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This hostel is clean and bright, with 30 mismatched rooms and two shining stars. Located in the mostly residential area surrounding calle Cassanova, Centric is at the tail end of Barcelona's gay zone, and the far end of its University area. This hostel is simple and appeals to the young backpacker as much as it does the more conservative traveler.
All of the rooms are well-maintained with small, spotless tiled bathrooms. Most rooms have showers, but bathtubs are also available. Some rooms with shared baths are available at a surprisingly good price. The Centric has recently done some touching up, leaving all rooms with new bedspreads, curtains and fixtures. The décor looks as if it came right off an Ikea shelf, but this is not a bad thing. Some larger rooms have small loveseats, and all rooms have televisions with the basic Catalan channels. It's best to ask for a room with a balcony, as these are full of natural light.
Plaça Universitat and the Metro are three short blocks from Centric, as is Calle Taller, an interesting street where elderly Catalans, Barcelona's Goth crowd, and students mix. Calle Taller is a fun street with nice, cheap cafés targeting the student demographic. Right across the street from the Centric is a natural bakery for fresh bread in the morning. The best thing about Hostal Centric is its location, which is not on the main tourist track, yet it's still close to all the important sights and transport.
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