3.5 stars, really. Blanc Guesthouse was a cute urban B&B. (Or like the nicest hostel in the world.)…read moreWe stayed there for 3 nights and were pleased with the cleanliness and comfort, as well as the amenities (free breakfast & internet) and friendly staff. The decor was modern but comfortable (lots of things from IKEA, including a lamp we also own!), and sharing a bathroom with one other room was no problem. The only downsides, I would say, were that when we came in late (11-ish) we felt the need to whisper, in case we disturbed other guests, and that the nearest Metro stop (Diagonal) was a 10-15 min walk, depending on if you were lugging suitcases or going for a leisurely stroll or what. (But then again, all of Barcelona's Metro stops seem farther apart than Madrid's, so... yeah.) On the other hand, there's quite a bit of nice shopping nearby, and good eating, and Gaudi's Casa Mila (La Pedrera) and Casa Battlo are relatively close too. We even walked to Sagrada Familia (once; we Metro-ed it the second time). All in all, we were satisfied with our stay at Blanc Guesthouse and would definitely consider staying there again if/when we return to Barcelona.

1.) Just to warm you up: I am here in Spain, my Yelping…read morefriends. I figure this is my time to start christening my profile with some reviews from Europe. This starts Review #1 for Summer of 2013 in Spain. I was online at some Hostel booking place and saw this place. The place looked spectacular online as well as the reviews from there were pretty good so I went in and got the spot. 2.) What your eyes may see: It's Spain, so you're always going to get that very traditional feel. A lot of antiquity, but still kept in mint condition. The elevator was very fascinating. A kind of sliding metal door like you'd see in those artsy type buildings, but then an inner elevator door that resembled much like a cabinet type door. Inside this place was kept immaculate. It definitely is more of an apartment floor than a hostel. You would feel right at home, or, at least as a guest in someone's house. There are two bathrooms - a main bathroom that has a washer/dryer and secondary bathroom that is without one. The dining room is nice - well stocked liquor cabinet, antique yet upscale looking furniture (sorry, I like saying antique after the maintenance man kept saying the word "antiquo" which means antique). There are about 6 rooms on the floor I am on. The bathroom is not necessarily locked and can be shared, which could make some people a little uncomfortable. The floor itself is pretty intimate, where you can walk out of your room and into the dining room you can find a bunch of strangers eating and laughing at the dinner table. 3.) Staff: Very friendly people. I got to sit down, share some laughs and talk to Billy, the guesthouse owner, who is originally from Los Angeles California. Very nice and helpful people I must reiterate. I feel at home when I am here. 4.) Impressions: I got to meet some other Americans who were here. Good to know it's not just rowdy teenage or college kids coming here. Seems to be a nice eclectic crowd of people who come here.

I don't really know if I should write a true review of this place. Because if people knew how…read morefantastic it is - it will be impossible to get a room. This is place is amazing! The decor is lovely and charming in the best way possible. The location is really good near transportation and the city center. Everything is very clean. But the most remarkable is the friendly staff, who goes all the way to make you feel at home "or at Billy's home". My room was small but suited for a princess. I will definitely come back to this beautiful place.

Perfect location on Gran Via close to metro, Gaudi museums, shopping, great food. Comfortable…read morebedding and friendly service. Buffet was nice. Concierge helpful. Relaxing stay. Staff try to remember your name. Cold water by reception helpful. Rooms by Gran Via have the view but are louder at night. I would stop by the hotel for many breaks during the day to chill out and then go out again! Highly recommended!

Second stay at this fabulous hotel. Great staff and beautiful boutique hotel centrally located in…read morethe heart of Barcelona. Built in the late 1800s as a cotton factory, hence the name. You can have your measurements taken by a master atelier for a shirt or suit. We'll probably stay here every time we're in Barcelona.

Very convenient place to stay, right off La Rambla and close to everything. It's clean and the guy…read morethat checked us in, Marc, was very accommodating. We would definitely be going back. The only improvement that could be made is the breakfast. It's fine but it's all shop bought pastries rather than from a bakery so everything has that manufactured rather then fresh texture and taste - I couldn't eat the croissants. The coffee was good though!

Checked in Sunday and checked out Friday. Service was great. Lockers are huge, so a big plus. The…read morepeople at the front desk are super friendly and helpful. I didn't get to do any of the activities that they offered and I wish I had taken advantage of them. Saw a salsa class, and it looked fun. This hostel is great for solo travelers, I feel like you can meet a lot of people. It was convenient also because they do have a washing machine and a drying machine so we were able to do laundry. 3€ for each use. Great location, within walking distance to the bus station and there's a bunch of good food and bars nearby. Didn't get to have dinner here but I appreciated the breakfast they offered. They have a lot of cool amenities in my opinion! Even computers and a pool table and cheap alcohol.

I had a great time at Kabul back in September 2016. It's all about the location here. I knew it was…read morepretty central when I booked it, but I didn't realize how great the location is. It's so easy to get to and it's right in the heart of Placa Reial off of Las Ramblas. It really is the perfect location. The windows of the common area face the Placa so I was also able to see the street performances. The hostel itself is clean, as are the bathrooms (very important)! Free wifi, free breakfast, and free dinner (on a first come, first serve basis). Staff were friendly for the most part. All the rooms had secured lockers for your belongings. The rooftop bar makes the best sangria I've ever had, and only for 3 euros! It was a little confusing to me at first because you have to buy a drink ticket at the ticket machine and then use that at the bar. The rooftop bar is also where you will meet up if you want to join the bar crawl - which I did! I had the best time with many thanks to our great host, Melissa. My initial intention was to give it 5 stars but the following instances took it down to 4: 1. I personally booked a 4-person room for my group of 3. Upon check-in, we were informed that it wasn't possible to put us all in one room on the first night and that we would have to be separated into 2 and 1. If I booked 3 beds together, I would naturally expect us to all be in one room. I would've appreciated prior notice if it wasn't possible. They were able to change our rooms and put us together for our 2nd and 3rd night. 2. One of our lockers in the room wasn't working. It was fixed but broke again at some point and the technician had to come look at it again (that's twice in one day).

What a great place to stay near the Placa Catalunya. We had…read morea 4 bed studio with a small kitchenette & private bath. It was very spacious, actually larger than we expected. It had a small fridge, sink & 2 burner stove stocked with cooking utensils if needed. (Was two many great places to eat nearby to cook in though) Bathroom had a separate room for toilet from the tub/shower & sink. Maybe small for most Americans if they are not used to traveling in Europe, but the 4 of us had no issues. (4 adults, 2 couples who travel together often) The location is perfect! Close enough to the Rambles & Placa Catalunya to walk there in about 10 minutes...but far enough to be quiet at night. The staff was amazing!!! Very helpful and friendly! We will stay here again with no hesitation in the future. Walking times for us....(approx) Placa Catalunya - 8 minutes Rambles - 10 minutes Picasso Museum - 15 minutes Waterfront - 22 minutes Sagrada Familia - 25 minutes Parc Güell - 50 minutes (took subway L4 back to Urqinaona Station, about 1 block from room) L1 subway station is right across the street. There is also a taxi stand right across the street. Taxi ride from room to El Prat airport, was about €30.