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Hotel Ballestero (Barcelona, Spain)

Hotel Ballestero (Barcelona, Spain)

About Ballestero

Ballestero Guesthouse provides well kept hostel style accommodations in central Barcelona. Each of their tastefully appointed rooms are furnished with heating and air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a flat screen TV. Guests can choose from a single or a double room. The five story guest house is equipped with an elevator, and has several convenient amenities like vending machines, a reception desk, free Wi-Fi, and a coffee maker. There are several popular restaurants within a short distance from the hostel including Pans & Company, Txapeldun Egarri, and Panes Creativos. Ballestero Guesthouse is near many of Barcelona's shops and attractions such as La Maquinista, Golf Can Drago, Museu Etnologic Del Montseny, Barcelona Bosc Urba, Park Guell, Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, and a variety of tour companies specializing in bike, walking, and motorized tours.

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool(Unavailable)
  • Spa(Unavailable)
  • Parking(Unavailable)
  • Pets(Unavailable)
  • A/C
  • Restaurant(Unavailable)
  • Hotel bar(Unavailable)
  • Gym(Unavailable)

Rating overview

  • LocationVery good  8.2 / 10
  • RoomsOkay  6.8 / 10
  • ServiceGood  7.6 / 10

Positive Reviews

positive:

It's in a great location

From the hostel it's just a few minutes walk to the train station and the metro. This made it a highly convenient choice for guests traveling to and from Barcelona. It's also within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, and shops.

positive:

It's highly affordable

Most of the guests that stayed at Ballestero Guest House were looking for a simple, inexpensive place to lay their head down at night. Ballestero fit the bill, offering a highly competitive nightly rate that many guests noted was the lowest price in the area at the time of their stay.

positive:

The beds are made up each day

Many seasoned travellers have become accustomed to low cost hostels offering limited service. As such, they were pleasantly surprised to find that the rooms are serviced each day, with the beds made up with clean sheets and the towels replaced in the bathrooms as well.


Negative Reviews

negative:

The rooms are very small

Quite a few guests complained about the size of the rooms and the bathrooms. They described them as being difficult to maneuver in with more than one person in the room and said that they had very little space to store their luggage. Several also noted that the showers were quite cramped, with a few guests going so far as to complain that they did not fit.

negative:

The walls are rather thin

Reviewers of Ballestero Guest House often complained about the poor soundproofing in the rooms. Many said that due to the thin walls they were unable to sleep.

negative:

Habla espanol?

Previous guests recommended that foreign travellers learn a few phrases in Spanish before staying at this hostel. The staff speaks very little English or Italian.


All amenities

Property amenities
  1. 24-hour reception
  2. WiFi in public areas
  3. Free WiFi (public areas)
  4. Free WiFi
Room amenities
  1. Bathtub (upon inquiry)
  2. Shower
  3. Openable windows
  4. Television

Arrival / Departure

  1. Check in: 12:00
  2. Check out: 12:00

Contact

Manuel Sancho 2 , 9016 , Barcelona , Spain
Telephone: +34(93)3495053 | Fax: +34(93)3495053

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballestero

  • Is there a pool area at Ballestero?

    No, Ballestero doesn’t offer pool areas.

  • Are pets allowed at Ballestero?

    No, Ballestero doesn’t allow pets.

  • Is parking available at Ballestero?

    No, Ballestero doesn’t provide parking.

  • What time is check-in and check-out at Ballestero?

    Check-in at Ballestero is available from: . Check-out time is by .

  • Where is Ballestero located?

    Ballestero is located in Manuel Sancho 2, 9016, Barcelona, Spain.