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Ideal Youth Hostel Reviews

C/Unio No. 12, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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78%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 68%Atmosphere
  • 74%Cleanliness

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87%

Brilliant location and very friendly staff. We were expecting a shared bathroom however our en suite was a nice surprise. The location was perfect for our trip. Our only problem was that it was very noisy in the evening due to the metal doors openinging and closing. There is a limit on noise after 10pm however and we felt that this was considered by most guests. Due to the location there is also a bit of noise from outside traffic. The benefits of this hostel outweigh the negatives. Will return!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


37%

Do not stay here. Extremely poorly run. Lists of "rules" everywhere. Rooms like prison cells, toilet seats fell off, no toilet paper, sink drains clogged with hair, halls smell of stail cigarette smoke, wifi very slow. Stayed here in 2006, had a great time. It's changed management since then and it's horrible now. Would never go back.

  • Globetrotter
  • 10 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (22 reviews)


83%

Great price for a great location. Doesn't include breakfast. A great choice if you want to be relaxed and stay away from the loud partying crowds. Some of the staff were great, some weren't very helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

A very nice experience, since the location is fantastic and the staff is very friendly. The only thing to complain about is the bathrooms that were shared and were not cleaned for a whole weekend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Private room is a prison cage. Not worth the money definitely. Walls seem to me bade from paper, very noisy, WiFi is only strong in the kitchen. Also they don't take into account reservation price you pay here at hostelworld and charge you full price. We run away after spending a night there and found a lovely hostel with great private room for cheaper!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear customer, It´s a pleasure for us to be able to answer your queries. Relating to the private room, we would like to inform you that all the rooms (and each rooms walls) are adjusted to the Spanish regulations for hostels. We are a Youth Hostel, and because of that we can offer different types of rooms, even if our target is closer to multiple bed dorms. On the other hand, the Wi-Fi network as well as the PC-s services (both for free) are available for our customers in all the 400 sq. meters Ground Lounge floor. Regarding to the paying methode, is the official way of reservation. The client pays the total amount of the reservation when check in, obligatory turistic tax included, always into the Spanish Regulation System. Regards, Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona Reputation Manager

53%

Nice hostel but zero athomsphere I was there few years ago and this was totally different place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear guest, many thanks for your opinion! Is true that due to the world crisis the hostel has been quiter lately than in former times but our 24 hour staff is always available for you and ready to make you have a pleasant stay! In addition, you can find now new facilitiesat our ground floor like FREE Wi Fi , international TVs, computers, music, pool, games, etc. at the Common Area, really nice place to enjoy in our hostel! Hope to see you again, Regards, Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona Reputation Manager



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