Hotel Barbara - Barcelona

Hotel: 1 stars

Calle Marqués de Barbera, 22 - 08001 Barcelona

1-408-916-9102

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  • 7.07.0
  • 4.84.8
  • 4.94.9
  • 6.56.5
  • 4.64.6

 ‹‹ 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...››

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About Hotel Barbara

exterior - entrance Hotel Barbara exterior - entrance Hotel Barbara is a small and cosy property located in the heart of the historical centre of Barcelona, a few minutes from Plaça Sant Jaume and Plaça Catalunya Squares, as well as from the Passeig the Gràcia Avenue, the beach and the harbour.

Moreover, the property has fantastic links to all areas of the city, thanks to the wide variety of public transport services located nearby, which makes it the perfect spot for business and leisure travellers alike.

Among the services, guests will find comfortable bedrooms, a reception open all day long, as well as a nice bar which also features a TV.

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Location of Hotel Barbara, Barcelona

  • Hotel Barbara Calle Marqués de Barbera, 22 Barcelona

    City Area:Ciudad Vieja (Old City) - Gothic Quarter

  • Barcelona area: Ciudad Vieja (Old City) - Gothic Quarter

    Position of the zone in the city

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DISTANCES
From Barcelona-El Prat international airport: 10 minutes by car.
From Liceu underground station: 5 minutes on foot.
From Drassanes underground station: 5 minutes on foot.
From the harbour: 5 minutes on foot.
From Plaça Catalunya Square: 10 minutes on foot.

Rooms at Barbara

Hotel Barbara guest room twin bed room The property offers 58 double single use, double, twin, triple and quadruple guestrooms featuring nice furnishings and ensuite bathroom.

All of the rooms are furthermore equipped with direct dial phone, individually controlled air conditioning, heating, satellite TV and writing desk.

Some of the rooms also feature a private balcony.

Baby cots, ironing facilites, hairdryers, rooms specially equipped for disabled guests and non-smoking rooms are available upon request.

  • Baby cots/cribs available
  • Desk
  • Direct dial phone
  • Extra beds
  • Facilities for disabled people
  • Hairdryer on request
  • Heating
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities on request
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Radio
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • TV
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Breakfast at Barbara

A breakfast buffet is served each morning in the bar from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Hotel Facilities

  • Access for disabled
  • Credit card accepted
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Groups welcome
  • Lift/elevator
  • City guide
  • City maps
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tourist information
  • Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
  • Music
  • Bar
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Hotel Reviews Barbara

7.27.2

EL
Group
France, May 2009

We stayed for 2 nights. The rooms were very clean and employees welcoming and nice. The hotel is 5 minutes walk from the Ramblas and the fantastic la Boqueria market (and its public car park nearby). We couldn't sleep for the first night because of the noise on the street but I guess you are not supposed to sleep in Barcelona. The surroundings look quite shabby with prostitutes all day long just 10 meters away from the entrance. But we were 4 young women and we never felt threatened even coming back late at night.

7.17.1

Fabrizio Strazzera
Young couple
Italy, Apr 2009

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo (ma abbiamo beccato un'offerta). Molto centrale anche se non proprio ben frequentato. Rumori molesti tutta la notte, ma buona la pulizia e il servizio. Un buon compromesso per stare a 3 minuti dalle ramblas senza spendere tanto. Il personale è molto cordiale.

3.63.6

RJ
Not Specified
France, Feb 2009

GO AWAY. Well...the main question is : is this hotel used to be a Lupanar ? I don't ask this because of the prostitutes surrounding it (it is quite normal in this area, and actually absolutely not disturbing), but the deco of the rooms...waouh...sleeping under a giant pink shell is...an experience. But anyway this is not the important point. WE HAVE BEEN WAKED UP AT SEVEN IN THE MORNING BY HEAVY WORKS IN THE BUILDING. AND ANYWAY WITHOUT WORKS walls of this place are paper-made : actually you are sleeping in a train station central hall. We have been there because of a hurry, and except this reason i'd advice to avoid it.

0.80.8

JH
Group
United Kingdom, Feb 2009

This hotel is the worst I have ever stayed in. In addition it costs more than the Hilton in London. An open air brothel roams the pavement directly outside the hotel where you have to run the gauntlet of pimps and prostitutes. As a result there is an almost constant police presence.

6.76.7

ILYA FURMAN
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2008

The room was very small for two people. The receptionist should not ask to pay for using a security box or television. The microwave oven should be accessible to heat up a small amount of food. Coffee should be provided in the room or reception area.

2.02.0

DB
Young couple
Portugal, Oct 2008

Bad zone, old facilities.

8.88.8

RO
2 friends
Austria, Oct 2008

The hotel is PERFECT for visiting all sight-seeing attractions in Barcelona within walking distance!!!

9.09.0

RL
Young couple
Brazil, Sep 2008

The hotel is located in a very central position in Barcelona, right on the Ramblas, near the beach... the street is a little strange, with some "girls" offering their services... but we ended up counting that as another picturesque feature... and after all, their business did not affect us at all. 100 points to Isabel, the front desk girl. Very helpful and pleased to help. Bad things: no internet and poor breakfast. At 5.00 they could offer something better. Another surprise - this is related to VENERE : although the reservation confirmation said that the credit card was intended only to guarantee the reservation, I was surprised to have most of the hotels deducting the first night from my CC before my arrival. No problem with that, but it should be clearly informed UPON RESERVATION.

6.36.3

DK
Group
Latvia, Aug 2008

Some hotel rooms are directed to street where Moth Ladies are working whole night...too noisy!

6.26.2

ES
Group
United Kingdom, Jul 2008

The hotel is perfect for single/small groups of travellers who spend their time exploring Barcelona, rather than staying in the hotel. Excellent location (two minutes' walk away from Las Ramblas), however, it was quite scary walking through the red light district to get back to the room! Would have preferred a door/curtain on the shower, because my friend had to sit round the corner of the room near the door when I wanted a shower! I would not recommend this hotel for families due to the size of the room and its location in the red light district.

2.62.6

EM
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2008

The cleaning staff was great but the am clerks were rude. The internet ad stated that breakfast was included in the price but it was not. When shown the ad, the staff simply said that the ad was wrong, made no apologies, and made it sound that the guest was wrong for bringing the subject up. And this was true of many of the guests that complained of the same.

9.19.1

SG

France, Jul 2008

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

8.38.3

Ekaterini Oscarsen
Young couple
Norway, Jul 2008

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.

6.46.4

RG

Italy, Jul 2008

Hotel da consigliare per la vicinanza al centro (Ramblas) e per il prezzo vantaggioso. Molto divertente la piazzetta sottostante, caratterizzata da una "fauna" femminile e da personaggi a dir poco particolari, che comunque superato il primo impatto non danno fastidio.

6.86.8

MG
Young couple
France, Jul 2008

Bon rapport qualité/prix, hôtel à deux pas de la Rambla. Quartier craint un peu mais faut savoir ce qu'on veut. Là on est au centre pour un prix raisonnable.

7.47.4

EM
Young couple
Italy, Jul 2008

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

6.56.5

MS
Group
Sweden, Jul 2008

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

5.55.5

Giovanni Colombi
Group
Italy, Jul 2008

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

0.00.0

TB
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2008

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.

2.82.8

EA
Not Specified
Norway, May 2007

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.

7.67.6

JB
Young couple
New Zealand, May 2008

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.

2.22.2

SS
Group
USA, May 2008

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.

4.34.3

Joao Penha-Lopes
Single traveller
Portugal, Apr 2008

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

2.22.2

BN
Group
USA, Mar 2008

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.

0.20.2

PN
Young couple
Italy, Feb 2008

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

5.05.0

Walter Canepa
Family with young children
Italy, Dec 2007

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

6.46.4

MP
Young couple
Finland, Nov 2007

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!

1.41.4

Manuela Giaracuni
Group
Italy, Nov 2007

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.

8.58.5

IS
Not Specified
Italy, Oct 2007

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!

5.45.4

Claudio Sinigalia
Young couple
Italy, Sep 2007

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.

2.42.4

PB
Mature couple
Italy, Sep 2007

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.

5.45.4

RL
Young couple
USA, Sep 2007

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

4.04.0

KT
Group
United Kingdom, Sep 2007

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

3.73.7

Penelope Joy
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Aug 2007

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.

3.43.4

PS
Young couple
France, Aug 2007

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...

6.86.8

PL
Young couple
Switzerland, Aug 2007

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

6.56.5

Marika Polidori
Group
Italy, Aug 2007

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!

6.16.1

RF
Group
Italy, Jul 2007

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.

5.95.9

ML
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2007

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.

6.16.1

SC
Young couple
Australia, Jun 2007

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.

5.75.7

Anna Maria Kyriakouli
Mature couple
Greece, Jun 2007

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.

0.60.6

Ali Mansoor
Single traveller
Pakistan, Jun 2007

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.

7.97.9

Romero MARIA RESURRECCION
Family with older children
Philippines, Jun 2007

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.

4.44.4

AG

United Kingdom, May 2007

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.

2.02.0

Larisa Lapynina
Not Specified
Russia, May 2007

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!

1.61.6

D Allen Strickland
Mature couple
USA, May 2007

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.

1.51.5

OH
Young couple
Sweden, May 2007

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.

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MD

Australia, Apr 2007

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

3.23.2

Chenguang Qian
Young couple
China, Apr 2007

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.

0.20.2

GA
Young couple
Brazil, Mar 2007

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.

6.26.2

Rita Mark
Mature couple
Denmark, Jan 2007

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.

9.19.1

Patricia Garbutt
Family with older children
United Kingdom, Dec 2006

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.

6.66.6

VM
Not Specified
Mexico, Nov 2006

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.

3.33.3

TG
Not Specified
Italy, Nov 2006

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.

5.05.0

Rossano Guerrini
Family with young children
Italy, Aug 2006

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.

5.15.1

Jeff Finnie
Group
United Kingdom, Sep 2006

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.

3.93.9

PK
Single traveller
Finland, Sep 2006

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.

7.87.8

AD
Group
Italy, Aug 2006

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 ++++

6.16.1

Michaël Busset
Young couple
Switzerland, Jul 2006

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.

7.47.4

JF
Group
Australia, Jul 2006

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.

8.98.9

SM
Family with older children
Italy, Jul 2006

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.

8.18.1

Helen Donald
Group
United Kingdom, Jun 2006

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

7.97.9

Paolo Taiocchi
Gay Couple
Italy, Jun 2006

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.. :-)

8.08.0

Luigi Mori
Group
Italy, Jun 2006

Per chi va in vacanza con amici è l'ideale!a 2 minuti dalla rambla e dalla stazione della metro,praticamente in ottima posizione!E' vero la zona non è delle migliori(prostitute sotto l'albergo) ma si capisce subito che non creao problemi e non attirano gentaccia!anche perchè in centro un po' tutta barcellona è piena di immigrati e di donne di facili costumi in certe ore!Ma il mio parere è super positivo!!il personale è gentilissimo...forse le camere 1pò piccole per 3 persone,ma ripeto per chi ha bisogno di un letto solo per dormire e poi muoversi il resto della giornata a Barcellona e l'ideale per il prezzo!!!io ci tornerò!ciao

8.78.7

Lan Dong
Heterosexual Couple
USA, May 2006

I think the room is really nice. I especially like the bathroom. It is very big and spacious. The location is a little bit far from "La Rambla" street(7min walk) but the room is just excellent.

4.44.4

GV
Heterosexual Couple
Germany, May 2006

Despite the fact of a 1-star-hotel, not a single chair or table or some furniture in the room, nothing ... and 80 € per night.

6.06.0

Carlo Greco
Not Specified
Italy, May 2006

The cleanliness of the room and the professionalism of the employees are acceptable, but the spaciouness of the room was very limited and sorroundings of the hotel have to be considered marginal during the night time.

8.98.9

Bondi Dominique
Not Specified
France, Apr 2006

une fois que l'on fait abstraction à l'entourage c'est hôtel a un rapport qualité prix excellent un emplacament ideal

8.18.1

GM
Group of friends
Ireland, Mar 2006

Cheap but clean. very near to a good area of la rambla with plenty of good pubs.

8.88.8

Allen Crosby
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jan 2006

Very basic but very clean accomodation with excellent location (200 metres off Ramblas).Welcome and general atmosphere was very warm and friendly with Jordi on reception an absolute gem. Ask Jordi anything and you get helpful and well informed advice. Breakfast was an unexpected bonus consisting of Juice/Pastries and Coffee.The girls working outside do not intrude and there is a safe feel to the area .Would stay there again. The only concern in recommending is that it is basic accomodation.

3.63.6

PS
Single corporate traveller
Spain, Jan 2006

I don't write very well in english... The welcoming about teh employe work in the evening is horrible!! The guy hasn't education. It's the worst welcoming i never see in my life!! In your website you says, you need the credit card number just for make the booking but it's not true because when i arrived at the hotel the guy says i must stay in the hotel because i've paid my room with my credit card!! I only stay in this hotel for this reason. I don't write in the claims and complaint book because i don't have any time for this. You don't spcify if there or not is a parking in the hotel.

7.07.0

CW
Single leisure traveller
Ireland, Jan 2006

this hotel met my requirements after getting over the initial hurdle of getting a room next tot he lift which sounded like an aeroplane taking off everytime it was used(day and night)the staff were so helpful and professional. the rooms were a bit on the small side and the tv was obviously not meant to be used by small folk like me 5' 7" as it was put up as high as the stand would go on the wall and does not come with a remote, so be warned all you little folk out there...lol The showers are not all that powerful and in the first room i did get a good laugh out of the way it was placed in the ceiling and the splashguard glass wason the opposite side of the bath, but that didnt really matter as it was only a trickle anyway It was rather intimidating at times outside the front of the hotel as it is indeed the red light district of the area and the girls are not afraid to get overly friendly with passers by. All in all a good hotel for the rate and the grading and if you plan not to spend a lot of time in the hotel its the bizz......

2.52.5

Trevor Berry
Gay Couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2005

this hotel was such a letdown,we thought because off where it was situated(red light area )it would be noisy but there was more noise at night in the hotel.Toilets where broke and staff un helpful we plan to return to Barcelona early next year but will surely avoid this nightmare of a hotel

6.56.5

Rebekah Hinds
Group of friends
USA, Oct 2005

The only complaint that I had about this Hotel was the location. I wouldn´t have minded going with a man, but it being just me and my friend, we were sometimes mistaken for prostitutes, which made us less enthusiastic to go out at night. So, if you are with people you feel safe with, this place is no problem. But, if you might be putting yourself in a vulnerable position, don´t go.

6.46.4

Lois J. Ono Suttaby
Heterosexual Couple
Canada, Oct 2005

Granted, this hotel is economical compared to many in Barcelona, but the amenities offered were approximately zero - not even a drinking glass or box of kleenex in the room. Don't book Room 307 - tiny bathroom very poorly laid out. Better to get rid of the bidet and turn the toilet 90 degrees - the direction one had to sit anyway since there was about 10 cms between the end of the toilet and the wall. However, the place was clean and it was very nice being in the Gothic quarter. No bother from the prostitutes in our comings and goings.

5.55.5

Emiliya Milanova
Group of friends
United Kingdom, Oct 2005

Lack of quietness in the hotel and outside

9.89.8

Edoardo Peniche
Family Group
Mexico, Oct 2005

Good hotel, in a great area close to all the shopping area of Barcelona. The front desk people was really nice with us ! They really know what costumer service means ! Thank you.

6.36.3

JS
Single leisure traveller
United Kingdom, Oct 2005

the hostel located at the street which have lots of women with "special job" at night.it makes feel not safe and it is quite noisy.

6.66.6

PK
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Oct 2005

For the price and the location, Hotel Barbara is good. However, the area is smack in the middle of the red light district. The police presence is constant and you should not be bothered. The showers in the rooms were quite weird. Unless you are single or sharing with a partner, you will have to coordinate your shower times. The showers are in total view of the bed which is very nearby. Oh, and there are no shower curtains either.

8.38.3

Daniel Ruprecht
Heterosexual Couple
Switzerland, Oct 2005

Sehr zentral gelegen, wenige Schritte von der Rambla, unser Zimmer aber ruhig.

7.37.3

PG
Single leisure traveller
Italy, Oct 2005

ottima posizione, molte prostitute in zona che non creano problemi

9.19.1

Christiane Daneault
Heterosexual Couple
Canada, Sep 2005

The appearance of the hotel on the outside was not so spectacular but the inside was very clean and respectable. Breakfast was included. Location was very close to the action.The price versus quality was a good bargain. Would recommend.

7.27.2

TN
Single leisure traveller
Japan, Sep 2005

Telephone call could not be made from the room. But employees were very friendly, so I enjoyed the stay of this hotel very much.

9.59.5

MARGHERITA RIGOTTI
Group of friends
Italy, Sep 2005

L'hotel è da conSigliare a tutti!!!situato in una posizioNe più che centralissima,a2pAssi dalla ramBla e quindi dal centro di tutto:maregmanum,acquario,caSe di gaudì,pl.cataLunya ecc..,a2passi dalla fermAta che ti porta davanti alla sagRada familia,insomma una faVola!!il quartiere è parTicolare,in ogni dove prostitute e gEnte matta ma che mai e poi mai ti degnano di nota.il persOnale è gentile e carinissimo,le camere sempre pulite alla perFezione e anche se non sono il massimo del silezio si può chiudere un occhio..w l'hotel barbara e...W W W BARCELONAAAA!!!amici(tn)

9.49.4

MR
Group of friends
Italy, Sep 2005

questo albergo è figo.E'in una zona centralissima a 2mt dalla rambla,e il personale è stato simpatico,gentile,disponibile e comprensivo gioioso a tutte le ore del giorno e della notte......credo siano abituati ad avere giovani lì...ci hanno chiamato il taxi spiegando le ns esigenze (macchina grande alle 4 di mattina),ci hanno dato una cartina più dettagliata e dato un sacco di info su dove dovevamo andare.il portiere di notte è più fuori della gente che c'è sotto l'albergo ovvero prostitute e gente a loro correlata...ma non c'è stato mai pericolo di niente..anche perchè la polizia passa a tutte le ore, e malgrado le apparenze è una zona tranquilla!!di sicuro se dovessi tornare l'hotel barbara è il migliore!!!....non abbiamo mai fatto colozione..ma ci hanno detto che non era male nemmeno quella...e allora w w w barcelona!!!!!!E W IL NS AMICO RASHID!!CIAO SAVUNESI!!

8.98.9

Alves-xavier Genilson
Heterosexual Couple
Switzerland, Sep 2005

I have been in BCN at Hotel Barbara !WAS SUPER SIMPLE hOTEL BUT THE EMPLOYEES REALLY NICE !BEFORE GO TO HOLIDAYS I WILL ALWAYS LOOK AT VENERE AND WILL INDICATE FOR ALL FRIENDS !IM HAPPY WIHT YOURS HOMEPAGE EVEN THE RESERVATION AT ALL.

5.95.9

JB
Group of friends
Switzerland, Sep 2005

Quartier chaud et bruyant mais idéalement situé et sans problème. A 3 min. de la Rambla et 10 min. de la Place Catalunja. Chambres à 3 lits à dispo, sympa et assez rare.

6.36.3

Frederic Dufourmont
Heterosexual Couple
Belgium, Sep 2005

the shower doesn't work in the bathroom. the breakfast was ok and the people who worked in the hotel were all very kind en helpfull. The hotel is in a central area to visit Barcelona but the streets around the hotel are a little bit noisy at night and strange people hang around.

9.49.4

SM
Group of friends
Ireland, Aug 2005

Hotel Barbara was very clean, we really liked the rooms. Sound did travel quite easily but that didnt really bother us. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The surroundings did take some getting used to, but whoever was hanging around outside never bothered us at all. The hotel is really near to La Rambla. I would recommend to hotel to anyone who doesnt mind that its in the red light district. Great value for money!

4.94.9

BF
Group of friends
Spain, Aug 2005

Lo peor, el ambiente: putas, chulas, yonkis, olor a pis por las calles...Por la noche, bastante ruido en las habitaciones anexas. Si no teneis más remedio que hospedaros aquí, al menos que sea una estancia corta.

5.25.2

Mickael Thomassin
Group of friends
France, Aug 2005

The relationship between price and quality is not very good but you can spend a good time near the big Rambla.

4.34.3

SB
Not Specified
Italy, Aug 2005

la sola cosa positiva è la simpatia dei recetionists.per il resto:BOCCIATO!

8.88.8

CM
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Aug 2005

L'unico problema è il quartiere.. Le prostitute sono tante, ma ognuno sta al suo posto senza disturbare o infastidire.. La vicinanza alle Ramblas è impressionante quindi direi che questo piccolo problema di panorama si può tralasciare, tenendo anche conto dell'ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo.

7.57.5

MIRKO SIMIONATO
Group of friends
Italy, Jul 2005

ottimo albergo economicissimo con tante belle puttane di tutti i tipi. molto fredda l'aria condizionata, senza telecomando il televisore. comodo alla rambla ai mezzi e al mare.

5.15.1

Petri Miettinen
Heterosexual Couple
Finland, Jul 2005

Web page promised a double bed but the hotel did not have double beds. The pictures gave far too good view for the room.

3.93.9

GG
Single leisure traveller
Italy, Jul 2005

zona popolare di barcellona anche se vicinissima a las ramblas. prostituzione femminile giorno e notte nelle vie adiacenti.

6.36.3

DA
Group of friends
United Kingdom, Jul 2005

its relatively a gd place to stay as its quite central. but however de surroundings are reali not tat great as there are lots of 'xtra services' around... tat u or ur family memebers might not wana see.... de whole area makes u feel dodgy and i mean reali dodgy but it was quite a safe place to live in. and de perpetual police rounding around de premises as written in de introduction, ITS NOT TRUE. but oh well me and my frens still come back in one gd piece

8.18.1

RN
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2005

Was very good value for money, cheaper than most hostels. Friendly service in a very good location. The breakfast is a bit rubbish though. Nice totty outside. They're quite cheap too. Overall, a pleasureable stay.

8.68.6

Trung Vo
Group of friends
USA, Jul 2005

Definitely is the "working girl district" of Bacelona...but they won't bother you. Perfect location and only a few blocks from everything. Room is small and the showers/tub is in clear view of the entire room...no door or curtains...so if you're sharing, you better by close or time your breakfast or walks to give yourself privacy. Can't beat the price for what you get and the location! Definitely stay there again, when I'm back in Barcelona.

2.02.0

Michele Girelli
Not Specified
Italy, Jun 2005

sono arrivato il 24/06 anno voluto il pagamento anticapato. faceva schifo ed avevo paura ad uscire per la delinquenza fuori dalla porta dell'hotel. il giorno dopo me ne sono andato.ho cambiato hotel e non mi hanno rimborsato nienta ho pagato 5 notti e ne ho fatta 1. é molto sporco e non ci sono servizzi. le camere non sono come da foto. sul web é tutto bello ma in reltà è una fregatura. mi hanno mangiato 200€

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  • Shuttle service from and/or to the airport

Guests can park their cars in a private parking located nearby and costs around €20,00 per night.
The property offers a shuttle service to/from the airport, available upon request and subject to charges.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 1 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than noon.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Baby cots are included in the price.
Shuttle service to/from the airport is not included. Prices available upon request.
Breakfast is not included in the price and costs €5,00 per person.

CANCELLATION POLICY
-If cancellation is not done at least 48 hours before arrival the cost of the first night will be charged. -The cost of the first night will be charged upon confirmation as guarantee. -The rest of the amount must be paid upon arrival. Fair dates: 15/02/09 - 19/02/09 (both included), 20/04/09 - 25/04/09 (both included), 8/05/09 - 10/05/09 (both included) and 29/08/09 - 2/09/09 (both included) will be charged upon confirmation as guarantee (non refundable).
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".

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