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#22 of 268 hostels in Barcelona
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En TOCHostel Barcelona podrás disfrutar de un hostel único con un diseño maravilloso que hará que tu estancia sea inolvidable. Además podrás elegir entre habitaciones privadas o una cómoda cama dentro de nuestras habitaciones compartidas. Encuentra tu alojamiento perfecto. Relájate, haz nuevos amigos y disfruta comiendo algunas tapas y bebiendo un rico mojito en nuestra popular terraza con una maravillosa piscina, la idea perfecta para los días de sol ¡Qué son muchos! Podrás encontrar la mejor tecnología en seguridad con el acceso a las habitaciones a través de la huella de dactilar, recepción 24 horas, cámaras de seguridad, caja fuerte en todas las habitaciones y camas para tus objetos personales y muchas otras facilidades como wifi gratis, bar & restaurante, cocina, salón principal, zona de juegos y ¡mucho más!
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HOTEL STYLE
Trendy
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Catalan, German and 2 more
Location
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 580, 08011 Barcelona Spain
Name/address in local language
TOC Hostel Barcelona
656 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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TOC Hostel Barcelona stands out for its central location, favored by guests for its closeness to key sights and transport links. The establishment has earned compliments for its modern amenities, stylish ambience, and commendable cleanliness, with daily upkeep of both private and communal areas.
While service receives mixed reviews, with staff friendliness often highlighted, some guests have experienced issues with inconsistent facilities and responsiveness. Travelers have also voiced concerns regarding the hostel's value, citing high costs and additional fees for services, and some have missed a vibrant social atmosphere.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Stylish
Rooms
Modern
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Satisfactory
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When I came the pool was closed, but in Summer I'm certain this is a super chilled place to stay. The cost of the room is good and on both occasions - I met really cool and fun backpackers.. A journalist from Holland, A Software designer from Germany, and a Car fabric designer working in India from Bilbao.
Barcelona and Toc, exemplify how affordable and easy it is to visit European cities on the fly to have great experiences
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip:Dorms are super chilled
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Overall very clean. This was our first experience in a hostel and it went better than expected. Of course, since you're sharing the room with other people, you don't have that much privacy. And sometimes you're stuck with people who snore haha. But overall I think I still got good sleep. We took all-female 8-bed dorms which each had 2 showers and 2 toilets. Unfortunately, they weren't able to put us in the same room since the place was full (although we were 3 rooms apart), but be aware that that's a possibility. I had no issues with my roommates, they were nice and relatively clean (the rooms were cleaned daily anyways). However, somebody used my friend's towel so she had to get a new one 😭. People didn't really talk to each other much. Breakfast, locks, and towels (2€) are not included. The shared spaces downstairs we're nice and comfortable.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Bring a lock, and if you can, bring a towel. They are not included. Bring flip flops for the shower.
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded Feb 29, 2024
Thank you so much for your review Emma! We are extremely happy that you enjoyed your stay with us at TOC Hostel. We hope to see you again, TOC Hostels’ team
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The pool terrasse is beautiful, and the location is very convenient. The fingerprint technology for the rooms was cool to avoid losing a room key. All the common areas (bar, lounge, kitchen, etc.) were very clean. It is unfortunate that you have to pay extra for the luggage service, as this is usually free in every other hostel I have stayed at.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your review Christina :)! We are extremely happy that you enjoyed your stay with us at TOC Hostel. We hope to see you again, TOC Hostels’ team.
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The price of the room (€90 for a bed in an 8-bed female dormitory) is excessive compared with the services offered. The communal areas shown in the photos are those reserved for guests paying for food or drink; while these are certainly very pleasant, the real communal areas (kitchen and dining room) are located in the basement, consisting of a white tiled room devoid of any decoration and without windows, not at all welcoming. The rooms are large and functional, but not very clean (I found hair and crumbs in my bed). The staff are unwelcoming. Only the breakfast lived up to the €8 price tag, with a wide buffet selection. In short, for 90€ a night, you'll certainly find another hostel or a much more charming B&B in Barcelona, rather than this money-making factory.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Don’t eat in the common Kitchen; if possible, eat outside.
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded Nov 2, 2023
Thank you very much for your review! Your suggestions help us improving! We will consider it and we hope to see you again! TOC Hostel’s team.
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An excellent place for a short stay. Clean, modern and chic impressing two discerning teenagers. Stayed in a top floor ensuite family room (with efficient air conditioning), facing the road with a small balcony. Good double glazing meant no traffic noise. We were there 2 nights and the room was tidied and serviced during our stay - a bonus which we didn't expect. All staff especially at reception were polite and very helpful. Good variety at continental breakfast buffet available from 8 to 11, suitable for early birds and late risers. Were able to leave luggage secuely free of charge when we checked out of room but had an evening flight. Only very minor quibble was the automatic light in the toilet that came on when you used it in the middle of the night, which woke others. Never worked out if you could disable it. Would definitely stay there again and am already recommending it to others.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded Aug 27, 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We are extremely happy that you enjoyed your stay with us at TOC Hostel. We hope to see you again, TOC Hostels’ team.
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I had a reservation at this hostel for May 2020, but due to a pandemic I could not use it and I was offered a voucher for a period of one year. But a year is coming to an end and I still can't use this voucher because I live in Ukraine and it is not physically possible to come to Barcelona like a tourist. I wrote to all possible channels asking for a refund, but did not receive any response. I am very, very upset by this position of the hotel. But unfortunately, I can not recommend it and I advise everyone not to pay for their reservations in advance, but rather choose another hostel. For example, hostels from Madrid and Valencia have found the opportunity to refund many, I will recommend them. this is my worst experience with a vacation abroad.
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Date of stay: May 2020
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Very clean and comfortable Having to rent towels seemed a little weird to me considering in most places, a towel is not a luxury. There were not any paper towels in the restrooms of the bedrooms and that was also very inconvenient because the counters were always soaking wet because of this. I would definitely recommend and come back though. Great location.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Join the hostel app so you have more opportunities to meet people. There weren’t any group...
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded Dec 16, 2023
Thank you very much for your review! Your suggestions help us improving! We will consider it and we hope to see you again! TOC Hostel’s team.
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Good things: location is just 10 min walk from Place Catalunia, where you can take a bus to/ from the airport or a tourist one to watch the city sightseeings. 30 min walk from Sagrada familia. Nice, clean rooms, comfortable beds. But it would be great to have a curtain to close the bed space to feel a little private in a men-women room. Bad things: very dirty space of bathrooms and toilets.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:I recommend not to take the breakfast here. It's better to take fresh croissants and coffe for...
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded Nov 2, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are extremely happy that you enjoyed your stay with us at TOC Hostel. We hope to see you again, TOC Hostels’ team.
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dorms were clean and the breakfast was lovely with lots of variety. the bathrooms have no hooks and there needs to be a hook in the shower stall for your towel. very inconvenient trying to freshen up or change in them. the beds could use a curtain for more privacy as well.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded Apr 2, 2024
Thank you very much for your review ! Your suggestions help us improving! We will consider it and we hope to see you again! TOC Hostel’s team.`
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It was a very comfortable stay and my first hostel experience and I liked it. Hostel is stylish looking, clean, great location - 10 min walking to Catalunya place and La Rambla, 2 minutes to the metro and buses. Bed was good, I had also breakfasts (typically European) for which they gave new bracelets every day. You can also choose the method of opening your doors: key-card or fingerprint! Staff was friendly and helpful. The only con for me was the lack of private space to undress before the shower and put closes after as well as the absence of at least some hooks in the shower to hang the clothes and towels. Thanks for cool experience))
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Gisela Melich, Director General at TOC Hostel Barcelona
Responded May 1, 2024
Thank you so much for your review Natalya :) ! We are extremely happy that you enjoyed your stay with us at TOC Hostel. We hope to see you again, TOC Hostels’ team.
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Hi, You ask in the reception and they will take care of your suitcases - all sizes. My group (26 students) left the hotel in the morning - left all suitcases in the hostel - and came back in the afternoon and picked them up and went to the airport.
If you mean IN the rooms you just put them there- none of my students had problems leaving their suitcases in the room.
Have a good trip, Otto
"Airport to metro to hostel is super easy. Buy T Usual metro/bus card for 22€, take orange line 9 toward Torrassa, go up 5 or 6 escalators to red line 1, get odd Universitat"
There are more places to choose from in the Barcelona area.
PRICE RANGE
C$195 - C$417 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainCataloniaProvince of BarcelonaBarcelonaEixample / Sant Antoni
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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Are there any historical sites close to TOC Hostel Barcelona?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar (1.6 km), Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes (4.2 km), and Ciutat Vella (1.1 km).
