was this a jail? - Arco A&A Youth Hostel, Barcelona Traveller Reviews

Phatmax

Victoria, Canada

1 review

“was this a jail?”

Reviewed 5 July 2005

bad points:
Overall experience of this hostel could be best discribed more like a jail.
No Booze
No Music
No Guests...means you cant bring anyone in to visit day or night, that hasnt paid to stay there...no jiggy jiggy for you
Free crappy cheap Breakfast...just cereal and dry toast
Dorms were dirty
Beds are dirty and flat
You rent the linen, but its never washed beyond that.
You do though have security lockers, but they are fairly small. Big enough to stuff a day pack in it.
Staff were rarely in a good mood, and difficult to talk to.
Forced to leave hostel from 1pm till 4pm everyday.

Good points:
Showers were nice.
Decend washer and dryer...5 euro total for wash and dry
Oh! there is a wicked pub 2 mins from hostel called Travellers Pub. They hold awesome pub crawls every coupe of days usually around 15euro

thats about it.

the people and the pub were the best part of my stay there.

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3 reviews

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15 helpful votes

“Great location; bad service”

Reviewed 13 July 2004

expect to pay more over the internet booking. if you booked for all female room, don't be surprized if you get mixed, and don't bother complaining to the staff, they don't speak english and don't really care.
The curfew in the afternoon is a bother. The entrance is in a little alley way with homeless people sleeping around. If you're a female on your own just be a bit careful.
The breakfast is - DON"T BOTHER!! go out and eat out. Try and book early and get another hostel. The location is great so only go for that.

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esther a

cordoba

1 review

“ruidoso, imposible de vivir”

Reviewed 24 April 2012

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dolicek

Prague

1 review

“Le meilleur et le pire!”

Reviewed 9 February 2007

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