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Sea Hostel Barcelona

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#137 of 267 hostels in Barcelona
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Safestay Barcelona Sea is ideally located for those who want to wake up to sand and sea. This hostel gives people who just love the Safestay experience, an opportunity to stay in the Barceloneta district, an old fisherman’s neighborhood built practically on the beach.
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Property amenities
Free internet
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Beach
Bicycle rental
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Room features
Air conditioning
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HOTEL CLASS
2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese

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Placa del Mar 1-4, 08003 Barcelona Spain
Name/address in local language
Sea Hostel Barcelona
249Reviews0Q+A14Room tips

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Bruno Lopes wrote a review Jun 2022
17 contributions2 helpful votes
Worst hostel ever, very uncomfortable beds, small crowded rooms, very hot inside. Is there an aircon? Also few insects hovering around. I had an issue with the night front desk attendant. I arrived after dinner and asked to extend one night. He told me that he was too busy and could not help me, insisting that I have to do it in the next morning. This staff member was very rude and unpolite, not able to work with the public or in a team. Not happy in saying no to a guest, he complained to me that the blond lady who works in the afternoon did several mistakes, that's why he could not help and asked me (a guest) to complain about her (his coworker) with the manager. I was shocked. After that, I was overcharged one night. The manager, who could not finish a full sentence in English, next morning knew I was not going to stay and promissed a refund. It never happened. After 5 days I called the hostel and sent several emails but no answer. I heard from other guests that it's common that they hold your deposit, be careful. It's a very expensive hostel with poor staffing and dodgy practices!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Marcie H wrote a review Dec 2019
16 contributions38 helpful votes
People were polite, the room was fine. Some noise from people talking, but they moved downstairs when someone asked. Restaurant closes early, but you can hang out there all night. Breakfast not so great, went out to eat after 1st time. Liked the hostel experience, would do again.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from GMBCN, Safestay Sea Staff at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 13 Dec 2019
Hello Marcie, thank you for your review, Hope to welcome you again very soon and improve your breakfast. Kind regards
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Maria S wrote a review Oct 2019
Hamburg, Germany3 contributions4 helpful votes
There were no windows in our room, the sink immediately broke, about shower I have no comments. The girl at the reception is not very polite. But the location is nice. Metro is nearby, there are some shops in area(very expensive ones). The price is low, but I’ll probably pay more in another place next time.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from GMBCN, Recepción at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 25 Oct 2019
Hello María, thank you for sharing you experiencie with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the location and we wish you had a better experience with your room, we have some rooms with windows but not all of them. We hope to welcoeme you again, so if you give to us one more chance to improve your stay we will definitely assign you one of that rooms. Kind regrads, Safestay Sea Staff
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Nicole K. wrote a review Oct 2019
Metz, France8 contributions17 helpful votes
I stayed here for 1 night. I have multiple complaints. 1) The reception for the hostel is not intuitive at all in its location; it's behind a restaurant type area; the hostel itself isn't well marked. 2) The room itself was shotgun style with only a central aisle to move around in which would be fine if it was larger than 1 person wide. 3) Upper bunks are extremely difficult into. 4)There were holes in the wall. The only positive thing is that it is right on the beach.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from GMBCN, Gerente at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 7 Oct 2019
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While I wish you had a better experience, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve. We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and it's apparent in this case that we fell short. If you give us a chance to earn back your trust, I can assure you that we will do our best to give you the great hotel experience that so many of our guests have grown so fond of. Kind regards.
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crosscountry wrote a review Jul 2019
2 contributions1 helpful vote
Kitchen is appauling and So are the rooms, Would 100% not recommend, it cost us €70 for 2 nights per person and there is no way it is worth it, I’d prefer to sleep outside considering the beach is right there (that’s probably the only good thing about this place).
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from SafestayBCN, Front Office Manager at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 31 Jul 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While I wish you had a better experience, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve. We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and it's apparent in this case that we fell short. If you give us a chance to earn back your trust, I can assure you that we will do our best to give you the great hotel experience that so many of our guests have grown so fond of. Sincerely,
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La Dida wrote a review May 2019
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Loved the fact that it was right on the beach with easy access to city. Basic, but then you know you're not booking yourself into a 5 star hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast. Would come again.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from SafestayBCN, Manager at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 17 Jul 2019
Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Safestay Staff
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Karthik K wrote a review Apr 2019
2 contributions1 helpful vote
A well-located but terribly maintained hostel with bad design throughout. It's so compact that not even two people can walk through its corridors. Speaking of the room, it was more like a store room with a back pain inducing concave bed. The shower was technically a tap and nothing shower-like. I would not recommend this hostel to anyone. The common bathrooms on the ground floor stink and are not at all maintained. Probably the only plus side was the smiling staff and that's about it.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from SafestayBCN, Asistente de Recepción at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 19 Apr 2019
Dear Karthik, Thank you for your review and for staying with us. We truely apologize for the inconvenience.We are currently working on improving the hostel and our services and we wish for all our guests to enjoy their stay. We have different kind of rooms, some bigger than others, and we are happy to accomodate accordingly to our guests needs, as much as possible. Each room has its own bathroom, the common bathroom is mostly managed daily by the restaurant. However, we will still do our best to improve and we take your comment into consideration. We would be happy to host you again in the future if you wish to give us another chance to do so. Best regards, Safestay Sea Staff
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Bjber wrote a review Apr 2019
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Amazing spot, right on the beach front and very close to the city centre. The hostel is fairly basic but with all the essentials to have a nice stay. and with the location you don't want to spend much time there anyway. Lots of cafes and bars nearby as well once the sun goes down ;)
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Response from SafestayBCN, AM at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 16 Apr 2019
Hello, Thank you for your review, and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. You are right there really is a lot to do around here... the vibe of the neighbourhood is like this year round! Check out some of our other destinations around Europe where you are guaranteed the same service. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon. Regards, Benjamin
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DastardlyDarious wrote a review Apr 2019
4 contributions2 helpful votes
You walk on to the beach. My parents were in te hills but this was superb. Right where you want to be. In fact I met two girls that were looking to extend the stay and we have to cut ours short to make room for them. Quick thinking!
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Sea, sand and sun. What else is there?
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Response from SafestayBCN, Director de Recepción at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 12 Apr 2019
Hi Darious, Thank you a lot for your great comment. We also invite you next time with your parents to enjoy lovely Barceloneta beach. Best luck! Safestay Staff
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@hosteller wrote a review Apr 2019
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Hey it's basic. But it is in a great location! Loved the people and the vibe. Breakfast was great too. Great restaurants and be everything you want. Will definitely want to stay again. Need another holiday already.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: TIBIDAGO at the top of the hill
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Response from SafestayBCN, Director de Recepción at Sea Hostel Barcelona
Responded 12 Apr 2019
Dear Nuno, thank you for sharing your experience with us. It was nice to meet you too. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Safestay Staff
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PRICE RANGE
£192 - £352 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
equity point sea hotel barcelona
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Equity Point Sea
LOCATION
SpainCataloniaProvince of BarcelonaBarcelonaCiutat Vella (Old Town) / Barceloneta
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sea Hostel Barcelona
Which popular attractions are close to Sea Hostel Barcelona?
Nearby attractions include L’Aquarium de Barcelona (0.3 miles), Club Natacio Atlètic-Barceloneta (0.09 miles), and Playa de Sant Miquel (0.06 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Sea Hostel Barcelona?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include breakfast buffet, free internet access, and baggage storage.
What are some restaurants close to Sea Hostel Barcelona?
Conveniently located restaurants include La Cala Brunch, Bo Kaap, and La Deliciosa.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sea Hostel Barcelona?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan.
Are there any historical sites close to Sea Hostel Barcelona?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar (0.7 miles), Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes (4.2 miles), and Ciutat Vella (0.9 miles).