Checked in Sunday and checked out Friday. Service was great. Lockers are huge, so a big plus. The people 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. read more

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I had a great time at Kabul back in September 2016. It's all about the location here. I knew it was pretty 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). read more

I stayed in This hostel in 2005 and have so many great memories. If you are planning on backpacking through Europe and are going through Barcelona this is definitely the hostel for you. I Stayed her for a week out of the 2 weeks I stayed in Barcelona. The only reason I left is because my buddy I was traveling with had family in Barcelona that put us up for the rest of the time. But we did come back every day to party and hang with the people we had made friends with. Hands down the best hostel I stayed in out of all of my 2 and a half months of backpacking Europe... read more

This was my first time in Barcelona and my first time staying in a hostel, as well. I had some amazing experiences at this hostel! We started our stay with a bar crawl and made so many new friends that were staying at Kabul. They clean the hostel regularly and I had no problems with cleanliness. The staff was extremely accommodating. I enjoyed the spread of breakfast items that they have in the mornings too. I would definitely stay here again! read more

It's interesting that this place is called a backpackers hostel, because online and everywhere else it is advertised as a party hostel...WHICH IT IS. So make no mistake! I came here last weekend with my friends and had an incredible time. The hostel was very clean, located in probably the most incredible and convenient place possible in Barcelona (very central), and all the people we met were very friendly. They hosted bar crawls every night which was super convenient, even if you didn't want to join that night it gave you an idea of where to buy some cheap drinks and where the night was going to end. We stayed in a 22 person mixed dorm and while our group took up most of the dorm, everyone else staying there was very friendly and social. Everyone got their own individual bed and curtain, along with two USB charging stations and a light. Our room had an awesome balcony view which we definitely took advantage of. Even though they do have a bar, I have to say the drinks suck. Not just my opinion either, they were light and tasted cheap. We ended up just going across the plaza to the bar that gave us really good cheap drinks, and even a few free drinks if you make friends with the bartenders LOL The workers seemed either rude or indifferent, which really surprised me because 95% of the party hostels that I've been to have employees that give you the opposite vibe, very friendly and welcoming. Didn't matter to us though, and it didn't affect our stay. It's nice of them to offer free dinners, but it was nothing we couldn't make ourselves and we really wanted to experience Spanish cuisine during our stay here so we didn't eat at the hostel. It was mainly different kinds of pastas every night. Don't know about breakfast, we would wake up too late and go grab a bite to eat on our way toward daily activities. read more

Hostel smells like an old bar or pool house - super gross. Rooms are like your freshman year at college - tight , cramped and stinky. Stains on the walls. Really regretting booking this hostel, I thought it would be cool party vibes, Instead it's like a frat/dormitory in college. Someone was even vomiting all night outside my door. read more

Kabul Backpackers Hostel - Hostels Near Me - Barcelona, B

My review of this hostel the dates back a while... My first stay in this hostel was in 1989. I visited it again in 1994, again in 1998. I just passed through this past summer in 2015. Location is excellent. The plaza it is attached to is the perfect location to hang out. You can hike to the beach without too much trouble, there are tons of food places and tons of bars within an easy walk. There is the American consulate I think within walking distance which I unfortunately had the necessity to use in 1994 when our car was broken into and subsequently towed with no warning. That was funny, we came downstairs after a long night of partying to get in the car and go somewhere and there was no car. Nobody knows nothing about anything and the police were not helpful in the slightest until we involved the embassy, and then all of a sudden the police were falling all over themselves to help us. It's also interesting how they spoke no English until we visited the embassy and then they suddenly were happy to speak English. They drove us way out to someplace where they parked the towed cars. We had a broken window which we never did manage to get fixed that summer but hey, it was a rental. Apparently the side streets off Las Ramblas are occasionally victimized by street people looking inside tourist cars for their personal belongings. So be careful and don't leave stuff in your car. Back to the hostel, when I was there last they sold beer in the vending machines. My favorite beer is San Miguel. It's everywhere in Barcelona. The hostel is full of friendly people and everybody's ready to party. If you're not into socializing this is probably not the place for you. Interesting I have met people there that I still stay in contact with via Facebook and AOL 20 years later. The other reviewer's are correct, it can be loud and you should always bring earplugs and an eye mask. read more

Great location, in Plaza Real, directly off of La Rambla and all the busy Barcelona life. I stayed at this hostel for two nights, and while I am excited about the next stop on my journey, I am sad to be leaving Kabul. For only €13, the rate includes a decent bed in a large room, a locker, good bathroom facilities (including a clean shower), and best of all free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other perks are the free walking tours, and the Pub Crawl. The first night, the staff helped organize some fun drinking games in the dinner lounge area, including beer pong (winners!), and flip cup. I also really liked the social atmosphere, and all the people I got to meet. I am surprised how many people from Canada were traveling (and wonder how many we're actually Americans). I highly recommend this place if you a looking to have a fun time in Barcelona, and not spend very much money. read more

So first of all, I just want to start by saying that this was my first hostel experience and I had an absolute amazing time. From there, I stayed at some other not as nice places and can safely say that Kabul is in the top (from what I've seen). First of all, they have an extremely attentive, friendly staff. I had an issue with a drunk kid trying to get in bed with me and all the staff took the offense really seriously and were so attentive to the situation. They host an assortment of activities, including free walking tour daily, a nightly pub crawl, and a club outting. The walking tour was the most fun tour I attended during the entirety of my trip. The tour guide, Brian, is a super knowledgeable silly guy--really knows his history. As someone travelling alone, these activities were great because they gave me something to do and introduced me to more people that I wouldn't have met otherwise! There is also a bar that serves cheap beer and mojitos for those who chose to stay within the venue for their entertainment. Oh AND they offer free breakfast (not super exciting but its free!) AND free dinner. The location is unbeatable right in the Plaza Reial square and off of Las Ramblas. As for the rooms, they are clean enough and reminiscent of university dorm days. Shared bathrooms, bunk beds, etc. There are lockers in the room so you can keep your stuff safe. (And although I would never recommend leaving your stuff around unattended, I did just that on many occassions and never had anything go missing). The one possible downside would be that there are only electric outlets in the common area (lobby), not in the rooms. But this just meant that you were forced to sit downstairs and mingle while you're devices charged--leading to more introductions and more new friends! The crowd is really sociable and friendly, lots of people from all parts of the world. And everyone seems open and receptive to making friends. If sleeping is your main agenda then possibly seek elsewhere because this groups knows how to party! Staying up til 4 or 5am is pretty commonplace. But if you want to have a really great, unforgettable experience, you can't go wrong with Kabul. I recommend it HIGHLY and would definitely go back! LOVE Barcelona, LOVE Kabul. xxx read more

Location location location! i stayed here for a recent trip where i only had one night to stay in Barcelona before heading back to the states, because of this i really wanted to stay somewhere central. This hostel was right off of Las Ramblas in a beautiful little square called Plaza Real. The window from our room on the 3rd floor looked right out onto Plaza Real and it was a beautiful view! This hostel was a great value at less than $15 for the bed in a 6 bed female dorm, but it didnt have many extra amenities. Sheets were included but there were no towels, and you had to plug your devices in inside your locker since they didnt have any outlets out in the open in the room. read more

I love love love love this hostel. It's right in the heart of Barcelona and right off La Rambla street. It's located right in this little plaza with great restaurants! The view from our room was awesome and the staff was AMAZING. They have to many great activities going on and personally take you to the best night clubs in Barcelona. Everything is pretty much walking distance (beach, bars, clubs). I stayed in a mixed dorm with about ~10 beds. At first I was hesitant about it, but they have lockers and it wasn't that bad. The bathrooms were clean and easy to access. We made friends with so many travelers, which heightened the experience. I recommended this place to other friends and they were so grateful. Easy access to and from the airport as well! OH and it's so damn cheap to stay there! read more

Kabul Backpackers Hostel - View from room. A storm was about to hit. - Hostels Near Me - Barcelona, B

I thought about possibly knocking off a star, but considering I plan on going back as soon as possible I couldn't find it in my heart. The initial problem I had was the internet policy. They only allow 20 minutes for free for 3 days, and you have to pay extra. There are a couple spots around that do have free wifi (closest I found was mcd's) so it wasn't unbearable. Second problem I had was my locker didn't work and wasn't fixed for the first 3 days of my stay so I had to keep my valuables in the luggage room. Otherwise, this hostel is amazing! Excellent location- right on La Rambla, easy to find your way back by either stumbling home or telling a taxi driver "Plaza Reial." I stayed in the largest room (24 beds, room 202) and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is eager to meet new people. It also has an amazing view of the Plaza from the balcony. In a 24 bed, you can expect people to get a little messy, but the cleaning crew is able to work some miracles. If you are looking for a slightly cleaner bathroom the one on the 3rd floor was often in better condition. Free breakfast and free dinner. Though the quality was sometimes suspect, you cannot argue with the price. 2 happy hours (1 before dinner and 1 before the club). Rooftop patio is a must for any hostel in my opinion, and though they have a high fence blocking most of the view, if you try hard enough you get a good look at the area. Definitely a good/easy spot to catch some great nightlife scenes though some of the clubs get repeated pretty regularly (I think they went to Opium at least3- 4 times during my stay), but often you get out of paying cover when you go with the group. That being said, this is definitely a party hostel. I saw a couple folks who looked like they may want to sleep regularly, and that probably won't happen (at least if you are staying in a 10+ dorm). The staff is as helpful as they can be, considering the amount of people they have staying there. really great experience and will try to go back in my next run through Europe. read more

First problem was at check in when my friend and I were told that we would be in separate rooms when we booked the stay under one reservation. The staff at reception insisted that it was our fault even though our booking confirmation said otherwise and said that there was nothing she could do in a rude manner. After giving us a hard time, she finally got another staff member to correct their mistake, but still treated us as an inconvenience to her. When we got to the room, the outlets were no where near the beds and did not work at all, so we had no way to charge our devices overnight. However we found out that the plugs in the *24 hour* lobby did work, so on our last night we decided to charge them there before leaving the next morning. The security guard rudely demanded that we had to leave and when we attempted to explain the problem to the night receptionist, all he had to say was "good night" over and over again while motioning us off with his hand. I could understand if we were loud and drunk however we were completely silent and sober and was completely shocked at how they treated us. I've stayed here before and had similar issues and would not recommend this place due to the way the staff treats their customers. read more

Living in a hostel was new to me and my friends. Coming from having our own personal space in America to sharing a small room with random strangers from across the world, was a scary thought. Walking into this hostel, we thought it was a little sketch. But living at this hostel is the sole reason I have meaningful friendships all around the world and thousands of memories to look back on. My friends and I paid for the bar hop they hosted and I kid you not, it was worth every penny. The hostel also hosted a pre-game before we went bar hopping and took care of us like their own. The rooms could be bigger and the bathrooms were clean. If you are looking to spend 1-2 nights in a fun lit up place, this is it! read more

Would give it 0/5 if I could. I can not express how TERRIBLE it smelt. like a locker room that hadn't been cleaned in months combined with dirty ass feet. The rooms were disgusting. Bedbugs? I left with more bug bites then I have ever seen. Bathrooms were gross and had hair from people shaving stuck to the sinks. People washing there feet in the sinks too. People throwing up on the bathroom floors. I ended my trip early because I couldn't stay another night there. If staying at Kabul was my last option I would cancel my vacation. read more

Kabul is a great hostel, especially if you are into the night life of Barcelona (or just want to explore the night life). Every night people staying at Kabul get into a different club for free! They also have free breakfast and dinner, and with really cheap rooms it is perfect if you are traveling on a budget. The location is near a metro stop as well, so it's accessible. That all being said, be aware that Kabul is very much geared towards people that want to party. I stayed in a room with 21 other people and the lights stayed on all night (as well as the music downstairs) and in the morning it was pitch black. I was the first one up, and got ready in the dark (despite it being 10am). I was only at Kabul for two nights, and while I liked it and it got the job done, two nights was plenty for me. Overall a really good hostel though! Just be aware of who it's geared towards. read more

Make no mistake, this place is not for sleeping. You'll have a place to lock up your stuff, shower, and yes, you'll have a bed in the shared dorm.but you probably won't use it. This is a party hostel and what you lose in sleep you gain in friends and alcohol consumption. Pubcrawls and clubs on the daily, as well as meals. read more

Kabul Backpackers Hostel - Hostels Near Me - Barcelona, B

Party Hostel! This is one of the best hostels in Barcelona. This place is definitely for the young crowd (or the young at heart). It's directly off of Las Ramblas, the most popular and lively street in all of Barcelona. They have dorm like areas with 4, 8, 10, and 20 beds, so large groups are obviously welcomed. In fact, they don't even offer single or double rooms, so prepare to meet some new people! That's what hostels are all about anyway. The amenities are decent. I don't remember anything blatantly gross, which is a good sign. The room I stayed in was a 8 person (4 bunk beds) setup. For a hostel it was pretty decent. Like I was mentioning, this is a party hostel. I remember going on a pub crawl that met at this hostel specifically. Everyone met on the roof where there was about an hour's worth of pregame. This is a great city and this hostel takes full advantage of the offerings. They are open 24 hours a day, so no matter what time you decide to end your night; you won't have to worry about a curfew/lockout. Party hostel, great location, top hostel in Barcelona. 5 stars! read more

Total BS! I call this place at 1 AM in the morning and they told me that they had a room available. so I took the track about 2 miles to get there and lo and behold they rented a room to another person. I walked 2 miles for nothing ! they told me they would hold the room for one hour. got there at 50 minutes on the dot and the room was rented. not cool at all! this whole hostel sucks big time. Talk about the worst customer service ever! Spit on this place! read more

Beware of Snooky Roomies! This is definitely a party hostel, that being said I've stayed in party hostel's in other cities before and been able to sleep. You will not sleep here(much) I stayed in a 4 person room, which is normally a good combination of being able to socialize and sleep, but I think my luck of the draw on this one with 2-19 year oldish Spanish girls who I'm guessing had never traveled before was not good luck! Night 1. I was able to sleep some even though 2 of my roomies were there until 130am watching you tube videos of what I assumed was some generic sounding dj they were about to see, regardless I was able to sleep when they went out eventually... Night 2 I went to bed around 12am which is pretty early in Spain at a party hostel, no big deal Ill be able to sleep from 1-8am when everyone goes out I thought. Wrong!!! My snooky like roommates decided to sleep all day and start packing at abut 1 am with the lights on. Most people I know can repack their shit in about 30 mins tops, not so with the snookies they spent 3 hours packing and I am not exagerating one bit......the packing they were doing involved loudly transferring items from one plastic bag to another, occasionally looking at pictures on their cameras and frequently staring into the distance wondering I'm guessing if the Australian guy they had slept with the night before in a molly fueled bender of sweating and crying would hit them up on snap chat and or make their daddy mad. after 3 hours of this the thoughts start going through your head range from quickly pushing them both into their snooky sized lockers and locking the doors to give them a lesson in manners and hoping the screams weren't as bad as the plastic bag packing to taking all my clothes off and laying down in the middle of their packing areas just to see what happened.... Overall if you want to party and be close to the sights and the ramblas this is a great pick, 2 euro beers and 2 happy hours just look out for snookies! read more

Well after staying mostly in hostels in developing nations perhaps I have... a hell of a lot of bias. But I really loved Kabul. It's cheap, right off La Rambla, and clean, with free wifi and dinner (usually something simple like pasta). (No free lunch anymore.) There's a bar downstairs and it's a really social place. On that note, I don't recommend the massive rooms unless you're a serious partier-- it's worth a few bucks to get at least the 8-person room. They'll charge your phone for you downstairs. Only downside: they don't rent towels, so you have to buy one if you need one. Oh and they only accept a credit card if your charge is something like 50 Euros or more. read more

Room smells like raw sewage. Moderately clean but crowded. I stayed 1 night in a dorm for €18. It was a little gross and there was a problem in the middle of the night where someone took a bed from a handicap girl and she had to sleep with her friend. The management seemed totally unhelpful about it. The second night I paid an extra 2 euros for a better room. It was better. There is a decent bar area with tables and vending machines. They serve free breakfast (crap) and dinner that runs out in 2 minutes. Crap. read more

The BEST hostel in Barcelona. Super friendly staff, cleaning service that makes the rooms spotless each day, awesome lounge area, the staff even hosts pub crawls and will make sure you have a fun time during your stay. Can't beat Kabul's location right off of La Ramblas and did I mention FREE DINNER every night??! read more

I had a blast here but would never stay for more than 2 - 3 nights. Travellers should divvy up their time between a fun (not so clean nor new) party hostel and somewhere to relax and explore the city read more