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This one-star hostal is clean, welcoming, and basic. The price for a shared bath double room is one of the best we've seen in Barcelona. Sure, there's no air-conditioning (just a fan) or Internet, but the location is effortless and fun.
Hostal Nuevo Colón is located in what used to be a very popular area of Barcelona in the 1940s and 1950s, with the once-busy Estació de França located right across the street. Nowadays, this station is barely used, although all trains from the airport still stop in Estació de França, making arrival and departure extremely easy.
The Nuevo Colón offers all key necessities: an elevator, neat and tidy bathrooms, safe boxes, and some vending machines. The real bonus about staying at the Nuevo Colón is its easy access to Barcelona's beachfront and the supercool "Born" neighborhood. The beach, boardwalk, Maritime Museum, and Barcelonetta district are all within walking distance from the hostal.
Behind the hostal is the aforementioned El Born, Barcelona's currently ultra-hip area, where pricey bars and restaurants mix with local, Bohemian joints. It's a great place to go out at night. You may need to be careful late at night walking down Av. Marqués de Argentera, as this street can be a bit deserted. Still, Colón is a great choice for easy airport transportation and nightlife options.
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