Expert review on Hostal Baires in Barcelona
Hostal Baires is a hostel that is located in the southern part of the Gothic Quarter is close to the old port.
This small hostel has a functioning design and offers double, twin and single rooms for rent. Some come with a private bathroom, others with a shared bathroom. Breakfast is included.
Surroundings of Hostal Baires
The property is situated in the old town of Barcelona, in the southern part of the Barri Gotic, a quarter known for its rich history and gothic architectural style. The hotel is relatively close to Port Vell, also named “the old port of Barcelona”, that is mainly visited during the summer. In the proximity of the hotel you will find a many restaurants, shops and cafes, which makes the area very active during the daytime. Moreover, the nightlife is vibrant with many bars, pubs and clubs open throughout the night, such as the Harlem Jazz Club.
Tourists who wish to find accommodation should note that the location is generally more expensive than other parts of the city, due to its popularity among tourists. Those who wish to select this hotel should take in consideration that the area is lively during the summer and therefore can get very crowded. Public parking is hard to find, which is why arriving with a private car is not recommended. However, the hotel is situated in a central location, which makes public transportation to be easily accessible, with bus stops within walking distance and two metro stations (Jaume and Drassanes).
The rooms at Hostal Baires
Hostal Baires offers 19 rooms.
The hostel is a small hostel with a limited number of rooms. Therefore, it is recommended order rooms in advance, especially when Barcelona is busy with tourists like summer vacation and public holidays, as well as the days before and after big soccer games.
There are several different rooms, different in size, price and specification. Because of that it’s recommended to check what option the hotel offers and which will fit you best. You may want take notice of the room type and how many guests the room can accommodate, room size, cancel option, whether breakfast is include or not and of course the price. In addition we recommend to take a look at the room facilities such as – bathroom – whether it’s shared or not , kettle, TV, AC and heating ect. The rooms are relatively cramped, so you might want take that into consideration.
In terms of the bathroom – Some rooms have a private bathroom, some have a shared bathroom. Thus, make sure what kind of bathroom there is in your room before you make the reservation. In most cases, a room with a privet bathroom will be more expensive than rooms with shared one, but the gap may differ considering the dates and number of available rooms.
Hostal Baires Facilities
Wifi and Internet:
done Free internet throughout the hostel
AC and heating:
priority_high There is heating in the winter, but in summer the air conditioning is inactive
Parking:
done Paid Parking No reservation required
Restaurant and Breakfast:
priority_high The hostel serves a continental breakfast with mixed reviews from guests
Balcony and Garden:
priority_high Balcony / terrace in some of the rooms
Services:
done Luggage storage
Other Facilities:
done Safe box
done Fan