Name: Central & Basic Universitat
Address: Joaquin Costa, 44, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain, Joaquin Costa, 44, Catalonia, 08001, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $28 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Guesthouse Central & Basic Universitat

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and culture – Check location Joaquin Costa, 44, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and culture – Check location

*8.4* MACBA: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

Universitat Metro Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

Sant Antoni Metro Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

FGC - Plaça de Catalunya: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

The staffs were super friendly and kind. Gave us good information of Barcelona :) Location is easy to find. Room was nice.

Hejin, South Korea

-Staff was really friendly -Location is very good -Enjoyed my stay there

Hamza, Morocco

The place is really nice, clean and the staff is simply amazing, I extended 1 day and they gave me a bigger room with the same price, one of the best hostels I have visited and they have a single room !!

Omar, Lebanon

Friendly staff. Convenience of the location. Walking distance from Universitat Metro Station, La Rambla,

Sonny, United States of America

Our room had everything we needed for our stay: two beds, one private bathroom and a tv to watch at night at a great location. The street is full of little nice cafes and immigrant shops. The staff were cordial and attentive. Our room was in the back of the property so we were never bothered by street noise, which was good. I would recommend this place to travelers who want value for their money: a modest, clean, private room at an affordable price in Barcelona.

Luis, Spain

Centrality, kind staff, affordable. I would choose again definitely.

Kemal, Turkey

All about the place all new, friendly staff and very central in barcelona, close to all the transports too. 5*

Luis, United Kingdom

Clean facilities, staff trying their best. Property on budget.

Anonymous, Morocco

Extra friendly helpful staff. Great location, a short walk to major tourist sights. Bed very comfortable. Excellent shower! Would definitely stay again

Peter, Czech Republic

It was a great resting night, clean room and quiet. For us the location of the hostel was so cool and we enjoyed our trip at highest rapport quality-price.

Veronicq, United Kingdom

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What guests loved the most:
“The staffs were super friendly and kind. Gave us good information of Barcelona :) Location is easy to find. Room was nice.”

Hejin South Korea
“-Staff was really friendly -Location is very good -Enjoyed my stay there”

Hamza Morocco
“The place is really nice, clean and the staff is simply amazing, I extended 1 day and they gave me a bigger room with the same price, one of the best hostels I have visited and they have a single room...”

Omar Lebanon
“Friendly staff. Convenience of the location. Walking distance from Universitat Metro Station, La Rambla,”

Sonny United States of America
“Our room had everything we needed for our stay: two beds, one private bathroom and a tv to watch at night at a great location. The street is full of little nice cafes and immigrant shops. ”

Luis Spain
“Centrality, kind staff, affordable. I would choose again definitely.”

Kemal Turkey
“All about the place all new, friendly staff and very central in barcelona, close to all the transports too. 5*”

Luis United Kingdom
“Clean facilities, staff trying their best. Property on budget.”

Morocco
“Extra friendly helpful staff. Great location, a short walk to major tourist sights. Bed very comfortable. Excellent shower! Would definitely stay again”

Peter Czech Republic
“It was a great resting night, clean room and quiet. For us the location of the hostel was so cool and we enjoyed our trip at highest rapport quality-price.”

Veronicq United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Barcelona –

Set in the lively Ciutat Vella District, next to the MACBA Museum, it is 5 minutes’ walk from Plaça Universitat Square.

Decorated with bright colors, all the rooms come with single beds which can be joined together and some have a private bathroom with shower. Free toiletries are also provided.

Central & Basic Universitat is surrounded by a wide range of shops and supermarkets. You can find some of the trendiest restaurants and bars of the city in a 5-minute walk.

The Ramblas and Boquería Market are 2,650 feet away and you can walk to Plaça Catalunya Square in about 10 minutes’ walk. El Prat Barcelona Airport is 30 minutes by public transport. Regular buses leave from a bus stop located just 2,650 feet away.

Ciutat Vella is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and culture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Barcelona, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks

MACBA
0.1 miles
Goya Theatre
0.1 miles
Parking MACBA
0.2 miles
Universitat Metro Station
0.2 miles
FGC - Plaça de Catalunya
0.3 miles
Poliorama Theatre
0.3 miles
Llantiol Theatre
0.3 miles
Sant Antoni Metro Station
0.3 miles
Sala Merce
0.3 miles
Club Capitol
0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Barcelona-El Prat Airport
7.5 miles
Girona-Costa Brava Airport
47.3 miles
Reus Airport
54.8 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards!

Ronda de Sant Antoni Market Department Store
El Raval Boutique

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Extra friendly helpful staff. Great location, a short walk to major tourist sights. Bed very comfortable. Excellent shower! Would definitely stay again”

Peter

Czech Republic

“The receptionists are really so sweet and kind, they are ready to answer you all of the questions and recommend to you where to go. The location of the hostel i...”

Nicol

Czech Republic

8.7

“The room for three people was spacious, clean and tidy, and there was a open space with couch outside the room, which was pretty nice. The shared bathrooms were...”

Taiwan

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Check-in is only possible for guests between 25 and 49 years old

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Pets are not allowed.

Central & Basic Universitat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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For reservations for 7 nights or more, special conditions apply. Once the reservation is made, the hotel will contact the customer for more information.

Upon arrival, guests must present the credit card used for the reservation. Credit card where guest is not present, will not be accepted. The owner of the card must be present at the time of check-in.

Guests must show a valid ID and credit card upon check-in.

Please inform Central & Basic Universitat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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“The place is really nice, clean and the staff is simply amazing, I extended 1 day and they gave me a bigger room with the same price, one of the best hostels I have visited and they have a single room !!”

Omar

Lebanon

“Our room had everything we needed for our stay: two beds, one private bathroom and a tv to watch at night at a great location. The street is full of little nice cafes and immigrant shops. The staff were cordial and attentive. Our room was in the back of the property so we were never bothered by street noise, which was good. I would recommend this place to travelers who want value for their money: a modest, clean, private room at an affordable price in Barcelona.”

Luis

Spain

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Reviewed: January 18, 2019

Peter Prague
Czech Republic

2 helpful votes
10

“Excellent place to stay in Barcelona!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extra friendly helpful staff. Great location, a short walk to major tourist sights. Bed very comfortable. Excellent shower! Would definitely stay again

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Veronicq
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a great resting night, clean room and quiet. For us the location of the hostel was so cool and we enjoyed our trip at highest rapport quality-price.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Nicol
Czech Republic
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As I was working in many hotels and hostels, i have to warn that the pictures are better than the reality, the floor is just kind of cheap pvc, very cold in winter, the building doesnt have any heating system, so in the rooms is just air condition which can be heater but it was really cold at night as the door for the balcony let the cold wind go through, the last night i got sick so dress well if you are travelling in the winter.
The receptionists are really so sweet and kind, they are ready to answer you all of the questions and recommend to you where to go. The location of the hostel is amazing, few steps and you are in Placa Universitat or Placa de Catalunya. Good value for money.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Hejin
South Korea
10

“Recommendable hostel. I will come back here again!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staffs were super friendly and kind. Gave us good information of Barcelona :) Location is easy to find. Room was nice.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

LW Huang
Taiwan
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room for three people was spacious, clean and tidy, and there was a open space with couch outside the room, which was pretty nice. The shared bathrooms were clean as well. 10 mins to La Rambla Street by walk, pretty convenient.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Matthias
Switzerland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
Very good located nice hostel with a good price value. The staff was very friendly, helping and nice, especially Andia ( the council ) and Jorge ( San Michael ) :) :) :) Tank you very much and until next time.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Karin
Spain
9.6

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The neighbour was talking loud to his friend in the night. The bed was really hard.
Location - I love that part of Barcelona. Good restaurants and interesting streets. The fact that the hostel only had twin or singel room.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Mebenj
Poland
8.8

“Very positive stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no window, mini wc in the room, no clozet or table
Great kind staff, friendly atmosphere, wonderful surprise for New Year's Eve - cava from Jorge it was so amazing😊 The comfort is middle but aligned with the price. Bug adventage is the location, top center, near la Rambla, in El Raval zone. I recommend.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 30, 2018

Priyanka
Portugal
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Heating was not strong, they did give small heater
Very clean. Even bathrooms 😊

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 26, 2018

Barbara
Ireland

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Great location, comfy beds and nice staff. Cleaning must be better, though.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked 4 nights and the room wasn't cleaned during our stay.
Great location, comfy beds and kind staff.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 26, 2018

Etel
Brazil
Age group: 35 – 44
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
Mattress quality. Air conditioning needs to be cleaned.
Staff was really great. As well as location.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 26, 2018

Ahmed
United Arab Emirates

3 helpful votes
6.3

“Very Good Location but poor Facilities and services”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Facilities, room size and services are very poor
Location is great and very near to the centre

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 25, 2018

Abdulrahman
Denmark
10

“Pleasant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is friendly

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 22, 2018

Lewis
United Kingdom
9.2

“Amazing value for money!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Best value for money I have ever received, I don't have any complaints whatsoever. From the outside the building is hard to find but I kind of liked that about it. (Hidden away)

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 20, 2018

Graham
United Kingdom
7.9

“top location, reasonably priced right in the heart of this vibrant city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
no real complaints; obviously, things are fairly basic, but all was reasonably priced, and I think women travelling alone would feel safe here
professionally run hostel with private rooms right in centre of Barcelona; helpful friendly young staff; young person's backpacker stop over, but fine for me, too, in my fifties, to see a Barcelona FC game, flying in for one night only; very good Irish bar close by, and completely in centre of the city

Stayed in December 2018

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	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
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Start of dialog content This small room offers views of the MACBA Art Museum or traditional patio views. Rooms come with 2 single beds which can be joined together and a private bathroom with shower. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Shared toilet • Linens Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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	Triple Room with Private Bathroom 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Shower • Private Bathroom • Bathtub or shower • Linens Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Quadruple Room 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
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	Standard Triple Room 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
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