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Plaza Real 17, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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Kabul Hostel
3.5 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Free breakfast(5)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Very clean(3)
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Moscow, Russia
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“best location and great value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

I loved that hostel! Finally I met some fun and friendly staff in Spain! Of course not every one from the staff is nice, but these 3 people make an atmosphere of the place. I'm also happy about people I met there. Loved breakfast and they even had a free diner (don't count much on this, but I think it's a nice gesture!) They have big spacy lockers, thus I kept there all my staff (but not on the floor as usually in hostels). All devices which you want to charge you have to bring to a reception for them not to be stolen in a room, which is wise to do!! Showers are clean, but they don't have hairdryers (careful!). Location is just perfect!! And it's only for 11 euros per night! I stayed there one night, but I wish I stayed longer.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
“Good location but poor service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

If you want a hostel in a perfect location then choose here, as it is right next to Les Rambles. If you want somewhere where there is good service and friendly staff do not choose here! The rooms are very small. There is an allocated locker to each bed, however they do not always work/ anywhere near your bed. There are also no plugs in the room! So charging anything is an issue! Any time we needed help with anything (which was quite a lot) the staff seemed really reluctant to be of service (at one point our main door to the room did not even lock!). Breakfast and dinner is included however is very limited - so get there early! However, the hostel is a great place to meet people and in a good location, so it depends how long you are there for and what you want from it!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Centrally located hostel, basic”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011 via mobile

Small rooms with noisy inside windows. Old building with dark interior. Location is very touristic. Breakfast is ok but it is limited

  • Stayed March 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
Reviewer
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“changed travelling forever”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Kabul was amazing. It was the first time I was travelling with a friend to a backpackers hostel and we had heard some negative stories, about being robbed and just feeling uncomfortable in a room with strange people, but it was the exact opposite. Hostel kabul is in pretty much the best location of barcelona, walking distance to most night life and to the beach (was the most important for me). Its very nice and clean, and a lot of fun and kind people live there. The staff is very friendly, the daily themed nights they host allow you to get quite drunk spending up to no money (free beer bong, flip cup, ...) and they take you to Barcelona's best clubs at extremely reduced prices as wlel. The only negative thing I can list is that theres only about 20 minutes of free internet per day per person, but thats also kind of a nice thing, as it makes you get up and out instead of chillin on facebook for hours :) can only recommend this place, it was amazing!

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Ripoff and poor reception service that is very dishonest after stating a rate and come back next day with higher rate.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011 via mobile

Do not provide discount as stated. Total ripofff. Most expensive hostel in area. Terrible receptionists and community room is tiny. Very disorganized lazy workers that can't find bookings and don't communicate changed rates to one another!!!!! Never ever step a foot in here again! 0 out of 10 satisfaction rating

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Plaza Real 17, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR1,344 - 1,960

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