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Kabul Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Plaza Real 17, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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86%Overall Rating

From 186 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 80%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 78%Cleanliness

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87%

The hostel was great! I should let you know that this is a party hostel. I also stayed there over St. Patrick's day so it was filled with rowdy characters which was great. They have a great setup and an excellent location. The breakfast was kinda weak but the bar has plenty of booze to go around. They are located in an excellent square with a great nightclub next door. It was really loud most of the night so be aware that you will get very little sleep. Party on!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Great hostel in the heart of Barcelona! The reviews are accurate, do not come here if you want to get a good night's sleep. Major party hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


90%

We had great time there! the hostel has an excellent position, maybe during the night is quite dangerous but all barcelona is. The hostel is always full of younger, and the bar in the common room give a great party atmosphere. Cleanliness is good, maybe not such high level... However, if you're going to barcelona to have party, choose this hostel! the offer breakfast and a limited lunch and dinner. They plain to go to free discos every night and offers advices on the city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Amazing stay at Kabul Hostel. I went there with a mate to party hard for 6 days so it was the perfect hostel. You should def go there if you are in the party mood but don't go there if you're looking for a quiet place to stay. Special cheers to Chris & Max ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Loved this hostel!! So much fun and the free city tour guide they give is the best!! We are coming back!

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


90%

Great place to stay if you want to meet people and go party. Great walking tour with a lot to see around the city. Greatest part about it is there's a metro station about a minute away that can lead you anywhere. Plus the hostel is in the middle of a square so you have a great day hangout spot with food right by.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

It has been an amazing experience! =) Never a dull moment.

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


97%

The Kabul is one of my favorite hostels. They go WAY above and beyond to ensure that everyone has a great time. I have not stayed at any hostel as dedicated to this as the Kabul. The hostel itself is awesome, great common room, several working computers, wi-fi that works consistently, lots of fun activities around.... GREAT bar. Happy hours, drinking games that everyone participates in... Free dinner, lunch and breakfast,.... Amazing. free admission to top barca clubs every night! love it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Really good hostel to meet people! Location is really good and they give you free food. Probably the best in Barcelona.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


87%

Total party hostel! Don't come here if you're visiting Barcelona for the "culture".

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


77%

Most of the staff was wonderful, and the Security Guards were very good. Should have cameras in hallways, bathrooms, rooms, etc. A lot of my stuff went missing, despite my attempts to keep everything safe- my jacket was stolen the first night, money missing, passport missing, medication missing. WiFi also didn't work for me and caused a lot of problems with work, so that was frustrating. Other than that, place & staff were great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

This hostel was without any doubts our best decision in Barcelona! :) Lots of friendly travellers, pre-parties and organized parties every nights - everything was awesome and I would definitely stay there again, Regarding the facilities - nothing luxurious but everything was clean and comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Lithuania
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

It's a great hostel, very good if you want to have fun and go out at nights, and if not, it's not noisy and the rooms are good. The location is excellent.

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


100%

This place is amazing! Read some bad reviews about cleanliness, security, staff...these were all bullsh*t! Me and three friends stayed here for three nights and had an absolutely fantastic time. I would highly recommend the three walking tour around the gothic district for a bit of culture! For partying you won't find anywhere better, cheap booze and a night organised by the staff every day, to the best clubs in Barcelona! Also three free meals a day if you're quick! Charlie, James, Paul, Leg.


83%

Well located and very good to meet people! =)


90%

Great experience, maybe less death threats with a spoon by the front desk, and a little more willing to help? Overall great stay, thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

The atmosphere is really good. There are many games to integrate people, They offer a good breakfast, lunch e dinner. The bedrooms are small. There are big lockers where we can leave the lugagge inside.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

I've been traveling for 19 months and Kabul is definitely one of the best hostels I stayed. I do recommend this place to everyone who has the backpacker way of traveling. If you are looking for a quiet place to sleep, this is not here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

The hostel is great for young people and ppl traveling by themselves. The best thing is that breakfast, lunch and diner are included! The bad thing is that there are no plugs in the rooms, AT ALL! You have to go to the lounge if you wanna charge anything, so.. BRING YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES FULLY CHARGED! Despite of that, my stay was great!


100%

Excellent stay in Kabul! the only flaws: rooms are poorly lit and the policy about not having sockets in the room is not good, there should be sockets next to each bed, that's how it works perfectly in other hostels.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


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