Reviews of Barcelona Urbany Hostel

13 November 2011

Liked: Locker size and security and ease of communication with staff.

Disliked: Rooms really hot and stuffy without ac or windows to open, breakfast is pretty teriible (but free)

12 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This hostel is fairly new and with modern facilities. The staff are really helpful, everything is well organized, the wifi works throughout the building and the bar/computer area is nice. Good lockers for safety, planned activities and close to metro and fun flea market.

Disliked: Breakfast is only until 10am and staff start packing it up at 950am and are not flexible about the time at all ( its Barcelona breakfast should go until 11am). While overall the cleaniness is 3.5 or 4 out of 5 there was a weird mildew thing happening in our bathroom.

12 November 2011 Murdo would recommend this property

Liked: Good secure storage within rooms. Great View. 24hr access and good facilities overall.

Disliked: A little variation in the breakfast would have been good, the milk for the cereal etc. was always room temperature so was unpleasant to eat. The hostel also offered storage for luggage provided by a 3rd party where many of the lockers seemed to be faulty and were eating peoples money. As it was a 3rd party company the hostel were not able to provide refunds when the lockers ate your money.

01 November 2011 Stuart would recommend this property

Liked: Liked that it was clean and comfortable. Had ensuites in room. Included breakfast. Lots of nights out and activities on offer.

Disliked: This place is huge! Too big! With so many people coming and going and the building being so tall, sometimes have loooong waits for elevators. Rooms were slightly small and pokey. At breakfast they supply the worst coffee in Europe. But overall, would still stay again.

30 August 2011 emma would recommend this property

Liked: this had to be one of the best hostels i have ever stayed in, and i have stayed in alot!!! amazing room, clean, cool (it was 38 outside), and safe. the staff were so friendly and helpful. i had an amazing paella and the best was the room to lock up from my bike!! will be staying here the next time i return to bcn

Disliked: there was nothing i could change

26 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: stuff was ok.

Disliked: breakfast was terrible.

24 August 2011 Priscila would recommend this property

Liked: The organization, the ambient, the travelers that hosted there. Is a amazing place for the people that want have a good moments =)

Disliked: Nothing.

19 August 2011 Robert would recommend this property

Liked: Expensive but worth it if you use it all. Great vibe and the rooms are great and modern. Reception staff not fantastic however the ones at the bar are. Gym facilities are included and wifi is available in the rooms. Would recommend it. Breakfast were also the best i've had in hostels too.

Disliked: The fire alarm went off one night for a few hours and no one really knew what to do. The reception staff arn't great.

08 August 2011 Jorge Esteban would recommend this property

Liked: Cleanliness, beds, atmosphere, facilities, etc.

Disliked: Maybe breakfast was too little. Only bread, cereal, jams and butter, and coffee.

08 August 2011

Liked: It is safe, the staff really helpful, there is good and big lockers in the rooms, the breakfast is not perfect but fine, location is fine if you use public transport, the structure is really good.

Disliked: Nothing, everything was great!

07 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I liked the cleanliness, location and amenities of this hostel.

Disliked: I blatantly disliked the attitude of one of the desk staff members on the morning of Thursday 21st July who embarrassed me in front of newcomer guests for a mistake/misunderstanding he had made 2 nights previous. The argument at the desk was not only unnecessary but felt like a defensive attack for a simple misunderstanding 2 nights previous about my duration of stay at the hostel. Also on that Thursday morning the cleaner let herself into our private twin room in an angry manner as we had not left the premises due to this misunderstanding, I was undressed but she didn't seem to mind, even though I certainly did. She shouted at us and wouldn't leave, until eventually she went and complained about us to the staff member at the desk, who I was previously discussing. His unprofessional, off the handle, and appalling customer service was a complete disgrace!!

06 August 2011 martin would recommend this property

Liked: really nice staff, near the metrostation, and a great view! Good parking-garage-service. Proper rooms and good beds.

Disliked: breakfast was included, but the coffee, bread, juice and jam were really bad. At the other hand: for the price we paid for the room and breakfast it was fine. Fortunately Barcelona has a lot of cafe s where you can have a good breakfast for a nice price.

04 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: nice rooms. good atmosphere. fun bar

Disliked: abit far out of town but close to metro station

02 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Cleanliness and the rooms

Disliked: impersonal poor staff

02 August 2011

Liked: clean, wi-fi in rooms.

Disliked: Too big, very difficult to meet people as people tend to stay in their own groups. Staff not very friendly.

29 July 2011 henryk would recommend this property

Liked: Its new and comfertable

Disliked: nothing to dislike honestly

29 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Everything is very nice... if you are booking an 'off season' time, be sure to look for 10 euro beds! BY FAR the best value for money I've ever had in western europe. The place feels and looks like a nice hotel, the bar is very cheap and free fast computers/internet helped me big time. The staff is amazing and I still need to mail something to one of them.

Disliked: Nothing.

27 July 2011 Haydon would recommend this property

Liked: young and fun... lots going on and great to meet new people. Stayed in a twin share and the bathroom was the biggest and cleanest I ve ever used in a hostal, immaculate. Bar was good and cheap and staff really helpful. Fully recommended plus you can use gym/ pool and spa next door for free!

Disliked: location wasnt right amongst it but only a few stops from catalunya.

27 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The clean and very comfortable beds! The daily offered parties, the helpful staff and the interior design.

Disliked: The location was a bit far out of the center, so you really need a bike or a public transport card to get somewhere.

26 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The friendly reception. Also the location was surprisingly close to the centre of barcelona and quick to get to and from. When you first approach the hostel members of staff there lively characters give you loads of information about what is going on and happening with in the hostel and outside the hostel. The bus transfer to and from clubs is a lovely surprise and makes you feel extra secure in an unknown town.

Disliked: There was nothing to dislike apart from the cereal which was slightly spongy however cant complain it was free.

26 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I stayed for a week in Barcelona Urbany and i really enjoyed it. The rooms were cleaned every day. There wasn't noise at all (i stayed in a female room). Though i had read before departure that the location was a bit too far from the attractions I didn't find any inconvenience with this..it's really close to Sagrada Familia and we even walked to park Guel )) and the transport connection is perfect! There are lots of things the hostel organizes in the evening including taking you to the best clubs! We enjoyed opium and razzmatazz so i would recommend them both!

Disliked: the only thing i disliked was breakfast..i think the hostel should better make it optional and make a small reduction for the room. But it was eatable :) It's a perfect hostel if you're staying for 3-4 nights.. But i stayed more and think it would be good to have some facilities for laundry. Though the hostel provides washing and drying machines, some things can't be put in it, so some ropes to hang the things on would be nice My overall experience was good! You atually need the hostel some hours at night and a shower!)

23 July 2011 Brendon would recommend this property

Liked: It's well organized for such a big place. There are lots of activities in the evening for young party types. Free breakfast in the mornings. Each room has its own bathroom.

Disliked: It's close to some tourist spots such as the Sagrada Familia, but a bit far from the beach and La Rambla. Rent a bicycle if you don't want to walk more than 30 minutes to get around.

22 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The organized evening things,like shuttle to club. The facility to drink and eat at a bar in hostel for a good price!

Disliked: Quiet a walk from metro to hostel but we did take wring exit ftom metro station so this should be made more clear for travellers

20 July 2011 Patric would recommend this property

Liked: I got a lot more than I hoped for. Everything felt new, you got your own passcard, security locker and even the drinks were cheap.

Disliked: Our shower only had hot water.

19 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Close to metro and beach Friendly staff Close to supermarket Very secure

Disliked: kids everywhere Out of center of town, but easy to get to by metro or train/ bus