Not all hostels are made equal. Although I knew this from experience, Barcelona’s Casa Gracia took this to a new level.
Huge, but warm, modern artsy but decadent, free kitchen to use but a gorgeous restaurant too. Although this may seem opposing qualities, Casa Gracia seemed to scream: you really can have it all. Being a 25 year old woman, with the heart of a 19 year old backpacker and a 60 year old retiree – I felt right at home.
My favourite thing – La Paisana, the resturant which presents a modern spin on Catalan and fusion cuisine. I had memorable dishes such as ‘seared tuna with sweet potato, green apple and ginger vinaigrette’ and ‘calamari: Andalusia-style squid’.
The calamari: Andalusia-style squid
A private corner of the restaurant
Casa Gracia is huge, I only discovered gems such as the terrace area the day before I left. The luxury hostel has living spaces, working spaces, a kitchen, a cocktail bar and a restaurant. It also hosts a lively events calendar, many activities of which are free for hostel stayers including yoga and language exchanges. Casa Gracia is situated on Passeig de Gràcia.
Terrace, where the yoga takes place
Reception area
The kitchen – all utensils provided and free tea/ coffee
PRICES
I paid £80 for four nights in a 4 bed mix dorm. They also have private options available.
The room shower
My room, comes with towels and hangers to hang your coats
LOCATION
Casa Gracia is situated close to Diagonal station, around 50 minutes away from the airport.
Click for the directions to Casa Gracia from where you are now!
ADDITIONAL INFO
Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 116, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 931 87 44 97
GALLERY
The Hallways
The Kitchen
The restaurant
Details
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