For the price I couldn't fault Hostel Orleans, the name is slightly deceiving as it is more akin to a hotel than your typical hostel. It is very easy to find as it's right across the road from Estació de França and check in just took a few minutes. The staff spoke varying levels of English but were all very... More

Agree with everything that nojo6256 has written. Stairs could be a problem but good location, clean, quiet, comfortable beds. You won't be disappointed! More

We stayed here in July 2011 for 5 days after reading the good reviews on the Tripadvisor. And we were not disappointed. As usual in Hostals in Spanish Cities they serve no breakfast, which is no problem, as there were several cafés right outside the entrance door. There is no lift, you have to walk the worn marble steps up... More

The room was really nice, clean and well equipped. I stayed there for three nights, and then returned for more four nights. The first time the room was facing the main street and it was a bit noisy. But it will only keep you awake if you are a light sleeper. The second time we stayed in a quitter room... More

Overall, I recommend this hostal. It is in a great location and the room and bathroom were very clean. However, my husband and I didn't have the greatest experience when we frst arrived. It's a 4-flight of stairs hike up worn-down, marble stairs. I remembered reading that in a review, but I forgot when we were actually there with our... More

My wife and i had a wonderful 3 night stay at Hostal Orleans at the end of May. The double bedroom with its own bathroom was spotless and big enough to feel comfortable. The hostel is within walking distance of some of the major Barcelona sites, some lovely restaurants and the city beach. The only downside was that, upon check... More

I have to agree with what others have said here, I wouldn't usually class myself as a hostel type of person but Hostal Orleans is a great choice for accomodation in Barcelona, and certainly not what you'd think of as a typical 'hostel'. From the airport we caught a train to Barcelona Sants station, then another to Estacio de Franca... More

If you want to stay in BCN in a quiet and friendly location, very close to Rambla/beach/pubs bars and restaurants. but not so close to feel all the "dark sides" of the old city at night, then Orleans is the best choice. Not to mention the unbeateble price rate/night. As other people said before, do not take in consideration the... More

This hostal is spotless! Friendly service. Great location. No unpleasant surprises. Small flat screen TV with BBC, hairdryer and sachets of soap and shampoo, rooms cleaned and beds made daily, use of Internet for 1 Euro/half hour, lots of hot water, discount coupons, desk staff 24-hours, quiet. Don't be put off by the fact that it's called a "hostal". I've... More