Dream Cube Hostel
This hostel is a viable option for budget-conscious travellers prioritising location and privacy curtains over comfort and pristine facilities.
Dream Cube Hostel in Barcelona offers a budget-friendly stay with open bunk beds featuring privacy curtains, providing a degree of personal space within shared dormitories. While the location is consistently praised for its convenience and access to public transport, the overall experience is tempered by several recurring issues. Guests frequently report problems with the shared bathrooms, citing poor shower pressure and cramped, often wet, conditions. Cleanliness, particularly in communal areas, is also a common concern. Despite these drawbacks, the staff are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, and the hostel provides free luggage storage. The atmosphere can be mixed, with opportunities to meet other travellers but also occasional issues with inconsiderate guests.
♀ Reviews mention an 'all female dorm' and a 'man talking in the female dorm', indicating a dedicated female section.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Francesc Macià381 m5 min walk
- Entença766 m10 min walk
- Hospital Clínic772 m10 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 2,694 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests found their dorms quiet and appreciated the privacy curtains for light and sound isolation, others experienced noise from inconsiderate roommates.
“I had a spot in 8 bed dorm, and it was comfortable and not loud at night.”
“Some of the roommates were not very considerate of others and were talking on the phone and talking loudly in the middle of the night. (This is obviously not the staff's fault, so I didn't take this into account when rating it).”
“The bed was properly isolated with a courtain so no external light might disturb your sleep and you will not disturb others.”
Pod comfort
Guests frequently report uncomfortable and old mattresses, with some finding the cubicles too small and experiencing issues with air conditioning leading to hot, suffocating rooms.
“The mattress was old, the cubicle a bit too small, I guess 180cm long in total. The room was somewhat suffocating at night.”
“Air conditioning did not work, slept the window open and still it got hot.”
“The mattress is very uncomfortable”
Privacy
The privacy curtains on the beds are consistently praised, providing guests with a sense of personal space and an isolated sleeping cubicle.
“The staff is nice and there’s a curtain for each bed”
“You get an isolated sleeping cubicle.”
“The curtains on the beds provided privacy.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness, particularly in shared areas and bathrooms, is a recurring concern, with guests noting that hygiene could be significantly improved despite staff efforts.
“However, the hygiene and cleanliness could definitely be improved”
“This isn't on the establishment since I saw staff working hard at cleaning, but guests could sure be a bit more respectful and clean up after themselves in the facilities better.”
“The only downside was the cleanliness. It could definitely be improved, especially in the shared areas. That said, for the money I paid, it was still acceptable.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are a significant drawback, with frequent complaints about poor shower pressure, cramped spaces, lack of changing areas, and general cleanliness issues like wet floors.
“The shower needs to be improved. It’s more of a dribble than a shower.”
“The showers are horrible!”
“For the whole hostel only one cramped room with showers, toilets, and sinks (for each sex). It was rather clean, but wet, and you don't get a proper place to change clothes for example.”
Luggage storage
The hostel offers free luggage storage in a lockable room, which is appreciated. However, some guests noted a lack of shelves within the dorm rooms for personal items.
“I was able to leave my bag in a lockable room - for free - before checking in.”
“There's a kitchen and options to store food/drink.”
“Some shelves in the room could have been helpful.”
Staff & check-in
Staff consistently receive high praise for being friendly, helpful, welcoming, and speaking good English, contributing positively to the guest experience.
“The staff were very friendly and helpful, which made the stay more enjoyable.”
“Check in was easy and staff were friendly and helpful.”
“Staff gave an amazing vibe and were very helpful. Well spoken English too, location was nice and convenient.”
Location & access
The hostel's location is highly rated, described as great, amazing, and convenient, with easy access to public transport and close to attractions.
“A solid value and great location!”
“The place has a great location and offers good value for the price.”
“Location is amazing! We have stayed in Barcelona a few times but this was by far the best place in terms of location that we have stayed”
Wifi & working
There is a mention of a living room suitable for working, but no specific details about Wi-Fi quality are provided.
“The beds were comfortable and there is a living room when you can work”
Atmosphere
While some guests enjoyed meeting other travellers, there are concerns about the behaviour of other tenants, with some feeling unsafe due to unpleasant guests.
“Meeting other travellers”
“Some tenants don't have basic manners but again, that's not up to hostel.”
“However, we felt uncomfortable because there were several unpleasant guests staying in the accommodation. Some of them seemed to be under the influence of substances and were talking to themselves, which made us feel unsafe and uneasy during our stay.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the hostel to be good value for money, especially given its central location in Barcelona.
“A solid value and great location!”
“The place has a great location and offers good value for the price.”
“The price was good for Barcelona standards, especially considering the central location and amenities included.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor shower pressure
- uncomfortable mattresses
- cleanliness issues in shared areas
- potential for unpleasant fellow guests
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