Vaganto Barcelona

I felt very mislead by the pics of the hotel. It felt more like a hostel, which is not what I wanted. I reserved same day and received an email asking for travelers details for check in. I let them know I was on my way and could provide the info at check in. They responded saying they needed the info before giving me door access, which I was confused about. I asked “is there no front desk” to which they said yes I can provide it once I arrive. Upon drop off from the taxi I noticed the area was a bit “different” than the other place we had stayed near the Cathedral. There was no sign for the “hotel”. We had our bags and were going back and forth around the bldg until a local asked if we were looking for the “hostel “. He pointed to the bldg and I noticed “hotel vaganto “ written on the panel to be buzzed in. This is an apartment bldg. We had to carry our bags up a small flight of stairs then into a tiny elevator. We went up about 4 floors to the reception area. It was just not at all what I was expecting, but should’ve known considering the price was about 85 Euros. My bad. We were walked to the room which was inside of another room. I guess the rooms were apartments and they just turned them into hotel rooms. The room was noisy so they gave ear plugs on the bedside table. I immediately sat down and booked a room back at a previous hotel we’d stayed at. Didn’t even bother asking for a refund or anything.

Small room, but nicely decorated. Comfy bed, good hot shower, good AC. Very loud in the surrounding area (car horns, music, carnival, etc) but the rooms were pretty insulated and quiet. Very basic breakfast/snacks and good coffee. Located within walking distance to most tourist spots, the beach and many shops. Overall, good value and no major complaints during our stay.

We stayed very recently at Casa Vaganto for 8 nights - overall we had a really pleasant stay and it's definitely a lovely hotel. There are a couple of small things that weren't perfect but in general very happy we picked this spot and great value for money. The rooms are very homely and comfortable, the beds are very comfortable with a range of pillow types and the AC works perfectly. We didn't find the rooms noisy the double glazed windows work excellently well and it's a really nice space to return to after a day of exploring, very calm and tranquil. The three doors between us and the outside world made me feel very secure there as well. The location is brilliant literally steps from the metro station - whilst the immediate neighbourhood isn't the trendiest part of Barcelona it's got still some lovely restaurants and easy going bars around and everyone we met was very friendly. The staff at the hotel are extremely helpful and friendly and I have to thank them for letting us stay later than the usual check out time for free on our last day as I sadly came down with a flu. It was really appreciated whilst I tried to rest a little more and recover. Small niggling issues that stop it from being a 5 star for us were that the housekeeping wasn't often perfect - we kept not being given any more toilet paper and had to keep grabbing some ourselves from the toilets in the lobby which was a little annoying considering we were staying over a week. Our bin never got taken the whole time we were there which meant it was overflowing by the time we left, again because we had stayed for a while and had the complimentary breakfast options every morning. Our shower also overflowed and flooded our bathroom on the last day which wasn't a huge issue and they did apologise for but it did mean we couldn't shower before we left as well. Small things but did make it feel not quite completely perfect but overall a very pleasant place I'd recommend for a restful stay :)

A great hotel! It’s so hard to find affordable hotels in Barcelona but Casa Vaganto was not only affordable but amazing for the price. Croissants and coffee in the lobby, wine in the room. Rooms are bright and clean, service is excellent. Location is also awesome as it’s right next to a Metro station. We would definitely stay here again.

Nice place to spend some time in Barcelona. Good location, not very big for two but still has everything you need and the rooms are beautiful. I really appreciate the little breakfast and also the nice service.

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!

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.

Main takeaways: If you’re looking for a more authentic vibe in Barcelona I would say to stay here. It felt like I was renting an apartment but with some of the amenities of a hotel/bed and breakfast. They have a small breakfast bar, no place to sit. It does get loud at night through the windows but you can’t hear your neighbors unless they are coming in and out of your room. The location is semi-great, the metro is so close and the lines there can take you almost everywhere! Was helpful to have that. I would probably not stay here again because you can probably get nicer hotels for the same price. More detailed info: The receptionist is not there 24/7 and I feel like that’s a bummer because you don’t know when they will be there even though they have hours posted. The good thing is that they do offer an emergency number. Upon arriving mid-afternoon, I rang the bell and no one answered, luckily I had service so I was able to call and they let me in. On checking out, I had to check out early but they weren’t there because of those hours so I had to call their emergency number to let them know and ask what to do for check out. Room service wasn’t perfect, I came back to my room with this bottle of cleaner just left on my bed, but my trash was taken out but not the cup from the small breakfast they had offered. It was odd lol. The room was small, but enough for one person. The room also was not perfect, but it did the job. The bed and AC were nice! And staff was nice.

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!!!