“Good location but not very comfortable”

The hotel is located right in the center of Barcelona, it's just a short walk from La Rambla. However, the neighbourhood is not very good, it is very loud during the nighttime and the hotel windows have poor isolation making sleeping somewhat difficult. The rooms are clean and the service is polite, but this is a no-fringe hotel. If you're looking for an affordable hotel right in the center of Barcelona, hotel Barbara is a good choice, but if you prefer a more comfortable hotel or are a light sleeper you should find some other place to stay.

“NOT IMPRESSED”

the location of the hotel is great but the overall experience is not great. the room and the hotel look like the time stopped in there in 1980. Some serious maintanance jobs neeed to be done in there. The receptionist speak good English but on the 2nd day of our stay there was no toilet paper available!

“i will not come back”

one of the ladies at reception has a terrorific character, bad mood.. made my stay bad mood also :) no internet in the room at expensive price at the lobby... need to pay deposit for remote control... its so cold in the room if u go in winter.. only good thing is location.. wont ever go back there

“Really bad location-otherwise not a bad deal for the money”

Last choice before a park bench. Move the hotel elsewhere and it could be a three star...lousy location.

“you can get better for thee same price!!”

This is a tiny hotel in a dodgy neibourhood. the prostitutes (working women) didnt bother me but if your looking for a nice quiet or or romantic or quality place this is NOT the place. It has an amazing location and very friendly reception and rooms are clean.

“Would stay again”

I had a pleasant experience while in Barcelona. The Hotel Barbara was very clean and the staff was extremely helpful as well as bi-lingual. The Hotel was centrally located to many attractions, although the "red light" district was right around the corner. The prostitutes will harass you the first day, but will leave you alone after you inform them you are not interested in their services. Some may even greet you as you pass by their corner. Be careful when you walk alone at night or are approached by strangers asking for directions, the Police are very aggressive in Barcelona and will give you the once over if they think you are there to buy drugs. Over all I enjoy my stay at the hotel.

“Don't stay here”

Read all the reviews, thought I didn't care about the "redlight" location. Turns out, it's real bad. Besides the noise and the constant crowd of prostitutes 20 meters away from the entrance, someone regularly slams the doors really loud around 3-4AM. Makes the whole building shake... Worst sleep I've gotten in a long time, and I spent two nights there.

“Great for price and location”

again, great for price and location. though it resides next to a corner that is occupied by many prostitutes. once they realized we were not customers, no big deal. walk to most everything in the gothic section and the waterfront. only 2 blocks from las ramblas and subway stop. hotel was very safe, even if the 'hood felt otherwise.

“Gem of a hotel tucked on a quiet street”

The staff is friendly, nice and extremely helpful. The rooms we stayed in were spotless. Exploring the old city and harbor area very easy, close to many restaurants and attractions - walking distance to most, metro acces less than 5 minutes away! Only drawback: noise from the "working girls" & their clients just around the corner...Still, we saw families & even some locals staying in this hotel...I would stay here again as it is a worthwile bargain!