Reviews of Itaca Hostel
Ripoll, 21, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
#81 of 582 hotels in Barcelona
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 316 hostel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Neža
Slovenia16 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
The location of the hostel is perfect. I was there with my kids (had our own room) and everything was great. The staff was friendly and helpful. The kitchen was well equipped. Everything was very clean and it just felt cosy. It looked like a great place to meet new people and hang out, but as I was with kids I skipped out on that... but will definitely stay there again if/when we come back to Barcelona.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Dragana
Serbia32 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Found my place where to stay in Barcelona”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is the best possible, and the stuff as well! It’s so clean and well equipped. Many events are organized by stuff like walking tours, party tours, sunset tours etc
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Ruben
United States of America8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was good 👍
The customer service it is excellent 👌 👏 👍
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Ruben
United States of America8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10-Bed)
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Excellent customer service 👏 👌 👍
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Genevieve
Netherlands12 Reviews9.0“Very welcoming and affordable”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The distance from the beach
Staff was very friendly
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Jonsson
United Kingdom1 review10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10-Bed)
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is perfect, staff are very friendly and the activities they provide are great if you want to meet people! Couldn’t recommend a better place to stay!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Stephen
Canada3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Other people snoring sometimes. Duvet was too warm.
They have a great location. They are open to doing your laundry for you for €10. Cosy.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Darcie
Switzerland6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great! Nothing to complain about :)
The staff was great, the bed was comfy, the location is in the heart of barcelona.... what do you want more?
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Umut
Turkey8 Reviews10“Fine choice”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location was great. Events of the Hostel also great. I loved it.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Peleg
Israel7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10-Bed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You have to pay 10 euros to stay in the shared areas after you checkout
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Arshanie
United States of America11 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10-Bed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
The cleanest hostel I've ever stayed at. Within walking distance from the center of everything. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The bathroom was impeccable. Highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Seani
United States of America3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing I didn't like, apart from being on the bottom bunk and it being a small gap between top and bottom bunk.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved that the ladies had separate bathroom/ toilets to the men. Was good to have a kitchen where we could cook, and a dining room where we could sit and eat.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Justyna
Poland8 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect stay in Barcelona!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (6-Bed)
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was amazing :)
Everything! From the staff to the rooms and common areas, they had a free tea and coffee, and the location was really great. Felt very safe there ☺️
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Liz
United States of America3 Reviews10“Great hostel in a great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10-Bed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
10 out of 10 would recommend. Very clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and communal area. Really lovely staff that make you feel at home. I stayed in an 8-bunk room. Comfortable bed with good pillow and bedding. The social events are lovely too, I made several new friends
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Adam
United Kingdom42 Reviews4 helpful votes10“New favourite Hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (6-Bed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N.A
Elite Elite stay Best hostel in BCN and my new go to for next time Great staff, facilities, location and cleanliness Overall a fantastic experience even for one night
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Zanajabare
Iceland28 Reviews9 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good hostel and good location nice staff friendly very comfortable staying there
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Tal
Israel25 Reviews13 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Nice staff, comfortable Beds and good place to relax in the city centre. I recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Lorenzo
Iceland46 Reviews10 helpful votes10“Lovely hostel in the heart of Barcelona”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, very clean room with comfy beds. We’ll be back!!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Maria
Australia22 Reviews5 helpful votes10“The Best in Barcelona (in my personal opinion :-D”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Seriously - only tiny (TINY) things like turning mattresses or fixing squeaky beds - it's an AMAZING hostel!
The staff here are absolutely amazing. The kitchen, though small, is really well provided (good selections of pots and pans, and utensils, also salt, pepper and oil for cooking!!). It was also really lovely to come out in the morning to fresh coffee <3 The social spaces are great and the whole vibe is one of the friendliest that I've encountered. Highly recommend!!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Carla
Germany1 review10“Hostelfamily at it‘s best ❤️”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (6-Bed)
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolut gemütlich und sauber, tolle Events wie Sunset-Watching, Flamenco-Shows oder Sangria-Abende in kleiner Runde an der Rezeption. Personal ist absolut cool🤌
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 5, 2024
Gordana
Montenegro9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10-Bed)
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is my second time coming to Itaca hostel🤗. I have the same impression as the first time, the best hostel I've been to🚀. What makes Ithaca THE BEST? - PEOPLE WHO WORK THERE in the first place🫀. -Then the ambiance itself full of details that make you feel at home. - Cleanliness... Ps: Special thanks to the beautiful young women who works at the reception and her colleague because understanding my crazy hysterical moments regarding the 'disappearance' of my New Year's Eve dress🙈😄. When a person travels and spends a lot of time alone she has some strange reactions 😄 I will return to Itaca again and honestly I already miss you. All the best Gordana ❤️
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Radek
Czech Republic1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 5 nights
What a super staff! Special shout out to Julio, Sassy and Dexter. I arrived alone but stayed with friends. It feels like a small family in a big busy city. There was something every evening so dont worry you wont know what to do with yourself. I am definitely coming back!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Afonso
Germany1 review1 helpful vote10“Very nice and friendly hostel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I can't think of something i didn't like
Very friendly Staff, lot of activities for the travellers.confortable and clean
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 12, 2023
Chen
United States of America4 Reviews8.0“A great hostel for my first try!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8-Bed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lower bunker was a bit low, bummed my head against the metal bar a few times.
The property was very compact and cute, very colorful and comfortable common areas! Also the staff was very sociable and accommodating!
Stayed in December 2023
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