If you want a unique experience and you're in good shape to climb 4 flights of stairs with luggage, you need to try this hotel. Don't be intimidated by heavy wooden doors and buzzer you need to push to announce your arrival. This building also contains private apartments. Just say you're a guest and they will buzz you in. The... more

This hostel was a wonderful place to stay for 4 nights in Barcelona. We walked to most places from the hotel. Sergio and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. They made us feel this place was home. They helped us with directions and sightseeing. It was wonderful to find CD's and books to borrow. Although our room overlooked the... more

It was a clean, functional, well located hotel in a safe area. Good for Barcelona sight seeing. The owner Abel and his assistant Sergio were outstanding. more

I stayed here twice on my recent Europe trip. It was a great value, the service was wonderful and I received some good suggestions about places to eat and drink. i would stay here again when I'm in town. Since i was a single, my room was small with a single bed. more

I stayed three nights in room 102, which has the benefit of an enclosed balcony which is not only a charming place to relax and read in the morning but also helps to insulate the room itself from traffic noise. Fresh flowers were placed on the balcony table on the evening of our arrival, which was a really nice touch.... more

I have to echo the many positive reviews. Sergio, Abel and the staff were all friendly and helpful always willing to give suggestions. The location is great, near 2 metro stops and easy walking distance to Plaza Catalunya, dining, shopping and many tourist sites. A couple of reviews mention the decor has somewhat of a museum quality or that of... more

Husband and two friends (70+) descended (or better, ascended)on Hostel L'Antic Espai in May, 2009. Daunted at first by the stairs to floor one and the hostel, we we're readily taken by the charm of the place and its wonderful proprietors, Abel and Sergio. We had no regrets. Our rooms/baths were spotless, spacious and decorated beautifully. Breakfast , served on... more

My wife and I recently stayed at the Hostal L'Antic Espai for a couple fo nights during our vacation. It is located on a side street, but near the Romblas and close to many exciting places. We were able to walk everywhere, and easily caught a bus to/from the Barcelona Airport. Our room had French doors that opened onto a... more

I came to this hotel with such high expectations given the pages and pages of sterling reviews in Trip Advisor so was really crushed to find my room had no window. If natural sunlight is important to you, before booking a room in this hotel, confirm that your room has a window. I was aghast (and in tears) to find... more