Hostal CentricEditor's Pick

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The Hostal Centric 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. It’s simple and appeals to the young backpacker as much as it does the more conservative traveler.

All of the rooms are well-maintained and the décor comes right off of Ikea’s popular shelves. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV, phone and free Wi-Fi. Some larger rooms have small love seats, and only superior rooms have safes (there is also a front desk safe, available for a daily fee). It’s best to ask for a room with a balcony, as these are full of natural light.

The Centric’s spotless tiled bathrooms have basic toiletries. Eight rooms have shared baths. Most private baths have showers only, but bathtubs are available in a few rooms (ask ahead).

In addition to free Wi-Fi throughout, the Centric has a computer station in the lounge for €1 per half hour.

The best thing about the Centric is its location—not on the main tourist track yet still close to important sights and transport. Plaça Universistat and the Underground are located three short blocks away, as is Calle Tallers, an interesting café-lined street where elderly Catalans mix with students and the Goth crowd. The natural bakery across the street from Centric is great for fresh bread in the morning, and Cines Renoir, an English movie theater, is right around the corner.

» Regina WB

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.