We stayed here for one night and had a triple room. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The hostal was very clean and the room very nice with a small balcony. A metro station is within a 5min walk. Would definately recommend Hostal Central.

Hostal clean friendly staff to Help, our room was facing main road n but Noisy . Bed comfortable enough shower worked, balcony 4 air nice, location was 15min walk from las rambles, 45min from beach. 15mins from gaudi building there is a metro 5 mins round corner away. Few restaurants nearby recommend argentine steak house 4 meat lovers only!! Overall... More

This a relatively low-cost solution to accommodation in Barcelona. The chief attraction is that the hosts - Amanda and Monica - are fluent English speakers, intelligent, humorous, responsible, warm and welcoming: the place feels safe and homely. We booked by phone, calling long distance from France. Everything turned out as promised. Payment is upfront. Credit/debit cards accepted. Good value for... More

I have been with my husband 5 nights and the place is very central, and clean, it has been reformed and looks all new. Maps, information, they help me to find all the list of the places in Barcelona. Coffe and tea free. We have a problem to get to the airport because it was a big strike, and receptionist... More

First of all I have to write that staff is fantastic in this place - very helpful and nice. I've booked a triple room with shared bathroom but just a day before it came out that I cann't go to Barcelona.Monica advised me to change the reservation and prepared for my husband and my daughter a nice double room with... More

We stayed in a triple room with a balcony and street view. It was very small and basic but since we only spent the nights there, it was alright. The staff was helpful and we had wifi in the room. Metro station is close and location is good (residential area). Downsides: floor was not cleaned every day and the breakfast... More

This is a pleasant hostel, with private baths available. The building dates from the early 1900s, with high ceilings, elegant tiles, and an art noveau entryway. The people who run the hostel are very helpful and pleasant. The location on Diputacio is very good -- close to a Metro station, and walking distance to the heart of Barcelona. There is... More

Recently travelled to Barcelona and had a great stay at HCB. Clean and comfortable rooms with air con (which was really nice in June!) It had everything we wanted except breakfast (apparently the kitchen was broken). However, it is really easy to find a cheap breakfast in Barcelona, so it wasn't a problem.

Loved the location of this place and the helpfulness of the family (it is a family run hotel) . Short walk to airport buses, close to almost everything. Recommend renting a bike and using this hotel as hub