Hostel Felipe II provided a single room at a bargain rate. Although the room was tiny, what more could you expect for 40 Euros a night - after all, in Barcelona, why would you spend any time in your room? The shared bathroom was kept clean, but the sound from the corridor did wake me early every day. Just as well I had to get up for a conference, but I wouldn't expect to get any lie-in. The staff in the day were very helpful, but the out of office hours staff didn't have a clue! At Verdeguar, it is only 2-3 metro stops along L4 north of the main area of the City and was also on the line to the Barcelona International Conference Centre at El Maresmo/Forum. A little to far to walk to and back from the main action, but the Metro seems to run very late.
We had a great time staying at Hostal Felipe II. Staff are very helpful and friendly. A minor setback was the wireless connection, where we could not connect nor get any wireless signal in our rooms. Other than that, we would recommend this place to our friends and family.
3
Jordan SGrantham, EnglandGroup of friendsApril 2012
"Unexpected"
We arrived to the hostel, and were informed that we were receiving an upgrade in a better location. Considering we were young and all females, we were leery about this unexpected change. We had agreed to see it went downstairs to wait for a cab where we changed our minds and wanted to stay in the original room. Unfortunately we immediately were told that they had 'just rented it out and were booked', leaving us in the new location. This made us really nervous and we were unhappy with that situation. However, the new location was nice and we ended up having a great trip. It was a little complicated and nerve wracking to have been forced into change, but it was okay in the end.
3
AnonymousPolandSpouse/partnerNovember 2011
"Nice staff"
Pros: Nice staff
Cons: The blanket on the bed was all in hair, no kitchen for guests
4
Alicja SzkołudaPolandGroup of friendsNovember 2011
"The hostelis very clean and modern for the older building that it is in"
Pros: The hostelis very clean and modern for the older building that it is in. the staff really made the experience for me - very kind and helpful.
Cons: It might have been where my room was located, but i could hear everything in the building as to guests coming and going in all hours of the night. it was very loud. perhaps a sign at check-in or a reminder to guests to be respectful during sleeping hours would be helpful.
3
joel caladoPortugalSpouse/partnerOctober 2011
"Nothing very positive to say"
Pros: Nothing very positive to say
Cons: Rooms are made out of a hall, you can hear every single noise from everywhere in the hostel
4
Mohamed RafiSingaporeTravelling in a GroupOctober 2011
4
AnonymousUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerOctober 2011
"Good location"
Pros: Good location. friendly staff
3
AnonymousNetherlandsGroup of friendsSeptember 2011
Pros: Nothing
Cons: The hotel is very ugly and is to be depressed.
4
AnonymousGermanySpouse/partnerAugust 2011
"Clean rooms"
Pros: Clean rooms
Cons: Stinky drain
5
JIE CAIUnited KingdomGroup of friendsAugust 2011
"Very luxury apartment"
Pros: Very luxury apartment. thanks a lot.
5
AnonymousUnited StatesSpouse/partnerAugust 2011
"I greatly enjoyed my experience at hostel felipe 2"
Pros: I greatly enjoyed my experience at hostel felipe 2. the hostel was very, very clean. the staff were both friendly and helpful. i had a double room with a shared bath. i never had any troubles using the bathroom when i needed to. the location was fantastic -- very close to a subway stop and downtown. my only concern was the room was a bit smaller than i expected. however, i would definitely stay at hostel felipe 2 again.
Cons: The room could have been a bit bigger. a window would have been nice. i know at least some of the other rooms have windows.
5
AnonymousUnited StatesSpouse/partnerJuly 2011
5
AnonymousUnited KingdomTravelling in a GroupJune 2011
"- fantastic location at the heart of the city centre- 5 min from las..."
Pros: - fantastic location at the heart of the city centre- 5 min from las ramblas, 5 minutes to the marina and 10 min to the beach. perfect for a short stay for exploring barcelona
- 5 min walk to the nearest metro stop at jaume.
- very clean and comfortable.
Cons: - the lack of sign for the hotel was somewhat off-putting. if you have the address and get number 1 building on the street, you'll stand outside a big brown door to hostel pension, with call buttons on the side - you need to go to the 2nd floor, and even then we were not sure if it was the right place. it is the door that said lodgings here for future reference.
- the boss did not speak english but we managed to communicate via an english speaker on the mobile phone.
- luckily we had an idea what to do whilst in barcelona but as we didn't see another member of staff during our stay once we had checked in - for those who want more information this may not be the ideal place as there is no permanent reception.
5
AnonymousUnited KingdomFamily with kidsMay 2011
"If unhappy with something they will fix it and compensate you"
Pros: If unhappy with something they will fix it and compensate you.
Cons: Bedroom window all onto same indoor void, so when someone talking/ smoking in their room it sounds/ smells lik they're in your room
4
AnonymousUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerMay 2011
"Good and patient staff"
Pros: Good and patient staff. very helpful
Cons: Lacklustre room. disappointed as it could easily have been a lot brighter and contemporary
4
AnonymousUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerApril 2011
"Wonderful place, old building, but new fixtures etc inside, very welcoming"
Pros: Wonderful place, old building, but new fixtures etc inside, very welcoming.. but know that reception is on the 3rd floor.
An excellent value hostel in Eixample, Barcelona city centre, close to Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Mia, and Las Ramblas.
Situated in an envious location in the city centre, just off Avinguda Diagonal, Hostel Felipe 2 Barcelona offers easy acess to many of the city’s most popular attractions. A short walk to the west lie the famous Passeig de Gràcia, address of Casa Mia, and Rambla de Catalunya, leading down to Placa de Catalunya. Nearby Verdaguer metro station offers access to further delights such as Sagrada Familia, L’Aquarium de Barcelona, Poble Espanyol de Montjuic and many more.
Having been completely renovated in July 2005, Felipe 2 Hostel features stylish contemporary interior decoration, with high ceilings and large windows offering spectacular views over the city. This 2-star hostel also has a lounge with three computer stations, and a light and spacious sitting area.
The 21 well-fitted rooms are creatively decorated with soft and warm tones and with all the modern facilities to guarantee you a fantastic stay. A range of facilities is available, including shared or en-suite bathrooms, large beds and balconies.
This Barcelona hostel is located in Eixample,
one of the most famous and modernist quarters of the city. In this area are
many Antoni Gaudi’s modernist architectural masterpieces, including Casa
Batlló, UNESCO World Heritage listed structure, and La Pedrera, an incredible
example of modernist architecture. The hostel is conveniently situated only a
few minutes away from the must-see Plaza Cataluña and Passeig de Gràcia, one of
the most architecturally important streets in the city. A wide variety of
shops, bars and restaurants are easily reached on foot and several bus and
metro stations allow for quick and easy access to the rest of Barcelona,
including Nou Camp, Parc de Montjuic, and Sagrada Familia.
This Double Room - Private Bathroom is equipped with simple yet comfortable conveniences for a relaxed and pleasant stay. This room is fully equipped with modern room facilities as listed below, including broadband Internet connection.
This Triple Room - Private Bathroom is equipped with simple yet comfortable conveniences for a relaxed and pleasant stay. This room is fully equipped with modern room facilities as listed below, including broadband Internet connection.
This Double Room - Shared Bathroom is equipped with simple yet comfortable conveniences for a relaxed and pleasant stay. This room is fully equipped with modern room facilities as listed below, including broadband Internet connection. The bathroom is located on the same floor.
This Single Room - Shared Bathroom is equipped with simple yet comfortable conveniences for a relaxed and pleasant stay. This room is fully equipped with modern room facilities as listed below, including broadband Internet connection. The bathroom is located on the same floor.
This Triple Room - Shared Bathroom is equipped with simple yet comfortable conveniences for a relaxed and pleasant stay. This room is fully equipped with modern room facilities as listed below, including broadband Internet connection. The bathroom is located on the same floor.
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Internet:
Wi-Fi Internet free of charge in all rooms and general areas (lobby/reception etc.)
Pet policy:
Pets are not allowed
Rooms:
21
General facilities:
Elevator
Multilingual staff
Important information & conditions:
Check-In: In order to check-in, you need to enter the building via the 3rd floor and ring the bell.
The reception is open until 22.00hrs, in case you arrive later, call the telephone number on your confirmation and the receptionist will wait for you to arrive.
From 1st November 2012 a tourist tax of EUR 0.75 per person (from the age of 16) per night applies, with a maximum of 7 nights' charge per person.
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