This is a small, vintage hotel on the 4th floor of a corner building only a block and a half to Gaudi's Casa Batlló, and just as close to the Metro. The women at the desk were very friendly. I had a single room with shared bath. The room was tiny, but so efficient, with the perfect amount and arrangement... More

3 blocks from Placa Catulunya. 1 block from Metro. Easy walk to everywhere. Great value, charming helpful hosts interesting architecture and you get what you pay for, how could you want anything else. I bought a 3 day metro ticket and used it once this place is so central to all the sights.

One of the reviewers just ahead of me gave a one word description as I had planned. She put in words better than I, the uniqueness of this lodging. Even before I checked out I was thinking that in the broadest sense this is perhaps the most "elegant" lodging in which I have ever stayed and wanted to take the... More

After hearing a horror story from another woman solo traveller who had stayed in Barcelona (in another hostal not far from Hostal Oliva) a few weeks before my own visit to that city, I had some doubts of my own. Any trepidation I may have had was dispelled as soon as I was buzzed in through the elegant front entrance.... More

Hostal oliva is a little gem right in the centre of Barcelona, we had the use of a room overlooking the Paseo de Gracia so we had a great view of this vibrant street.The hostal is clean and the lady who runs it is lovely and welcoming. We were there for a long weekend and Hostal Oliva was an ideal... More

Alright, Im going to condense this into pure pros and cons. Pros: - great location - cheap prices - friendly staff - relatively clean - multi language TV (although no guide on how to use) - for us, no deposit was required upfront. Cons: - extremely limited English - located on 4th floor, lift sometimes breaks down meaning you have... More

When travelling we like to stay in simple pleasant, clean rooms where the plumbing and air-conditioning work efficiently and quietly, the beds are comfortable, and the location is close to whatever we want to see or do. Hostal Oliva delivered 100% on all fronts and was a treat to stay in because it's run by a lovely, helpful and friendly... More

We recently stayed in Hostal Oliva located on Passeig de Gracia in the L'Eixample neighborhood and it was indeed a great find in this very busy city. First off, let me start by advising that this hostal does not accept credit cards nor debit cards, cash only transactions. I will admit I was a bit concerned at first but after... More

As written by other reviewers and I will emphasize again - this hostal is located at a fantastic location in heart of Barcelona. This is a hosTAL - not a hosTEL! I think this is important since we are not students and would not want to stay in dorm-like setting of hostel. The price is great for the location and... More