Located in the hip Gracia area on the Passeig de Gracia
Convivial lounge where guests from around the world mingle
Communal kitchen for guest use
Landscaped patio with covered tables
Located one block from the Diagonal Metro
Free continental breakfast buffet
Free water, coffee, and tea throughout the day
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour staff availability
Guest computer, board games, books, TV, and DVD player
Affordable nightly rates
Beds aren't as comfortable as more upscale hotels
No TVs in rooms
Dorm rooms are mixed gender and include other guests
Dorm rooms share a bathroom
Some rooms are shower only
Limited facilities, with no full restaurant, fitness room, pool, or sauna
Travelers get an affordable stay and a choice location in the sweet spot of Barcelona at the Casa Gracia Barcelona Hostel, housed in a six-floor Modernist building at the intersection of Passeig de Gracia and Avinguda Diagonal. Offering a fun and funky feel in its décor and appointments, the Casa Gracia has a charming landscaped patio, shared kitchen, and communal lounge with TV and games. The 81 rooms are clean and basic and come with free Wi-Fi. Dormitory rooms share the room and bathroom with other guests. The friendly proprietors are available 24 hours a day and are ready to help. This upscale hostel is a great value for those willing to forego a few hotel facilities and comforts.
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Scene
A hip hostel with communal areas
The setting at Casa Gracia is one of friendliness and informality. It has a true hostel feel in the best sense, with international guests mingling on the landscaped interior patio and in the common lounge and communal kitchen. The free continental breakfast is a fun scene, as the guests share stories and plan adventures over a spread of cereal, pastries, cold cuts, coffee, juice, and more. The crowd tends toward the young and budget-conscious. The hostel is decorated in a playful way, with beanbag chairs in the common area, paintings and photographs by local artists, and hip artwork on some of the room walls. Barcelona maps are free and the friendly proprietors are available 24 hours a day to offer advice.
Location
At the epicenter of the Barcelona action, on the Passeig de Gracia
The Casa Gracia is in the hip Gracia district on the vibrant Passeig de Gracia at its intersection with Avinguda Diagonal. Guests can catch the Metro at Diagonal about a block south; plenty of attractions are within walking distance of the hostel. Nearby Gaudi buildings include Casa Mila (2.5 blocks south), Casa Batllo (five blocks southeast) and the Sagrada Familia, 10 blocks and 20 minutes northeast of the Casa Gracia. The sights and sounds of La Rambla are about a 20-minute walk southeast of the hostel next to Placa de Catalunya. If you're driving from the airport, the Casa Gracia is about 20 minutes northeast.
Rooms
Clean, cool, basic hostel rooms with free Wi-Fi
Decorated with dashes of style and color, the Casa Gracia's 81 clean, basic rooms come in a variety of room types. The rooms with private bathrooms range in size from 160 to 320 square feet and come in configurations of up to six single beds. Dormitory rooms have three bunk beds, are mixed guest/mixed gender and share a bathroom. All rooms have white cotton bedding, free Wi-Fi, toiletries, and lockers. Rooms do not have TVs. Some rooms are shower only, and some have robes and slippers. Views are of the patio or street. Rooms are a good option for travelers who seek basic comfort and don't mind not getting a tub or sharing a bathroom. Private rooms are available for couples or smaller groups of friends.
Features
Free continental breakfast, communal kitchen, and comfy guest lounge
At the top of the list of Casa Gracia's amenities is the free continental breakfast of cold cuts, cheeses, yogurt, breads, cereal, coffee, and juice. Sharing the spread over conversation with other guests is one of the highlights of a stay at the hostel. Coffee, tea, and water are free all day. The communal kitchen features a long table, high-quality stainless steel appliances and a refrigerator for guests to store their own food. A library has shelves of books, including many in English, and the fun and funky guest lounge has leather sofas, beanbag chairs, board games, and a TV with DVD player. The outdoor patio is a nice haven for relaxation and conversation. The Casa Gracia's gracious proprietors are on hand 24 hours a day to offer assistance and help with tourist recommendations.