On my way to the airport to fly to sunny Malta, I decided to spend a night in the cutest hostel in Barcelona. After all, it was Semana Santa (Spring break). I had the time, so I figured I might as well go up a day early as to not feel as rushed.
One thing I love writing about is how to travel on a budget. I find that so many people think that travel has to be expensive. They think that any trip to Europe costs thousands of dollars or euros. However it doesn’t have to break the bank. That’s why I love writing about places like Primavera Hostel.
Another common misconception I run into when I talk with people about my travels is the misconception of what a hostel is. Many people assume that hostels are dirty and dingy. That they’re just full of people partying and your room will smell like a foot. While hostels of that nature do exist, the more I travel I find that so many are not like that. Primavera Hostel is a perfect example. It’s basically the cutest hostel in Barcelona.
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The grand arrival
So I’ll start with a quick Spanish lesson. Primavera means spring and once you arrive, you see why. The common spaces are decorated with pastel colors like blue, light green and light pink.
Check-in was a smooth and easy process. All of the staff working the front desk spoke both Spanish and English.
The location
The hostel location could not have been better. When I arrived, I took a train from Logroño to Sants, which is the main train station in Barcelona. It was a quick 15-minute train ride on the L5 metro right to the Verdaguer stop. From here, it was only a 2-minute walk to the hostel.
From the street, it looks like any other building. Little did I know that inside would be the cutest hostel in Barcelona!
The next day, I had to catch the train to the airport. There were several options. I chose to walk 12 minutes to catch the R2N, which goes directly to the airport. You could also take the metro to the R2N if you don’t feel like walking a lot.
Primavera Hostel was also only an 11-minute walk from the Sagrada Familia. If it’s your first time visiting Barcelona, you’ll definitely want to check that out!
The room
I was showed right to my room, which was an 8-bed dorm room. Each bed had it’s own locker with a lock, so I was able to lock up valuable things like my purse and camera. This is often one concern I get from people who are apprehensive to stay in a hostel. Almost every hostel I’ve ever stayed in has some sort of a locker space for your things!
I was given a bottom bunk, which I loved! It’s funny … when you’re a kid at summer camp, you always want the top bunk. However when you’re an adult in a hotel, you always want the bottom bunk because climbing is hard.
Each bed also had an outlet. This is incredibly important as we all need to charge our phones after a long day of exploring. I’ve stayed in hostels that only have a few outlets per room and it’s a struggle! So I was happy to see that I had my own outlet!
If sharing your space with a stranger isn’t a thing, Primavera Hostel also has private rooms available! They have individual rooms that sleep anywhere from 1-4 people. Some have private bathrooms and some have shared bathrooms.
The prices start out at 18€/night for a bed in the 8-bed dorm room and go up to 100€/night for a private room that sleeps four people with a double bed and a bunk bed (perfect for a family). You can check out all their room options here.
I love dispelling the myth that a hostel always means sharing a room with strangers. Most hotels offer many different room options, so you can choose what you’re comfortable with.
The bathroom
The bathrooms at Primavera Hostel were super nice as well! Unless you choose a room with a private bathroom, you will end up having to share one with other guests. However I found them to be quite nice.
There were two private toilets in the communal bathroom and another private bathroom with a shower next door. I loved that they gave you a bit of privacy. The showers were very easy to use and there was enough sink space for everyone.
The common spaces
The hostel had lots of common spaces where you could relax or socialize. There were two living room spaces. One even had two laptop computers available to anyone who needed to use them!
The kitchen space
The kitchen area was by far my favorite part of the hostel! Another money-saving perk of staying in a hostel is the use of a kitchen. It can get expensive to eat every single meal at a restaurant! So when I stay in hostels, I typically treat myself to one meal out and make a grocery run so I can prepare the rest of my meals myself.
To say that Primavera Hostel has a well-stocked kitchen would be an understatement. They have all the plates, glasses, coffee mugs, pots, pans and utensils that you could ever need. They also always have coffee and tea available!
I loved the mural painted on the kitchen wall. Spanish lesson number two: buen provecho means “enjoy your food.” There really isn’t a direct English translation because we really don’t have the custom of saying something like this to someone we see eating. However in Spain, they do! This was something I’ve come to learn from living with Spaniards.
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More shots around the hostel
Overall, the interior decoration was a 10/10. It gave the place a nice and welcoming feeling. You felt like you were at home. Primavera Hostel is basically the cutest hostel in Barcelona.
I was a guest at Primavera Hostel. All opinions are my own.
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