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Cool Hostel Reviews

44 La Rambla 2nd Floor, Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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71%Overall Rating

From 48 ratings
  • 66%Character
  • 62%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 67%Atmosphere
  • 60%Cleanliness

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37%

Hostel is really small and dirty. Unfriendly personnel. Smells weed, strange people, unfriendly personnel. Very weird place, will never come back again !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ukraine
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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For client comfort, we ensure all our guests that the use of illegal drugs is prohibited in our hostel.

53%

The location is good but there is only 1 sink available for all the people staying there. There were sometimes long waits just to brush teeth or use the sink. It also would have been nice to have lockers to secure our things.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

It is in an excellent location (near the plaça real). But, there are no lockers in the dormitories, however it is possible for the staff to keep any valuable stuff in their room.


87%

I was a little scared when the stairs up to the hostel were pitch black. (a light bulb had burnt out) But other than that it was well worth the cheap price, the staff was friendly and extremely helpful when my friend lost her iphone on las ramblas. The location is perfect, on las ramblas right by the subway and everyone we roomed with ended up being incredible people. Not the most glamorous place but great for a safe, cheap and comfortable place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Amazing location, one of the best ever seen! In the pulsing heart of the city. Unfortunately beds and above all mattresses and pillows are very old and uncomfortable. But, altought that, I will come back there but only for short periods.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


87%

I enjoyed a lot the 3 days in Cool Hostel, the personal very kind and helpful, even we were 8 in the room, I could sleep very well( the others were quiet, but not the door, it has to be repaired, not big deal). I will recommand to every

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


57%

it's not very clean but at least there aren't bugs. The rooms have no keys, and there aren't any lockers, but only the staff can open the front door and there's a camara to check who's entering from it. There's a kitchen, but very small and pretty dirty. There's also a "common room"...but it's just a table just outside the kitchen and near the staff's desk... The rooms are nice, just a little bit noisy because of the rambla Prices are excellent and the location is super

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


57%

It's location and price makes it reasonable but other than that the conditions were very poor, especially the bathrooms


50%

This hostel was just fine. It's in a great location, really central, but it's basically just a cheap bed for the night. There were only two bathrooms for the whole hostel, and one sink, nowhere safe to put your belongings, they didn't have any maps to give out, the kitchen was basically a fridge and a sink. They do have wifi though, and it's pretty clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Don't get scared by the look of the creepy stairs that lead to the hostel. It is quite nice once you get in. It could be more clean, but it is cleaner than other hostels at the same price. There aren't bugs or anytihng like that and the bath area is clean enough. Finally, the location is awesome, but I recommend to buy earplugs for sleeping, since the Ramblas are very very noisy even at night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


50%

The staff could be more friendly, it was awfull to me and my roomates...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


40%

The hostel is in a great location, right in the middle of La Rambla, the main shopping street in Barcelona. However, it was the sketchiest place I have ever stayed. There is no sign or advertisement, and the door is half broken. The entire place is dirty and run-down, and when we got there the woman (?) was incredibly rude and unwelcoming. There is a blonde girl that works there that is very nice, but the one with dreads was awful. The hostel is cheap and in a good location, but thats about it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

It's a cheap place and you get a lot for the money you pay. It's in the center of Barcelona (The Rambla) so it's a wonderful location. On the other hand it's dirty, noisy and most likely a place for young people who is looking for a cheap plavce to stay/sleep at night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

It's a great location, wifi, kitchen... Basically has everything you need except lockers... But it's very cheap so I guess you can't expect everything, so all good.... Staff is extremely friendly, personable, and helpful... Staff member Joanne is a great girl and really makes everyone feel welcome.... Monica is also cool

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Great hostel The name of the hostel is perfect for describtion. Tarrific location. I hope to be there soon again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Bulgaria
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Very nice experience. Nice hostel, very well located and funny Staff. Recommended

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

I had an argument with some guest that would not maintain quiet during the night, they were yelling and laughing at loud without any concern about the other that might be at the hostel trying to have a good rest. After talking to them, they kept it quiet. It made me worry for a moment, that the staff would not ask the guest to either quiet or take a notch down, it appeared to me that they would in a way encourage the guest to continue the "party".

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

Nice (though not fancy) place, very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Lithuania
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


83%

It was nice to stay there. You are close to the sea and the market with everything you can dream about of food. :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


73%

The location can't be any better. It's not the coolest hostel ever but the money you pay definitely is worth to stay there. Another good thing is that they have a kitchen, fully equipped. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is not super clean maybe but it's definitely okay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


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