Hostel vs hotel in Barcelona - I chose wrong

I booked a hostel for $35 a night near Las Ramblas. Thought I was being smart with my money. But I couldn't sleep with the noise and strangers coming in at 2am. Wound up paying $90 for a private room at a budget hotel two days in. Should have just started with the hotel. Anyone else regret the hostel route?

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martin.jamie4d ago

The whole "strangers coming in at 2am" part hit close to home. That happened to me in a hostel in Lisbon and I ended up sleeping in the common area on a couch. One thing people don't think about is the location factor too. That $35 hostel near Las Ramblas probably feels like a steal but those central spots are always the loudest. I've had way better luck with hostels that are a 15 minute walk from the main drag.

fiona3323d ago

Louder hostels usually have thinner walls too lol.