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El Cantón

Carrer Nou de Sant Francesc, 40, 08002, Barcelona, Spain
El Cantón
Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 71 reviews from 2 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
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from $96
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Based on 71 reviews
from 2 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "But overall, especially considering how reasonable the price is, if one is looking for a very clean basic place to stay, this is a great choice." source Venere

    "I would recommend this place as the price (70€ for a twin bedroom) was low for the location." source Venere

    "Overall great value for money (considering location) and would stay again." source Venere

    "Overall it was a pleasant stay, just 1 block from the center." source Venere

    "In short not recommended for light sleepers." source Venere

  • Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The room was fine, cleaned every day, specious enough, with safe for my laptop and small belongings, passports etc." source Venere

    "The hotel is not fancy but has an excellent location, is clean, and most of the staff are terrific." source Venere

    "Very clean but tiny room, but well done, with conditioner and all new aquipment in bathroom." source Venere

    "Clean room, but the manager didn't want to give me some infos about the city." source Venere

    "Exterior uninspiring but interior spotlessly clean and very warm." source Venere

  • Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "The breakfast was excellent, and they offered extra service on my husbands 50." source Venere

    "Great location and helpful staff." source Venere

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "The Hotel Canton in Barcelona was very conveniently located a few blocks from the Rambla." source Orbitz

    "The location was really good cos you could walk to The Ramblas and Gothic Quarter in a few minutes and there are some cool bars close by." source Venere

    "knowing that it was a two stars hotel, for us was one of the best hotels from our trip, good located, excellent rooms, nice staff." source Venere

    "Its a handy location just off La Rambla, but in the evening/night some seedy characters can be about in the vicinity of the hotel." source Venere

    "Great location, 2 of the 3 front desk staff are great (the 3rd one is not very friendly) and the price is right." source Venere

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Good Irish Pub just around the corner which serves good pub grub at a reasonable price." source Venere

    "Great value hotel, well located in old town Barcelona." source Venere

    "excellent facilities and location for price." source Venere

  • Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "Hotel rooms would benefit from double glazing to reduce noise from street which could be noisy particularly in middle of night." source Venere

    "Good location, good sized room with mini fridge. Could get loud in the hallway and the rooms across the street." source Venere

    "Excellent budget hotel, room and bathroom were very large and the shower was great." source Venere

    "And buffet breakfast for only 5 EUR served in large breakfast room was delicious." source Venere

    "Surprisingly big and clean room." source Venere

More information on El Cantón

Situated in the city centre, in the Gothic district, El Cantón offers central accommodation in Barcelona. Thanks to this excellent location, guests will be able to discover the real taste of Barcelona on foot: the Barceloneta old fishermen district, the Ramblas avenue, the Gothic Cathedral, the Picasso Museum or the Palau de la Música Catalana music hall, World Heritage Site by UNESCO, are within easy reach from the hotel. El Cantón offers comfortable budget accommodation in Barcelona and is the perfect choice for your stay in the city. Hotel El Cantón features disabled-accessible facilities, quality service, lift, reading and TV lounge, reception open 24 hours a day, safe in the reception, and luggage room. The friendly and multilingual staff will provide city maps and any other type of information about Barcelona that you may require.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

40 rooms.40

Rooms:

40

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, in case of no show or late cancelation one night will be charged.

Area

Catalonia,Barcelona,Costa Brava

Dining

RestaurantNot available. There is a new and charming breakfast room, recently renovated, at the end of the main corridor.

Information by Venere

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