The Hipstel is a fairly large hostel located in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. The hostel is situated up a few flight of stairs in an old, mansion-style building, and there is no elevator to take you upstairs. The dormitories are either on the hostel reception floor or on the floors directly above, but there is an elevator to take to the dormitories upstairs. The reception area and downstairs are extremely busy and not a relaxing atmosphere, but if the traveler likes a trendy place this may be a place to try out.
The Location
The location of The Hipstel hostel is convenient, located close by to the major sights in Barcelona and there are buses and Metro stops nearby. There are many shops and restaurants within walking distance and overall this is a good location. The neighborhood is safe and upscale with many shopping options, and there are benches and parks nearby outside to relax.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The dormitory is acceptable with average cleanliness. There are lockers in the rooms and each bed has a plug next to it. There is free Wi-Fi. The linen and blankets are clean and acceptable and there are little shelves next to each bed, which is a good added touch to keep water or drinks. The pillows are flat and not very comfortable. The bathrooms are problematic, because they are so small and combined with a shower room and sink, but with no lock on the room and no male/female designation. The toilets are below average cleanliness, and the shower area is extremely small. This room is troublesome, because the shower area does not lock and anyone could come into the room during someone's shower.
Common Spaces
The common area consists of a large, old-style area with seating, kitchen, and outdoor seating in the back of the hostel behind the reception area. There are a lot of old-style touches that add to the feeling of the hostel to be unique, stylish, and antique. The kitchen is available to cook until 8 p.m., when the cook takes over the kitchen. There are spices for free use for cooking, and a refrigerator for storing food. The seating area is very antique style. There is laundry service available for a fee. The kitchen and common area are extremely busy and not very relaxing.
Summary
Overall, this a fine hostel, not recommended for comfort or cleanliness, but if you are looking for a trendy hostel with many young people, this might be the place to choose. It's situated in an excellent neighborhood.
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Location and Contact
Location
• *AEROPORT DEL PRAT: The best option is to take the AEROBUS until final stop Plaça Catalunya, we are 10-15 minutes walking from there.
• The Aerobus runs until midnight daily, if you arrive later during the night, you have a regular night bus: N17 with stop at Plaça Catalunya. There is also a regular bus, bus number 46 until Plaça Espanya running until 22:00, here you need to take the metro L3, green color, until Passeig de Grà cia station.
• You can also take the train until Passeig de Grà cia metro station. Train departes from Terminal 2.
• The last option is taking the metro L9 + L3 until Passeig de Grà cia metro station.
• *GIRONA / REUS AIRPORTS: These airports have regular buses to arrive to Barcelona Estació del Nord bus station. Here you can take the metro L1, red color, at Arc de Triomf station until Plaça Catalunya or go to Tetuan station, L2, purple color until Passeig de Grà cia metro station.
• *SANTS ESTACIÓ TRAIN AND BUS STATION: If you arrive by bus or train, at the same station you have the metro, take the L3, green color until Passeig de Grà cia station.
Facilities and Amenities
Couples
Female Solo Traveller
Quiet Rest
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Airport Pickup
Bike Rental
City Tours
Lockers in Lobby
Luggage Storage
Parking
Towels
Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Bar
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Currency Exchange
Elevator/Lift
Food/Restaurant
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Laundry
Lounge Area
Swimming Pool
Walking Tours
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
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