We stayed 6 nights at Barcelona Urbany Hostel. The first thing that we noticed is that is is an incredibly large hostel (12 floors). That being said, travelers should keep in mind that it is a hostel not a hotel, so you get what you pay for. Compared to other hostels we have stayed at in Europe & South America, it was pretty good. Urbany offers rooms that vary from private to 8 bed dorms, all with ensuite bathrooms. As for cleanliness, the room was cleaned, vacuumed, and mopped daily, as were all the public areas.

The location of the hostel is quite convenient. It is not near the main tourist areas of Las Ramblas or Bari Gothic, but is just 2 blocks away from a transit station that serves both the metro and regional Renfe trains. It is situated about a 20 minute walk to La Sagrada Familia, one of Barcelona's greatest attractions, and is close to many small bars, restaurants, and shops.

Urbany also comes with some pretty nice amenities: The wifi access was free and available with good signal throughout the property. For those without a computer/smart phone, they have 6 computers available for use 24 hrs a day. The free breakfast includes, cereal, mini baguettes, yogurt, fruit, coffee/tea, milk and powdered juice drinks. There are laundry facilities (3 washers & 3 dryers, 3 Euro each), storage lockers (free in room, separate storage room available for 3 Euro after you check out), ATM, free document printing, on-site bar, kitchen, large patio with a view, games, vending machines, and even a fitness center.

We chose to stay in an 8 bed mixed dorm and found it to be an exceptional value for $12.50 USD per night.

This is one of the best hostels I've stayed in. I stayed in the girls' dorm rooms and there's hairdryers and hair straighteners in the bathroom. Excellent security with keycard entry to the room AND the locker. There's also a paid left luggage facility. Very central location, with metro about 2 mins walk away and direct train from the airport to that stop. The bed wasn't all that comfortable, but all up, excellent value for money and I will go back if I return to Barcelona. Ask for a bottom bunk though!

Friendly staff, colourful, clean and fun rooms, there is a big common area on Level 4 with a bar and outdoor area. Computers with free internet were fast and easy to use as well.

Only downside for me was the taps in the bathroom - the basin tap and shower nozzle can't be controlled manually, you press it once and the water comes out with full force and when it stops you'll have to wait to do it again. Pretty annoying. There's also sensor lights in the bathroom which is annoying when you're taking a shower and the lights go off, you just have to stand there waving your arms and legs around.

Nevertheless, i'd still highly recommend this hostel and i'd stay there again.

It is very clean, comfortable and pleasant, but lacks the cozzyness and friendliness that students want while traveling to meet people. It didn't have group activities, service was good but limited, and the location is horrible: one has to take the metro everywhere.