After hearing a horror story from another woman solo traveller who had stayed in Barcelona (in another hostal not far from Hostal Oliva) a few weeks before my own visit to that city, I had some doubts of my own. Any trepidation I may have had was dispelled as soon as I was buzzed in through the elegant front entrance.... More

Hostal oliva is a little gem right in the centre of Barcelona, we had the use of a room overlooking the Paseo de Gracia so we had a great view of this vibrant street.The hostal is clean and the lady who runs it is lovely and welcoming. We were there for a long weekend and Hostal Oliva was an ideal... More

Alright, Im going to condense this into pure pros and cons. Pros: - great location - cheap prices - friendly staff - relatively clean - multi language TV (although no guide on how to use) - for us, no deposit was required upfront. Cons: - extremely limited English - located on 4th floor, lift sometimes breaks down meaning you have... More

When travelling we like to stay in simple pleasant, clean rooms where the plumbing and air-conditioning work efficiently and quietly, the beds are comfortable, and the location is close to whatever we want to see or do. Hostal Oliva delivered 100% on all fronts and was a treat to stay in because it's run by a lovely, helpful and friendly... More

We recently stayed in Hostal Oliva located on Passeig de Gracia in the L'Eixample neighborhood and it was indeed a great find in this very busy city. First off, let me start by advising that this hostal does not accept credit cards nor debit cards, cash only transactions. I will admit I was a bit concerned at first but after... More

As written by other reviewers and I will emphasize again - this hostal is located at a fantastic location in heart of Barcelona. This is a hosTAL - not a hosTEL! I think this is important since we are not students and would not want to stay in dorm-like setting of hostel. The price is great for the location and... More

Hello, I recently stayed in this hostal. The hostal is situated on a very good location, near plaza catalunya and on a very good street in Barcelona. The staff are very friendly, and the room was very nice. (I stayed in a single room). There is an aircon available and it is working fine. The only thing was that I... More

I can't say enough about Hostal Oliva. The woman who owns it and works at the front desk is amazing. Helpful, kind, and concerned with your safety. I stayed for 5 nights in a room with shared bathroom and it was just what we needed. Not super roomy - but you aren't in Barcelona to stay in your room! Never... More

Its location is perfect. It is on the Passeig de Gracia in the heart of the posh shopping area (5th Avenue or Bond Street equivalent) and is just down the street from two of Gaudi's creations Casa Battlo and Casa Mila (La Pedera) (come out of Oliva and turn right and Casa Battlo is on your left after about a... More