I stayed here for 2 nights in peak summer this year, was booked very last minute as couldn't find anything else. I was really apprehensive about staying here after reading these reviews about the area etc.....i must say I don't think the place deserves the bad reviews. well based on my experience anyway. Its literally 5 minutes walk from las ramblas, its right in the centre of barcelona, its a busy area and i never felt unsafe at any time around the area. Its just a typical urban area in a major city. Maybe there was a few prostitutes around but they never both you or even speak to you, the staff is friendly, the place is very clean, the a/c was sooooo needed in august!! shared a bathroom/shower room which was always clean, small tv, never used it. the room had a small wash basin etc in there so you could wash shave brush your teeth etc in your room. All things considered I would stay here again when i return to barcelona, it really is a bargain for the price!! DONT book this place if this trip is going to be your main holiday and your looking for a relaxing bit of luxury. DO book this hotel if you just want a cheap convenient base for a few days in Barcelona
