Safestay Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia—Bedbugs; Central · 10% - Godawful
Safestay Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

Barcelona · Spain

Safestay Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

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10% GODAWFUL
High confidence 11,535 reviews
≈291 possibly bought
Seriously don't stay here please

Casa Batlló and walkable sightseeing suit travelers who need only a sightseeing base; skip it for a kitchen, quiet dorms or privacy curtains.

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There is no shared kitchen or common fridge, and outside food may not be allowed in common areas. Safestay Barcelona Passeig de Gracia works best if the only thing you need is a very central bed near Casa Batllo, Passeig de Gracia, food options, and walkable sightseeing. The building has a reception area, cafe or bar spaces, lockers that may need your own paid padlock, and a rooftop or terrace area that can be nice but may be unavailable during private events. The dorm setup is basic and often uncomfortable: metal bunks can shake or squeak, privacy curtains are generally missing, top bunks may lack shelves, individual lights can fail, and rooms can feel hot, cold, stale, or poorly ventilated. Noise is a serious part of the stay here, from slamming doors and hallway traffic to late-night dorm disruption and loud music. Wi-Fi can be unreliable, especially if remote work matters. Bathrooms and showers are a major weak spot. Expect tiny shower spaces, push-button water, drainage problems, dirty floors or fixtures, missing soap, and inconsistent upkeep. Cleanliness problems extend into rooms for enough stays that this is not a tiny footnote; stained sheets or towels, unmade beds, bad smells, and bedbugs have all been part of the recent picture. Service and operations can be rough. Room assignments may change, groups can be split, assigned beds may already be occupied, check-in can be slow, and overbooking or no-bed situations have happened. Staff interaction ranges from helpful reception moments to cold, rude, or unprofessional handling when something goes wrong.

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  • No shared kitchen or fridge; outside food may be restricted. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 21, 2026
  • Bedbugs have been an issue, alongside broader cleanliness problems. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 17, 2026
  • Bathrooms and showers can be dirty, tiny, poorly drained, or short on basics like soap. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 20, 2026
  • Dorm beds usually lack privacy curtains and can be noisy or shaky. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 12, 2026
  • Room assignment, overbooking, and occupied-bed problems can happen. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 13, 2026
  • Storage, towels, luggage holding, locks, activities, and taxes may add extra costs. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 12, 2026
  • Not a good fit for remote work, light sleepers, privacy, or anyone needing reliable staff support. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 2, 2026
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👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
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Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk ATM Housekeeping Internet Access Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Vending Machines Elevator Linen Included Reading Light Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers Key Card Access Hot Showers Free WiFi Free Internet Access

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