Hostal Gatraval is situated in Barcelona's hippest area, the Raval, by many of the city's top underground and modern nightclubs. As well as bars, the area offers a wide range of restaurants at good prices. You can go out at night to Joaquin Costa Street, or head to Manchester Bar, right up the street, which is ideal for Brit pop fans. Ease into the next day, and head down to Barceloneta beach for a coffee at one of the many chiringuitos (bars on the beach) and start working on that tan. Once you’re ready for some culture and history, the guest house is close to the Gothic Quarter and its magnificent Cathedral. Explore the winding medieval streets and find traces from the Roman wall which once surrounded the city. After sunset, get ready for another night of partying. The Hostal Gatraval radiates cheerfulness and style in its every one of its 24 rooms. The photos speak for themselves, and the owners incorporated their own flair into the colour scheme of the rooms. The logo is a black cat, and the hostel’s name Gatraval combines the Catalan word for “cat” and its location, the hip and young Raval. Image is key at Gatraval and no detail has been overlooked. The modern rooms are all equipped with TV, heating, air conditioning and safety box. There is also free internet access in the lobby. Some of its rooms overlook the sharp and elegant lines of Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA). The friendly staff give insights into where to go in the city. The hostel is a very short walk to La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya. You’ll be in the centre of the city and will be able to get just about everywhere from Plaça de Catalunya. Great place to meet other travellers. more details >
General amenities:
Reception available, 24-hour reception, Public car park at: 100 metres, Child not requiring bed free (up to 3 years), Lift, Wi-Fi in public areas (free), Left-luggage office, Towels & sheets (free).
Guest Comments (133 guests have rated this establishment and 71 left a comment)
overall rating 4/5
Joel Mann, 32 4/5October 2011
Solo traveller
Staff were generally helpful and accommodating, being particularly helpful when I could not locate my wallet (offering to help call the police, call another hotel to assist in cancelling that reservation, etc.). There is a self-service laundry nearly across the street from the hostal, which is very useful (and not all that common in Spain-- in other cities I had to go well out of my way because of how scarce these are).
The hostal is on a fairly well-lit and well-traveled street, though the Raval can still be a little dodgy at night.
Some rooms in the back of the hotel do not have true window access-- they open up to a skylight courtyard, so you will get little circulation or fresh air. Indicate to staff that you would prefer a window room if this is important to you.Translate this guest review
Reaud Stephane, 44 4/5September 2011
Solo traveller
Bon emplacement et propre. Inconvénient de tous les hôtels en Espagne ... le bruit ! tout dépendra de vos voisins de chambréeTranslate this guest review
Marco Stevan, 20 4/5September 2011
Young couple
L'hostel Gat Raval è in un'ottima posizione, ma attenzione la colazione è scarsa!
la pulizia sommaria ma sufficiente i bagni condivisi sono piccoli, ma il personale è molto disponibile per tutto quello che può servire.Translate this guest review
Armin Eisendle, 27 5/5August 2011
Young couple
Hatten ein 27€ Doppelzimmer mit Bad am Gang 13 Nächte lang und hatten absolut keine Probleme !
Man muss sich halt im klaren sein dass es sich hier um ein Hostal handelt und kein 5*Hotel
Die Wände sind wirklich sehr sehr dünn und man hört jede Tür zuschlagen aber für Leute wie uns die eh erst um 5-6 uhr Morgens heimgekommen sind, war es echt perfekt, man kommt überall leicht zu Fuß hin und ein Supermarkt+Bankomat ist auch gleich vor der Tür.
Ich kann die Leute schon verstehen die hier schlechte Noten geben wenn man jeden Tag früh schlafen geht nerven die Geräusche sicherlich aber dann wähl ich doch sowieso ein höherwertiges Hotel.
Die Leute an der Rezeption waren absolut freundlich und nett.
Zimmer werden auch jeden TAg komplett gereinigt.
für junge Leute die Spaß an der Stadt haben und das Leben nicht all zu schwierig nehmen absolut empfehlenswert.Translate this guest review
Girls, 20 4/5July 2011
With friends
The hostal gatraval is located 10 min to Rambla and closed to the Metro station. The rooms are clean and the bathrooms were ok. Staff is friendly and breakfast was not much but enough. Translate this guest review
Staff were generally helpful and accommodating, being particularly helpful when I could not locate my wallet (offering to help call the police, call another hotel to assist in cancelling that reservation, etc.). There is a self-service laundry nearly across the street from the hostal, which is very useful (and not all that common in Spain-- in other cities I had to go well out of my way because of how scarce these are). The hostal is on a fairly well-lit and well-traveled street, though the Raval can still be a little dodgy at night. Some rooms in the back of the hotel do not have true window access-- they open up to a skylight courtyard, so you will get little circulation or fresh air. Indicate to staff that you would prefer a window room if this is important to you.
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Bon emplacement et propre. Inconvénient de tous les hôtels en Espagne ... le bruit ! tout dépendra de vos voisins de chambrée
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L'hostel Gat Raval è in un'ottima posizione, ma attenzione la colazione è scarsa! la pulizia sommaria ma sufficiente i bagni condivisi sono piccoli, ma il personale è molto disponibile per tutto quello che può servire.
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Hatten ein 27€ Doppelzimmer mit Bad am Gang 13 Nächte lang und hatten absolut keine Probleme ! Man muss sich halt im klaren sein dass es sich hier um ein Hostal handelt und kein 5*Hotel Die Wände sind wirklich sehr sehr dünn und man hört jede Tür zuschlagen aber für Leute wie uns die eh erst um 5-6 uhr Morgens heimgekommen sind, war es echt perfekt, man kommt überall leicht zu Fuß hin und ein Supermarkt+Bankomat ist auch gleich vor der Tür. Ich kann die Leute schon verstehen die hier schlechte Noten geben wenn man jeden Tag früh schlafen geht nerven die Geräusche sicherlich aber dann wähl ich doch sowieso ein höherwertiges Hotel. Die Leute an der Rezeption waren absolut freundlich und nett. Zimmer werden auch jeden TAg komplett gereinigt. für junge Leute die Spaß an der Stadt haben und das Leben nicht all zu schwierig nehmen absolut empfehlenswert.
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The hostal gatraval is located 10 min to Rambla and closed to the Metro station. The rooms are clean and the bathrooms were ok. Staff is friendly and breakfast was not much but enough.
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