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Reviews of El Born Guest House by Casa Consell This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Comerç, 29, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

#103 of 310 B&Bs and inns in Barcelona

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 149 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    The location is excellent…adjacent to Francis Train station and Barceloneta Metro stop. The locality comes alive in the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit pricy for a small room. Floor in bathroom could do with a wash right in to the corners. Watch out for steps… steps up… steps down!

    Central location. Comfortable bed. Great shower. Use of little kitchen for teas coffees etc. The lift was a help.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small room

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant quick getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Compact kitchen helpful

    Central location for train station lots of cafes nearby

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room felt a bit too small for 3 people. There was no lamp, no desk/shelf and no socket near the single bed. At night, there was a bit of draft from the window (only affected the single bed). Rather thin walls so you can easily hear noises from other rooms (which, in our case, was only an issue on the last night of the stay, with noisy neighbours). There could be more space for hanging towels etc. in the bathroom and the hangers could be placed more conveniently (not right above the toilet). Garbage separation bins are provided, which is great, but there should also be some clearer instructions since guests would just put mixed waste in all bins.

    Great location in the very city centre, super close to Picasso Museum, Gothic District, shops and the station, and within walking distance to the beach and several attractions. The guest house is located in a beautiful building. Clean room with a cool balcony. Friendly and helpful staff (both the receptionist and the housekeeper). Good communication, flexible check-in and the possibility to leave the luggage after the check-out. Nice little kitchen with a fridge, coffee and tea facilities, a microwave and kitchenware. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay. The awesome location and friendly staff compensated for some slight shortcomings.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    We loved it, checking was uncomplicated, comfy beds and clean facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would have been nice to have a fridge in the room

    Loved the location, the staff were so friendly and easy going. Would love to come back!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just felt the last night of my three night stay was a bit noisy from other guests. Someone seemed to be listening to radio/podcast at 4.15am for quite some time. Noise from other room until midnight, loud chat and laughter.

    Staff were very friendly. Room was comfortable. Spotless. Great location for sightseeing, so many places within walking distance.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for solo travelers, especially female
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The photos show far bigger rooms, a more realistic representation would be great

    It felt very safe. Overall it was clean and equipped with everything

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely! But Slightly cold temperature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heater worked well, but the room was cold for many hours

    Everything!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    8.0
    No frills and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in delayed as cleaner delayed so didn’t get into property until 3 hours after check in

    Great location lovely little kitchenette for choice and bakery items The balcony was a nice touch Safe in room Comfortable beds

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    Great location and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed in the single room. Very very tiny, but was able to make it work.

    The guest house is in a great location. It was great to have the communal kitchen, where I could prepare simple meals and store items in the fridge. Staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    9.0
    Everything we could ask for👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location especially if you come in on the train. Super short walk to the hotel. Close to everything and the metro. Awesome little place.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location, nice and very friendly and helpful staff. The room is extremely clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is small

    Excellent location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    9.0
    The location of the property is what made our trip feel complete and satisfying. Will definitely consider staying here a
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we first arrived there were strands of hair on the bedding and pillow cases which made us feel a little uncomfortable.

    This is the perfect location when staying in Barcelona. Barceloneta beach was a 15 minute walk, the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia was around a 30 minute scenic walk. Only 5 minutes away there were lively touristy streets with restaurants, shops and many museums including Moco Museum. The train station is also a 2 minute walk from the Guest House. The terrace view of the streets is also really nice. We were 3 young girls staying at this guest house and we felt very safe here and the host was lovely.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had such a tough time falling asleep because of the noise, smell of the pillows,...

    The location was superb and the house was really clean and the staff cracked some good jokes

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    8.0
    A great place to stay when visiting Barcelona. I highly recommend El Born Guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly staff, excellent location and a little balcony were the stand out features of this place.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location close to the train station, shops, restaurants, beach (15 min) and old city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, comfy beds, balcony

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air con has a self life, during night it goes on and is very cold. Didn't find how to change that so we turned off.

    Cozy apartment house. Everything in the neighborhood - bars, restaurants, supermarkets. Very good location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    8.0
    Amazing gateway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Might too small room

    The location and it was very cool

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No power point except in bathroom

    Clean and bed was comfortable

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    8.0
    Great location for a stay in Barcelona!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location was great, easy to get to by train. It's nice and central to the Gothic Quarter and also walking distance (about 15 minutes) to the beach. The staff were lovely and really helpful. They also let us keep our bags there for a few hours after check out.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2023

    9.0
    Cute authentic hotel house with excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a little noisy because of the right quarters, wish shower was slightly bigger

    the location was excellent and the host let me check in early and store my bags, very kind and helpful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    8.0
    All in all, the only things I didn’t like were just things for me personally so I would recommend staying here if you’re
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They’re weren’t many negatives about the place, my biggest one is how thin the walls are, our room was right next to reception and could hear everyone coming in and out. And I doubt any other room would be better for this also the Guest house is small. Where these are only my preferences, this is what I didn’t like. The room was a bit small for us, it is probably perfect for an individual but as a couple we found ourselves manoeuvring around each other a lot. Same goes for the balcony which was extremely small however, that goes for all the balcony’s we could see in the area. I would recommend getting a balcony room as it did feel more spacious having that extra bit of room. Lastly, I felt it was very slightly overpriced for what it is, I understand the location is a huge selling point but, for what you get it seemed a bit expensive compared to others in Barcelona.

    The location of the property was superb! We were in walking distance of everything we wanted to do and just if we got a bit lazy, we cycled places which was very enjoyable. Which is also very easy to do in Barcelona. The room we had was clean, we had no issues there and the balcony was a great addition to the room. We found ourselves on the balcony every night, people watching as we were looking out onto a busy street. Staff were very polite also, considering there was a slight language barrier there but that’s understandable, it is probably more of a reflection on how I speak. Lastly, the bed was comfortable and that’s one of the main things really.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic value for money and friendly, welcoming guest house
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was rather cramped for use of the shower/toilet but again I expected it to be very small for this single room and all was in perfect condition/clean and new-looking so no complaints. Shower was great.

    Guillermo who met me on arrival was super-friendly, efficient and welcoming. The room was small -as expected and clearly stated on booking - but perfectly clean and comfortable. Quiet. Location perfect for me working in the port and electronic key entry to room/leaving keys on departure without having to meet anyone works as I left really early. Complimentary water, coffee, tea and pastries is a great touch too.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very noisy. Walls were thin. You could clearly hear other guest talking and partying till four in the morning.

    The room was clean and the balcony was great. The kitchen facilities were a nice feature and kept very clean. The staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in February 2023

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