Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews of Hostal Elkano

2.5 out of 5
Hostal Elkano
Elkano , 78, Barcelona

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 172 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Miguel on 2024/4/25
GRACIAS POR SU VALORACIÓN

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. Ok for a short stay - good are, Carrer de Blai is hust around the corner
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Miguel on 2024/3/25
Thank you very much for your comments and observations.

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away off the main road, you just ring the bell to gain entry. Based on first floor of apartment block, rooms are really quiet, spotlessly clean and cheap for Barcelona. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Miguel on 2024/2/26
Thank you very much for your comments and rating

2/10 Terrible

Jett

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/12/20
???????

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Clean. Friendly staff. Good value for the price. Appears to have newly updated windows and bathrooms. Small rooms and lacking much for common areas such as kitchen or hang out space.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/11/9
Thank you for your comments and observations. We have a terrace with table and chairs. As for the kitchen, that is in the aparthotels, not in the hostels, which is where you were.

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Seems to be newly renovated, in good shape. Not much for common spaces, no kitchen facility
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/11/2
Thanks for your comments. There is no kitchen because we are not a hostel nor an aparthotel.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1/2 price of hotel
No hassle. Internet weak but YouTube works generally. Has the potential to be noisy, but people were quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/10/24
Thanks for your observations

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for one night whilst travelling. Basic but clean and all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/10/9
Thanks for your consideration

6/10 Okay

IVAN, RAVENSDALE

Traveled with partner
Liked having a private bathroom but there was hair in the sink. The night crew could not speak English.it was noisy and we had a full bed and twin. Would have slept better in a bigger bed. The room was fairly clean, but not as clean as other places. I don't think we will go back there.
Response from Miguel on 2023/9/29
We are sorry about the noise and the sink, we will analyze itWe don't understand how two people in a roomwith double bed (2 people) and a single bed, who needwider bed

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with partner
Overall the hostal was good. The area was a bit dirty. Night staff sometimes good sometimes moody, but overall it was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/7/21
Gracias por sus observaciones, pero no entendemos a que se refiere con la "zona"

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/7/17
Thank you very much for your evaluation. We appreciate it very much. It helps us to continue providing a good service

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/7/11
Thank you very much for your evaluation. We hope to see you again

6/10 Okay

Masahiro

サグラダファミリアに近く、ロケーションは良いです。 それ以外は普通です。
Response from Miguel on 2023/7/3
Thank you

4/10 Poor

Giacomo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/7/3
Thank you

6/10 Okay

Kihara

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Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/5/8
saludos

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good.
Good clean hostel and located centrally.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/5/2
Thank you very much for your comments and evaluation.

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros - location - the rooms were always clean Cons - showers didn’t really work - very thin walls, you could hear everything - no heating You definitely get what you pay for, and even then, I still think this was a little dear for what we actually had. Good for short stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/4/26
You are right: you get what you pay for. Just a couple of points: the showers all work normally, unless you don't know how to turn on the hot or cold water. We have a control for hot and cold air in reception that if we asked for it we would have given it to them. What happens is that in April we have them stored because it is an ideal temperature in the environment

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, thin walls
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/2/6
Thanks for your comments and observations.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Miguel on 2022/11/28
Thank you for your evaluation

4/10 Poor

Joseph, Rome

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is good for a nice tour in Barcelona and its near the subway station and bus stops. Staffs are good but almost can't speak in english. You can smell a bad odor of an old building on the entrance way. Very small and old room for 3 people and you can hear noises of another room flushing their toilets, water flow and showers. You can hear also the staff talking outside your room and what ever they are doing because its very small corridor. Need some renovations because its very old building. Reminder, its not an hotel its like an apartment type so its very cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Miguel on 2022/8/19
Thank you for your comments that we take into account. We are working on renovating the facilities, but it has become more difficult after two years of the pandemic.Cheers

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not sleep !!!
The walls are paper thin. The staff is a 24/7 crew, unfortunately, the nightshift does respect the guests trying to sleep. They continually talked loudly while we were trying to sleep; it was personal not business.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Miguel on 2022/7/18
Hello. We are working on the soundproofing of the facilities. Also with our workers. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Alain, Santa Fe

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
It's great for a one-night stay, no fuss no muss. It's not sparkling clean but decently so. The room I got does not look like the one in the site photo but the bed felt nice and clean. Its main advantage is the low price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Kushal

Disliked: Staff & service
My Mac air book was stolen from the room even though my room was right next to the reception
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisha, Girona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Close to Plaza Catalunya and surrounded by many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Mariano on 2019/12/9
Thank you very much for your comments that will help us further improve our facilities and services.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Mariano on 2019/11/27
Thank you very much for your opinion that will help us to improve even more. Best regards

4/10 Poor

Alex, Los Angeles, CA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to Ramblas area, but the building is too old and while inside my room, there was this drains odor coming from the restroom, very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Mariano on 2019/11/19
Hello We feel that your stay has not been as pleasant as I expected but we work every day to improve the facilities. Cheers

8/10 Good

AmyD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Hotel is in the city center. 5 minute walking distance to a subway station. Supermarket, laundry and restaurants are nearby. Clean old room with large window. Shared bathrooms are clean and warm. Although my room has a private bathroom,but finally we like to use the shared bathrooms. Cons: Room is small for three people. Private shower space is squeezy. Bath fan was very weak. Front desk is just in front of our door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Miguel on 2019/10/30
Thank you for your comments and observations. We are working to improve our facilities

2/10 Terrible

Anon, Usa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple. You get what u pay for. I do not recommend this place. Not organized with their money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Mariano on 2019/7/4
Thanks for staying with us. We continue working to improve the quality of our service and facilities

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first hostal in Europe
Hostal had converters, hair dryers, and wine openers for people to borrow. Staff was polite and kept the place clean. They also gave me a cheaper price than what was listed on Hotel.com. Had 3 private bathrooms for everyone to share but one out of the 3 had black spots and idk if that is mold. Place is located near public transportation and the Gothic Quarter is around a 25 minute walk. Neighborhood is safe and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Mariano on 2019/7/2
Hostal had converters, hair dryers, and wine openers for people to borrow. Staff was polite and kept the place clean. They also gave me a cheaper price than what was listed on Hotel.com. Had 3 private bathrooms for everyone to share but one out of the 3 had black spots and idk if that is mold. Place is located near public transportation and the Gothic Quarter is around a 25 minute walk. Neighborhood is safe and friendly.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have AC, which is great. The bed was not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Karen on 2019/6/28
Thank you for your visit.. Resgard!

8/10 Good

elaine, toronto..canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Karen is very helpful n friendly. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Karen on 2019/4/23
Many thanks! Have a happy day, and I hope to see you again! regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good compare to cost, area very near to centre,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Karen on 2019/5/25
Thanks for your visit..!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and friendly staff... .,............
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Karen on 2019/3/4
Tank you very much!

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice area, really close to the metro station with trains every 4 minutes so you can be in the city centre within 10 minutes. staff are very friendly and nice restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Karen on 2019/2/6
Muchas gracias, su comentario es muy importante para nosotros.. Saludos!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Karen on 2018/11/15
Thanks very much

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a room in this hostel with a private bathroom, for not a cheap price! when we arrived there it was no available room with private bathroom!! we were so tired with heavy luggages so accept to get a room without bathroom! the room was so small with a very small double bed!!! and heater in the room was not working and very cold during the night! And you could hear easily everything that happens in the next rooms. The water for showering was not warm enough! I give 2 stars because of: 1)very polite and nice staff (they don’t talk English) 2)clean bed sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Karen Ortigoza on 2018/11/5
Dear customer, we are sorry for the situation, the confusion of the type of room has been on your part, since the actual reservation has been shared bathroom .. the radiators were in maintenance so we could not put it, and it has been our fault .. We apologize for it .. Best regards ..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Karen on 2018/11/15
thanks very much

8/10 Good

Ivona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Karen on 2018/11/15
thanks very much

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good for short trip
Hotel was wery nice, location is good and aorund a lot shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Karen on 2018/9/28
thanks..happy day!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite neighborhood
The location was perfect! Right around the corner from Poble Sec station with tons of great food and drink options in walking distance. Clean room, friendly staff, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Karen on 2018/7/27
thank you very much for your commentary!!

8/10 Good

Noelia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estaba bien comunicado, el personal amable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Miguel on 2024/2/9
Gracias por sus comentarios y valoración

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
12/31 호텔 구하기 어려워 1박만 예약한 곳인데 생각보다 위치와 호스텔 상태가 괜찮았습니다. 너무 기대를 안해서인지는 모르지만... 공항에서 호텔까지 오는 교통편도 불편하지 않고 좋았습니다. 1박을 하고 다른 호텔로 이동했는데 물론 그 호텔은 더 좋았지만 이곳에서 1박을 더 했어도 좋았겠다는 생각을 했습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Miguel on 2024/2/1
Thank you very much for your comments and observations.

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottimo compromesso qualità/prezzo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Miguel on 2024/1/23
Grazie mille

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Miguel on 2024/1/11
Muchas gracias por su valoración

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El precio está acordé al lugar. La atención es buena. La habitación que me tocó era cómoda. Y el personal fue amable. Nada que criticar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Miguel on 2024/1/2
Gracias por sus comentarios y valoración

6/10 Okay

REGIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En cas d’urgence seulement
Zéro isolation phonique intérieure, courant d’air froid permanent en raison d’une absence étanchéité de fenêtre.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/12/20
Les fenêtres n'ont que 6 mois. Nous sommes désolés de ne pas savoir comment le fermer correctement. Vous auriez pu nous demander de l'aide.Salutations

6/10 Okay

Mathieu

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/11/13
Gracias

6/10 Okay

KARIMA

Liked: Cleanliness
Catastrophe nuit
Heureusement c'était juste une nuit troop de bruit la nuit. La police les cris j'ai pas compris ce qui se passait et je pouvais même pas sortir aux toilettes puisque c'est commun ..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/11/2
Nous sommes désolés que vous ayez passé un mauvais moment, mais cela était indépendant de notre volonté. Parfois, ils réservent des gens qui ne se comportent pas et il faut appeler la police comme cela s'est produit cette nuit-là.

8/10 Good

Cédric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel de transite
Cet hôtel est parfait pour y dormir et avoir une salle de bains correcte pour s’y laver.. Il ne faut prévoir de rester dans l’hôtel. L’accueil y est très chaleureux. C’est une optimisation d’une nuit d’hôtel. C’est plus intime qu’une auberge de jeunesse et il est bien placé à côté d’une bouche de métro.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Miguel on 2023/10/30
Merci pour vos commentaires et observations