Submission date: 2006-10-08 - Date of Stay: September 2006
Submitted by: Odd Hoyholm - From: Denmark
Type of Traveller: Retired - Age Group: 51 - 60
Good value and location
I chose this very modest hostel for its location and price and good review.
I got what I wanted - a safe and friendly no-frill place. For € 37 a night I got a plain 3rd (US: 4th)floor single with balcony, but with washbasin only. Shower/WC was down the corridor and it was not always tidy, but it worked. (They do have rooms with private facilities, but they were not available when I booked.)
Sheets and towels were changed in my room every 2nd day. The room had a double bed with a long double pillow, a small table, the H/C washbasin (no soap - bring your own!)and a wardrobe with a lot of hangers, but no shelves. Tiled floor. A small balcony to the street with two squeezed-in plastic chairs - however no noise problems. Wooden blinds. That was all - as basic as it could be.
Reception is on 2nd (US: 3rd)floor with a somewhat awkward elevator arrangement up some stairs. Street door always closed for unwanted intruders, and security seemed to be excellent. Very friendly and helpful sta...Read more
Submitted by: A Travel Library User - From: Denmark
Type of Traveller: Budget Traveller - Age Group: 31 - 40
Try it
Rembrandt is a VERY cheap hotel/hostal in the center of Barcelona. EVERYTHING is in a walking distance - located directly on the walking street. You can have room with/without bathroom and with/without shower. I have only tried with shower and without toilet, which is recommendable since there are toilets right outside the room, and they are always vacant. I will definitely go there again!!!
