Guesthouse Central and Basic Universitat
Joaquin Costa, 44, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1384 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very satisfied with our stay in the hostel,Arman went out of his way to make sure we were set and comfortable,even going as far as providing us a better room than the one we originally booked. Cleanliness is impeccable and the location is great.
SpainLove the staff, they’re so welcoming and friendly especially Camila whenever we needed anything she was on point.
Moroccohelpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff, special thanks to Camilla and Camillo.
AustriaThe staff was really nice, they helped us a lot, the room was clean and the beds were comfortable , and the location was very convenient.
MexicoStaff was very friendly and helpful. They even drew on a map exactly which train stops we would take for the airport and Sagrada Familia and the best ticket to buy. Our room was very spacious and location was central enough while being in a quieter area. Will definitely stay here if we return to barcelona
United States of AmericaStaff friendly. Douglas is a nice guy that helped a lot. Good vibes from everybody.
BrazilThe location was excellent, very centrally located, close to Plaza Catalunya, and 5-10 mins walk. The front desk staff were excellent too, especially Andiya, Douglas and Mehdi. They all were very helpful and provided valuable information about the area and attractions.
United States of AmericaThe location is amazing and the room was quite clean! The receptionist Nicholas was super helpful and friendly!
TurkeyThe staff was very nice, friendly and helpful especially Nicolas. He was very friendly and ready to help anytime. We highly recommend and value for money staying in a nice neighborhood in the center of the city.
North MacedoniaStaff was great Especially Andian who was so helpful and responsive to all our needs. Love the view out our french doors overlooking the street. So many bathrooms, never a wait. Nice private room with sink, beds are comfortable. About a 10 minute wak to Plaza Catalonia, so easy to pick up buses for tours or to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
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Central and Basic Universitat
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Stefan
Spain
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Marouane
Morocco
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Yong
Austria
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Barbara
Mexico
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Rachel
United States of America
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Adriana
Brazil
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Nilufer
United States of America
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Gökhan
Turkey
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Ana
North Macedonia
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Susan
United States of America
Stay in the heart of Barcelona – Excellent location – show map
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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Barcelona, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the real heart of Barcelona, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
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Triple Room with Private Bathroom
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Standard Quadruple Room
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Standard Triple Room
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Superior Double Room
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See what guests loved the most:
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Stefan
Spain“Very satisfied with our stay in the hostel,Arman went out of his way to make sure we were set and comfortable,even going as far as providing us a better room than the one we originally booked. Cleanliness is impeccable and the location is great.”
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Marouane
Morocco“Love the staff, they’re so welcoming and friendly especially Camila whenever we needed anything she was on point. ”
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Yong
Austria“helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff, special thanks to Camilla and Camillo.”
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Barbara
Mexico“The staff was really nice, they helped us a lot, the room was clean and the beds were comfortable , and the location was very convenient.”
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Rachel
United States of America“Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even drew on a map exactly which train stops we would take for the airport and Sagrada Familia and the best ticket to buy. Our room was very spacious and location was central enough while being in a quieter area. Will definitely stay here if we return to barcelona” Read more
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Adriana
Brazil“Staff friendly. Douglas is a nice guy that helped a lot. Good vibes from everybody. ”
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Nilufer
United States of America
“The location was excellent, very centrally located, close to Plaza Catalunya, and 5-10 mins walk. The front desk staff were excellent too, especially Andiya, Douglas and Mehdi. They all were very helpful and provided valuable information about the area and attractions.” Read more
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Gökhan
Turkey“The location is amazing and the room was quite clean! The receptionist Nicholas was super helpful and friendly!”
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Ana
North Macedonia“The staff was very nice, friendly and helpful especially Nicolas. He was very friendly and ready to help anytime. We highly recommend and value for money staying in a nice neighborhood in the center of the city.”
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Susan
United States of America
“Staff was great Especially Andian who was so helpful and responsive to all our needs. Love the view out our french doors overlooking the street. So many bathrooms, never a wait. Nice private room with sink, beds are comfortable. About a 10 minute wak to Plaza Catalonia, so easy to pick up buses for tours or to the airport. Would definitely stay again.” Read more
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About Central and Basic Universitat
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MACBA0.1 miles
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Goya Theatre0.1 miles
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Parking MACBA0.2 miles
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Poliorama Theatre0.3 miles
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Llantiol Theatre0.3 miles
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Club Capitol0.3 miles
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Boqueria Market0.3 miles
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Plaça Catalunya0.4 miles
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Passeig de Gracia0.5 miles
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Tivoli Theatre0.5 miles
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Placa Reial0.5 miles
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Casa Batllo0.6 miles
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Picasso Museum0.8 miles
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Montjuïc1.1 miles
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Sants Railway Station1.4 miles
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Sagrada Familia1.5 miles
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Port Olimpic1.8 miles
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Subway Universitat Metro Station0.2 miles
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Train FGC - Plaça de Catalunya0.3 miles
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Subway Sant Antoni Metro Station0.3 miles
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Barcelona-El Prat Airport7.5 miles
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Girona-Costa Brava Airport47.3 miles
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Reus Airport54.8 miles
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Amenities of Central and Basic Universitat
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Free toiletries
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Baggage storage Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Safe Additional charge
General
- Adults only
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of EUR 10 is required on arrival. That's about 12.05USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 49 years old
Central and Basic Universitat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
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 note that a key deposit of 20€ cash is required upon arrival and will be refunded at the check-out.
Please note that late check-in after 22:00 carries a surcharge of EUR 15.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform Central and 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A damage deposit of EUR 10 is required on arrival. That's about 12.05USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Central and Basic Universitat
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Check-in at Central and Basic Universitat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Central and Basic Universitat by:
- Taxi 25min
- Airport shuttle (public) 35min
- Subway/Metro 1h
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Central and Basic Universitat is 2,150 feet from the center of Barcelona.
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The prices at Central and Basic Universitat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Central and Basic Universitat include:
- Single
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Quad
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Guests staying at Central and Basic Universitat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
