Ideal Youth Hostel

Overall:

"I had great fun there so I really recommend to everybody, besides laundrette facilities on the roof terrace are a bonus when you are travelling long and you can save by hanging clothes to the lines while you enjoy spanish sun :-)." — source Hostelworld

"It has been a good experience but as I have been booking more nights day by day,I had to change rooms a lot of times so I recommend everybody to book more nights in advance, to avoid changing rooms often ;-)." — source Hostelworld

"The washing machine caused a bit of stress and the lack of air conditioning was hard to deal with at night but other than that I have no complaints, would definitely stay there again." — source Hostelworld

"This place has a great great location, so if you're interested in staying out late and being a part of all the fun night life, its a great place to stay." — source Hostelworld

"Friendliness and a welcoming and nice atmosphere compensated for the very small room for 4 people and the fan that didn�t work for very long." — source Hostelworld

Clean:

"The cleaners didn't have to change the sheets, we did and the lockers weren't cleaned out but still they refused to let me leave my bag there while I was out for the day. Other than that it was good, clean, and decent breakfast and great location." — source Hostelworld

"hostel was great the location the staff was really friendly, the hostel is clean, but need to replace the stuff in the kitchen like the frying pan." — source Hostelworld

"Though, we heard there was some problems with the cleaning staff taking the guests' sheets even though they where about to stay longer." — source Hostelworld

"Our room had a private bathroom and was always very clean, breakfast was free and Internet as well,all for a very reasonable price." — source Hostelworld

"It was not a clean place, toilets inside the rooms were smelling and it was impossible to use the ensuite showers in the room." — source Hostelworld

Service:

"Ideal is a simple hostel with good prices, friendly staff and enough services to be able to enjoy your trip to Barcelona, if you are travelling budget." — source Hostelworld

"It�s the second time at Ideal and it has improved a lot, the dorms are basic but they have all services you require and they make you feel very welcomed." — source Hostelworld

"Excellent atmosphere and good service in the city heart, just maybe more organized activities from the hostel." — source Hostelworld

"Very Very poor and i would advise you hostel world to remove them from your services." — source Hostelworld

"Helpful staff, specially the Italian girl that stays nights." — source Hostelworld

Location:

"Actually it is not so bad, great location (the very center of the city), but pretty dirty, the kitchen is really poorly equipped (no kettle, ridiculous frying pan), breakfast is really a joke, not worth waking up for - but the price is low and if you just want to find a place to sleep in an excellent location this is the place for you." — source Hostelworld

"Me and my friends enjoyed the fact that you could easily reach everything in Barcelona most of the times at walking distance. When it was not possible, you could really easily use public transport from there as the hostel is very central located." — source Hostelworld

"Fantastic location close to Las Ramblas. But be aware that after midnight this area becomes the red light zone and problems with crime and prostitutes are rife." — source Hostelworld

"The hostel was in a great location but the staff were not very friendly, didnt let us have a shower when we arrived before check in, there was a no alcohol rule." — source Hostelworld

"Only stayed one night in an apartment, and whilst the location on La Rambla was brilliant, it was so noisy at night and also the room was very untidy." — source Hostelworld

"Even if it�s always my 1st option because of it�s cheap price and great location I�m always happy to find improvements like the great chilled area at ground floor with many "goodies" like the kitchenette,or the games or the new wi-fi." — source Hostelworld

"don't let the negative reviews influence your decision to book a room here, the location, the beds, the atmosphere is ok compared with the price you pay, so don't hesitate and book it, now." — source Hostelworld

"Also as soon as they start dealing with your enquiry they would stop you to answer the phone and deal with that before finishing helping which meant doing anything at reception took ages." — source Hostelworld

"Its a little noisy at night as its right off the Ramblers but overall its really good value for money and a fun place to stay." — source Hostelworld

"Internet and wifi cost money to use, the breakfast is 3 tiny crackers (2inches by 2 inches), and the staff is overworked." — source Hostelworld