Hostal Casa Blanca

They do try, but the cleaning wasn’t thorough. I found hairs, stains, and even a booger on the bed sheet, which didn’t look changed. The blankets were thick, though I doubt they’re washed often. The owner told me it was the first time this had happened after I sent photos and video as proof. At least the toilet was clean. The bathroom was shared, and in our case right across from our door. The windows had gaps that let streetlight through, shining towards the pillow once the lights were out. The see-through curtains didn’t help with morning sunlight. I woke before 7 am and couldn’t get back to sleep. They also turned off the A/C in the middle of the night; I’m used to air conditioning, and the warmth wakes me. The combination made for an uncomfortable stay. Parking is only on the street. They didn’t message back when I asked questions, only sending instructions the day before. I’d originally left a review with some positive notes, and otherwise thought the stay was okay despite those issues. This morning we got a €500 damage charge claiming we broke many things, including lamps and the bed. We broke nothing, and I think it was because of the constructive review they didn’t like. We declined the charge, and hope they don’t do this to others. I’m changing my review to one star. I recommend NOT BOOKING with Casa Blanca.

They use strong air fresheners, but the place still doesn’t seem clean. The room was small, with dirty beds and unchanged sheets. I think many of the five-star reviews are fake, from people who’ve only reviewed once.

Everything worked well for me: the room and bathroom were very hygienic, the staff maintaining the place were fantastic, and the breakfast and refrigerator were great. The atmosphere was lovely, and I heard no unusual noise, even though my room faced the kitchen. Having read negative reviews, I checked the sheets first; they were clean and in good condition. I’ll definitely return. The bad reviews, in my view, come from malicious intent. I recommend it 100%.

I stayed a couple of days after a friend recommended the hostel, and had a fantastic time. It was very clean, and the owner, Vanesa, was really friendly. The area was quiet for sleeping, about a 20-minute drive from the city center, with a bus stop right next door. I was delighted and will definitely come back.