Hostal Valencia

The location is excellent, and at €60 per person per night I’d probably book again if I needed somewhere convenient. But the facilities were terrible, as were the showers and the noise, which went on day and night. Getting up to the hostel from street level was also difficult. I found the staff very rude and unwilling to even try to help.

It’s good value, in a great location, and the staff were friendly, but don’t expect a high-end hotel. The place was easy to find, between five guys and Nespresso. My room had a single bed, private bathroom, TV, and powerful air conditioning. It was simple and okay, and cleanliness was mediocre but acceptable. I thought it needed a duvet, so I asked for a blanket and got one. The noise was manageable, and I’d expected worse. I sleep with earplugs anyway, so it didn’t bother me. There’s one step before the lift in this old building. Some people complain about the lack of step-free access, but the front desk guy was really nice and offered to carry my bags upstairs when my room was on an upper floor. Whether you like it probably depends on your expectations.

It’s right in the city center, with a lively atmosphere and a nice view from the rooms. The rooms have their own bathrooms. It can get noisy at night, though.

The rooms were clean and the Wi-Fi was good. You can leave your keys at reception, which is handy if you’re worried about losing them. The hostel is on the fifth floor, reached by stairs or elevator, but there’s another staircase once you’re inside before you get to the room. That makes it unsuitable for wheelchair users. There was no information at check-in.