Hostal Express by gaiarooms

2.0 star property
Hostal in Barcelona, a short walk to Rambla de Catalunya

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Reception area with a desk, seating area, and door to another room.
Relax in a serene space with a comfortable chair, wardrobe, and modern amenities.
Classic building with a symmetrical design and central entrance.
Relax in a serene space with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a modern desk, comfortable seating, and a beautiful floral arrangement.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Riera de Sant Miquel, 74, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08006
  • Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sagrada Familia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Room options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Barcelona

Located in Gràcia, Hostal Express by gaiarooms is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Rambla de Catalunya and Casa Milà. This 13-room hostal welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-in, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Casa Milà - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sagrada Familia - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Park Güell - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gracia Station - 2 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 20 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Botafumeiro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frankfurt Valles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SlowMov - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Roble - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Fornet d'en Rossend - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Express by gaiarooms

Hostal in Barcelona, a short walk to Rambla de Catalunya
Guests of Hostal Express by gaiarooms enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. This smoke-free hostal also has a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Laptop-compatible safes are also included.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 03 and May 1.

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

DingDong Express Hostel Barcelona
DingDong Express Hostel
DingDong Express Barcelona
DingDong Express
DingDong Express Hostal Barcelona
DingDong Express Hostal
DingDong Express
Express By Gaiarooms Barcelona
Hostal Express by gaiarooms Hostal
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Hostal Express by gaiarooms Hostal Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Hostal Express by gaiarooms?

This hostal is situated in Gràcia within a 10-minute walk of Rambla de Catalunya and Casa Milà. You'll also find Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batllo less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hostal Express by gaiarooms?

No, this hostal doesn't offer parking.

Does Hostal Express by gaiarooms include a casino on the premises?

No, Hostal Express by gaiarooms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hostal Express by gaiarooms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostal.

Does Hostal Express by gaiarooms have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostal.

Does Hostal Express by gaiarooms have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hostal Express by gaiarooms doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hostal Express by gaiarooms allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hostal Express by gaiarooms.

Are there connecting rooms at Hostal Express by gaiarooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostal.

Where is the closest airport to Hostal Express by gaiarooms?

The closest major airport to Hostal Express by gaiarooms is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), which is 12.1 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hostal Express by gaiarooms?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hostal Express by gaiarooms.

Hostal Express by gaiarooms Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 65 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

JOCELYN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was stressful to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Humayrah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked that were close literally on everything which made it easier for us to go everywhere. We had a balcony and near a supermarket(small shop) thats next to the hotel but i wish a small kettle wouldn’t hurt to add on. The things i didn’t enjoy about our hotel was, it said it included the breakfast but there wasn’t any and the whole thing was so confusing because of the lack of information and there was nobody there to help us with everything. PLUS the extra fees we paid for when he got there which we though it was unnecessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No or extremely slow wifi, only 1 power socket in room. No proper windows/sun light.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
I was very unhappy with reception and reservation organization. I arrived at the hotel/hostel in the late evening and was unable to enter. No one from the hotel contacted me upon booking with special instructions or a reservation #. I am currently requesting a refund. Even locating my room the second night was rough because I was not given a room # and had to locate it myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the check-in method. They lioterally removed human being and replaced it with a machine that doesn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

nico, Leeds, England

Liked: Room comfort

Perfectly adequete

Very good location - its a one minute walk from from Gracia Metro station. There are cafes just over the road on the way to the metro where it's nice to have Breakfast, also a little supermarket, some cute shops and an ice cream parlor. Lots of bars in the Gracia area and restaurants too. The hostel was absolutley fine, no complaints as such. However - the check in tim is 1PM. We arrived at 2.30PM and our room wasn't actually ready as it was still being cleaned, we waited for about 15 minutes. This would have been very annoying if we had actually turned up at 1PM, with nowhere to leave our stuff. Also, the reception desk isn't manned throughout the day, even when we checked in at 2.30PM there was no one to help us in. I had to call the number on the door and speak to a man (who knows english luckily) and he gave us a code for the door to open it. The last four digits of your reservation number should be the door code but we booked on expedia so we didn't have that type of code. This wasn't too much of an issue as we checked in ok using the machine. The bathroom is small and beware, the shower curtain needs to be folded under so it doesn't flood the bathroom. It includes a bottle of shower gel/shampoo, so bring toiletries. Keep an eye out when you first arrive at this hostel, we we walked around for 5 minutes unable to find it, it has no sign sticking out and it just a normal door with a cage thing over it and a sign above. But it is where google maps says it is!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Dingdong Review

While the hostel was clean, it was very small and the subway was far to walk to. Staff was never really around for recommendations on the area. The experience overall was okay but would not stay here again.

8/10 Good

Nik

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

We stayed as a couple and were attending a festival during our stay. I don't think we saw one member of staff throughout our stay, but they were efficient in their communication through email if we needed to know anything. Our room was spacious, offered us everything that we needed and the location was great! The only downfall we had was not having access to an iron! Other than that, no complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

astrid , L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and clean room

Great experience at Dingdong. The hostel staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Great location to get to all the main shopping areas and attractions in the city. Close to metro and buses available are a plenty.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold room!

FREEZING. I have been talk to reception with two times and they said ''ok, we will increase the room heat'' and nothing is changed! Other day ı want two additional blankets and i slept with FOUR blanket. They have a small air ventitation in room. It is not enough. Do not come here if you live in Alaska. Other things are good for this price.

6/10 Okay

Mattia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mala
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cesar, Madrid

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nunca nos atendieron
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Marco

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Veldig fint

Veldig bra rom, stille og rolig gate. Hadde akkurat det vi trengte.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024