I have a reservation for a hostal in Barcelona which is $60.00 a night. I always thought that a hostal would be cheaper than a hotel. I have searched on every site and unable to come up with anything cheaper closer to the main attractions.

I believe hostel prices vary greatly depending on the type of accomodations and location. $60. is cheaper than most hotels.

A hostal would be cheaper. My daughter was recently there and stayed at a hostal in the Bari Gothic district. Just goggle "international youth travel" or "youth hostals europe" and you'll come up with a bunch of them.

In Spain there is a difference between hostal and hostel. A hostal is a small pensione type hotel not a youth hostel. You can find both on www.madridman.com The website has a Barcelona section. Also try www.eurocheap.com
www.hostalopera.com
www.hostalgirona.com
www.hostalpalacios.com are three that I have seen recommended on Fodor's but keep in mind these are hotels not youth hostels.

thanks for the suggestions. I didn't do my homework to see that their was a difference between hostal and hostel. I guess that we did get a good rate.

You can visit www.hostelz.com or www.bookhostels.com. If you want to pay under 25 euros, you will be sharing a room with 4-10 people and the bathroom may be down the hall. Great way to meet people. I had the room to myself from midnight to 5:00 a.m. Everyone else went out to party.

foxyroxy,

Which hostal have you booked? The chances are that someone here will know it.

Jim

$60.00 is surely cheaper than a hotel You only can have a hotel on this price with a weekend offer but never during the week, at least, in big cities.

Hi JJBHOY,
I'm staying at hostelopera on larambla.
the location appears to be great.

Location is great, that's for sure

foxyroxy,

If memory serves me right your Hostal is on a side street just off Las Ramblas so you're going to be right in the heart of it.

Have you seen the reviews on tripadvisor? If not you're in for a pleasant surprise as it is ranked Number 1 in the smaller hotel/hostal category. Here's a link;

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Catalonia.html

It's a fantastic city and I'm sure that you'll have a great time there. Remember to post back here on your return and let us know how you got on.

Jim

Yeh $60 for a hostal in a great location (not hostel) is OK - take it.

try this site:http://www.barcelona-30-per-night.com/ and madridman site is def usefull,
anyone stayed in some hotels indicated there?