Barcelona

The city is known for its architecture, bullfighting and irish whiskey.

Kabul Hostel has a bull in the mens restroom.  I wonder what is in the womens restroom... MOO!

Creeping on patrons from the hostel window.

Lots of architecture all over the place.

The dark alley I take to get to the hostel.

Icebarcelona!  (15 euro for entrance and the first drink is free)

ice ice baby

Just chilling... literally.  It was 10 degrees fahrenheit in there.

The cold makes you crazy after a while.

The Gothic Quarter is full of streets like this one.

Sagrada Familia

Amy being Amy at Sagrada Familia

Mojito Time!

Park Guell

No it's not made out of gingerbread.

More arches!

At the beach!

Magic Fountain

Even more magic

At Chipitos they will set the bar on fire so you can roast marshmellows while you drink (if you order the Boy Scout shot).

City Art

Hostel Reviews:

Kabul is a good networking hostel and is always busy.  It is in a good location for going to the beach, La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter  They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for free and party all of the time (with games and a bar that features two happy hours) it is easy to meet people here.  They also have free wifi.  The downside is that it can be noisy and you cannot charge your devices in your room (you have to give them to the front desk and they will charge them for you.  The beds are not that comfortable either.  The staff are basic and not very enthusiastic.

Location:  9
Staff:  5 (+1 for providing meals)
Room:  4

Overall:  18/30

Sant Jordi Mambo Tango is a good place to relax.  The location is near a main road with plenty of food options.  The staff are extremely helpful and easy to talk to (They helped me mail some items back home and let me check in early).  The Magic Fountain, Montjuic, La Rambla, Gothic Quarter and the beach are all within walking distance from the hostel (Kabul is much closer to the Gothic Quarter and the beach though).  They also have free wifi.  The beds were very comfortable and the rooms had air conditioning.  The hostel doesn´t provide meals aside from dinner once or twice a week for 2 euros.  The people staying here are friendly, but you need to make more of an effort to meet them.

Location:  8
Staff:  9
Room:  8

Overall:  25/30


Best Activities

1.  Magic Fountain
2.  Biking through the city (very bike friendly)
3.  Tapas & Chipitos (Taberna Blai Tonight - Local tapas place fills up fast with 1 euro tapas)