Hostal Hera

We booked the studio for a family trip - my children are all adults now but despite the sleeping arrangements (bunk beds and double bed in one room) it was perfectly a capable for our short stay. Pros The staff were friendly helpful. The l room was clean and maid service offered every day. I only saw one other room but since the reviews pre covid on here I think the rooms have been freshened up. We had two little balconettes overlooking the street below. Most importantly the location is A* - walking distance of beach, harbour, la Rambas and shopping centres, and easy access to transport links such as train underground and hop on off bus tours. Also we were in the gothic quarter with many lovely courtyards dotted around with bars restaurants - the tapas bars are recommended. Cons - there is no lift and we were on 6th floor so that could be challenging after a long day. The studio had kitchen facilities, I don't think individual rooms do but for a British tea drinker it lacked a kettle and mugs - I boiled water in a pan and had to buy a mug to make tea not a deal breaker but something to be aware of. All in all loved my first visit to Barcelona and Hostal Hera was a perfect place to stay - photos taken when we were leaving so apologies for the unmade bed

We brought bedbugs with us home from this hostel! When we told Hostal Hera about our experience, they denied everything and accused us for having a bad personal hygiene and that we were just trying to find a culprit. Bedbugs has nothing to do with personal hygiene, as they live in the mattress and the walls - and they easily survive cleaning and newly washed sheets. We haven't travelled anywhere else recently, so we are sure that we got the bedbugs from Hostal Hera. Furthermore the walls in the hall are full of mould.

The rooms are very tiny without balcony or living room. Nothing like the pictures. Wifi doesn't work in the room & AC can't make it cold. Except for the location, a no go! Staff keeps on saying everything is working & fine, although it is not.

We stayed at the hostal for 5 days. The location was perfect for our first visit in Barcelona. Close to many attractions, bars, restaurants and metro. Our little balcony was an amazing addition -make sure you ask for it beforehand. The receptionists Leandro and Amanda were always very kind, smiley and ready to help us with any questions we had. Highly recommended and definitely we will choose it again for our next visit.

Um hostel simples mas acolhedor. Muito bem localizado no centro de Barcelona e com staff simpático. Tem boa internet, camas confortáveis e TV par distrair um pouco. Deste hostel tem acesso a vários restaurantes, transportes e zonas turísticas mais procuradas.