Casa Vaganto

My parents and wife and I stayed at Casa Vaganto two nights on our trip to Spain in February (coming from the US). Everything about the stay was perfect: both rooms were clean, the beds were comfortable, the decor was unique and chic etc. The hotel location is close enough to either walk towards the Ramblas or Gothic Quarter or to easily metro to further sights. Erika and the team at Casa Vaganto were welcoming and so helpful. We also enjoyed the complimentary beer, coffee, croissants, and hot showers. After I booked our rooms, I read a few reviews that made me apprehensive about staying here, and I got worried—unnecessarily, as it turns out. I want to address those in case anyone else ends up in that situation. First, I was worried about “noise” from the street below as mentioned in some reviews. “Noise” must really be subjective. We slept so soundly, even on a Saturday night, and didn’t hear a thing from below. There were earplugs provided in the room but we didn’t use them at all. I’m a deep sleeper but my wife is not and both of us agreed that the sounds drifting up were negligible—typical of any European city street. Unless you are freakishly sensitive to ambient noises or are used to sleeping in dead silence etc, this shouldn’t be a problem for most people. Some reviews also said the rooms were kind of dingy and the apartment set up gave off a bad vibe—we didn’t get that sense at all/have no idea where that’s coming from. The rooms were cute and clean and all the spaces were welcoming. I guess it’s not like, a typical hotel set up, but…the way it’s done seems normal for European partitioning of buildings. All in all, we'd definitely stay here again and would recommend it for others.

We were so happy with our stay here! The location is central and easily accessible via metro with a stop steps away from the door. The boutique hotel feel is charming and tastefully decorated while still being clean. There are two secured doors so we felt comfortable leaving our belongings while we were out. They have a lovely selection of snacks, pastries and beverages for breakfasts. To top it all off, the staff were very friendly, even providing us with a gift for our stay. All of this this for a very reasonable price made for an excellent stay. Thank you Casa Vaganto!

Great place for a city break in Barcelona! Rooms are very cozy and feel safe, the stuff is really helpful, the location is right next to metro station and directly in the city center. There was even option to grab a small take away breakfast and coffee in the morning. Highly recommended!

The staff of the hotel is phenomenal. A personal thank you to Cécile who really helped us out throughout our trip with advice, directions, and tips of what to do in Barcelona. The premises are clean, well maintained and safe. The location is amazing and really conveniently placed right on the subway exit. I recommend this hotel.

We stayed here for 2 nights in January and we were pleasantly surprised by this hotel room! Whilst the hotel is very conveniently located less than a 30 seconds walk from Parallel metro station, it was a bit hard to find at first as the hotel entrance was a little hard to find. However the hotel staff had messaged us on WhatsApp before our arrival to confirm our room was ready, so a quick WhatsApp message helped us to find the entrance. For future reference to anyone reading this, the entrance is the big glass door with the ‘1’ above it next door to the Plaza restaurant. When checking in, the hotel staff were patient and friendly. We had been sent an online check in link, but it did not work on my phone initially, so the lady at check in was very patient while we completed this. I believe her name was Erika. The hotel in general was just five rooms so was very small inside, but our room did not feel small at all and was a very good use of the space. We were worried it would be tiny but this was not the case! The bed was also very comfy as well as very large and both the bedroom and the bathroom were very clean. The room was very nicely decorated and we appreciated the full length mirror! The location was good - within walking distance of central Barcelona (10-15 mins walk to Las Ramblas, 25-30 mins to Sagrada Familia). And the Parallel metro station is almost right outside the hotel entrance which was perfect for us. There are also some nice bars and restaurants within walking distance! Ignore the comments about it being too noisy because it is best to a busy road. It is true that it is next to a busy road but this didn’t prevent us sleeping at night. Even though the hotel did provide free ear plugs to use, we did not need to use them. The hotel really should advertise that there are free pastries and coffee for breakfast! And the water cooler was very useful for us too. My only complaint would be that the air-con / ventilation system in the room did not go cool enough. It only went to 18C, which was ok for us in January but would be too warm in summer. Also the lift did not work for us on two occasions when entering the building, but only a minor inconvenience as the hotel rooms are only on the 3rd floor of the building. We would definitely consider staying here again if visiting Barcelona in the future!

I’m so glad I found this place! Here’s what I immediately loved: - Impeccably clean—room, bed linens, bathroom, floors, everything spotless - A high window with a balcony, flooding the room with fresh air and sunlight in the afternoon - A super comfortable bed and pillows for a great night’s sleep - Unique decorations and wooden furniture that create a cozy vibe - Plenty of space for luggage and belongings, perfect for a solo traveler (I took a simple room) The staff here are naturally kind and walk the extra mile to make sure every guest feels good. I only wish I’d found this place sooner (it would have saved me two nights in a less-than-ideal Airbnb). Now that I’ve discovered it, I know exactly where I’ll stay if I return to Barcelona. Casa Vaganto has the soul of a home with the standards and comfort of a top-notch hotel.

We only had one night here on our way out of town, in one of the petite rooms, which was absolutely perfect for us. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it. Cécile was wonderful and welcoming and helpful upon (and before) arrival. The place felt clean, comfortable and secure, and the location is extremely central, especially having the metro station literally right outside and just steps away from awesome places to walk, eat, and see. Loved it.

I had a very pleasing stay here. I arrived after 6pm which is out of the business hours. The staff sent me via whatsapp the instructions of self-checkin showing every detail. I found it very fun to find the right door to enter because it’s not a traditional hotel layout. They provide snacks, tea bags, chocolates all day and freshly baked croissants for breakfast, for free!!! As it’s located right beside the main road and above the metros, it might be noisy somehow during the night. But CASA Vaganto is so considerate that they even provide earbuds to the customers. Bravo!

I was very impressed with the customer service at this hotel. Chloe, Sara and Anhil we're all very professional and helpful. They all went out of their way to help us when we had questions. We stayed here four nights before a Mediterranean Cruise. When booking this hotel, I did not realize it had a few apartments and only 19 hotel rooms. It actually made for a more homey stay. The breakfast which is included with your stay was pretty good. It was a continental breakfast and they had a variety of options such as croissants, fresh fruit, jellies, bread you could toast, yogurt, cereal, assorted meats, cheeses, three different juices and a very fancy coffee machine. This location is not too far from Las Ramblas which is one of the most popular tourist spots. I chose this hotel because it is not right on that Avenue because I thought it might be too loud if we stayed right around Las Ramblas. Casa Vaganto is about a 10-minute walk. They have several restaurants near this hotel. I really liked the location. This building is extremely secure. I was really impressed that every guest and tenant have to have a card to get into the building. The whole area is very quiet which I like because sometimes I can have a hard time sleeping. They have three levels of hotel rooms so you can spend a little bit more money to stay in a larger room with a better View. The elevator is extremely small. We had to ride up the elevator separately with the luggage. That is typical of all hotels I have been at in Europe. I would stay here again if I am in the area.

Best part of staying in Barcelona. I did not want to leave. Was the cleanest and best hotel I stayed at while in Barcelona and most of Europe. Updated, welcoming, beautiful breakfast and view. Made this part of the city much nicer. Staff was incredible! Loved it and would not go anywhere else!! Worth EVERY PENNY. Especially after staying somewhere the next night due to not booking in time- paid the same and was awful. I wish I had taken the additional night here!! Enjoy it!!!