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Hostel Olimpia

Hostel Olimpia

4.0(1 review)
9.8 km

TLDR: look no further value, service, location, flexibility, it is all here…read more My GF and I walked Santiago de Compostela and afterwards spent some time in Barcelona. I'll start by saying that I booked this place by mistake. I thought I was booking closer to Barcelona (there is a street with a similar name in the city). I didn't notice my mistake until we got into the area. It turned out to be a great mistake! Amazing location. Hostel Olimpia is two blocks from the rail station which can get you to the downtown Barcelona in around 30 minutes or the opposite direction the beach. The neighborhood is very relaxed and upscale without being too gaudy or expensive. There are lots of little mom and pop shops, fruit stands, donor kebabs, bars and cafes with locals, restaurants from various cuisines. Within walking distance there is a mall with H&M, Pull & Bear, etc. As the name implies, Castelldefels has a castle that is within walking distance with Olimpia Hotel which is great for an easy afternoon walk. The accommodations we had at Olimpia were fantastic especially for the price. My GF and I were in a room with a private bathroom, wifi, and TV. There was an afternoon thunderstorm while we were there so we loved having a balcony with a metal blinds. We really got a sense of the towns vibe from our flat without it being too intrusive. Chavi and Luz were amazing hosts almost to a fault. They insisted that we have fresh towels every day. We knew that when we came home after walking Barcelona that our bed and room would be made. I'll end by saying that Chavi saved our butts. For this we are entirely grateful. We had complications with our flight and didnt find out until we got to the airport. We left bright and early only to find out that we were pushed back one day. I was able to contact Chavi and asked him if there was a room available for us for an additional night. Within a few hours we had extended our stay and we were back in ur room -- complete with fresh towels.

HelloBCN Backpackers Hostel

HelloBCN Backpackers Hostel

4.5(13 reviews)
9.7 kmEl Poble-sec

I have stayed in a lot of hostels all over Europe and I have to say this is one of the best. I…read morebooked a private room with an ensuite bathroom and my friend was so amazed with the quality that he insisted in taking photos to show back home. The hostel was really clean, there was no noise disturbance at night (except my mates snoring) and I always felt safe in my room. HOWEVER I did come across a man as I was checking who was claiming things had been stolen from him. This is always a worry with sharing with strangers but the security measures were adequate, its the guests who tend not to use them properly. Other than that though I found this place really good and I met a lot of interesting people in the bar. They also sell alcohol here for a good price and there are cans of lager in the vending machine so you can drink 24/7 if thats what you want! Another good thing is there are busy bar streets from the hostel to the city centre so you dont have to go anywhere dodgy. Stick to these touristy streets though as there was one night my friend and me stumbled across an intimidating hooker lined street. If you dont want to stray far from the hostel at night, there is a fab bar just around the corner with beer taps on every table so you can drink away and pay the tab at the end. This bar also does fantastic food and I would recommend the burgers, I had the club burger twice (disgusting when you see it!) and its so big you cant get it all in your mouth!

Stayed in a 4 person co-ed room with 2 other friends. The watch system was great, that gave only…read moreallowance to your room and locker. The rooms were a bit small compared to other hostels I've stayed in, and had to ledges or side tables to keep your things. Bathrooms were relatively clean, although shower stalls were a bit small to maneuver around. The bar on the main floor was great. It cost only about 2 euros for a beer and 3 euros for a sangria. They also offered free breakfast every day consisting of bread, cereal, and muffins, along side some coffee and juice. The vibe was great though. Everyone was really friendly from the staff to the others staying, which made it a lot of fun to venture off to the pub crawls together. The front desk was also super convenient. You can get a sim card there, tickets to Parc Guelle and Sagrada Familia (a much need as you can't get in without advance tickets), as well as rentable beach towels. Overall, place is good for young travellers and worth staying.

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Onefam Les Corts Hostel Barcelona

Onefam Les Corts Hostel Barcelona

4.6(20 reviews)
7.6 kmLes Corts

I will forever tell this story when I meet hostel guests in Barcelona not to go to this hostel…read more I am writing this with deep disappointment and frustration after what happened during my most recent stay at Onefam Les Corts Hostel in Barcelona. I had stayed here before and genuinely enjoyed the friendly community, so I booked again in the summer of 2025 expecting a similar experience. Instead, it turned into one of the worst travel experiences of my life. On the night of July 20, I returned to my shared room and immediately noticed something was wrong -- my bed had been moved. I checked my belongings and realized that several important items were missing, including my passport, travel documents, and credit cards. I had intentionally left these in the hostel thinking they would be safer there than carrying them around the city. Sadly, I was wrong. I soon learned that I wasn't the only victim. Several other guests were robbed the same night. One guest told me they had lost over $4,000 USD in cash and valuables. This was not an isolated incident -- it was clear that multiple rooms had been targeted, which makes the hostel's lack of security even more unacceptable. The hostel's security measures are shockingly inadequate for a city known for its rising petty crime. There is no on-site security guard. Entry is controlled only by a keypad at the front door and key cards for the rooms -- both of which clearly failed that night. The absence of basic, reliable security systems (such as comprehensive CCTV coverage and proper lock mechanisms) is alarming. What made matters worse was the complete lack of preparedness from the staff. When I reported the robbery to the front desk, the woman working there was polite but clearly untrained for such a serious situation. She didn't call the police -- I had to call them myself. When the police arrived, she didn't know how to retrieve or review the security camera footage. This is a clear sign that the hostel has not provided its staff with the necessary training or protocols for emergencies. After the incident, the manager sent me an email apologizing. I replied requesting the security footage for my case, but to this day I have received no response. This lack of follow-up and cooperation further demonstrates negligence and a lack of accountability. Based on my experience, I believe this hostel does not prioritize the safety of its guests. They appear more focused on maintaining a "laid-back" atmosphere than implementing the most basic security measures or training staff to handle emergencies. This negligence created an environment where thieves could operate freely and leave multiple guests devastated. It is unfortunate that I have to write this review, but I feel a strong responsibility to warn others. I now tell every traveler I meet -- both online and in person -- to avoid Onefam Les Corts Hostel. Barcelona is already a city where you must be cautious about theft, and staying here will only make you more vulnerable. Choose accommodation that values your safety, because this place absolutely does not.

I was only briefly in Barcelona on business when I stayed here but the desk staff was friendly, the…read morerooms were spacious and air conditioned (helpful in a Spanish summer) and the bathrooms weren't gross. Might have stayed a couple more days (if I actually liked BCN). :-)

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