The Hostelz.com Review
Purple Nest Hostel is in a good location close to the old historic centre of Valencia. It's quite a walk from the train station, and a bus ride away from the intercity bus station (bus number eight). It is close to the main shopping area and nightlife, but not so close to the beach.
The hostel attracts a young crowd of backpackers and has a very lively atmosphere. All the facilities are new, as the hostel has not been open long. However, the owners try very hard to create a funky theme, but some may feel it comes across as tacky or annoying. Everything is bright, and the lights in our room were purple.
The hostel has good security, with keycards required for each room, and personal lockers as well as safe deposits. The dorms are spread over quite a few floors, but there is a lift to make it easier. Reception is very busy, so expect a wait when checking in or asking a question. However, once you can speak to them, the staff is friendly and helpful -- offering advice on a place to eat, sights to see, and where to get buses around town.
Overall, the facilities at the hostel are good. There is a bar on the ground floor to have a drink and a chat with other travelers, but it closes quite early so you will probably want to continue the drinking elsewhere. There is a well-equipped kitchen (not common in Spain), with all the essentials to cook a few meals. Internet access is available, but not free.
The dorm rooms are very clean and sheets are provided. The beds are new and comfortable. Dorms are also far enough away from the common rooms so that they are quiet if you want an early night. Although the hostel is advertised as air conditioned, not all rooms have air conditioning, but the common areas do.
The toilets are bright and bubbly. There are showers and toilets on every floor, so there's never a wait. They are usually clean, but the poor design of the showers means there is always a puddle of water on the floor. This makes it hard to get changed or go to the toilet without getting everything else wet.
The hostel attracts a young crowd of backpackers and has a very lively atmosphere. All the facilities are new, as the hostel has not been open long. However, the owners try very hard to create a funky theme, but some may feel it comes across as tacky or annoying. Everything is bright, and the lights in our room were purple.
The hostel has good security, with keycards required for each room, and personal lockers as well as safe deposits. The dorms are spread over quite a few floors, but there is a lift to make it easier. Reception is very busy, so expect a wait when checking in or asking a question. However, once you can speak to them, the staff is friendly and helpful -- offering advice on a place to eat, sights to see, and where to get buses around town.
Overall, the facilities at the hostel are good. There is a bar on the ground floor to have a drink and a chat with other travelers, but it closes quite early so you will probably want to continue the drinking elsewhere. There is a well-equipped kitchen (not common in Spain), with all the essentials to cook a few meals. Internet access is available, but not free.
The dorm rooms are very clean and sheets are provided. The beds are new and comfortable. Dorms are also far enough away from the common rooms so that they are quiet if you want an early night. Although the hostel is advertised as air conditioned, not all rooms have air conditioning, but the common areas do.
The toilets are bright and bubbly. There are showers and toilets on every floor, so there's never a wait. They are usually clean, but the poor design of the showers means there is always a puddle of water on the floor. This makes it hard to get changed or go to the toilet without getting everything else wet.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2006
Their Description
Our hostel has an easy, laidback atmosphere with warm and helpful staff on hand to help steer you to the beaches, bars and sights and sounds of Valencia. We will also get you anything you need including free city maps and information and reservations for walking tours and bike rental.
Our bar offers you the chance to meet people from all over the world, have a couple of the cheapest pints in town, and enjoy the great atmosphere of Valencia.
This is the only hostel in Valencia with air-conditioning in the rooms at night and a hostel bar to meet other travellers just like you! It is right in the city centre and just a short bus or metro ride from the beach. The most refreshing hostel in Valencia!
Special Events Booking FALLAS 2012
**Please note that for the Fallas Festival we require a minimum 4 days booking, from 15/03/2012 until 18/03/2012 inclusive. We will charge the full amount of the booking to your credit card. Cancellations will be accepted until 15/02/2012. After that date, no refunds will be given.
Special Events Booking FORMULA 1 2012
**Please note that for the F1 Grand Prix we require a minimum stay of 4 nights, from 21/06/2012 until 24/06/2012 inclusive. We will charge the full amount of the booking to your credit card. Cancellations will be accepted until 31/05/2012. After that date, no refunds will be given.
You may cancel your reservation without incurring in any penalty by giving at least 48hrs notice prior to the check in time (2 pm) of the date of arrival; in this case your deposit will be refunded through the same channel you processed the payment with. In case of giving shorter notice the deposit of the first night of your accommodation will be retained with no exceptions. Changes to the date or length of your reservations are also subject to a 48hour notice prior to the check in time of the date of arrival. Further changes once you are already checked in are also subject to the same 48hrs notice policy prior to the 2 pm check in time.
Our bar offers you the chance to meet people from all over the world, have a couple of the cheapest pints in town, and enjoy the great atmosphere of Valencia.
This is the only hostel in Valencia with air-conditioning in the rooms at night and a hostel bar to meet other travellers just like you! It is right in the city centre and just a short bus or metro ride from the beach. The most refreshing hostel in Valencia!
Special Events Booking FALLAS 2012
**Please note that for the Fallas Festival we require a minimum 4 days booking, from 15/03/2012 until 18/03/2012 inclusive. We will charge the full amount of the booking to your credit card. Cancellations will be accepted until 15/02/2012. After that date, no refunds will be given.
Special Events Booking FORMULA 1 2012
**Please note that for the F1 Grand Prix we require a minimum stay of 4 nights, from 21/06/2012 until 24/06/2012 inclusive. We will charge the full amount of the booking to your credit card. Cancellations will be accepted until 31/05/2012. After that date, no refunds will be given.
You may cancel your reservation without incurring in any penalty by giving at least 48hrs notice prior to the check in time (2 pm) of the date of arrival; in this case your deposit will be refunded through the same channel you processed the payment with. In case of giving shorter notice the deposit of the first night of your accommodation will be retained with no exceptions. Changes to the date or length of your reservations are also subject to a 48hour notice prior to the check in time of the date of arrival. Further changes once you are already checked in are also subject to the same 48hrs notice policy prior to the 2 pm check in time.
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Good price, good location, perfect for students.
— Aleksander, Sweden (2012-01-12)
Hostelsclub
The atmosphere was very upbeat and the staff super friendly! I have only positive things to say about this place, you have everything you need there at the kitchen, the showers are pretty good (they do need perhaps some extra clothe-hangers inside the mens, smaller shower rooms to allow for folks to hand their clothes while taking showers.
On another side note, the folks at Purple Nest Hostel were super helpful with sending me my passport to Barcelona after I left it there. Belen and Natalia did their best to send it out immediately, which was great because I needed it to leave the country! Thanks guys!
— Antonios Hondroulis (2011-11-12)
Hostelbookers
Very friendly atmosphere amongst staff and other travellers.
— Ross Green (2011-10-03)
Hostelbookers
Best hostel ever...thank you guys for the great time
the portuguese will return :)
— Sérgio Costa (2011-10-01)
Hostelbookers
Actually everything was great, I have no complaints:) The recepcion is open 24/7 which really helped me because I arrived at midnight, staff is great, everybody are nice there. With one word, It was awsome!
— Barbara Fröhlich (2011-09-20)
Hostelbookers
The atmosphere created in the down stairs bar is great :) everyone gathers round for drinks and pool before the pub crawls. And the staff there are lovely and friendly.
— Customer review (2011-09-20)
Hostelbookers
amazing array or entertainment and activites. perfect for solo travellers!
— Customer review (2011-09-19)
Hostelbookers
There's a cheap bar and good people
— Customer review (2011-09-19)
Hostelbookers
The vibe and bar were great. Happy hours with super cheap cocktails. Helpful staff. Quite a large hostel but feels really cosy and homely. Free tea and coffee all day. really nice terrace
— Customer review (2011-09-17)
Hostelbookers
Excellent kitchen: clean, well stocked and maintained, plenty of fridge space.
— Customer review (2011-09-17)
Hostelbookers
I really liked the bright colours and the atomosphere of the place.
— Kate Lemon (2011-09-10)
Hostelbookers
Nice hostel:
close to the city center and very crowded of young people. The staff is friendly and there is a big mutual area where you can meet many people. Only a black hole:the room are not so clean and very small.
— Pasquale, Italy (2011-08-29)
Hostelsclub
The Social Director Ashley (a man) is good at his job, and is always focused on helping people have a good time.
— Brandon Figueroa (2011-08-29)
Hostelbookers
its central to everything, the staff are friendly and helpful, the fully equiped kitchen is an added bonus.
— Michael Solling (2011-08-28)
Hostelbookers
staff are very friendly and helpful
— Customer review (2011-08-27)
Hostelbookers
Happy hour in bar and bright colours in rooms.
— Customer review (2011-08-25)
Hostelbookers
he organize different activities like walking tour, tapas tour,...
— Customer review (2011-08-25)
Hostelbookers
Staff was very friendly, the atmosphere was very good. There was a party almost every night en every night you can get along on the pubcrawl which starts at 01.30. Maybe if you're a bit older like me (27) the partying is a little too much.
The hostel looks very colourful and cosy, showers are big and very good. In 1 week I never had to wait 1 time.
— Customer review (2011-08-23)
Hostelbookers
I like the location and I recomend this hostel only for youngs.
— Altair Panadés (2011-08-20)
Hostelbookers
i really liked all the bright colours and the atposphere was always good. Safe were always helpful and friendly!
— Elaine Silvester (2011-08-12)
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Socialize-paradise The only reason I didn't give this hostel five stars is because of the prostitute like room we got. It was painted in blue and the light was pink. Who came up with this idea? I mean, pink? You couldn't really see anything at night (air con was great though). Oh yeah, and the kitchen was way too small and the fridge was pretty nasty and didn't close properly because it was too small for so many people. But actually this hostel was great! The staff were so nice and the atmosphere was great there. It's the best hostel to meet new people from all over the world and that's exactly why we came to Valencia. The hostel is in the centre so you didn't need taxis or metro or whatever. There are a lot of showers so you never have to wait and a big mirror so every girl can have her own spot. Oh, and the terrace is fun as well. I really loved the common areas and all the people hanging around there. Great hostel. — Sanne , Belgium (2008-08-21) Wonderful, very fun, and pretty good position Purple Nest is a wonderful and very good looking hostel, and it's really a very funny place to meet other people from all over the world, because of the common kitchen and dining-room with billiard table and bar. The staff is very very friendly and always ready to help you and give you information. The location is perfect to enjoy valencia's nights and days (it's in the city centre). — Mauro , Italy (2007-08-09) Purple Nest is a very new and modern hostel not far from the city center. It was very clean and the staff was always friendly. But because of the big capacity and the modern style of the hostel, the typical atmosphere of an average hostel got lost. There were too many people, the kitchen was too small! and the air conditioning too cold at night!
But all in all a good and very cheap hostel. — Jen&Jess (2006-10-01)