Hostal Elkano

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Good
Traveller Type:

Disappointing
Traveller Type:
  : We appreciated the affordability and the hotel's location in Barcelona. With a nearby metro station and the ability to reach most places within a 40-minute walk, it offered convenience for exploring the city.
  : Upon finally locating the hotel, we were confronted with a steel door that seemed to have been borrowed from Alcatraz. After being buzzed in, we passed through a dimly lit corridor until we reached a rather gloomy-looking individual seated in a windowless room, sandwiched between a bathroom and bedroom. Our room was situated a mere 30cm away from this lady's desk, and upon entering, it felt as though we had unintentionally signed up for a prison-themed experience. With a roller shutter on the window and what seemed like a guard stationed outside our door, the initial impression was quite disconcerting. On the bright side, the building's location is quite convenient. You can make a brisk walk up the hill to the viewpoint in about 20 minutes, or if you're in a hurry, it might feel like just 5 minutes, reminiscent of a prison break. While it wasn't a terribly awful experience, we probably wouldn't choose to stay here again. If it weren't for the prepayment, we might have considered looking for an alternative. Once inside our room, we had an eerie feeling that we needed to keep noise to a minimum, as if a warden might pop in for an unexpected cell inspection. Additionally, we encountered an individual at the front desk who appeared rather deceptive when it came to the tourist tax. While I'm not entirely certain about the details, I would advise future guests to exercise caution when checking in to avoid any potential issues.

Very Poor
Traveller Type:
  : I didn't like anything, it's a disgrace
  : There is no internet connection. It's a dirty hostel. The employees are very rude and disrespectful. Your money and time will be wasted.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
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  : A clean room with private bathroom , nice location , calm and the stuff was nice
  : Only thing we need is some tools to clean the room otherwise everything was good

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Excellent location and price
  : It's a hostal, you get what you pay for.

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Its very affordable and quite close to the train station and the metro is also very near to the property so easy access to all areas of the city. The main Barcelona stadium is also pretty close.
  : The staff at night doesnt speak english so it was a bit annoying. The small basin to wash hands is very small.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children