Ratings based on 22 Verified Reviews
2.9 Room cleanliness
2.6 Service & staff
2.4 Room comfort
2.5 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Unreliable
Posted 30 Jul 2018 on Hotelsthe person at the reception has cancelled our reservation
by A verified traveler from Barcelona
Posted 21 May 2018
Overall cost to benefit is poor. Uncomfortable place.
by A verified traveler
Hard to sleep!
Posted 14 May 2018 on HotelsThe bunk beds made of steel were very wobbly. So when the person in the upper bed turned the whole bed was shaking and it woke the person in the lower bed.
The staff liked to socialize with different people and not do their job.
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 May 2018
by Jacqueline from Glasgow
Hostal Cntral
Posted 18 Aug 2016 on HotelsFriendly staff.
by A verified traveler
"Central" location is not worth all the negatives
Posted 28 Jul 2016
Pros: I didn't realize this, but breakfast is free! Take advantage, we didn't unfortunately.
Cons: Better air conditioning, beds, room conditions, bathroom, everything.
Location: Location is in central Palma, but that's not necessarily a good thing. Near a few inexpensive cafes, but a ~10-15 mins. walk from any sites or beaches
Story: Checked in late at night, the place was packed with ~20 older men drinking in the bar (surprising for a "youth" hostel, rather uncomfortable). I had a bunk in a room of 4. The room was HOT when I entered because there was only one rickety fan trying to heat this sauna. I asked the keys to my locker, but they said they didn't have any because the last guest lost them, so I would have to ask the boss in the morning. The next morning, I asked the boss and he said I had to bring my bags downstairs if I wanted to store them overnight... I obliged, but was asked for a 10 euro deposit... I obliged, but the locker could fit a small duffel bag at best... Such a strange experience. I could not wait to get out of there.
Rooms: HOT with no ventilation. No ladders for bunks so I basically climbed into bed, which is not great considering its shoddy structure. Mattress was thin af. My locker did not work.
Bathrooms: One shower for 12 people, totally unacceptable. Separate facilities with just toilets onsite.
Location: "Central," but that's not necessarily a good thing. It's pretty far from beaches and sites, considering how small Palma is.
Bar: Filled with old men. No "youth" or "backpacker" aspect to it.
Staff: Nice, but barely any English. That was ok for my group, but might not be if you're ESL or don't speed Spanish.
Wifi: Did not work in the rooms at all.
Condition: The hostel is old... very old. Doors could be pushed open, but thankfully the bedroom doors were secure.
by Joy from Algeciras
Reservation mix-up
Posted 6 Jul 2016 on HotelsWhen I arrived they had no record of my reservation. Luckily they had availability as I arrived very late so would have been a big problem if not. Shared dormatory, very basic but clean. Showers were clean and adequate.
by A verified traveler
Look elsewhere
Posted 30 Jun 2016 on HotelsI can agree with a lot of the criticism from other reviewers. The staffer at reception was rude and unfriendly. He was also very slow to check me in, despite being the only person at reception.
The room is barebones- bunks and a small cabinet that isn't even lockable. Two toilets and six showers for the entire floor (11 rooms).
Being earplugs if you intend on sleeping because the noise from outside goes until late, and noise isolation is poor, even within the building itself.
Even then you might not get sleep, as the beds get super hot as the mattress and pillow are made of some sort of rubber. Doesn't let air through and your sweat will end up drenching the bedding.
Only positives are the location- within walking distance of all the main sights in central Palma. And though the building is a bit run down, it was clean and at least some effort to spruce things up with the artwork.
I've been to many hostels in my time though and I can easily say this is the worst I've been to. Glad I was only here for one night.
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Jun 2016 on Hotels
by Dario from london
cheap. great location. friendly staff
Posted 9 May 2016 on HotelsIt was good
