Hotel Barbara - Barcelona

9.1

Les personnes à l accueil sont très sympas et les femmes de chambre aussi.Il n y a pas de porte entre la salle de bains et la chambre,cela peut surprendre...fou rire garanti face à cette découverte surtout quand on vient avec un ami et pas son chéri!bons souvenirs

8.3

We were looking for a cheap hotel in the central of Barcelona. That was exactly what we got. Being a former Barcelona residence I new that El Raval was not the safest and prettiest area in Barcelona, however the hotel location was not the worst I have seen. Although I would not recommend it for families with children, as it seemed to be close to the local red light districts. We had a good stay and the hotel employees were great.

7.4

first time in barcelona. price are good, hotel very near from ramblas.I recommend it

6.5

You have to be a bit street smart to stay here. Prostitutes and others in nearby quarters. Nice staff and services (24h)

5.5

Vicinissimo al centro, zona chiassosa e popolata di "signorine"....adatta a gruppi di amici, sconsigliato alle coppie

0.0

This hotel is located on a prostitution corner and we left as soon as we saw the neighborhood. We never actually stayed at the Barbara, so I have no idea if the poor/excellent ratings I filled out are accurate, but the system made me fill them out.

2.8

location is very good, if you can look through the more suspect activities on the streets at all time of day\night. Don't get a room at the back! Looking in to a narrow shaft, no air, no view, worst room ever. Second night I got a room with view of the plaza, much better. Noisy hotel.

7.6

The hotel is very close to Los Ramblas and within easy walking distance to most of Barcelonas attractions. The only problem we had was that there is a pub/sport bar on the corner opposite and Barcelona was playing Madrid so it was extremely noisy all night. There are also a lot of ´sex workers´around the corner but they didnt bother us.

2.2

The rooms were very minimal, stuffy and loud. We could hear water running and toilets flushing all night long. There was also very loud construction noise starting every morning and going all day long (no siestas here!) The hotel is close to a good area, but is situated on a side street that is very seedy, especially at night. There are literally prositutes standing within 10 feet of the entrance! The only redeaming quality of this hotel is the very friendly, helpful staff. For the money, look elsewhere.

4.3

The hotel charged immediately the first day as soon as the reservation was made, OPPOSITE to what is stated in Venere. More, we had to pay the full stay as soon as we checked-in OPPOSITE to waht was stated in Venere

2.2

The area was rather horrible. I never felt as scared as that day in all my life. The area was full of prostitutes and at night it was super noisy. We could hear British people singing "We have the luz" or something like that.

0.2

i don't raccommanded this hotel to nobody, the area is bad, like pigalle in paris..

5.0

Despite my call before booking the hotel where they confirm me that supplementary bed for seven years hold baby is free thay charge me 30€ extra cost for each night. Excluding this the location is very near to ramlbla, harbour and other turistic attraction. The hotel is decent but do not wait special things

6.4

I spent a long weekend in Barcelona with my boyfriend. The locatyion on hotel Barbara is excellent, a few hundred meters on La Rambla and the old town. A quite noisy area, so I don`t recommend for light sleepers. Also, I wouldn`t walk alone at night time, because the streets are quite narrow, dark and busy (espacially at night time!) Otherwise, a very nice hotel with friendly staff! The rooms are very simple but spacy and clean. I would have enjoyed better bathroom equipments. But a nice hotel with a very reasonable price!

1.4

The Hotel is located near a very dangerous street, in the centre of barcellona but nont very nice. I stay in Barcelona for 3 days. Barcellona is wonderful but the Hotel Barbara is terrible. I don't understand why I had paied all the price the day I arrived. It's the first time that happened.

8.5

Ottimo il rapporto qualità - prezzo e la vicinanza alla Rambla. Le "signorine" sotto l'albergo non hanno dato fastidio e non ci degnavano di uno sguardo quando passavamo (eravamo 3 ragazze). Lo consiglio a tutti!

5.4

sincerously, the hotel is little different from my imagination aftert check the web page. the location is quite degradate and loud too, full of prostitutes all the day long even if inside is almost ok.

2.4

Hotel is in the arabic area of Barcelona. Close to the rambla, but with bitches on the road all day. Old rooms with poor furniture.

5.4

The hotel was not as nice as what the website projected. Sufficient but we would not have stayed there a second night.

4.0

Prostitutes on the doorstep of the hotel, very very noisy at night, staff are ok but a little unhelpful, rooms were tiny.

3.7

This was a budget hotel but the staff would not even when asked provide a plug for the bath - the shower was unusable and they would not give me a cup/glass so I could take some tablets. The entrance is less than 20 metres from the worst street in Barcelona where 30-40 prostitutes occuped a 25 metre street. I would have been horrified if I had a child with me.

3.4

L'hotel a prélevé directement avant mon arrivée la moitié du montant de la location, alors que le site précise que la carte bancaire n'est pas prélevée...

6.8

The Hotel is in a special Area in Barcelona, but for the small Price it`s ok.

6.5

Sono stata a Barcellona con due amici tra fine luglio e inizi di Agosto. L'Hotel Barbara è così come viene descritto: semplice, molto semplice, ma sicuramente ideale per giovani in cerca di un semplice appoggio per la notte. Parliamoci chiaramente non si tratta di un ostello ma di una pensioncina con camere piccole,spoglie e abbastanza pulite,e in più dotate di condizionamento.L'accoglienza è discreta e, se vorrete, saranno disposti a custodirvi gratuitamente i bagagli al momento di lasciare la stanza. Come leggerete negli altri commenti, i dintorni non sono il massimo, anzi! La piazza sottostante è peggio di come credessi: prostitute e spacciatori. L'impatto è traumatico! Per quanto possa sembrare assurda questa affermazione, l'ambiente è stranamente tranquillo: i turisti vengono ignorati ed è sempre pieno di polizia!L'unico disturbo è il vociare delle signorine che sostano sotto l'albergo, ogni tanto si arruffano! Per il resto, io lo consigliere a giovani coppie e ad amici che cercano una soluzione economica ma confortevole e, soprattutto, centralissima ( veramente a cinque minuti da Las Ramblas, altezza Liceu!). Ottimo il rapporto qualità-prezzo, noi abbiamo pagato in tripla per tre notti 89€ a testa: buonissimo considerato i prezzi di barcellona! Andate e divertitevi: Barcellona è stupenda!

6.1

The hotel is just in the center of Barcelona, it's very near to the Rambla and to the interesting points, you can reach them by feet...There's a lot of prostitues near the hotel, also in the day time, but it isn't a problem if you don't have children, they don't disturb you: you know, it's more often to be disturbed by the Rambla's black prostitutes after midnight, if you are boys or men walking alone.

5.9

The hotel was surrounded by hookers!! I definately would not stay here again. I was here with my family so it was really not a good decision. Also, the hotel docked my credit card before my arrival even though venere.com says that's not the policy. AND, the map for this hotel provided on venere.com was just indecipherable. If you're new to Barcelona, you can't find this place unless you take a cab.

6.1

Good budget hotel. No shower curtain, but bathroom newly renovated and very clean. Location very close to Las Ramblas. Unfortunately major prostitution pickup area directly outside hotel. Many seedy people hanging around prostitutes. Would recommend if you don't mind the sight of hookers and pimps.

5.7

The location is very good for visiting the old city,Rambla ect.The surroundings are a bit "suspect",but we didn't feel uncomfortable walking home late at night.The double room was the smallest room I've ever stayed in !The triple room was better. If you just want a place to sleep and a bathroom,clean and at a reasonable price (for Barcelona)it's ok.Garages nearby for those who come by car.

0.6

They already charged my credit card and did not let me pay cash because they new i would never pay 74 euros for such a bad living.

7.9

the place is definitely walking distance from spain's main tourist artery the La Rambla, very accessible (by foot) to major tourist spots. The English-speaking staff, their warm welcome and efficiency more than make up for the sometimes rowdy crowd that gather in the neighborhood at night. Ideal place for first timers who need a good bed, a hot shower, lots of tips and valuable information on places to go to(from the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable english-speaking staff)and accessibility to prime hot spots. just 9 euros by nice mercedes benz taxi for 3 people with baggages from the train (franca). very good value for money.

4.4

Having read the previous reviews for the hotel, I didn't expect this!!! the first night we spend it in a room facing the road..What a night!!! Trust me the noise coming from the rubish collectors and jet washing the road below is so much that you want to scream The next day, the hotel manager was kind enough to change us room and we start enjoying our stay. There were lots of prostitutes at the road parallel to our hotel but we didn't have any problem and we felt safe as policemen was always there!! Basically the hotel is really close to La Rambla and in a very convienient spot.

2.0

This hotel is near the center - this si the only plus! In the evening near the hotel a lot of prostitutes. It is terrifying to get hotel after 21 o`clock! It is very poor service there! They take prepayment for all days U reserved! I do not recommend this hotel!

1.6

On the weekend we were in Barcelona there was a construction convention in town. Hotel rooms were scarce and the hotels were price gouging. We stayed 4 days (2 Weekend days @ 196 Euros and 2 week days @ 92 Euros). We were required to pay for all 4 days upon arrival so we were locked in to the Hotel Barbara for our entire stay or loose the room for the weekend days. Prostitutes were outside the Hotel entrance 24 hours every day. This Hotel is not in a desirable area.

1.5

Crap hotel, especially for that price. The following two days we got e four star hotell with a view of the harbour for less money. And the latter included a nice double bed and breakfast and excellent service.

10

enjoyed our stay in barcelona hoping to book some more places with venere during our stay in england scotland wales injune july many thanks patricia slattery maryanne diorio

3.2

place ok, not far from La Rambla, 5 mins walk. room so small, many prosititutes at the corner, not this hotel next time, many others just near La Rambla. The only Outlet can be used is in Bathroom.

0.2

The room was very small (the bath was inside it) and dirty. There was a lot of noise coming from the street and from others guests. The location was good (near Ramblas), but with strange people surrounding at night.

6.2

We stayed in a very small double room on 3rd floor. Room clean but very worn out ,especially the bathroom. Very much noise from the street and from waterpipes and ventilating plant. Nice breakfast room and very kind and helpful staff. This hotel is in walking distance from almost everything and close to metro.

9.1

Needed more loo roll in a triple room. Remember asking for more last time too. No shuttle service from airport as advertised. Rooms clean and beds very comfortable. Secure access - excellent due to locality but locals no problem at all. Front house service always friendly and helpful. Lovely welcome back as it was our second stay here. Closeness to Ramblas meant easy to eat on Ramblas itself. Value of price per room and facilities excellent.

6.6

Las habitaciones son muy auteras pero amplias. Zona muy ruidosa, oscura y bastante fea. En la parte de enfrente hay una cantina, por lo que en la noche hay escandalos y prostitutas. Nos hospedamos una noche porque no habia sitios disponibles, pero definitivamente no es la mejor opciòn, aunque este a solo 3 calles de las Ramblas.

3.3

Non adatto a famiglie e coppie. L'hotel non è cosi male e il personale è disponibile e cordiale, ma i dintorni sono MOLTO MAL FREQUENTATI.

5.0

Welcoming was very bad: the receptionist wanted we payed immediately for all our stay! We felt like delinquents. The room for three people was very small. Before to go to bed we had to put our luggage on the ground. The room was very noisy. In front of the hotel there is a place full of prostitutes with their clients (this isn't dangerous because the police is often present and so there is no safety issue). It is located near the Ciutat Vella, the Ramblas, the Barri Gòtic and placa de Catalunya. The hotel is only e feew minutes from Metro.

5.1

this hotel is dirty and was unsuitable position in barcelona.if i wanted to stay in soho i would have gone to london.fighting off prostitutes was not my idea of fun.

3.9

Neighbourhood of the hotel was restless with numerous prostitutes operating in the immediate vicinity. Bathroom open to the bedroom with only one narrow piece of glass protecting from splashing of water during showering. Thus water tended to spray all over and even on the bed. Toilet was so small that a male of my height (180 cm) is not able to sit on the toilet seat except in a very uncomfortable position.

7.8

rapporto qualità prezzo elevato. Consigliato ai giovani\e, non alle famiglie, causa delle innumervoli prostitute presenti nei dintorni. Se si vuole si possono fare delle ottime conoscenze nell'albergo. Consigliato ++++

6.1

It was a nice hotel, with nices workers, except the location near a prostitution place. But there are no risk, the police is omnipresent in the street.

7.4

The hotel is clean and very close to La Rambla. The map provided did not help us. We had to ask heaps of people where to go before we actually found the place. Also, the street the hotel is on has alot of Pro's - if you get what i mean (The front glass doors to the hotel are ALWAYS locked and you need to be buzzed in) So i dont recommend this hotels for families. Possibly for groups of people. The hotel is also close to the market where you can get some great food and fresh fruit and vegies. The breakfast is also quite nice.

8.9

E' un buon hotel sotto diversi punti di vista, da prendere in considerazione anche se il quartiere in cui si trova è molto trafficato a causa delle prostitute presenti, ma questa cosa non è sembrata dare problemi. Lo consiglio vivamente anche perchè molto vicino alla Rambla, punto focale della vita a Barcellona.

8.1

Very basic but clean hotel offering good value for money accommodation right in the heart of Barcelona close to the Ramblas.

7.9

Albergo molto simpatico, peersonale ( sopratutto quello notturno ) molto cordiale. . . la stanza pulirta e con aria condizioinata, a pochi passi dalla Rambla... la via accanto è costellata di donne dai non difficili costumi sopratutto di giorno. Valutazione ottima... consigliato a tutti.. :-)