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Reviews of Hostal Balmes Centro This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Balmes, 83, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

#206 of 328 B&Bs and inns in Barcelona

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 57 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    6.0
    Good area and very nice old building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was cold in the room and cold water in the evening. In the neighbor room somebody smoke maybe kannabis (sweet smell) and it was forbidden all kind of smoking in the rooms. The smell come to our room through the toilet ventilation. We told about that to reception and he went to neighbor room and gave a warning to the guest of neighbor room.

    Location was good and beautiful old house. In the morning warm water.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    7.0
    I will recommend this to other travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is not soundproof and well insulated so it is a bit cold and noisy at times but given the price paid we were happy.

    The location is perfect, the property sits in the central of Barcelona, allowing easy access to most landmarks and the old town. We felt safe walking around at night time and totally enjoyed the neighbourhood around the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel in Barcelona
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location not so good, the hostal was far to tourist places.

    The room was normal, nothing extra. But was very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    7.0
    Nice, but extremely loud
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would probably be happy to go back if it was not for the noise and cold. The insulation of the window was close to non-existent. The first night we woke up freezing. Thankfully the AC was working, and that solved this issue for the second night. BUT THE NOISE. Our window looked at the street. And troughout the night we got to enjoy every vehicle going past on the busy road. It was like sleeping in a bus stop. We were hardly able to sleep. Garbage trucks at 00:30 and 04:30, buses every 15 minutes. Carhorns late and early, but even just the cars going past were awfully loud.

    The place was rather clean, with a spacious room, late night reception, and nice beds. Alltogether it was better than what I expected. They even had a saloon, a shared microwave and a shared kettle. The included AC was working well, which is an important thing as it was much needed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good hostel in the center for its price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was quite cold first night, so we asked for additional blankets, they also were not very warm. But receptionist was trying to satisfy us. Internet was bad.

    The hostel is situated very convenient to the center of Barcelona, we were walking everywhere! The room was big, all additional things, that we needed, were given us by nice Ukrainian girl at the reception.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    8.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    7.0
    Nice location, good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was quite loud due to thin walls, you could hear basically everything that was going on in the neighbouring room.

    Great location and comfortably sized rooms. The room also had airconditioning, which I really appreciated!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2023

    7.0
    Ok for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small bathroom and no natural light even tho there was a window. The floor wasn’t clean.

    The location is great. 24hr reception. Very good water pressure in the shower. mini fridge in the room. Clean bedding.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2022

    7.0
    VERY GOOD
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    AUTHENTICITY

    wsntcheap but cheaper than a lot of others in Barcelona

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size small

    The building with history, room very cleanand cozy balcony

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Really good Place ti stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Place was Amazing, and our room was really nice and comfortable, the shared bathroom was immaculate and the staff at the reception was really kind with us and made a real effort to help us even if we were really early for the check in. It's in a really good position and with a twenty Min. Walk you're at the Sagrada famiglia, passing near Casa Batló and Casa Milà A lot of nice places to eat near-by!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    It was a nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very nice location and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    5.0
    Gereat location, safe, secure, clean basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathroom sharing was limited number for floor

    simple cheap hostal

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, relatively close. The room with the bathroom is huge, the bathroom is new and very clean. The balcony is beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi was bad

    Everything except slow and frequently lost WiFi signal

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Entering the hotel corridor marked one of the most disheartening moments I've encountered with an establishment. The pervasive smell of hash permeated the air, unmistakably originating from one of the rooms. The entire corridor, saturated with the scent, had allowed the unpleasant odor to infiltrate our assigned room. Concerned about the potential impact on our child's asthma/allergies, I promptly informed the reception. Much to my dismay, my apprehension was met with outright denial as the staff insisted there was no odor. Despite the evident fragrance, the establishment obstinately maintained that there was no issue. Attempting to address the situation, Booking.com intervened and requested us to await their communication with the administration. Unfortunately, the establishment rejected any assistance and persistently denied the smell. While language barriers may have played a role, the staff member's rudeness only exacerbated the situation. Claiming a lack of available rooms, they adamantly refused to change our accommodation. Instead of expressing empathy, they emphasized the non-refundable nature of our booking, leaving us with no recourse. Frustrated and genuinely concerned for our child's well-being, we had no choice but to vacate the premises and secure another room elsewhere. In our subsequent experiences, we discovered that Booking.com often faces limitations in providing help. The resolution ultimately rests with the hotel/hostel, typically extending no assistance beyond a perfunctory "sorry for the inconvenience." It's immensely disappointing to find yourself compelled to spend an additional sum of over $100 for a night when the responsibility clearly lies with the establishment and not the guest.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a little noisy at the night. It looks like there's a bar near the hostel.

    Everything!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    10
    wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was disappointing that the key was not available before check-out on the last day.

    Friendly staff and clean rooms! The location of the hotel is great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Resident customers very noisy. Talking loudly at 0200hrs. Children crying constantly most nights

    Central to Barcelona

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    9.0
    Super excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No sound proof:-(

    Absolutely lovely staff at the reception! Great old style building with a beautiful ceiling and balconies. Clean rooms a super cool location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    4.0
    Not recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had a terrible experience. I could hear every sound coming from neighboring rooms, even from the room next door. The receptionists watched videos on full volume all night long, and there were drunk guests who vomited every 10 minutes. The AC in the room also made a lot of noise, adding to the discomfort. It was an extremely unpleasant stay.

    The only good thing was the the location of this hostel.

    Stayed in July 2023

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