It is no secret that Barcelona is a fantastic tourist destination and the poster city for urban rebirth after its hosting the ‘92 Summer Olympics.  Something you may not know is that 20% of inbound flights to Spain are by budget airlines, which makes getting there a bargain.  Budget accommodations in Barcelona are currently undergoing a transformation as can be seen by the growing number of hostels being opened in the Catalan capital.

One such hostel, which is being run by an Australian, who has 5 years experience in the Barcelona budget accommodation game, is HelloBCN.  The hostel was opened in 2006 and offers 4 to 8 beds per room and a limited number of private rooms.  HelloBCN takes pride in having the reasonable nightly rate reflect everything so that travelers do not have to worry about being charged for things like showers, sheets, blankets and Internet (HelloBCN also provides free WiFi for all of you traveling with a laptop). 

Furthermore, HelloBCN offers laundry facilities (3 Euro per wash and 3 Euro per dry), a bar with satellite tele and something that we at iKangaroo have not seen before which is a work-out facility with a number of stationary machines. 

HelloBCN is  hip and well-located budget accommodation in Barcelona where travelers can sleep for a reasonable price, get a beer in the on-site bar while watching whichever game / match, wash the road grime from their clothes, surf the Internet for free and, if you please, squeeze in some exercise.  Plus, as is requisite with all great hostels, HelloBCN has a social atmosphere conducive to meeting other travelers.

Happy Travels and enjoy Barcelona

LINK: http://www.hellobcnhostel.com/indexi.php