Looking for a place to stay in Barcelona? Look no further! On my last trip to this amazing city I was lucky enough to stay at the Blackswan hostel, and I am here to tell you how it made my trip amazing, and how it could do the same for you!
If you've read my last post about all the fun things to do in Barcelona then you already know about how amazing this city! However being a traveler my self and in particular a solo traveler I know that even though a city has a lot of offer a big part of your experience comes from where you stay. Personally my accommodation option of choose is always hostels, they are the best and easiest way to meet new friends that will explore the city with you and I often find that choosing the right hostel can make or break my experience in a place.
Straight from the get go I felt comfortable and safe at the Blackswan hostel Barcelona. I arrived in the morning and were greeted by there helpful and friendly staff who welcomed me and stored my bags for the day until I was able to fully check it. Once checked in I got to settle into my modern and fresh room and was really impressed with how clean and spacious the space felt. The whole hostel has such a warm and groovy vibe and the atmosphere was great!
Food at the hostel
Another amazing thing that they do is have free dinners most night of the week! All you have to do is sign up at reception and you have yourself a free meal cooked by one of the volunteers! Not only are there free meals but they even have a paella class a couple nights of the week. Food is such a community activity here and getting to experience and learn about some of the most classic Spanish foods is something that really makes Blackswan stand out! Also the kitchen was amazing and open for anyone to cook their own meals or enjoy the free breakfasts they put out every morning.
Unique Experiences
One of my favorite activities I got involved in was a salsa and bachata dance class! We were taken out to a small locals bar where two instructors came and taught us the basic steps of both salsa and bachata, two things that I have never done before but can definitely say it is one of the highlights of my trip! Another cool activity that they hosted every night was a pub crawl followed by free entrance to a club! This was great, as a solo traveler it is often quite hard to get to experience the night life so having the opportunity to get to go out and enjoy these things so amazing. You get to make so many new friends and are taken around with one of the hostel volunteers who are always so much fun and will walk home with you after the night!
Facilities
In terms of the facilities, I was thoroughly impressed with the high quality modern design. The sleeping space was large and comfortable, with sturdy bunk beds that even had personal privacy curtains on every bed as we as a small shelf, light, USB outlet and a charging points all in your own personal space. This was an absolute luxury and I slept so well! The bathrooms were very clean and had plenty showers and toilets, not to mention the a separate set just for girls! With one main common area down stair and a second upstairs there is plenty of space and I found myself spending a free time hanging out here as it was a very social area.
If you arnt convinced yet then I don't know what more I can say! Blackswan has it all, they helped make my time in Barcelona amazing, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying with them on your trip too!