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About the Hotel

Gran Via De Les Corts Catalans 435, Ppal, Barcelona, Spain, 08015

Rooms and Amenities

Hostel Friends Barcelona offers 10 air-conditioned rooms with heating, small fridges, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have balconies with city views, while others overlook an interior courtyard. Private bathrooms include hairdryers and free toiletries. Quadruple rooms feature tile/marble floors, soundproof walls, and safes. Twin rooms provide access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Location Highlights

The hostel is on Gran Vía Avenue in Raval, near a metro station. It's a 10-minute walk to Plaça d'Espanya and 0.6 miles from the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. La Rambla and Casa Batlló are a 5-minute drive away. The area has strong public transport links, making it easy to reach landmarks like Sagrada Família and Palau de la Música Catalana.

Guest Services

A 24-hour front desk assists with tours and tickets. Free luggage storage, safe boxes, and daily newspapers are available. Housekeeping is provided daily. The shared lounge offers a space to relax. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

Nearby Attractions

Fundació Joan Miró is 1.5 km away, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is 1 km, and Camp Nou is 2.5 km. Raval hosts events and leisure activities, with outlet shopping nearby. The neighborhood connects to MACBA and Plaça de Colón.

Practical Details

Children under 6 stay free. The property is managed by a professional host. Soundproof rooms and air conditioning ensure comfort. Refrigerators in rooms allow for basic food storage.

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Heating

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Triple Room Private Bathroom

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Terrace

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Barcelona 1.7 km

Airports

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) 15.3 km

Girona-Costa Brava (GRO) 91.8 km

Train

Barcelona Sants Railway Station 1.2 km

Underground

Rocafort Metro100 m

Rocafort200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 14 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Patio

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Gran Via De Les Corts Catalans 435, Ppal, Barcelona, Spain, 08015

Map view

Gran Via De Les Corts Catalans 435, Ppal, Barcelona, Spain, 08015

City landmarks

Landmark

Casa Batllo

1.8 km

Church

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

3.3 km

Fountain

The Magic Fountain

1.2 km

Square

Placa de Catalunya

1.9 km

Stadium

Camp Nou

2.6 km

Market

Mercado de La Boqueria

1.7 km

Landmark

Casa Mila

2.0 km

Historic Site

Poble Espanyol

1.2 km

Museum

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

1.2 km

Landmark

Guell Palace

1.7 km

Mall

Las Ramblas

1.7 km

Church

Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

2.4 km

Park

Parc Guell

3.9 km

Museum

Fundacio Joan Miro

1.4 km

Church

Cathedral of Barcelona

2.6 km

Museum

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

1.7 km

Museum

Picasso Museum

2.4 km

Landmark

Gothic Quarter

2.0 km

Landmark

Columbus Monument

2.0 km

Museum

Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya

1.4 km

Castle

Montjuic Castle

3.7 km

Monument

Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

2.7 km

Landmark

Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona

1.7 km

Landmark

Casa Vicens

2.8 km

Museum

Barcelona Pavilion

1.2 km

Museum

CaixaForum Barcelona

1.2 km

University

University of Barcelona

1.8 km

Nearby

Square

Placa d'Espanya

380 m

Park

Park of Joan Miro

380 m

Restaurants

The Fish & Chips Shop

120 m

Calle Rocafort 70 Sant Antoni

Saioa

60 m

G.V. De Les Corts Catalanes 429

Pastisseries Serra

140 m

Gran Via

Marcelino 16

230 m

Diputacion 41

Tonku ramen

280 m

Carrer de la Diputacio

Redpizza Barcelona Sepulveda

250 m

Sepulveda

Quiote Mezcaleria

240 m

Carrer de Calabria

Morrow Coffee

240 m

Av. Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes 403 Intersección con Calle Vilamarí

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Marilyn

United States, February 2024

8.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the city center, with nearby subway access. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, but some may have a dark window view of the bathrooms. The service is commendable with attentive housekeeping and helpful tour assistance. The dining experience is satisfactory with unique square hamburgers. Despite some small drawbacks, the hotel provides good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, though some may have a dark window view of the bathrooms.

Service

9.0

The service is commendable with attentive housekeeping and helpful tour assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located close to the city center, with nearby subway access.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers unique square hamburgers.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel provides good value for money with its well-maintained facilities.

James

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.6/10

The hotel provides a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms offer a nice balcony but have a super dark window with a view on the bathrooms. The service is helpful but lacks tours or ticket assistance. The location is convenient, near a metro station. However, the dining options are limited to homemade ice cream. Overall, a fair value for money with adequate facilities.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms come with a nice balcony, but the view is obstructed by a super dark window overlooking the bathrooms.

Service

8.0

The service is accommodating and friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location near a metro station makes it a convenient choice for travelers.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience features delicious homemade ice cream but lacks variety in the menu options.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers standard facilities for a comfortable stay.

Richie

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located right next to Rocafort metro station, making it very easy to explore the city. The rooms offer a variety of options, from those with a dark window view on the bathrooms to spacious ones with a terrace. The service is top-notch, with excellent housekeeping and helpful tours/ticket assistance. However, the dining experience is limited to grilled vegetables only.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms provide different choices, from standard ones with shared bathrooms to more luxurious options with terraces.

Service

9.0

The service is outstanding, with excellent housekeeping and very helpful tours/ticket assistance.

Location

10.0

The hotel is situated right next to Rocafort metro station, making it extremely convenient for travelers relying on public transportation.

Dining

6.0

The dining options are limited to grilled vegetables, which may not suit all tastes.

Facilities

7.0

Willie

United States, June 2023

8.8/10

This hotel was such a gem! The rooms were clean and comfortable, and I loved having a nice private balcony for some relaxation. The service was top-notch with excellent housekeeping. The location was perfect, right near the city center, making it super convenient. The dining experience featuring Italian products was a delightful culinary journey. The facilities were modern and well-kept, adding to the overall comfort of my stay.

Rooms

9.0

My room came with a nice private balcony, which was a lovely touch for enjoying some fresh air.

Service

9.0

The housekeeping service was impeccable, and the staff was so friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location near the city center was a huge plus for me. I could easily explore the area on foot.

Dining

8.0

I absolutely adored the dining experience, especially the delicious Italian products offered.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were modern and well-maintained, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Charles

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, making it convenient to explore around; however, the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and modern amenities. The service offered was exceptional with attentive housekeeping staff always ready to assist. Though the dining options were limited, the succulent organic chicken dish was a highlight. The facilities provided were top-notch, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are spacious with high ceilings and modern amenities.

Service

9.0

The service provided was exceptional, with attentive housekeeping staff always ready to assist.

Location

8.0

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, making it convenient to explore around.

Dining

7.0

The succulent organic chicken dish was a delightful highlight, although dining options were limited.