Safestay Barcelona Gothic

The number one thing about this property is its location. It is on the edge of Gothic quarters and another neighborhood that I don’t name. There are things to do everywhere around it. It is very easy to pick up a taxi. It is very easy to walk to the metro. If you don’t feel like finding things to do on your own, there is always the Group that safe stay has created that goes out to hotspots no further than 30 minute walk. The beds are comfortable. There are laboratories that are available without having to go to the main wash area for men and women. They make available mini storage closet to store your stuff in. Locks are available for sale.

The breakfast was not worth it. It was essentially bird food that you were able to get. It would’ve been nice to have a little variety and something more sustainable for the day. Some vitamin D milk, maybe some bagels with cream cheese. They just wasn’t many options. Another thing would be nice to be a little bit more friendly welcoming from the front staff. But it just depends on the person. They were not rude, but they could’ve had a little bit more personality than they’re not wanting to work there attitude. But again we’re not rude.

One of the best hotels I ever stayed in. Everything was clean, convienent, quiet, location obviously amazing. Staff were super cool too. And for the price was the best!

Had no issues or complaints at all

I’ve been coming to that hostel for many years and it’s always great

The staff are really helpful and friendly, one of the best things about this place! Really nice to have a terrace and a laundry room (although app operated, it was quite simple). Curtains in the beds are always a bonus. Location was close walk to beach, and metro station. Grocery store just round the corner. Breakfast was fine, simple but just what I needed.

Though it's a common issue in hostels, it shouldn't be: bed bugs. Yes, bed bugs. My second night I woke up scratching and spotted it running around the bed. I contacted them on Booking and went to reception who offered to change rooms, but I asked another guest in that room, she said she had the same problem. I was on the ground floor. For 4 nights in a row I was bitten, and I could hear other guests scratching all night. Booking wasn't much help as their customer service basically only responded by the time I was finished at the place. You don't need to shut down the hostel and heat the place. Just some of that drying sand will kill them off. Another issue: The beds are very wobbly. If you get bottom bunk, whenever someone climbs in and out the top, you can feel every movement. Unfortunately some other guests aren't considerate so they shake my bed like crazy lol. Inconsiderate guests: The hostel can't do much about this, but some people really don't pay attention to the rules. Especially young men. They come in drunk at 3am and talk out loud, one guy was on his phone out loud until late. Turning on the light middle of the night. I think some more signs on the wall could help this. No daylight: The building generally has no windows, so if you want daylight, you have to go up to the terrace. The dorms are all very dark.