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Melon District Poble Sec Reviews

Avenida Paralelo, 101, Barcelona, Spain

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96%

The hostel is great, the staff are very nice, is very clean. It's the second time I stayed there and is very near the Rambla you can walk in 15 min. They have wifi free and it works great. The only problem I see is that they dont have a computer in the reception with you need for an emergency. It's a great value for money. I definitely recommend this hostel :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


46%

Even though we had informed them -and received confirmation- that we will arrive late, they had processed our reservation as "no show". this created problems because it was 2 am and no one knew anything. we were given the room but next day we had misunderstandings about the payment. the staff were extremely rude. they resolved the issues but our vacation had already started badly. the walls are like paper. you can hear everybody and in the morning you wake up when they do.


90%

Experience was great! The only comment I would make is regarding the Wifi. It would log you out every 5 minutes or so and you could only be on one device at a time. Not convenient when you are sharing the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Excellent location of Hostel, near to metro station Poble Sec where it is easy to make connections to other metro lines of interest. Near to Ramblas, Plaza Espanya, Montjuic Park. Staff very kind and excellent relation price/quality.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Venezuela
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

A great location. Brilliant of you want a place to stay that's safe, clean and hotel'ish. Hard to meet people and socialise if that's what you want. Great if you are with a partner or friend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

the staff were excellent! always willing to help when required. great location too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Small bathroom....noise during night. Specially for young people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

This was a really good hostel, very secure, the rooms were cosy and clea. There is a laundromat right beside, and a kitchen to cook and store food in on each floor. Breakfast was not included and was buffet-style, so price depended on what you want. There is also an added cleaning fee of 18 euros if you want your room cleaned every day. The wi-fi however was good and the hostel was in a good location. The staff were very keen to help and were really nice.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


76%

We stayed there two nights.STAFF was very helpful, it is a student residence, which gives an athmosphere of seriousness to the place. Location is good as you are still close to citi center but away from the hustle of las ramblas. A large kitchen is available and there is a swimingpool on the rooftop . (a small one though). Cleanliness is average but the bathroom is sooooo small and the walls not that clean. It was ok.


90%

clean and secure with good kitchen and ensuite facilities

  • Avid Traveller
  • 03 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 41+
  • (12 reviews)


86%

good value easy walking to sightseeing, pubs, restaurants. only gripe are the walls between rooms echo all noise including when people slam or close doors. good kitchen facilities no washcloths. Can hear the noisy traffic outside.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 41+
  • (12 reviews)


83%

only negative thing was that the private room for two persons i stayed in was very small including the bathroom.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

(+) Stuff helpfull. Pretty clean. Very secure. (-) Rooms really small, especially toilet. Very noisy.


100%

Very well located (close to subway stations) as well as main landmarks. Relatively close to the Gothic quarter. Close by there are enough shops. The hostel itself has very well supplied and clean common kitchen area and in the summer it is definitely worth trying the pool on the roof. The rooms themselves are really clean and tidy and although ours was looking up the main street, you can barely here the noise inside. AC was working and staff was definitely great.


96%

Very friendly staff, at check in we were given an excellent map of the city which assisted with planning visits out. Security was excellent, you are given a pass which is required to enter the main door, gates besides the main desk and then finally your room. There was a safe with a digital number lock system which was excellent. People complain about the rooms being small but they are great for what you need, very clean also. Pool was fantastic, clean and a nice way to chill after busy days!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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  • 73%Fun
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  • 25 Jan 2012 (96%)
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