St. Christopher’s Inn

By far the best hostel I’ve ever been to in Europe! Firstly, the location is perfect – right near placa catalunya, walking distance to the gothic quarter, la rambla, several metros, etc. The aerobus from the airport takes you right there. The price is also awesome – about 9 – 13 euros per night. And the beds, sheets, towels, were all very clean and comfortable after a long night of sightseeing. The curtains around the beds were perfect for privacy. The amenities and complimentary services are also wonderful – free sangria and welcome meeting on your first day helps you to meet new people in the hostel. It was kind of like a speed-​dating/​friending session. And you get free entrance to club opium afterwards. There are various discounts on Belushi (the bar right downstairs) and barcelona tours, including a free walking tour of the gothic quarter every morning, which I highly recommend! Free breakfast is not the best, but definitely does the job if you’re on a budget.
The only complaint would be that the hair dryer did not work in the room, and the lockers did not have locks. You should bring your own lock. Otherwise, you can purchase at the reception for 4 euros.
The crowd was mostly young adults, which fits in well with the fun, hip décor of the place. I loved my stay there and highly highly highly recommend.

We spent two very happy nights here in a private twin room. The staff are super helpful and friendly and they offer free tours of the city every day, pick-​up at 10am from reception. Well worth it. Loved the crazy artwork on our walls, our comfy bed and the giant glass doors onto our own balcony.
The free continental breakfast was great. I expect you’d get sick of eating exactly the same thing for a week, but for a couple of nights stay it was perfect. Tea, coffee, juices, couple varieties of melon, baguette, honey, jams, cheese, sliced meats. Cereal too, but not recommended — substandard cocopops and muesli if you’re desperate for a bowl.
Since it’s a hostel, I brought my earplugs for the late night noise, but actually our room was blissfully quiet. The private rooms and female forms are right up on the 6^th floor and nothing seems to travel that high.
There’s an adjoining bar, where breakfast is served, and there seem to be plenty of food/​drink offers and themed nights. We didn’t partake, but it sounded pretty lively if you’re up for a boozy night. There are two common rooms, both nice and comfortable with plenty of seating. The 6^th floor room is a quiet oasis with a barely touched TV, while the 1^st floor is a little more sociable, and also has a kitchen, laundry room and lockers big enough for even a giant backpack. What more could you want?!
My only complaint about our room is that the shower is one of those push button hobbies, and only runs 10 seconds max. Bit annoying but I could live with it. Also the cold water from the basin came out at such a dribble it was barely noticeable, and the 6^th floor common area didn’t have a sink at all, so getting drinking water on a hot Barcelona day was a pain. But otherwise, this place is great.
Highly recommended! :)

What a modern, central hostel to be in! You’re close to Rambla street and the beautiful gothic quarter of the city and Raval. Room is clean, ladies lavatory is“usually” in good condition but I also blame people for not leaving it clean.
What makes this place special is not the facilities because it’s an average hostel. It is the soul that it has. There are always people at the bar and the people work at the bar are amazing. Especially Raki! The tables outside is an amazing idea. The bar closes at 2 I guess? I can’t remember the exact time but after that you can’t find nobody in this hostel. I think the common room is not people’s first choice. I’ve been in this hostel twice and after 2 o’clock we always left the place and go somewhere else.
Rooms have ac and it was always cold which is amazing because Barcelona is an oven in June and July. At the reception there are so many cool people and they have this map made by locals. It has more than enough tips about the city and the places you would like to go. I rented a bike for 4 hours, they have bikes. It’s always a plus if they have bikes for rent.
I took some people that I met outside to our hostel’s bar and they were saying how cool that place was. They were staying in different hostels. That’s why I would never stay anywhere but St. Christopher’s.

I’m so happy with my stay here, awesome staff, really cheap, quiet private beds, free breakfast, couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay on my first night in Barcelona.

If there was a 3.5 stars I would rate it as such. In the mean time, I am stuck with 4 stars. The reason why because my hostel expectation just went up after my Madrid hostel that I stayed at.
St. Christopher’s Inn now has an automatic check in that you can do online. You just gotta read your email and follow the directions they’ve sent. Also you need an ATM/​Debit or Credit Card to make the pymt with. Also, if you are waiting for that 2 pm check in time to come in, on the 1^st level they can give you a pass and just hang out there. They also have lockers where you can put your stuff for a FEE and the minimum amount of time I think is for 4 hours and the charge is atleast 5 Euros and up.
I stayed at a 8 bunkbed girls room on the 5^th floor. The room has a little lounge area where you can do your make up or just look outside the window. It also faces the couryart of the other people’s backyard. The lockers are underneath the bed and it is HUGE enough to fit in the largest size of suitcase you can imagine or a big travel pack. If your sleeping on the bottom bunk bed and a light sleeper, it would be better for you to sleep on the top bunk. You will feel and hear the rolling locker underneath you if you’re not drunk or tired. Also, be aware of who’s stuff is who’s. Some of the ladies that might’ve been their prior and had left might not have thrown their stuff away. It just litters in the room and the cleaning lady won’t even notice it.
The breaksfast is ok but the bread they serve is soooo tiny. It’s like little baguettes cut into smaller pieces and their cheese is «different». Not sure if it’s soy based but definitely not upto par for American Standard. Vegetarians might like it. If their hot water pout is still broken from the coffee machine, just ask one of the girls that works their to get you some water. I had to find out the hard way and finally got my tea on my last day.
The bathrooms are ok but the shower stalls are a different matter. I noticed that they don’t clean the shower stalls well. They have little mildew build ups on the back of the shower stalls so try not to leave your soap or shampoo stuff on the floor by that area. We noticed that during mid day around 1 pm– 3pm, the hot water takes a really long time to get to our floor. One of my mates had to have a super cold shower after she just checked in. At night, the women’s shower stall sink areas are a mess and super dirty. Too many women washing their face and not wiping the sinks down or shaving and leaving gross hair! YUCK! Also, there is a lack of paper towels at this hostel including their breakroom area on the 1^st level.
Overall, it’s a decent place to stay at. If ever you have an issue with your roommates being too loud at night or your roommates are too messy, you can always ask to switch rooms. The front desk people will tell off the other «bad» roommates too.

I effin love love LOVE LOVE St Christopher’s Inn. I discovered them on my solo trip to Paris and since then (as sad, or amazing, as this sounds) I’ve been planning my European spring break trips around them. And, out of all of them, I have to say that the Barcelona location is my absolute favorite, by far.
Where to start… hmmm…
1. The Staff. They are the nicest, friendliest, most accommodating, and informational group of people you’ll ever meet. From the front-​desk peeps to the bartenders, they were the main reason why my trip there was amazing!
First, I got there a little bit too early so I chilled at the bar since it was hours before I was able to check in. Around 45 – 50 minutes before the actual check-​in time, I migrated to the front desk area where the girl at the front-​desk not only recognized me but inquired about my bed to see if it was cleaned. It was and she checked me in EARLY without me asking for it!
Second, the bartenders are the most amazing group of people you’re ever going to meet. From Jenni (who, by the way, is absolutely gorgeous) to Gustav (if you beat him at table tennis/​ping pong, you win a bucket of beer, but nobody has so far), they will welcome you to Barcelona and befriend you until you no longer have any desire to leave.
Third, THE FREAKIN LOCATION! It’s next to the Plaza Catalunya. It’s not «a stone’s throw» from the plaza, it’s next to it. Um… I think that’s all I really need to say about this place.
Plus, there’s a Starbucks right across from it, but I never had time to visit it.
Fourth, the layout of the hostel + bar. They managed to build it so that it’s really fun in the bar area (especially once the sun begins to set). I’ve met a handful of wonderful travelers/​backpackers at Belushi’s. The staff are used to people playing beer pong there (at least I would assume so since I played it almost every night there) and there’s always a promoter or two hanging out at the bar if you want tickets to Razz.
Fifth, the free tour. I don’t know if it’s the hostel itself doing it or they purposely only operate in cities that offer it, but take advantage of the free tour! It definitely does help you become more familiar with the sights of the city (which is good for me because I have no sense of direction).
Sixth, the cost. You get your own private bunk bed (complete with curtains, light, and outlet) and it’s ridiculously cheap. Maybe a little more expensive than some other hostels, but it’s still ridiculously cheap. Plus, it’s clean.
But, at this point, I don’t care about the price… even if they raised it, I would probably still book beds here and not at other hostels.
Seventh, FREE BREAKFAST. Yes, the words that every penny-​pinching broke college student backpacker wants to hear.
… there’s probably more, but I feel as though my reviews getting too long already…
Now, some notes:
1. BRING YOUR OWN TOWEL. I know that they say that they offer you a complimentary towel (girls) but, when I went, we had to leave a 10 euro towel deposit to use one of theirs. Thankfully, I brought my own and didn’t have to rent one, but it’s something to keep in mind when you go.
2. GIRLS, BOOK THE GIRLS ROOM! I heard soooooooo many horror stories from girls who were staying at the coed rooms (mainly about the hygiene practices of guys) AND THE GIRLS FLOOR IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE COED ROOM.
— it’s cheaper
— we’ve got a private «lounge» with sofa, a table, chairs, and a kitchenette.

Of all the hostels that I’ve stayed in in Europe, this one was, by far, my absolute favorite.
The location is unparalleled. It’s right next to Plaza de Catalunya so you are smack dab in the heart of the city. The bus from the airport drops you a five minute walk away! I suggest finding a landmark to orient yourself, though. Navigating yourself around the plaza could be kind of confusing because the street signs aren’t as apparent as in America.
It was incredibly CHEAP, so it’s perfect for anyone on a right budget. I paid about 17 Euros a night for an all-​girls 12 bed bedroom.
They provide you with a clean towel (thank god!), but not with shampoo/​conditioner which was expected. The bunk beds were extremely comfortable, and you have a curtain that you can pull shut for some privacy. There’s an outlet and a light right next to your bed, too. Your locker is right underneath your bed, so bring a lock to lock all of your stuff in.
There’s a bar downstairs with super cheap drinks, so I suggest pre-​gaming here if you’re planning on going out at night. I loved the female bartenders (I’m sad I forgot their names, but they were fun to talk to). This place gets pretty poppin’ around 12−2am.
Their complimentary continental breakfast is pretty standard: bread, jam, cheese, ham, cereal, oranges, and coffee, but hey. It’s FREE! And, as a cherry on top, they offer free walking tours every single day, so catch them at 10:30am.
Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this hostel. It definitely set a high standard for my future hostel stays.

Hands down, most amazing hostel that I’ve ever stayed in. ever.
Why I rave about this place:
–AMAZING LOCATION. Right by Plaza Catalunya, you are right in the center of Barcelona, right where the «old» part and the «new» part meet. You are close to the public buses that take you straight to the airport. Close to all the Inditex (Zara, Pull & Bear, Bershka, Oysho, Stradivarius) shopping you can ever dream of (because it’s cheaper in Spain!). Close to the metro. And the list goes on. The location cannot be beat.
–PRICE. We paid 10 euros a night… enough said.
–GREAT FACILITIES. Looks modern, with lots of art on the wall. VERY clean. The whole building is extremely well maintained and nice. Everything is magnetically locked so you have to have a room key to enter floors and use the elevator.
–COMFORTABLE BEDS. Curtains in front of every bed for privacy. Small lamps for every bed so you can do things without bothering the rest of your room. And the most comfortable comforter/​pillow, against any standard, not just comparing to other hostels.
–FUN BAR/​RESTAURANT. Belushi’s is the bar/​restaurant downstairs with good deals for hostel stayers on drinks and food.
–HELPFUL STAFF. Front desk people are really nice. When we accidentally booked our stay a night later than our arrival, the front desk guy was so extremely helpful to us. They all have really fun personalities!
–ACTIVITIES. We didn’t take a part in these but there are free walking tours all the time, amongst countless other things to do.
I have absolutely zero complaints. THIS IS THE BEST!