After many hotels, hostels, hostals, this was definitely the worst experience my husband and I have ever had. I know this was recommended by Rick Steves, but trust me he must have been completely out of it or jet-lagged to recommend this really pathetic place. Also, please believe me when I say these are not exaggerations and I'll try to... More

Nothing will ever prepare you for Hostal Malda. OK, I get what you are thinking (i.e. You get what you pay for), but we were, naturally, allured by the low prices. However when all you are wanting is a place to sleep - you feel that, somehow, you simply cannot get it so wrong - because what is the worst... More

We booked this place for the 4 nights we were going to be in Barcelona and we ended up leaving after the 1st day. The taxi drivers as stated below don't drop you off near the actual place and we wandered around with our packs for 25 minutes and asked at least 4 different people before we were finally directed... More

We, too, booked the Malda because it was recommended by Rick Steves. The taxi couldn't bring us to the door, so we struggled carrying our luggage a couple of blocks to find the street and the place. But that was just the beginning. The hostel on the third or forth floor of the building and there is no lift so... More

If you're travelling cheap, this is a good option for Barcelona. Good location and low prices. Shared bathrooms so if you're not comfortable with that, this isn't for you. An odd, funky place. Delfi on staff speaks good English; others speak zero English. Don't expect any tourist-type advice or assistance. Excellent location.

I am enraged by the negative review posted here. My boyfriend and I have stayed at Hostal Malda twice, in 2010 and 2011, and have had the best hostal experienes of our lives. Yes, making a booking in Spanish if you can't speak the language (which we don't) is tricky, but that's an important part of the experience of travelling... More

We've learned about that hostel from Rick Steve's book Spain 2010 and I found the only review on eurocheapo.com. The price really was unbeatable. Rick Steve claims: "It is actually charming", EuroCheapo editor recommends it based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. So, we decided to give it a try and reserved it by phone. That part was easy... More