Central and Basic Universitat for Young Hostel
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 14:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Use of Existing Beds | Children require an extra bed to sleep in the room. |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
WiFi in common areas
Multilingual staff
First aid kit
Fire extinguishers
More about Central and Basic Universitat for Young Hostel
Central and Basic Universitat for Young Hostel
Set in the lively Ciutat Vella District, next to the MACBA Museum, it is 5 minutes’ walk from Plaça Universitat Square.
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 11 Nov 2023
Stayed in: Nov 2023
Big up Ariel
Central location , basic and you get what you pay for. Clean and good amenities. The check in process is smooth and the crew are all very friendly.
Shout out Ariel from el salvador , who checked us in. Lovely dude who gave us a warm welcome and chat on arrival
Shout out Ariel from el salvador , who checked us in. Lovely dude who gave us a warm welcome and chat on arrival
Family traveller
Comment: 30 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Do not recommend!
I very rarely leave negative reviews, but in this case I genuinely feel that I need to warn future guests, especially after reading some of the other reviews. I honestly cannot understand how this place has received so many positive ratings.
First of all, the location is good — and that is probably the only positive thing I can say.
I would not even describe this place as a hotel. It is essentially a hostel, and unfortunately the overall experience was far below what you would expect considering the amount of money you pay.
The staff only spoke Spanish, which made communication extremely difficult. There was also very limited contact with them, as they were only present for a few hours in the morning and then disappeared for the rest of the day.
The soundproofing was absolutely terrible — practically non-existent. This is especially important because the rooms are located directly next to the shared bathroom. There was constant noise from people using the bathroom, especially late at night, but also during the day. On top of that, there was a huge amount of noise coming from the street outside. It genuinely felt as though the street noise was happening inside our room. If you are looking for somewhere quiet where you can actually sleep, this is definitely not the place.
The room itself was extremely small. There was barely enough space to move around, and you could not even comfortably walk from the mirror to the door. You basically have to squeeze yourself around the room. Honestly, if you are not very comfortable in small spaces, think twice before booking this place.
The amenities were also misleading. A fan was listed as an amenity, but there was no fan in the room because, apparently, there was air conditioning. However, the air conditioning did not operate throughout the day. It only worked from late at night until early in the morning, which was extremely inconvenient.
The bathroom was supposedly shared only by the guests on our floor, but it was still overcrowded. Several times I actually had to wait just to use the bathroom.
I genuinely cannot understand the logic behind charging this much money for such conditions. Someone might say, “It’s just a shared bathroom — everything else must be fine.” Unfortunately, no. The shared bathroom was only one of many problems. The tiny room, the lack of soundproofing, the street noise, the limited air conditioning and the lack of proper communication with the staff all made the stay very unpleasant.
I absolutely do NOT recommend this place. And honestly, I am genuinely surprised by the people giving it three stars or more. In my opinion, those reviews create a completely misleading impression for future guests.
If you are considering booking this place, please think carefully before doing so. I personally would never stay here again.
First of all, the location is good — and that is probably the only positive thing I can say.
I would not even describe this place as a hotel. It is essentially a hostel, and unfortunately the overall experience was far below what you would expect considering the amount of money you pay.
The staff only spoke Spanish, which made communication extremely difficult. There was also very limited contact with them, as they were only present for a few hours in the morning and then disappeared for the rest of the day.
The soundproofing was absolutely terrible — practically non-existent. This is especially important because the rooms are located directly next to the shared bathroom. There was constant noise from people using the bathroom, especially late at night, but also during the day. On top of that, there was a huge amount of noise coming from the street outside. It genuinely felt as though the street noise was happening inside our room. If you are looking for somewhere quiet where you can actually sleep, this is definitely not the place.
The room itself was extremely small. There was barely enough space to move around, and you could not even comfortably walk from the mirror to the door. You basically have to squeeze yourself around the room. Honestly, if you are not very comfortable in small spaces, think twice before booking this place.
The amenities were also misleading. A fan was listed as an amenity, but there was no fan in the room because, apparently, there was air conditioning. However, the air conditioning did not operate throughout the day. It only worked from late at night until early in the morning, which was extremely inconvenient.
The bathroom was supposedly shared only by the guests on our floor, but it was still overcrowded. Several times I actually had to wait just to use the bathroom.
I genuinely cannot understand the logic behind charging this much money for such conditions. Someone might say, “It’s just a shared bathroom — everything else must be fine.” Unfortunately, no. The shared bathroom was only one of many problems. The tiny room, the lack of soundproofing, the street noise, the limited air conditioning and the lack of proper communication with the staff all made the stay very unpleasant.
I absolutely do NOT recommend this place. And honestly, I am genuinely surprised by the people giving it three stars or more. In my opinion, those reviews create a completely misleading impression for future guests.
If you are considering booking this place, please think carefully before doing so. I personally would never stay here again.
Solo traveller
Comment: 4 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
Very warm welcome
Fortunately, the staff is great! A big thank you to Mathis for his availability and kindness!
The hotel service is very basic, bordering on outdated for a price that is not justified.
Ideal location.
Catherine P
The hotel service is very basic, bordering on outdated for a price that is not justified.
Ideal location.
Catherine P
Solo traveller
Comment: 29 Sep 2024
Stayed in: Sep 2024
Fulfills the purpose of a place to sleep
The hotel is super central. Rooms are simple and clean. If you are looking for great luxury or comfort is wrong here. Self check-in possible. Shared bathrooms and corridors are cleaned regularly and several times a day. If you are just looking for a bed to sleep in, you will not be disappointed here.
Solo traveller
Comment: 2 Aug 2024
Stayed in: Jul 2024
exceptionally bad, and that's what someone who's been traveling the world for 40 years says.
on the description it is not specified that the bathrooms are shared, find out after paying on the booking confirmation.
the rooms are not rooms but loculi of 2 x 3, everything is automatic if you run out of paper that gives you the last code for the third front door stay out (it happened to a couple and thank goodness I was going out and they went in)
the loculi are 23 with 5 bathrooms, 3 with shower.
It's basically like AIDS. If you know him, you avoid him.
I add nothing else, try to believe
the rooms are not rooms but loculi of 2 x 3, everything is automatic if you run out of paper that gives you the last code for the third front door stay out (it happened to a couple and thank goodness I was going out and they went in)
the loculi are 23 with 5 bathrooms, 3 with shower.
It's basically like AIDS. If you know him, you avoid him.
I add nothing else, try to believe
Excellent location
Joaquin Costa, 44, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, 08001, Spain|0.67 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Please note that under Royal Decree 933/2021, effective February 1, 2025, hotels in Spain may request certain personal information at check-in, including but not limited to identification, address, email, and phone number for guests 14 and older, as well as proof of relationship with minors under 14.
Children require an extra bed to sleep in the room.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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