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Kabul Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Plaza Real 17, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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86%Overall Rating

From 187 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 78%Cleanliness

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100%

Not only is Kabul in an amazing location, it is clean, well facilitated and has the nicest staff you could imagine, free walking tours of the city, organised nights out, free breakfast lunch and dinner, what more could you ask , the value for money is beyond superb! I would highly recommend this hostel and really look forward to making another trip to Barceloena just to stay in Kabul,it definitely is due to the hard work of the staff and the atmosphere they create is amazing!

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


77%

Party central. Be prepared for groups of youngsters coming Barcelona just to party. Fun crowd, some hit or miss but free meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner! That's pretty amazing. Check out the rooftop for some peace and quiet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

Kabul was an extremely fun place to stay in Barcelona! Excellent location directly off of La Rambla, which is within walking distance to the beach, the market, and (if you're up for it) the more famous tourist attractions of La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The facilities were average quality; not terribly comfortable but not dirty. It was nice to have the communal space and free breakfast! Overall, a great experience.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Great spot for young people, or people looking to party. Located just off of a central spot on La Rambla makes for a great location. Easy to meet people. Organized club nights. Great bar with frequent happy hours, awesome barstaff. Beautiful rooftop terrace, and free hearty breakfast lunch and dinner. Walking distance to beach, metro station, grocery store, cathedral, restaurants and more. Security is excellent, providing each guest with pseudo-medium sized bank safe (Barca known for theft).

  • Avid Traveller
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


100%

Awesome hostel, though most certainly a party hostel so if you are looking for a pretty quiet place might not be for you

  • Globetrotter
  • 05 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 18-24
  • (23 reviews)


83%

it is cold in the rooms no plugges in the rooms

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Mixed Group, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


87%

I had a great time! Absolutely perfect, free entrance to awesome clubs every night, good breakfast (and free lunch & dinner if you want it), a great lounge area, WiFi in the rooms (although sometimes slow & cuts out), cool bartenders, and comfortable rooms all made my stay wonderful. Kabul offers unparalleled value - I was happily surprised!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

This is exactly what I have pictured when I think of a hostel. Kabul has a big common area with bar and office in same room. You come here to party. You must make time for a siesta if you wish to stand through the nightclub they take youto every single night. A couple happy hours, a pub crawl, and free food! Best of all the people traveling through this hostel are always very open and receptive. You will also find yourself that way too. Magic! Good times.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Simply put, the best hostel I've ever stayed in. Cheers to everyone at Kabul. Keep doing what you're doing.


97%

Been travelling all over Europe for two months and this is my favourite hostel! Extended our stay an extra two days because we didn't want to leave! Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner is completely unheard of when you're only paying 20 euro a night. I met so many awesome people here, every night was a huge party. And you could not get a better location. Had the time of my life

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


60%

Directions to the hostel given by them were terrible. We got lost! Room was not cleaned at the arrival and we've been in the dark for 2 nights because of a trouble with the lamp in the room. Receptionists said they couldn't do anything, I had to wait for someone to fix that..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


97%

Great location, young crowd, party every night. Big lockers for every bed. Big bar on the first floor where people get together and drink everyday before going to a nightclub with a free ticket provided by the hostel. And the best: FREE lunch AND dinner, which compensates the slightly higher price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

If you're looking for a party hostel in Barcelona, Kabul is your best choice!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


67%

The best thing about this hostel is its location: perfect. But I don't think it is worth what you pay per night! The rooms are not well cleaned, and the same goes to the showers. The common room closes at 1 am, which means people continue to party in the rooms and corridors - so you can forget about getting any sleep. And there are no power outlets in the rooms! For dinner you have to get in line early and wait to be served, because there is not enough for everyone (food or seats).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


97%

Overall excellent hostel. It is a 'party' hostel, but able to turn in early if you like. Located within the Plaza Reial, it gives great access to the city center, metro and beach. Staff is excellent in helping with whatever questions or issues you may have. Bottom sheet and a blanket provided on bed - must 'rent' top sheet if you want - though of course no one does. Small towels 3e to purchase. Meals 3x day on 'first come first serve' basis - breakfast always guaranteed. Overall awesome, thanks

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


93%

Kabul is in the heart of Barcelona. The staff is friendly and organize nightly party trips to bars and pubs around the city. I had a great experience at kabul and met some extraordinary people. Will definitely make my way back to Kabul when I am in Barcelona next.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


73%

Good place to chill in the common room bar.. you spend a bit of time sitting there as you have to charge your phone/camera down there as no plugs in the room. They have breakfast lunch and dinner included and for anyone on a budget its great. good value for money. Not all staff were friendly despite being bored and not overally helpful and going out of their way to help.bar guy was annoyng changing songs halfway through and talking way to much.i saw a few bugs in the common area crawling around.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


93%

I had an amazing stay! Would definitely stay there again :)

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


100%

Location could only be better if you got the change to stay at some Gaudi building! Is right there in a beautiful very centric square in the Barri Gotic. Lockers with electronic keys, breakfast and LUNCH and DINNER INCLUDED. The crew is very nice, theres a pub crawl everynight, but what is special is the ambience: it is practically designed for you to meet people, a lot. I booked for one night and ended up extending it twice. Is sad to leave it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


83%

Perfect location in Plaza Reial, right off La Rambla. Things to do/places to go every night. No outlets in the rooms, but lots of outlets in the common area. Easy to meet people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


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