I stayed here for two nights while in Seville on account of a recommendation from my Lonely Planet guide. Though my first night was decent, my second night a couple evenings later was less than satisfactory.
I'll start with the good.
Their kitchen, though small, is well stocked and has two sets of burners and sinks. Several refrigerators available for guests' use. They have a spacious dining area just outside the kitchen, as well as several PCs for you to use.
The location is quite good. You're right next to Calle Alfonso XII - one of the main streets in Seville. Just a few short blocks from a bus station and the Metropol Parosol.
Pricing is competitive. Lots of choice for room sizes - from four person bedrooms to twelve. Prices during my visit ranged from thirteen to eighteen euros.
Rooms have a pretty good layout. Bathrooms are ensuite, spacious and have bidets and modern showers.
The not so good.
Make no mistake, this is a large hostel. Do not expect personalized service from the staff or detailed directions. I did not find them welcoming compared to other smaller hostels I stayed at.
There is no breakfast or dinner offered during the week - neither included or in addition to the room rates. Never fear though, plenty of food options within walking distance.
No social vibe here. With the exception of the bar area upstairs, it was very difficult to meet people. If you don't come with someone, you might be very lonely.
On my second stay here, a fellow guest entered the room around 4-5AM, went from the washroom to the shower room and back several times noisily, and by the time he hit the sack, the room absolutely reeked of cigarette smoke from his person. No way was I going to be able to get back to sleep after that - I could barely breathe! Not the hostels fault per se, but perhaps he could have been given a different, empty room for a few hours in consideration of the other guests seeing as he was entering in the middle of the night.
Overall, I would not return to Oasis Palace. While cheaper by several euros than the much smaller hostel I spent most of my time at in Seville, you're sacrificing a lot to stay here. The location is good, but could be better. It's very difficult to meet people to hang out with - one of the reasons I choose to stay at hostels. Your mileage may vary. read more