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Sant Jordi Mambo Tango Reviews

Poeta Cabanyes 23, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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93%Overall Rating

From 128 ratings
  • 93%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 90%Location
  • 97%Staff
  • 94%Atmosphere
  • 92%Cleanliness

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100%

I loved this hostel! I've stayed in so many hostels before and I can safely say this has been the best. It was very cheap because I stayed there in the winter, but the cold weather didn't stop the lively atmosphere. The staff are EXCELLENT! They make you feel at home straight away and I felt like I had become friends with them by the time I departed. A very clean and comfortable hostel where you felt at home and at ease. Highly recommended!


93%

Had a great time at Mambo Tango! The staff were friendly and funny, I met some great people, and the facilities were good. And the staff has great taste in music. If you are social - and even if you're not - Mambo Tango was a great place to meet people. I will make sure to stay there next time I'm in Barcelona!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


97%

Best hostel I have ever stayed at. AMAZING staff, so friendly and welcoming. The hostel was clean and offered cheap drinks, free sangria on some nights, free wifi, free hairdryers... Really, the best thing was the friendly atmosphere. They really make it feel like home.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Beautifully designed hostel, very nice and cool stuff, totally clean and I was surpriced how calm it was at night in the sleeping rooms. Even the party people where very respectfull and calm when they came back from the fiestas at night. I didn't wake up. This Hostel has a very good energy. There is only one Minus: The showers have no flexible shower heads, means: the water comes only from up and this is a problem for the girls if they really want to become clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


73%

I chose this hostel due to the description making clear that it was a quiet peaceful hostel that respects the needs to quiet at night, as I was getting in from a day of travelling and needed a good sleep. But the 9 bed dorm has old creaky metal framed bunks that are impossible to get up onto without shaking like mad, I had three snorers in my dorm (not the hostels fault) and there was a party in the lobby (outside the dorm I was in) until approx 1am that was very noisy. But the staff were good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


100%

the best hostel in the world....and the "party advices" given by Daniel defenitely worth the stay!! If you go to Barcelona, you must go to this hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

One of the best hostel experiences I've had in quite awhile. Daniel and Igor were absolutely the best. They make you feel at home right away, and make sure you make the most of your time in Barcelona. I would HIGHLY recommend Mambo Tango to anyone looking to enjoy themselves in Barça!


93%

It is a wonderful place for students to stay. The stuff is very helpful. The atmosphere of this hostel makes you fill home and not in hostel. Good location... very easy to find even if you are first time in Barcelona. I highly recommend everyone to stay in this hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Georgia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

This was a great hostel in a great location. The staff were incredibly fun and helpful. They are always around and always helpful. They have plenty of amenities (printer, computers, maps, towels, showers, bathrooms, etc.) The place was clean and warm with nice lockers to keep your stuff in. Great hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


73%

The beds looked like the children's bunkbeds from Ikea... otherwise, can't say much else. location wise, I got pickpocketed but that's pretty common in Barcelona, I hear.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


100%

Very clean, great character, great location, and cheap. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (13 reviews)


93%

the staff at the hostel were truly wonderful and deserve a commendation on thier character and helpfulnes, they made our stay truly great and i would not stay anywhere else in Barcelona thanks to them. The decor was good and the rooms nice enough, the only criticism i have is that the internet was temperamental and slow.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

I have travelled a good amount & stayed in endless hostels, the 2 things that stand out most about this hostel are the AMAZING staff & the cleanliness! The staff are very helpful & friendly and will do almot anything to help you. Cleanliness wise the place is spotless! including the bathrooms/bedrooms (everytime I put something in the bin it was empied!) The only downside - the kitchen could have a few more bits in it, also be careful of Barcelons'a pickpockets late at night/early morning!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


77%

I stayed in an 8 bed mixed room. It was a nice hostel and had good facilities. Unfortunately, some of the people in the room never locked the door (and usually never closed it, as it was wide open many times with no one inside). Make sure you keep your valuables locked or with you at all times, just in case.


100%

Mambo Tango was without a doubt the best hostel I stayed at during my travels through Europe. The staff definitely made the experience one of a kind, especially Gustavo during the day, and Daniel at night. They gave great advice about things to do, and most importantly places to eat. The atmosphere was amazing and unique to this hostel. Loved the hostel, and loved the people. I will definitely be going back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


93%

One of the best hostel experiences Ive had so far. The place was simple, clean, fun, safe; the staff was AMAZING and the location wasnt bad at all. I could only find 2 negatives, the 1st was that it was a little loud at night but each bedroom had two sets of doors between the room and the stairwell which cut down the noise considerably - the 2nd was that the wifi really didnt work too well for me (but luckily the computers were free to use and worked fairly well). Again, the staff was great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


97%

There's a really nice atmosphere, the staff is great, when you want to take a rest, there are lots a movies... I just had a amazing time!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I had the GREATEST time! My friend Katie and I arrived late because our flight was delayed, so we were so exhausted. However, when we approached the hostel, Daves was there to greet us and everything. Daves was so amazing, friendly and helpful; definitely made our stay fun and memorable!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Very friendly and helpful staff!! Good location and very easy to find. Will defenitelly go back.Big plus that they always remembered guests names, even the ones who only stayed very short.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Very nice hostel. Cool people from all over the world.


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