shower and other people's hair all of the blankets and sheets. When i requested new things, I was told there was nothing as far as clean linen and a working heater available. So pretty much, "Too bad." We would have left if it wasn't so late. Additionally, the location is not that great. It is at least a 20 minute walk to the attractions.close

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by learnenglishnow151640 – posted on Nov 28, 2007

1

Clean hostel with a great breakfast but otherwise it doesn't have much going for it. No pillows and very small unisex bathroom. Its average but I didn't stay longer than I had to.

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by emmalivesey5484 – posted on Apr 22, 2007

5

The room is very cold and there is no heater to warm the rooms. No pillows provided which is a sad experience. Since the room has marble floor, you can't afford to walk without your shoes on. It's very cold!!!!

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by biscurd – posted on Apr 18, 2007

26

Terrible experience at this hostel. Hard to find, then when we found it the guy tried cheating us out of our money. Don't stay here if you can help it.

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by chelseagudgeon9386 – posted on Apr 17, 2007

3

A simple hostel - no linen or pillows or any other furniture in room other than beds, but for the price it was very reasonable (ie a twin room for the same as a large dorm elsewhere). Friendly staff, nice little kitchen, washing machine, clean (very cramped!) shared bathroom and the best... more A simple hostel - no linen or pillows or any other furniture in room other than beds, but for the price it was very reasonable (ie a twin room for the same as a large dorm elsewhere). Friendly staff, nice little kitchen, washing machine, clean (very cramped!) shared bathroom and the best breakfast (meat, chesse, cake, yoghurt, cereal...) so far in Spain.close

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by karinaseverin – posted on Apr 16, 2007

11

Since it is one of the cheapest places to stay in Granada the overhaul quality it's not too bad.

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by marco-pinto3642 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

2

Other than the sheets being a little dirty, I thought it was a great experience. The location was outside the center, but it was only 10 minutes walk to everything you would want to see. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Granada. Towels and sheets are provided!

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by jessiedearien5884 – posted on Mar 18, 2007

7

This place is definitely worth the price you pay! But if you have any questions or need any help with anything you may want to stay somewhere else. If you are already well versed in the area (like how to get around and where you want to go) then this place works great for being just a place to... more This place is definitely worth the price you pay! But if you have any questions or need any help with anything you may want to stay somewhere else. If you are already well versed in the area (like how to get around and where you want to go) then this place works great for being just a place to sleep. Don't expect to be able to get on to the computer without waiting for long periods of time.close

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by freedomin – posted on Mar 4, 2007

4

there is no pillow so you have to bring one.the staff doesn't have time for you to ask anything.he is available 24 hours but when he is needed, no one knows where he is.

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by famifana – posted on Mar 3, 2007

3

cheap, but off the map we were given by the tourist information office at the bus station. also, up a slight hill. the place was being redecorated when we were there. the kitchen is shared with the family running the place. be prepared with earplugs. even quiet conversation carries right through... more cheap, but off the map we were given by the tourist information office at the bus station. also, up a slight hill. the place was being redecorated when we were there. the kitchen is shared with the family running the place. be prepared with earplugs. even quiet conversation carries right through the top floor where most the the facilities and rooms are located. zero sound proofing. we booked a 2 bed dorm and got one bunk bed on top of another in a small narrow room. still, the price was much lower than anything else we could find on the internet !close

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by roncrichar3659 – posted on Feb 23, 2007

10

thanx for your kindness hope to get back soon

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by gus-pata – posted on Feb 20, 2007

2

Not very friendly..or present...staff

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by asterisk – posted on Feb 16, 2007

19

nice kitchen, no watter the one day, staff was nice but did not understand english.

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by abreibe – posted on Feb 13, 2007

11

Good location close to the Alhambra and very accessible to city bus routes. Rooms are basic but clean. Water temperature not consistent in showers and toilet stalls are extremely tight.

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by aaellett – posted on Jan 20, 2007

10

toilets too small, can't sit down with the door closed, showers also small, no place to hang your clothes away. old unclean beds, unfresh air in the room, the room looks like a renovated cell. the whole interior of the building looks like an unfinished renovated prison. I was really disapointed... more toilets too small, can't sit down with the door closed, showers also small, no place to hang your clothes away. old unclean beds, unfresh air in the room, the room looks like a renovated cell. the whole interior of the building looks like an unfinished renovated prison. I was really disapointed & happy when i left that mess. :-(close

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by mail3453 – posted on Jan 3, 2007

1

Simple rooms but very clean and very cheap. Very friendly staff and a nice quiet part of town.

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by liber8357 – posted on Nov 19, 2006

3

The guy who worked here was super nice, the room was tiny and kind of a little white box, but very cheap and clean and respectable. Also there was a teeny little balcony where we were able to string upa little clothesline-web and dry our clothes, which was a bonus!

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by eskore – posted on Oct 29, 2006

1

If you are after a very cheap place to stay then this is the place to go. For the price you pay you get clean rooms and clean bathrooms. Toilets and showers are VERY small and difficult to use, however they are clean. Not a very social place because there is no real common room. Granada is a... more If you are after a very cheap place to stay then this is the place to go. For the price you pay you get clean rooms and clean bathrooms. Toilets and showers are VERY small and difficult to use, however they are clean. Not a very social place because there is no real common room. Granada is a pretty small place, so the location is not too bad - a 20-25 min walk into the ´city´ or a 5 min bus trip.close

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by lcox9645 – posted on Oct 7, 2006

6

Good for the money.

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by janetl7800 – posted on Sep 4, 2006

49

Very cheap stay! Don't consider the ratings that are under 50%. These people are just too picky! Very good value for money! Location is decent, Granada isn't that big. Try to ask for room #112 because it has a little balcony!

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by janetl7800 – posted on Aug 20, 2006

49

Uncomfortable bunkbeds and little private space reminded me of boarding school days, but then again, even back then we used to get pillows and bedding...

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by edjma – posted on Aug 11, 2006

1

It was almost impossible to interact with other travelers here because there's no place to go besides your room. I wasn't expecting much from this hostel, but I was at least expecting a restroom stall that I fit in. I'm 5'3" and my knees were practically hitting the door. My friend who's a... more It was almost impossible to interact with other travelers here because there's no place to go besides your room. I wasn't expecting much from this hostel, but I was at least expecting a restroom stall that I fit in. I'm 5'3" and my knees were practically hitting the door. My friend who's a foot taller than me had to go downstairs to use the public bathroom when he needed to go. And it's not a few minutes walk to the Alhambra, so don't try and just take a bus.close

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by kathyd1069 – posted on Aug 6, 2006

3

Very bad!!!!

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by rosyal – posted on Jul 14, 2006

4

The residence was the cheapest in the town and situated near Alhambra. However, there was only one computer for internet usage which remained inaccessible after 8 pm till 6 am. You cannot contact to staff before 10am and after 8pm.

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by muzam716 – posted on Jul 10, 2006

2

There isn´t usually anyone on the reception here so when you arrive you have to call them to ask them to come down. This wasn´t mentioned on the website so we didn´t know what was going on, the place looked deserted. The rooms are very basic and the bathrooms are not very clean. There is... more There isn´t usually anyone on the reception here so when you arrive you have to call them to ask them to come down. This wasn´t mentioned on the website so we didn´t know what was going on, the place looked deserted. The rooms are very basic and the bathrooms are not very clean. There is internet on the site but you can only use it when there is someone in the reception, which there normally isn´t so there isn´t really internet access as stated on the website. But the place is cheap and in quite a good location.close

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by jessfo – posted on Jul 8, 2006

3

This was the oddest hostel I have ever stayed in. The desk didn´t open until 2pm, and no one was around. There is no one to help you if you have a question or if you need help. There were probably 8 people staying int he hostel in total, and there were about 60 rooms. One day the desk didn´t... more This was the oddest hostel I have ever stayed in. The desk didn´t open until 2pm, and no one was around. There is no one to help you if you have a question or if you need help. There were probably 8 people staying int he hostel in total, and there were about 60 rooms. One day the desk didn´t open at all and two girls were locked out of their room.. too bad for them eh!close

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by jenniferla288 – posted on Jul 6, 2006

3

Comfy for a prison cell if that is your thing. Staff never around. First impression was very spooky. Long storey... Rubbish seemed to not be taken away. Only stay for a short time if you can. Good location for Alhumbra to walk. Oh another thing. It you are going to the toilet, you can barely... more Comfy for a prison cell if that is your thing. Staff never around. First impression was very spooky. Long storey... Rubbish seemed to not be taken away. Only stay for a short time if you can. Good location for Alhumbra to walk. Oh another thing. It you are going to the toilet, you can barely close the door with your legs in front of you. Put your head up against the door. It helps!close

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by Russellwag – posted on Jul 2, 2006

3

no bed sheets and pillows! sob sob lots of mosquitoes. but it wasnt too bad after all it is 9euros a night

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by czarzz – posted on Jun 24, 2006

1

This hostel was very quiet and charming. It is in the neighborhoods of Granada so it really gives you a chance to see the city from a different angle. The staff was also very helpful.

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by Sara4982 – posted on Jun 13, 2006

7

I would advise all future travelers NOT to stay at this renview because: there is NEVER anyone at the reception. when you check in the cleaning girl phones up the owner and you talk to them via telephone. that is the only contact you will have with them. the cleaning girl is very friendly,... more I would advise all future travelers NOT to stay at this renview because: there is NEVER anyone at the reception. when you check in the cleaning girl phones up the owner and you talk to them via telephone. that is the only contact you will have with them. the cleaning girl is very friendly, but does not have a clue about anything. (e.g. she does not know when you are supposed to check out etc.) when you want to check out, you have to put the keys into a letterbox. so you have no chance at all of leaving your bags in the hostel for the last day to be able to wander around the city. you have to go with your bags or otherwise you will never see them again. you can ring the bell at the front door and NEVER does anyone come to open up. so if you loose your keys you are done for. there are no pillows. the owner is extremely unfriendly (on the phone), she does not even want to give you any sheets to sleep in. the toilets are far too small. there is about 3cm room from teh toiletseat to the door, so you keep on touching the toilet, if you want to or not. and you can't sit on it, you can't stand. nothing. it is impossible to go to the toilet with the door closed. the showers are also far too small. you keep on banging against all the walls. there is no room to put your dry clothes. and if more than one person is having a shower at the same time, you get less water. this is an extremely unfriendly hostal. i have been to many in the whole world, and have never had an experience like this. Don't go there!!!close

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by heimka – posted on May 28, 2006

3

The peson at the "recepcion" was completely incompetant, the rooms looks more like a prison room than a hotel.. there is no carracter at all, the walls in the room badly painted and no space, nothing to catch your eye and the "howner" who I talked over the phone wanted to... more The peson at the "recepcion" was completely incompetant, the rooms looks more like a prison room than a hotel.. there is no carracter at all, the walls in the room badly painted and no space, nothing to catch your eye and the "howner" who I talked over the phone wanted to charge me more than booked and therefore agreed one month in advance!!! I was very desapointed.. Security wise? It didn´t feel secure at all.. I left before spending one night..close

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by fgsoto – posted on May 12, 2006

6

The toilets and showers are ridiculously small and awkward - you can't even sit on the loo and close the door, I had to swing my legs around to the side and I'm only 5'6". Also, it is a very noisy hostel - absolutely no noise insulation so you hear every little bump.

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by danielle9738 – posted on May 9, 2006

2

the ugliest and most incomfortable rooms i´ve ever seen. do not go there!

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by modernmon – posted on Apr 24, 2006

2

This place was abysmal. They have a huge mosquito and fly problem at night, and no sheets or pillows. The showers are freezing cold, and the bathroom stalls are so small, you have to sit sideways or leave the door open.

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by rushabh – posted on Apr 22, 2006

6

In aleen Jugendheerbergen, wo ich bis heute gewesen bin, In allen Jugendherbergen, wo ich bis heute gewesen bin, gehörten die Kopfkissen und die Decke zum Zimmerausstattung. ( Egal ob man Doppel- oder Einzellzimmer genommen hat ). Und wenn das schon so ist, dann muss das im Angebot erwähnt... more In aleen Jugendheerbergen, wo ich bis heute gewesen bin, In allen Jugendherbergen, wo ich bis heute gewesen bin, gehörten die Kopfkissen und die Decke zum Zimmerausstattung. ( Egal ob man Doppel- oder Einzellzimmer genommen hat ). Und wenn das schon so ist, dann muss das im Angebot erwähnt werden. Außerdem tropfen die Hähne in fünf Duschkabinen ganze Zeit aus 2-Metr hohe, die Türen quietschen. Das Haus ist hellhörig, deswegen hört man alles, was im Haus geschieht und Einschlafen stellt ein großes Problem dar. In diesen Herbergen füllt man sich wie in Knastzellen eingesperrt.close

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by Bosh62 – posted on Apr 19, 2006

1

Barato es, de eso no hay duda, sin embargo en cuanto al resto de las cosas pordriamos decir que es cutre; no hay sabanas y ni siquiera cubrecamas, los banos son cutres y huelen a mierda, la limpieza de la habitacion tambien deja que desear. No lo recomiendo ...

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by moyca – posted on Apr 15, 2006

2

I was most dissappointed to find on arrival no one there to let me in. After hanging around for about an hour another guest came and gave me a telephone number to ring for some one to come and let me in. Then I had to wait around again. I was also unaware that there was no bedding and on paying... more I was most dissappointed to find on arrival no one there to let me in. After hanging around for about an hour another guest came and gave me a telephone number to ring for some one to come and let me in. Then I had to wait around again. I was also unaware that there was no bedding and on paying for this still had no sort of blankets or anything else just a sheet and pillow case. I think these things should be made more obvious on the internet and then people would come more prepared. There is also no facilities where you can buy a drink or snack and there is not much in the immediate area we had to use the hotel across the street to buy a coffee in the morning. There are vending machines but nothing in them. A bit dissappointing really I think the owners are going to have to look at how this place is run more closelyclose

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by gwen9241 – posted on Apr 5, 2006

1

Basic accomadation with freindly staff at a reasonable rate. The Lack of a communal room in the hotel makes meeting people difficult.

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by markrus1535 – posted on Feb 6, 2006

4