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HelloBCN Hostel Reviews

Lafont, 8-10, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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89%Overall Rating

From 184 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 93%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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80%

Clean, cheap, safe went out of season in bad weather but is probably banging when full and not raining! Great stay would defiantly go back! Thanks helloBCN! Much love


87%

Staff was amazingly kind and helpful: great atmosphere all the time, but especially in the mornings for breakfast. Sheets were lovely and clean, even if the blankets on the beds weren't the bed. Showers were lovely and spacious. Above all the security was the best, with the watch keys they give you. Best of all, they give access to lockers in the room, so you can truly keep your things secure.

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


93%

HelloBCN! had such great character! People were so friendly, and the staff was very helpful. The location was great, and I felt safe. The rooms were clean, the bathrooms could have been cleaner. The staff was willing to call a cab for me to take me to the airport, and were always open with advice on where to eat and what to see. I would recommend HelloBCN! to other travelers.

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


87%

The staff at Hello BCN were great! They led excursions around the city throughout the week and took guests to places that I at least wouldn't have known to visit. Breakfast was provided every day. There is both a bar area in which to hang out at night and socialize and an upstairs quiet room for movies or Internet usage. I stayed at this hostel for a week, but would have been comfortable and happy to stay longer if my trip had allowed. A great place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

I absolutely loved my stay at HelloBCN! The staff was friendly and efficient, and the rooms and bathrooms were kept very clean. The wristband keys were also safe and secure, so I could rest easily knowing that both myself and my personal belongings were safe. The hostel staff also offered very informative and fun tours to various attractions in the city. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Barcelona!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

The tours they offered where great! The staff had a lot of knowlegde of the city and were always willing to help you out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

This was a great hostel for the price. The location was very close to Las Ramblas and walking distance to all of the main sites. It also has a metro stop very close for if you want to venture out further. The rooms were great and the bathrooms were clean. Every person had their own individual lockers big enough to fit their bag in which was great. Breakfast was good too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

I think the ultimate question is would you stay here again and the answer is absolutely. I left Barcelona and immediately started referring other travelers I met in other cities this hostel in Barcelona. Great atmosphere and clean. I loved the wristband used as a key for the hostel, the room and the locker.

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


93%

Greate place to stay, friendly and helpful staff, interesting guided tours, walkable distance to centre of the city, cheap food-places nearby.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

HelloBCN was a very good hostel to stay at. I was immediately impressed with all the information they provided on where to go and what to see. They even had a discoteca each night that you could enter for free (which is great since Barcelona can be expensive). Breakfast was good: toast, cereal, coffee, tea, juice. Only thing that bothered me was the wifi only worked while in the common area, not in my room. Other than that everything was very safe and it was a great environment to stay in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Very clean, well located and well run hostel. Common area and bar was a rear place to meet with and talk to others without being noisy through the rest of the hostel. Only compliant is the wifi was poor particularly if trying to Skype etc.

  • Globetrotter
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (21 reviews)


100%

a good place for young guys

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

The location of this hostel is excellent.. a minute walk to the metro station. The staff is good, there is one guy at the reception Jorge who is extremely pleasant, helpful and welcoming..we were lucky to have him at both times- check in and check out. The staff provides you with tips and information of going around in the city. Cleanliness was our priority and for a hostel with 6-8 bed dorms, each toilet was spotlessly clean!!! Highly recommended!!! P.S Wifi connectivity is not that great tho

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

The hostel was very nice, very well located. The staff was friendly and helpfull. The place was clean but the common areas were a bit small. There was no curfew but the bar closed early and so did other facilities such as the washing machines and dryers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

This place was awesome! All of the staff and volunteers were super helpful and friendly! Mike gave a great tour of Montjuic and all of the activities organized were tons of fun. The lockers were super secure and the bathrooms were quite clean!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Excellent! Loved the free walking tour to Montjuic.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

the hostel was nice, clean and quiet. everyone seemed to be busy so as a single traveller it was a bit difficult to meet people in the hostel. but it was easy to find and worth my money. :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Good hostel, excellent hospitality,the guys at the reception were willing to help us explore the city. Breakfast was ok, nothing special but for a hostel is just great! The bathrooms were clean although it had not enough room to put your clothes when you took a shower, Generally it worthed its money!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Greece
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Staff were truly amazing and really created the atmosphere of the place. Plus it's easy to walk the whole city from this location. Breakfast was ample. The only other thing I'd like to mention to other travelers are that the showers do lack privacy so keep that in mind if it might bother you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • oliviababerowski4651
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


83%

The only thing tnat lacked, was a seperate space in the bathroom to change. But great Hostel!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


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