73%Hostal Santa Catalina

Nice hostel, clean, etc. Rooms nice. Easy walk to main sites. Staff very helpful. My only bad point is that the air con is controlled by the staff. On a timer maybe?? Had trouble sleeping due to heat.

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by bcoyle996682 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

8

We had a very great time in Seville. It was easy te have a staffmember who spoke very well dutch. The bed was small and the shower very little but the location was perfect, very close to one of the best bars of Seville

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by anneliesvandenboogaart5380 – posted on Apr 22, 2008

1

we enjoyed our stay in Seville the hotel is in a very central location.the staff were helpful. we would recommend your hotel .

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by corbeau7418 – posted on Jan 22, 2008

1

the bathroom was very small and shower tended to make a HUGE puddle in whole of room! but otherwise was quite nice...we had the room shown in their brochure!

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by jenningslacey2896 – posted on Apr 26, 2007

5

hostal wasn´t all terrible, but for the amount we paid for 2 nights there are plenty of other hostals in sevilla with more charm and better location for a cheaper rate.

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by emhadler3983 – posted on Mar 5, 2007

2

Very noisy late at night and the walls are very thin. Stayed in room 104 and there wasn't enough daylight coming into the room. No exterior windows.

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by Steve5481 – posted on Feb 12, 2007

1

bring your own towel and alarm clock

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by sonya1072 – posted on Nov 25, 2006

2

It's not really a youth hostel but a good hostal Anyway good value for money

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by danielecava – posted on Nov 6, 2006

2

Very dirty. Extremely noisy, you can hear the reception phone ring even on the 2nd floor. This place is not a hostel, but a cheap and nasty hotel, thus no facilities to speak of. It a bit too far to walk from the train station.

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by martin3377 – posted on Oct 20, 2006

11

We were so disappointed when we arrived after having read the reviews for Santa Catalina in HostelWorld. There was mold , quite a bit of it, on the ceiling in our bath, and on the shower tubing. It was very noisey on the street below, and we just felt like the place wasn't very clean. It was... more We were so disappointed when we arrived after having read the reviews for Santa Catalina in HostelWorld. There was mold , quite a bit of it, on the ceiling in our bath, and on the shower tubing. It was very noisey on the street below, and we just felt like the place wasn't very clean. It was not as close to the main sights as we thought it was going to be either. We would not stay there again.close

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by Msfic – posted on Oct 13, 2006

6

The room itself was spottless and easily big enough, the balcony gave a good view of the bustling street below. The only downside to this room was an overly small bathroom with a temperamental shower

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by aldou7991 – posted on Sep 18, 2006

2

Staff were excellent and eventhough the area was quite a walk to the centre the charm of the place was excellent. However, I wouldnt walk from the train station as it is too far...Overall very happy with this hotel.

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by Vcheria – posted on Aug 22, 2006

6

This is a clean, reasonably priced, air conditioned hostal with private bathrooms. For the price it´s good but there is no view from the inward facing rooms and the decor is a bit outdated and depressing. It´s in a good neighborhood but a little hard to find. It doesn´t have the flair of a... more This is a clean, reasonably priced, air conditioned hostal with private bathrooms. For the price it´s good but there is no view from the inward facing rooms and the decor is a bit outdated and depressing. It´s in a good neighborhood but a little hard to find. It doesn´t have the flair of a jumping hostel, kind of a snore but very clean and very good service.close

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by xyzah – posted on Aug 21, 2006

10

Could be considered a hotel not hostel. Little bit fustrating not having any cooking fascilities or a fridge for cold drinks especially in the heat of summer. Rooms were nice, a little noisy at night but double glazed windows and airconditioning helped.

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by mattjamesca – posted on Aug 19, 2006

9

PLEASE MAKE A FRIDGE AVAILIABLE FOR CLIENTS.

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by Nicolaas9332 – posted on Aug 2, 2006

14

Great place...not in the heart of Seville but who wants to be with all the tourists. Everything was in walking distance (15 minutes at most)

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by ReyaSe – posted on Jul 31, 2006

4

the air conditioning was on freezing temperatures during night, we couldn't sleep the first night despite complaining at the reception three timmes. there was the taste of smoke everywhere in the hotel, the showe was not clean, poor english at the reception. in general it was ok, only five... more the air conditioning was on freezing temperatures during night, we couldn't sleep the first night despite complaining at the reception three timmes. there was the taste of smoke everywhere in the hotel, the showe was not clean, poor english at the reception. in general it was ok, only five minutes walk to the city centre. i would recommend it only for short stays!close

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by barbarawin – posted on Jul 25, 2006

4

cigrette smoke was ever where...that was a sore point..and the fact that the airconditioner was on freezing...nice staff...very helpful even with limited english

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by rushm – posted on Jul 6, 2006

2

more like a hotel than a hostel. about halfway between rail station and city center.

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by bjorn3638 – posted on Jul 1, 2006

3

Don't expect the interior to stun you....its very clean but very basic and small (may be worth asking for one of the larger rooms 207 is tiny) It is situated in a brilliant part of town and has a brilliant traditional bar just around the corner. The staff are very informative and helpful we... more Don't expect the interior to stun you....its very clean but very basic and small (may be worth asking for one of the larger rooms 207 is tiny) It is situated in a brilliant part of town and has a brilliant traditional bar just around the corner. The staff are very informative and helpful we had a good stay and would be sure to stay there again.close

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by jomurray – posted on Jun 14, 2006

2

The location is excellent but there are no private safes in the roomes.

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by marcschiff – posted on Jun 1, 2006

1

Very clean and tidy. There is always some one at reception and the staff were helpful. There is a comfy lounge area on each floor. Our room had a balcony overlooking the street. Not the greatest location, but just a short walk to get to most places of interest.

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by anotherpil – posted on Apr 25, 2006

8

In the center of Seville. All major sites at walking distance. Sometimes rumor of nearby bar(s).

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by Eric891 – posted on Mar 17, 2006

1

Pity that our room had no shower curtain. Room was also noisy at times from bar down below. Receptionists were very helpful. Overall we were happy with our short 3 night stay except for the 2 issues noted above.

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by keithd849 – posted on Nov 7, 2005

5

The hostel is okay. Very noisy and the walls are paper thin which can be a bit tough in the morning when you are trying to sleep off the night before. But it is clean and all rooms seem to have an ensuite (admittedly without shower curtains which can be interesting) which is great.

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by euroang – posted on Oct 9, 2005

17

needs tv in rooms, and curtain in shower room. Generally very happy Hostal Santa Catalina.

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by apple10 – posted on Oct 3, 2005

1

The hostal receptionists were extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. This hostal was average but a little too expensive for what you get

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by aliciagi – posted on Aug 20, 2005

2

its not a hostal as we consider it be, reminds more about hotel than a hostal. nothing to see with youth hostals. but really nice clean place to stay.

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by maria4209 – posted on Aug 15, 2005

2

The owner is Hot! However, i have to say that the place isnt worth the money... but there probably arent alot of places that are in Seville-Sevilla.

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by zgord – posted on Aug 12, 2005

10

I do think you should difference betweenhostels for backpackers and simple hostels

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by cricri4606 – posted on Aug 7, 2005

8

Very nice for a Hostel. Has great Icecream very Close, Bonus Staff willing to help even with Language Barrier.

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by manta1601 – posted on Jul 22, 2005

9

First of all this is a tough place to find, not actually where you think it should be but across the road. It's not the cleanest or the most lavish but it is in a great location and it's not bad at all for the money. The bathroom was not great but the manager was really great, very friendly and... more First of all this is a tough place to find, not actually where you think it should be but across the road. It's not the cleanest or the most lavish but it is in a great location and it's not bad at all for the money. The bathroom was not great but the manager was really great, very friendly and helpful and even provides a personal taxi service. I think it wouln't take much to make this a really great place!close

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by Archvill – posted on Jul 10, 2005

4

Hostel is OK, a bit smelly with only windows facing a central courtyard so noise carries from room to room. No shower curtain but otherwise clean and location is good.

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by effie4004 – posted on Jul 4, 2005

4

Hard to find. Located right next to chapel. good location overall for seville. pretty basic set up. no-frills kinda place.

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by sjungling – posted on Jul 1, 2005

15

Excellent hostel but needs a shower curtain. Otherwise everything was great

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by greermal – posted on Jun 27, 2005

5

Decent hotel. Good location and friendly staff. Bring earplugs if you face over the street.

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by Bglick – posted on Jun 26, 2005

6

This hostel was very difficult to find!

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by caitlinine – posted on Jun 12, 2005

2

The staff were very friendly and helpful and the hostel lovely and clean.

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by jennymayga – posted on May 28, 2005

1

Right as we arrived at the hostel we were told that we could only stay the first night, and that for the second night we would have to move becuase of a problem with our room. I found this ridiculous because I made the reservation a month in advance. They also advertise air conidtioning and TV,... more Right as we arrived at the hostel we were told that we could only stay the first night, and that for the second night we would have to move becuase of a problem with our room. I found this ridiculous because I made the reservation a month in advance. They also advertise air conidtioning and TV, which our room did not have. I don´t recommend this hostel, it is very overpriced for the facilities.close

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by pollyg – posted on May 1, 2005

1

The room was of monastic quality, the chair had neither back nor cushion. My room was on a courtyard, but the noise (coughing, conversations from other rooms) came loudly throught the exhaust system. Lighting was poor, although I was able to get an additional lamp. The street in front was... more The room was of monastic quality, the chair had neither back nor cushion. My room was on a courtyard, but the noise (coughing, conversations from other rooms) came loudly throught the exhaust system. Lighting was poor, although I was able to get an additional lamp. The street in front was completely torn up, and my suitcase had to be discarded because its bottom was covered with cement and a large hole because of transit through the nearby street (which is being replaced by new tile...not the Hostal´s fault). The bathroom is so small, that collision with the toilet paper roll was ievitable3, and the shower was simply a squared off drain with no curtain. The staff was wonderful. The floors were never swept. The security did not involve anything more than a very vigilant receptionist. The thin doors had rather flimsy in knob locks with a single key that did not turn to double lock from inside or outside, although the windows were barred.close

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by Rkcar – posted on Apr 27, 2005

1