Expert review on Hostal Portugal in Barcelona
Hostal Portugal is a guesthouse that is located in the southern part of the Gothic Quarter is close to the old port.
The guest house offers double, twin, triple or single rooms with a creatie design. The pension is situated around many restaurants and cafes. The amenities offered are free wifi in the rooms, air-conditioning, bathrooms with a hair dryer with the specificity that some rooms share a bathroom. please note there is no parking available.
Surroundings of Hostal Portugal
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 place is situated near Port Vell, or the old port of Barcelona. It is within walking distance to the central areas of the city, but also to the old port and the beach. Tourists can visit the Mirador de Colom (Columbus Monument) and the Plaça de les Drassanes, take long walks along the shore, go shopping at the Mare Magnum mall and eat at the nearby restaurants. Since it is located so close to the center, however, guests at this accommodation can also easily visit the crowded Barri Gotic or the El Raval neighborhood, or make their way up the famous La Ramblas boulevard and enjoy the multitude of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants on the way. Public transportation is possible via the bus stations nearby the property.
The rooms at Hostal Portugal
Hostal Portugal offers 16 rooms.
The property offers a limited number of rooms. Therefore, it is recommended to 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.
The property has several types of rooms that are similar in size and quality. So when you decide which room is the one for you you should pay extra attention to the last date for cancellation, deposit, whether breakfast is include or not, the room type and how many guests the room can accommodate and of course the price. Some rooms are cramped and some rooms are spacious, so make sure to notice the room size before you make the order.
In terms of the bathroom – there is a private bathrooms with shower, so if it’s a problem for one reason or another you should take that into consideration.
Hostal Portugal Facilities
Wifi and Internet:
done Free internet in all the rooms
AC and heating:
done Air conditioning and heating throughout the year
Elevator:
done there is an elevator
Restaurant and Breakfast:
done There are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby
Balcony and Garden:
priority_high Balcony / terrace in some of the rooms
Services:
done Tour desk
done Luggage storage
done 24-hour front desk
done Daily maid service
Other Facilities:
done TV
done Hair Dryer