Guesthouse Hostal River
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Sant Pau 15, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1384 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location, a nice rustic and basic hotel with comfortable rooms but not much ambience... I thought it was a great deal, and close to historic buildings and things of note, and the beach... 😎👍🏽
CanadaVery simple, clean, safe and convenient to the heart of Barcelona. It’s not fancy but it’s all one needs. The owner and staff were always available and helpful when needed.
United States of AmericaStaff is very friendly. Location is literally in the heart of city. It's located on La Rambla. The rooms are cleaned everyday. Towels and other extra facilities are free of charge.
AzerbaijanThe property was very nice Facilities were clean Rooms were clean Nice staff
FranceIt is very close to city centre It is clean. Unlike some other hostels you get clean towel, soap, shampoo You have a sink in your room
LithuaniaLocation is so close to the main tourist attractions including the old quarter and La Rambla; great staff, very comfortable room and spacious!
AustraliaThe lady in the front desk was super nice and helpful. The location is okay it is in an alley and there is no parking available!
United States of AmericaThe single room and shared bathroom were clean and adequate. Walk from Placa de Catalunya down Las Ramblas and then down side street - felt safe in neighborhood. Able to walk from hostal, south down Las Ramblas to the port entrance to join cruise.
United States of AmericaThe room was clean, easy to reach and few steps far from the Rambla.
ItalyLoved the location near the gothic quarter, only needed to cross La Rambla. Clean rooms, small but good shower in private bathroom, nice and informative staff.
Ecuador
Hostal River
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Sam
Canada
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Blair
United States of America
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Heydər
Azerbaijan
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Rachel
France
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Anabeli
Lithuania
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Joas
Australia
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Carolina
United States of America
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Noreen
United States of America
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Davide
Italy
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Wendy
Ecuador
Stay in the heart of Barcelona – Excellent location – show map
Hostal River is set on a pedestrian street, just 500 feet from Barcelona’s famous La Rambla and Liceu Metro Station. It offers 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi.
All rooms are heated and some come with a desk and street views. Some have a private bathroom and some have shared bathroom facilities. Free toiletries are provided in all. A hairdryer can be requested at reception.
The guest house features a living shared room with a balcony offering views of Carrer Sant Pau Street.
Luggage storage is offered and the Hostal River has a tour desk. La Boqueria Market is 4 minutes’ walk away and there are many shops, bars and restaurants in the immediated area.
This is our guests' favorite part of Barcelona, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the real heart of Barcelona, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!
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- Some guests said the rooms were noisy
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- Guests appreciated the convenient location
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Guests said the public transit was good
See what guests loved the most:
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Sam
Canada“Great location, a nice rustic and basic hotel with comfortable rooms but not much ambience... I thought it was a great deal, and close to historic buildings and things of note, and the beach... 😎👍🏽”
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Blair
United States of America“Very simple, clean, safe and convenient to the heart of Barcelona. It’s not fancy but it’s all one needs. The owner and staff were always available and helpful when needed.”
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Heydər
Azerbaijan“Staff is very friendly. Location is literally in the heart of city. It's located on La Rambla. The rooms are cleaned everyday. Towels and other extra facilities are free of charge. ”
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Rachel
France“The property was very nice Facilities were clean Rooms were clean Nice staff”
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Anabeli
Lithuania“It is very close to city centre It is clean. Unlike some other hostels you get clean towel, soap, shampoo You have a sink in your room ”
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Joas
Australia“Location is so close to the main tourist attractions including the old quarter and La Rambla; great staff, very comfortable room and spacious!”
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Carolina
United States of America
“The lady in the front desk was super nice and helpful. The location is okay it is in an alley and there is no parking available! ”
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Noreen
United States of America
“The single room and shared bathroom were clean and adequate. Walk from Placa de Catalunya down Las Ramblas and then down side street - felt safe in neighborhood. Able to walk from hostal, south down Las Ramblas to the port entrance to join cruise.”
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Davide
Italy“The room was clean, easy to reach and few steps far from the Rambla.”
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Wendy
Ecuador“Loved the location near the gothic quarter, only needed to cross La Rambla. Clean rooms, small but good shower in private bathroom, nice and informative staff. ”
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About Hostal River
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Host Info
Nuestro hostal es de gestión familiar. Somos dos hermanas que hemos cogido el relevo generacional de nuestros padres y intentamos que el cliente se encuentre cómodo y tranquilo. Es un hostal sencillo y muy céntrico. Intentamos ir mejorando poco a poco ( sin prisa pero sin pausa) este es nuestro lema. Damos un trato cercano a nuestros clientes y nos ofrecemos para ayudarles si tienen alguna duda. Tenemos 24 habitaciones repartidas en dos plantas , disponemos de mapas en recepción y plancha para quien la solicite.
Pasear por la ciudad, ir al teatro y a la playa.
El hostal está justo al lado de las Ramblas de Barcelona que es la arteria principal de la ciudad. Estamos cerca del gótico y del puerto. A 10 minutos a pie está la Plaza Cataluña punto emblemático de la ciudad. El barrio es cosmopolita y la mezcla de gente es lo más característico, encontrarás supermercados abiertos las 24 horas y opciones culturales para todos los gustos, teatro , opera, conciertos y espectáculos callejeros. Se puede ir a la playa dando un paseo o en autobús desde las Ramblas. El Barrio es muy vivo y hay gente a todas horas en las calles. Definitivamente el Barrio del Raval es muy dinámico y cada dia está más vivo.
Languages spoken: Catalan, English, Spanish, French, Galician, Portuguese
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Gran Teatre del Liceu0.1 miles
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Güell Palace0.1 miles
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Jamboree0.1 miles
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Placa Reial0.2 miles
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Boqueria Market0.2 miles
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Arts Santa Mònica0.2 miles
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El Maldà Theatre0.3 miles
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Parking MACBA0.3 miles
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Plaça Catalunya0.5 miles
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Picasso Museum0.6 miles
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Tivoli Theatre0.7 miles
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Passeig de Gracia0.7 miles
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Casa Batllo0.9 miles
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Montjuïc1.1 miles
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Port Olimpic1.5 miles
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Sagrada Familia1.7 miles
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Sants Railway Station1.7 miles
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Tibidabo4 miles
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Subway Liceu Metro Station0.1 miles
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Subway Drassanes Metro Station0.3 miles
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Barcelona-El Prat Airport7.5 miles
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Girona-Costa Brava Airport47.2 miles
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Reus Airport55.1 miles
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Amenities of Hostal River
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Hairdryer
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Adults only
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Heating
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- Catalan
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Galician
- Portuguese
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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.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 8 are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 8 and up are allowed)
Hostal River 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 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Credit card payments can be made between 9:30 and 14:00. After, cash payments only.
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 is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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.
FAQs about Hostal River
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Room options at Hostal River include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Double
- Single
- Twin
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hostal River by:
- Taxi 25min
- Airport shuttle (public) 45min
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The prices at Hostal River may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Hostal River is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Hostal River is 2,950 feet from the center of Barcelona.
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Hostal River offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Beach
