Hostal FernandoEditor's Pick

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This Hostal Fernandao, a two-star hotel and hostel in one, has pretty much got it all: a great central location, roomy, clean space, helpful staff and rates to match every budget. With 60 dorm beds and 40 private rooms, this is one of the best cheapo deals in Barcelona. Let us tell you why...

All private rooms in this family-run spot have heat, air conditioning, a safe and television. Room décor is plain and inoffensive. Walls are freshly painted, bedspreads are a calming rose color, and some rooms have balconies looking onto Carrer Ferran, an incredibly busy, mostly pedestrian street with tons of cafés and cute shops. Private bathrooms are tiled in beige and outfitted with small showers with shower curtains. They are clean and new, but very basic, and sans toiletries.

Dorm rooms with shared baths are simple, with bunks that sleep four, six, or eight. They do have air conditioning, though, plus access to an unimaginative yet useful communal kitchen (also available to those in the private rooms) with two stove tops and many tables.

Though the hotel is admittedly a tad boring when it comes to aesthetics, it’s amenity packed.
In addition to the kitchen, the Fernando provides free Wi-Fi in the lobby, a television lounge, a café and bar, Internet stations (€1 for a half hour) and enormous lockers to store your stuff.

Plus, it’s tough to beat Hostal Fernando’s location, near all forms of public transportation from the Underground to buses and FCG trains. Additionally, important historical monuments, like Plaça Reial and La Rambla, are located within minutes from the hostel.

Breakfast is included in the room rate for private (but not hostel) rooms. Guests also receive a 10% discount on meals in the lounge.

» 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.