Hostal Gat Raval
Hotel Address
c/Joaquin Costa,44,08001
Barcelona, Spain
Average guest rating
Room Rates
| Single | $57 - $74 |
| Double | $81 - $122 |
| Triple | $108 - $141 |
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This one-star hostal is in the center of "Bohemian Barcelona," with Calle Joaquin Costa's boisterous bars, intellectual cafés, and other fabulous sights (like the CCCB Museum right around the corner) nearby.
The Gat Raval is a new breed of hostal: sleek, modern, efficient, and fun. Rooms are simple with interesting touches and a minimalist look. It's also a great place to stay to see a "real" part of Barcelona, where students meet after classes (the University is in this area) and trendy cafés mix with falafel stands.
The rooms at Gat Raval feature big white beds and artistically illuminated headboards. Some doubles have cutting-edge, flat-screen televisions. A group of architects own the hostal (along with Hostal Gat Xino, its classier sibling) and have renovated it in an avant-garde style. Breakfast is included in the price, as is Wi-Fi and use of the kitchen. All the 26 rooms have air conditioning and many have balconies. Rooms with shared (and sparkling!) bathrooms are available too.
One drawback is the lack of elevator; another is the dimly-lit stairwell. This area doesn't have easy Metro access, so be prepared to walk a few blocks or take a cab. It's also a good idea to have a map with you to find the hostal, though really, it's not too difficult.
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.
Average Guest Ratings
Amenities
Hotel
- Breakfast Included
- Fax Machine
- Free Newspapers
- Internet Station
- Luggage Storage
- No Elevator
- Non-Smoking Hotel
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Reception: 24-Hour
- Steep Stairs
- Vending Machines
- Wake-Up Service
- Wi-Fi: Free
Room
- Air conditioning
- Balconies/Terraces Available
- Bathroom: Private
- Bathroom: Shared
- Heat
- Internet Access
- Safe
- TV
About the Hostal Gat Raval neighborhood
A walk on the west side of La Rambla will take you through the intriguing, densely populated (but less heavily touristed) streets of El Raval. During the last century, El Raval became home to the poor and working-class slums, crammed to overcapacity and teeming with problems. Recent urban planning efforts, however, have benefited the neighborhood enormously, though some petty crimes and prostitution still exist. Today, El Raval offers some of the most interesting spots in the city: open-air markets, legit old eateries, and trendy new bars and cafés.
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Landmarks near Hostal Gat Raval
| Museum Contemporary Art | 0.16 km |
|---|---|
| Universitat | 0.34 km |
| Plaza Catalunya | 0.53 km |
| Las Ramblas | 0.7 km |
| Plaza Real | 0.86 km |
| Catedral Barcelona | 0.89 km |
| Barri Gotic | 0.95 km |
| Plaça Sant Jaume | 0.95 km |
| Museo Picasso | 1.29 km |
| Barceloneta | 1.65 km |
| Aquarium Barcelona | 1.69 km |
| Parc de La Ciutadella | 1.93 km |
| Barcelona Zoo | 2.12 km |
| Sagrada Família | 2.4 km |
| Port Olimpic | 2.73 km |
| Les Corts | 2.9 km |
| Parque Guell | 3.57 km |
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