We stayed for 3 nights in August 2009 and would definitely return. The staff at the hotel were all polite, courteous and professional and the front desk staff were extremely helpful when asked for directions etc...

Location wise, it is perfect for staying close to Las Ramblas, a short walk to the Hop On Hop Off Bus stop and great for general requirement (chemist, newsagents etc...).

Our room was very clean and well presented and despite being on a busy cross roads we encountered no noise at night (we were on the 5th floor). The roof top terrace was perfect for relaxing prior to and before sight seeing!

This was our second stay, after lodging here in 2006. The location is excellent, not far from Las Ramblas, and only a couple of blocks from Passeig de Gracia station (trains for Sitges, Airport; subway). We travel with a wheelchair, and we were given a triple at the double rate (less than 70 euro/night, in such a location!). We found the accommodations comfortable, bathroom fine, but with slow shower drainage. Computer with internet is available in the lobby area.

All of the positive reviews of this place must have been by the owners themselves. They fooled us into thinking it was a nice, clean and simple hotel, which it was not. They smoke in the lobby, the rooms have bare white walls, linoleum floors, moldy baseboards and weird blankets. And the window opens to a ventilation shaft that lets no light in, so you don't even know if it's light out. To top it off, they make you pay for your whole stay up front, knowing that otherwise you would go out and find a better place after the first night. Although it's on the cheaper side, it's not that cheap and you can do much better in Barcelona. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

We stayed at this hostal in late May early June for 6 nights. The location is wonderful, by Passeig Gracia metro stop, 10 min walk to Placa Catalunya and Passeig Gracia itself.

The first thing we noticed was the smell of cigarette smoke once we entered the hostal (it is on the 2nd floor of a building). Yes, the three workers who oversee the running of the hostal from 9-6 pm smoke in the reception area. Very nasty business indeed.

Our room had mold growing on the wall by the door. They assured us that the mold is the result of flooding a while ago, and they were waiting to paint the whole hostal. We eventually changed rooms, because I would take to coughing at night. The second room was better, it was roomier.

I must say that I hated staying at this hotel. If I had to, I wouldn't do it again. The rooms, for a hostal, aren't bad, the cleaner comes every day, the kitchen is convenient since you could eat and keep drinks there. The other guests there were overall nice. The three working there were abrupt but not that bad. The one thing that bothered me though was the smell. The whole place (even the second room we were moved to) had a tobacco, musty, moldy, and wet smell. Ick. Double Ick. Yuck!!

At 70 Euros a night this wasn't that much of a steal (Try Hostal Girona on Calle Girona). I would stay somewhere else if you are in Barcelona, and if you will visit the city again, stop at 60 Calle Balmes to visit and ask to see the rooms to make up your own mind.