Kabul Backpackers Hostel

Total BS! I call this place at 1 AM in the morning and they told me that they had a room available. so I took the track about 2 miles to get there and lo and behold they rented a room to another person. I walked 2 miles for nothing ! they told me they would hold the room for one hour. got there at 50 minutes on the dot and the room was rented. not cool at all! this whole hostel sucks big time. Talk about the worst customer service ever! Spit on this place!

My review of this hostel the dates back a while… My first stay in this hostel was in 1989. I visited it again in 1994, again in 1998. I just passed through this past summer in 2015. Location is excellent. The plaza it is attached to is the perfect location to hang out. You can hike to the beach without too much trouble, there are tons of food places and tons of bars within an easy walk.
There is the American consulate I think within walking distance which I unfortunately had the necessity to use in 1994 when our car was broken into and subsequently towed with no warning. That was funny, we came downstairs after a long night of partying to get in the car and go somewhere and there was no car. Nobody knows nothing about anything and the police were not helpful in the slightest until we involved the embassy, and then all of a sudden the police were falling all over themselves to help us. It’s also interesting how they spoke no English until we visited the embassy and then they suddenly were happy to speak English. They drove us way out to someplace where they parked the towed cars. We had a broken window which we never did manage to get fixed that summer but hey, it was a rental. Apparently the side streets off Las Ramblas are occasionally victimized by street people looking inside tourist cars for their personal belongings. So be careful and don’t leave stuff in your car.
Back to the hostel, when I was there last they sold beer in the vending machines. My favorite beer is San Miguel. It’s everywhere in Barcelona. The hostel is full of friendly people and everybody’s ready to party. If you’re not into socializing this is probably not the place for you. Interesting I have met people there that I still stay in contact with via Facebook and AOL 20 years later.
The other reviewer’s are correct, it can be loud and you should always bring earplugs and an eye mask.

Location location location! i stayed here for a recent trip where i only had one night to stay in Barcelona before heading back to the states, because of this i really wanted to stay somewhere central. This hostel was right off of Las Ramblas in a beautiful little square called Plaza Real.
The window from our room on the 3^rd floor looked right out onto Plaza Real and it was a beautiful view!
This hostel was a great value at less than $ 15 for the bed in a 6 bed female dorm, but it didnt have many extra amenities. Sheets were included but there were no towels, and you had to plug your devices in inside your locker since they didnt have any outlets out in the open in the room.

I love love love love this hostel. It’s right in the heart of Barcelona and right off La Rambla street. It’s located right in this little plaza with great restaurants! The view from our room was awesome and the staff was AMAZING. They have to many great activities going on and personally take you to the best night clubs in Barcelona. Everything is pretty much walking distance (beach, bars, clubs). I stayed in a mixed dorm with about ~10 beds. At first I was hesitant about it, but they have lockers and it wasn’t that bad. The bathrooms were clean and easy to access. We made friends with so many travelers, which heightened the experience. I recommended this place to other friends and they were so grateful. Easy access to and from the airport as well! OH and it’s so damn cheap to stay there!

I had a blast here but would never stay for more than 2 — 3 nights. Travellers should divvy up their time between a fun (not so clean nor new) party hostel and somewhere to relax and explore the city

J’ai attendu 5 nuits pour me faire mon opinion… Et elle n’est pas des plus positives!
Kabul est une auberge de jeunesse idéalement situé vu qu’elle se trouve Place Reial. Vous trouverez beaucoup de boutiques, restaurants (plus ou moins touristiques) et même un show de flamenco dans les proches environs. Autre et dernier point positif: le prix! Pour 6 nuits nous payons par personne 88 € (plus 0.72 € par nuit en taxe touristique)… Difficile de faire mieux; je né vais pas le cacher c’est principalement pour cela que je l’avais choisi.
Par contre cette adj possède énormément de points négatifs (selon moi…à minorer selon le profil de chacun):
_​Entrée peu claire pour la première arrivée; heureusement que qqn nous a buzzés…
_​Réception: staff peu avenant! On a vraiment l’impression de les emmerder dès notre arrivée! Seules les femmes de ménage étaient agréables…
_​Musique (toujours la même d’ailleurs??!) beaucoup trop forte une grande partie de la journée. Le pire c’est le soir quand un homme se la joue forain/​Patrick Sebastien et animé le 1er étage. J’avais payé pour une chambre, pas une entrée en club…
_​Petit-​déjeuner moindre comparé à tous les autres abj que j’ai pu faire: pas de jus de fruits, ni de fruits, option unique en matière de céréales et de muffins.
_​Absence de cuisine/​de zone pour faire réchauffer des plats! Nous avions lu dans la chambre que la cuisine était ouverte à deux périodes… Cependant quand nous sommes revenues avec nos empanadas achetées à la Boqueria, nous n’avions nul part où les chauffer! Et un staff encore peu accessible et peu avenant!
_​Wifi de mauvaise qualité… Encore heureux qu’il est gratuit!
Je né compte pas le bruit constant provenant de nos «colocataires», étant donné que l’adj n’y est en rien. Ça aurait pu minimiser les points négatifs dans le cas contraire.
Si vous êtes à la recherché d’une adj mais n’êtes pas fêtard abusif dans l’âme, passez votre chemin. Le prix attractif né vaut pas le manqué de sommeil dont vous souffrirez… Vous pouvez me croire!

Beware of Snooky Roomies!
This is definitely a party hostel, that being said I’ve stayed in party hostel’s in other cities before and been able to sleep.
You will not sleep here (much)
I stayed in a 4 person room, which is normally a good combination of being able to socialize and sleep, but I think my luck of the draw on this one with 2 – 19 year oldish Spanish girls who I’m guessing had never traveled before was not good luck!
Night 1. I was able to sleep some even though 2 of my roomies were there until 130am watching you tube videos of what I assumed was some generic sounding dj they were about to see, regardless I was able to sleep when they went out eventually…
Night 2 I went to bed around 12am which is pretty early in Spain at a party hostel, no big deal Ill be able to sleep from 1−8am when everyone goes out I thought.
Wrong!!! My snooky like roommates decided to sleep all day and start packing at abut 1 am with the lights on. Most people I know can repack their shit in about 30 mins tops, not so with the snookies they spent 3 hours packing and I am not exagerating one bit… the packing they were doing involved loudly transferring items from one plastic bag to another, occasionally looking at pictures on their cameras and frequently staring into the distance wondering I’m guessing if the Australian guy they had slept with the night before in a molly fueled bender of sweating and crying would hit them up on snap chat and or make their daddy mad.
after 3 hours of this the thoughts start going through your head range from quickly pushing them both into their snooky sized lockers and locking the doors to give them a lesson in manners and hoping the screams weren’t as bad as the plastic bag packing to taking all my clothes off and laying down in the middle of their packing areas just to see what happened…
Overall if you want to party and be close to the sights and the ramblas this is a great pick, 2 euro beers and 2 happy hours just look out for snookies!

Well after staying mostly in hostels in developing nations perhaps I have… a hell of a lot of bias. But I really loved Kabul. It’s cheap, right off La Rambla, and clean, with free wifi and dinner (usually something simple like pasta). (No free lunch anymore.) There’s a bar downstairs and it’s a really social place. On that note, I don’t recommend the massive rooms unless you’re a serious partier– it’s worth a few bucks to get at least the 8-​person room. They’ll charge your phone for you downstairs. Only downside: they don’t rent towels, so you have to buy one if you need one. Oh and they only accept a credit card if your charge is something like 50 Euros or more.

Great location, in Plaza Real, directly off of La Rambla and all the busy Barcelona life. I stayed at this hostel for two nights, and while I am excited about the next stop on my journey, I am sad to be leaving Kabul. For only € 13, the rate includes a decent bed in a large room, a locker, good bathroom facilities (including a clean shower), and best of all free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other perks are the free walking tours, and the Pub Crawl. The first night, the staff helped organize some fun drinking games in the dinner lounge area, including beer pong (winners!), and flip cup.
I also really liked the social atmosphere, and all the people I got to meet. I am surprised how many people from Canada were traveling (and wonder how many we’re actually Americans).
I highly recommend this place if you a looking to have a fun time in Barcelona, and not spend very much money.

Make no mistake, this place is not for sleeping. You’ll have a place to lock up your stuff, shower, and yes, you’ll have a bed in the shared dorm. but you probably won’t use it. This is a party hostel and what you lose in sleep you gain in friends and alcohol consumption. Pubcrawls and clubs on the daily, as well as meals.

Room smells like raw sewage. Moderately clean but crowded. I stayed 1 night in a dorm for € 18. It was a little gross and there was a problem in the middle of the night where someone took a bed from a handicap girl and she had to sleep with her friend. The management seemed totally unhelpful about it. The second night I paid an extra 2 euros for a better room. It was better. There is a decent bar area with tables and vending machines. They serve free breakfast (crap) and dinner that runs out in 2 minutes. Crap.

So first of all, I just want to start by saying that this was my first hostel experience and I had an absolute amazing time. From there, I stayed at some other not as nice places and can safely say that Kabul is in the top (from what I’ve seen). First of all, they have an extremely attentive, friendly staff. I had an issue with a drunk kid trying to get in bed with me and all the staff took the offense really seriously and were so attentive to the situation.
They host an assortment of activities, including free walking tour daily, a nightly pub crawl, and a club outting. The walking tour was the most fun tour I attended during the entirety of my trip. The tour guide, Brian, is a super knowledgeable silly guy – really knows his history. As someone travelling alone, these activities were great because they gave me something to do and introduced me to more people that I wouldn’t have met otherwise! There is also a bar that serves cheap beer and mojitos for those who chose to stay within the venue for their entertainment. Oh AND they offer free breakfast (not super exciting but its free!) AND free dinner.
The location is unbeatable right in the Plaza Reial square and off of Las Ramblas. As for the rooms, they are clean enough and reminiscent of university dorm days. Shared bathrooms, bunk beds, etc. There are lockers in the room so you can keep your stuff safe. (And although I would never recommend leaving your stuff around unattended, I did just that on many occassions and never had anything go missing). The one possible downside would be that there are only electric outlets in the common area (lobby), not in the rooms. But this just meant that you were forced to sit downstairs and mingle while you’re devices charged – leading to more introductions and more new friends!
The crowd is really sociable and friendly, lots of people from all parts of the world. And everyone seems open and receptive to making friends. If sleeping is your main agenda then possibly seek elsewhere because this groups knows how to party! Staying up til 4 or 5am is pretty commonplace. But if you want to have a really great, unforgettable experience, you can’t go wrong with Kabul. I recommend it HIGHLY and would definitely go back!
LOVE Barcelona, LOVE Kabul.
xxx

The BEST hostel in Barcelona. Super friendly staff, cleaning service that makes the rooms spotless each day, awesome lounge area, the staff even hosts pub crawls and will make sure you have a fun time during your stay. Can’t beat Kabul’s location right off of La Ramblas and did I mention FREE DINNER every night??!

I thought about possibly knocking off a star, but considering I plan on going back as soon as possible I couldn’t find it in my heart.
The initial problem I had was the internet policy. They only allow 20 minutes for free for 3 days, and you have to pay extra. There are a couple spots around that do have free wifi (closest I found was mcd’s) so it wasn’t unbearable. Second problem I had was my locker didn’t work and wasn’t fixed for the first 3 days of my stay so I had to keep my valuables in the luggage room.
Otherwise, this hostel is amazing! Excellent location– right on La Rambla, easy to find your way back by either stumbling home or telling a taxi driver «Plaza Reial.»
I stayed in the largest room (24 beds, room 202) and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is eager to meet new people. It also has an amazing view of the Plaza from the balcony. In a 24 bed, you can expect people to get a little messy, but the cleaning crew is able to work some miracles. If you are looking for a slightly cleaner bathroom the one on the 3^rd floor was often in better condition.
Free breakfast and free dinner. Though the quality was sometimes suspect, you cannot argue with the price. 2 happy hours (1 before dinner and 1 before the club). Rooftop patio is a must for any hostel in my opinion, and though they have a high fence blocking most of the view, if you try hard enough you get a good look at the area.
Definitely a good/​easy spot to catch some great nightlife scenes though some of the clubs get repeated pretty regularly (I think they went to Opium at least3– 4 times during my stay), but often you get out of paying cover when you go with the group. That being said, this is definitely a party hostel. I saw a couple folks who looked like they may want to sleep regularly, and that probably won’t happen (at least if you are staying in a 10+ dorm).
The staff is as helpful as they can be, considering the amount of people they have staying there.
really great experience and will try to go back in my next run through Europe.

C’est vrai que cette auberge de jeunesse est bien classée dans tous les guides, mais ceci pour faire la fête. Un endroit au centre de Barcelone, pres des points touristiques, restos, et boites. Mais un service mediocre. Ceux de l’accueil font le stricte minimum et sont capable de over-​booker et mettre quelqu’un dehors.

Party Hostel!
This is one of the best hostels in Barcelona. This place is definitely for the young crowd (or the young at heart). It’s directly off of Las Ramblas, the most popular and lively street in all of Barcelona.
They have dorm like areas with 4, 8, 10, and 20 beds, so large groups are obviously welcomed. In fact, they don’t even offer single or double rooms, so prepare to meet some new people! That’s what hostels are all about anyway.
The amenities are decent. I don’t remember anything blatantly gross, which is a good sign. The room I stayed in was a 8 person (4 bunk beds) setup. For a hostel it was pretty decent.
Like I was mentioning, this is a party hostel. I remember going on a pub crawl that met at this hostel specifically. Everyone met on the roof where there was about an hour’s worth of pregame. This is a great city and this hostel takes full advantage of the offerings. They are open 24 hours a day, so no matter what time you decide to end your night; you won’t have to worry about a curfew/​lockout.
Party hostel, great location, top hostel in Barcelona. 5 stars!

centrique et bonne ambiance. un repas gratuit tout les soir et de la biere pas cher. voté #1 des hostels europeen. par contre pas franchement super propre. mais niveau qualité-​prix, on peut pas trouver bcp mieux.

Lo bueno: La mejor ubicación (Plaça Reial), lockers en las habitaciones, salón comutario lindo con vista a la plaça y varias computadoras, cena muy económica y empleados muy amables con la excepción del encargado del turno noche (el único que habla bien en español).
Lo malo: Es muy ruidoso y no hay donde poner tus cosas en la ducha sin que se mojen ni donde colgar la toalla!

Für Leute die in Bezug auf Sauberkeit und Privatsphäre hohe Befindlichkeiten an den Tag legen, ist Kabul gewiss kein Ort zum wohl fühlen. Wer aber Lust hat, aufregende, interessante Leute aus aller Welt zu treffen und spontan genug ist, sich einer großen Gruppe von fremden anzuschließen, um mit ihnen um die Häuser zu ziehen, ist in Kabul gut aufgehoben.
In Kabul können an einem Tag, in einer Nacht so viele Dinge geschehen wie sonst nur in einem Jahr. Aber Achtung! Halte dich dort nicht zu lange auf, sonst verliert Kabul seinen Zauber für dich;)

Das Kabul Hostel liegt mitten im Zentrum der Stadt am schönen Plaça Reial neben der Rambla. Die Zimmer kosten ca. 20 EUR pro Nacht, inkl. Frühstück. Ich habe dort in einem Vierbettzimmer gewohnt und war im großen und ganzen sehr zufrieden. Die Zimmer sind zwar sehr spartanisch eingerichtet und nicht so gemütlich, aber da war ich eh nur zum schlafen. Elektronisch verschließbare Schränke auf dem Zimmer sichern die eigenen Sachen wunderbar. In dem Hostel gibt es eine eigene Bar (1 Liter vom Faß für 3EUR!), in der man schnell Leute aus aller Welt kennen lernt und mit denen auch gut noch weiterziehen kann abends ;-) Kabul ist definitiv ein Ort zum Feiern und Leute kennen lernen, schlafen und erholen kann man sich danach zu Hause.