Unite Hostel Barcelona

While this account is a pseudo account for safety reasons, our stay there was entirely real, unfortunately. We booked this hostel because it had great reviews and I can honestly say I would rather sleep in the airport than ever have to stay here again. Our booking was for 3 nights and during that time we had nothing but issues. Both my friend and I, I was in the females only and he was in a mixed, had horrible experiences. Firstly, the two guys that were on the desk when we checked in really need an attitude adjustment. Speaking to your guests in a rude tone really isn’t necessary when asking questions for clarification that weren’t on the website or anywhere when booking. Regardless of what the questions were, we always got attitude. When housekeeping issues such as no toilet paper, soap for hand-washing, or AC issues were communicated they would address 1/3, with a side of unpleasantness. Or, they would just walk away while you are in the middle of speaking. Both of our rooms had guests come and go during our stay, it was clear that housekeeping did not clean the washrooms in-between people and have not been cleaned once since we have been here. There was so much dirt and bugs within the showers that both of us had to shower with flip-flops on to avoid dirt and patches of hair. With such a high turnover rate, you 'd think they would be cleaning showers and common areas as much as possible, no? In my bed, there was dirt and footprints all on the walls, top of the bed, and just dirt in general that was easily wiped away with the baby wipes I had to go and buy for cleaning. We paid for a hostel stay that included air conditioning, but both of our rooms were super hot almost the entire time. When trying to adjust the air, it told us on the thermostat that we could not as it was on a control and that the filter needed cleaning. They kept saying it was because our windows were open, but even when closed it did not work and when they finally turned it on, it miraculously worked the last night. The common room on the second floor has a lot of easily removable stains on the cushions as well. The common bathrooms were filthy and disgusting, but people still had relations in there with a lot of hooking up. The -1 level had food all over the place because nobody cleaned after individuals ate. At one point, the elevator smelled like someone peed in it and it was quite a while before it was even addressed. The place is very dirty and I did not feel comfortable with touching anything without wiping. If I could give this place negative stars, I would. There really is no excuse or reason for this type of experience.

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I lived in the hostel for more than a month and in general I can give an objective assessment. The first impression was great, everything suited me, especially in comparison with the hostels in which I had been before. Of the minuses, I could note a small amount of dishes in the kitchen. Then I began to notice a certain hypocrisy. I don't understand the alcohol policy. At the entrance it is written that the hostel is without alcohol, and if it is available, the security seizes it rather harshly, takes it from the refrigerators, which is closed, which they do not drink, but at the same time they hold parties with alcohol. You decide. One star is more associated with the next event. For about a month, until my departure, a suspicious person lived in the hostel, looking like a homeless man, who constantly walks around drunk and stoned. With his presence, he disturbed not only me, but also other visitors. I personally heard their indignation. One girl turned to the reception, as he bothered her. She said that he went to her room, that he allegedly does not live here, since he does not have a card. I myself constantly saw how he slept at night either on the second floor or in the dining room. My sister came to me and she was settled in a room where this homeless man was. Perhaps he is settled in rooms when there is free space. The bottom line is that when she came into the room, he was sleeping on her bed. She turned to the front desk. They didn’t really believe her, but when they got up and made sure, they initially simply shifted the homeless man to another bed, and they simply told her to lie down! On a dirty bed! For which money is paid! She refused, of course, then they brought her clean bed linen and supposedly made it herself, this is not our job!?!?! As a result, she did not spend the night in the room. The receptionist said that they would cancel the reservation and refund the money, but this never happened. I would like to note that the hostel workers and security do not react to this homeless person in any way, they communicate with him in a friendly way. Guests ask about him, and even if they come, they see that it is him, greet him, smile and just leave! How it works? This character extremely spoils the image of this hostel, which was not bad before.

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If you have the choice, avoid this place at all costs! What happened to me is unacceptable! 1st reason: the rooms, although spacious, are only equipped with a shower for 8 beds. No need to look for additional showers elsewhere, there are none. 2. The robbery from the Hotel of a bottle of wine rosé and a beer that I had put in the refrigerator. Even if the consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the hotel, they do not have the right to confiscate the personal belongings of the client, in addition without even warning me and without my permission, it is illegal! They are two different things, consumption and storage without consumption . Imagine you buy beers, store them in the fridge to consume elsewhere, and your items have disappeared ? When I confronted the staff with the problem, they referred me to the rules of the establishment, and above all they did not give back the drinks in question! I had to deal with a zealous Manager, who told me to go out if I wanted to claim and to, I quote: listen to her . I reminded her 1. that I still had a paid night in the hotel 2. that I AM the customer and that it is with our money that they offer us this mediocre service. 3 . That I DON 'T HAVE TO LISTEN TO HER, BECAUSE I DON 'T WORK FOR HER! If the hotel has a problem with my review, I 'm ready to sue you! Readers, you are warned.

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This place was a great place to stay for a solo female traveler. It’s well located — 7mins from the metro, multiple useful bus stops nearby, 10mins from the beach, and a supermarket next door. It’s reasonably priced and well-kept. Shared rooms are bunk room style with private toilets and showers (unless you are booking a private room for a group or family, then it is arranged differently). Rooms have storage for belongings (bring your own lock and it fits carry on luggage sizes well). I enjoyed my stay here!

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Best place and location. 5 minutes to beaches 5 min to the metro. Quiet, safe and silent area Bunch of supermarkets and dinners exist. The hostel staff were kind and helpful. There are lockers if you want to store your luggage after checkout for 6 hours 3.5€ 12 hours 4€ 24 hours 5€. The rooms were clean and had bright big windows with thick black curtains. there were hand soap and toilet tissue. No curtains for the beds. Safe stay with entering elevator with card

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