If you are allergic to, or dislike cats, this is NOT the place for you, otherwise this is the place to stay. We stayed here for 3 nights following a cruise. There was no elevator, however on our arrival, the owner, Merecdes, and two others assisted in getting all of our luggage upstairs. From the outside the building looks small,... more

it's a really nice place, simple but clean with a warm and familiar atmosphere. mercedes, the owner is so kind, open and helps you in every way, if you want to. If I'll go again to barcelona, this will be the place for me to stay!!!! all the best for mercedes!!!!!! thanks! more

Loved our stay in this friendly hostal in the Barcelona suburbs. The rooms are clean and reasonably sized most with ensuite bathroom. The hostal owner is particularly welcoming and helpful. The metro ride in and out of the town centre can get a little tedious towards the end of a weeks stay, but somehow it also gets you away from... more

Our flight was delayed, although I wrote immediately an email, Mercedes did not want to check in us at midnight. She wrote she was sorry, but she checks you in at latest time 21.00. Altough she lives donwstairs in an apartement. I still do not understand, at least we did not pay for this night. The rooms are nice but... more

Very very nice place, I'm so happy I got to stay in this lovely place during my visit to Barcelona. The owner is such a lovely person. Amazing lady: very helpful and super friendly. more

This place is an excellent place. It is in a dynamic and charming place in Barcelona away from the crowds & noice of downtown. It is close the the beach and at the end of the Rambla with all the shopping, dining & personal care you may need. It is a 10 minute walk from the Metro. It is clean... more

I had the pleasure of staying at the Poblenau during my recent business trip to Barcelona. I recommend this Hostal to anybody searching to experience the true flavor of the city. The room was very clean, the facilities fantastic. Mercedes, the owner and manager, treated us like family and went out of her way to make us feel confortable. She... more

And when I say anyone, I mean, friends, parents, even grandparents! The hostal is in Poblenou, which is not in the center of Barcelona, but it is a quick and easy bus/metro trip away. Poblenou is a much more authentic and charming neighborhood than some of those surrounding Las Ramblas or Barceloneta. It is also 2 blocks from a beach... more

As other reviews have said, this is a lovely bed-and-breakfast, not a hostel in the UK sense. Mercedes is a perfect host, friendly and helpful. The rooms are smart, and nicely decorated and furnished. Good location, on the Poble Nou ramblas, which has a delightful village atmosphere, and is only 5 minutes walk from the beach. Only a few stops... more