Hostel Alhambra

Bassegoda, 18, 17006 Girona
Above average, 5.3
The host was really nice and the room was clean. I arrived very late out of their check-in time. However, the host said it did not matter and helped me a lot. There was a bar just downstairs where you could enjoy typical Catalonia breakfast! Finally, Girona is an awesome place to visit with hospitable people and fabulous view.
 Jie, United Kingdom, United Kingdom (05 Jun 2013)
Hostel Alhambra

Hostel Alhambra , 9 rooms

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Located 20 minutes’ walk from Girona’s historic town, the Jewish Quarter and the Cathedral, Hostel Alhambra offers rooms with simple décor and free Wi-Fi.

Hostal Alhambra has bar and bicycles are also available for rent. There is a bus stop 50 metres from the guest house with buses to Girona’s old town as well as the bus and train station.

Girona Airport is 13 km away. The beautiful beaches on the Costa Brava are 30 minutes’ drive of Hostel Alhambra while the city of Barcelona is less than 1 hour’s drive away.

Hostel Alhambra is in Girona

Capital of the Costa Brava region and one of the capitals of Catalonia, Girona is a medium-sized city boasting a wealth of historic heritage. A university city and bustling service centre, in close proximity to the coast and the Pyrenees, and with an international airport, it is one of the most beloved cities in Catalonia.

Situated in the Ter valley at the point where the river enters the city lies the largest city park in Catalonia, La Devesa. The Onyar River, which flows through the historic quarter, has afforded an image which sets the city apart: a Florentine vision of earth-toned houses flanking the peaceful waters crossed by various bridges such as the Iron Bridge (by the architect Gustave Eiffel). The east bank of the river is home to the historic quarter while the west bank is home to the modern city. Just 30 minutes drive from the center of the Costa Brava and just over an hour from Barcelona, it has an excellent range of cultural, commercial and recreational offer.

Colour houses along the Onyar river, in Girona

If you have the opportunity to visit the Costa Brava you should not miss this city, which has the urban charm but also the cosy beauty of small towns. Like all corners of the Costa Brava, Girona is a city on a human scale so that it can perfect fit your travel needs and take advantage of its cultural offers as festivals, cultural activities, concerts... undoubtedly Girona is the city of the Costa Brava with an highest activity through all the year.

Girona centerMedieval walls of Girona

Strategic site on the northern route of the Via Augusta, it was first a Roman city, seat of the bishopric from the 5th century and capital of the earldom of Girona from the Carolingian era. Even in modern times, its resistance in the War against Napoleon (1808-1809) was legendary.

Its old quarter is dominated by the cathedral, with a majestic entrance (a Baroque staircase with almost one hundred steps). It comprises a large Romanesque bell tower and cloister, a Baroque façade and a Gothic nave. Moreover, it is the widest single nave (almost 30 metres) in medieval European architecture. The temple houses an extraordinary Romanesque masterpiece of textile art, the Tapestry of the Creation (11th century). The Chapter Museum exhibits an outstanding Beatus (10th century) by Ende, one of the few named female artists of the Middle Ages. Lovers of Romanesque and Gothic art must pay a visit to the Art Museum housed in the Episcopal Palace.

Behind the cathedral, the stroll along the ancient wall is an unrivalled vantage point. Visitors can gain an insight into Girona’s past at the History Museum. At the foot of the cathedral, visitors can explore the Call or Jewish quarter, few of which have been so well preserved. The streets surrounding Carrer de la Força and the house of Isaac the Blind (now the seat of the Jewish History Museum) were home to an active Jewish community for 600 years until their expulsion in 1492. The Call features its ritual baths, synagogues and an important Kabbalah school with such wise men as Nahmanides, more commonly known in Catalan as Bonastruc ça Porta.

Next to the cathedral, beyond the Sobreportes gateway, are two churches which form the silhouette of the old city: the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants (11th-12th century, a former Benedictine abbey), which houses the Archaeological Museum, featuring a magnificent Gothic nave and a cloister, and Sant Feliu, a stone’s throw from the River Onyar, a blend of different styles which in the presbytery conserves the early Christian tombs from the period of Christian persecution. It has a beautiful cloister and a two-floor octagonal bell tower, decorated with double glazing also in Lombard style. Sant Feliu church contains a chapel dedicated to the patron saint of the city. Legend has it that a swarm of flies emerged from the chapel which frightened off the French during the siege of 1285.

The Arab Baths constitute a unique Romanesque building which was designed according to a North-African model.

Girona CathedralBrigde over the Onyar river

One of the most emblematic images of Girona is that of the buildings on the river Onyar, which crosses the city. This is a series of houses on the river, in height, which are painted in bright colors. The city has eleven bridges over the river, and the best known of all is the Eiffel Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel and built shortly before the famous tower in Paris.

Bonastruc Sa Porta Center Museum, Call, Jewish quarter, in GironaOnyar river, with the catheral in background

Girona’s historic centre boasts outstanding architecture and unforgettable nooks and crannies: the Church of Sant Nicolau, the Gothic building of Pia Almoina (a medieval charitable institution), the convents of Sant Domènec (now a university building) and El Carme, the mansions flanking Carrer dels Ciutadans such as the Palau Agullana and the Fontana d’Or (which hosts fine exhibitions), the Plaça del Vi, and the archways on Rambla de la Llibertat. However, Girona also has a wealth of popular legends including the witch of the cathedral (a sinner turned to stone, now a gargoyle on the north façade of the cathedral), the Cocollona (the monster that crosses the river on nights with a full moon) and the bottom of the lioness which brings good fortune to those who kiss it (in front of the Church of Sant Feliu). Girona is a city through which to saunter, brimming with myriad restaurants, designer boutiques and handcraft stores.

Dome base over Sant Nicolau church, in GironaSant Pere de Galligants Monastery, in Girona

Notable buildings on the other bank of the river include the Farinera Teixidor flour mill and the Casa de la Punxa, part of the legacy of the Noucentista architect Rafael Masó. Visitors to this part of the city can also explore the Cinema Museum, the only one of its kind in Spain. Housing the Tomàs Mallol collection, it is a veritable journey through the passion and ingenuity that made cinema possible.



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Iryna
Family with young children
  Ukraine, Ukraine

no hot water no wi-fi no kitchen

Hostel Alhambra has responded to this review

5.0
2
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Poland, Poland

Good lokalization, clean, comfortable bed, lavabo in the room, near nice and clean bathroom

No lock in the door, cold during the winter day

7.5
3
Anonymous
Solo traveller
  Poland, Poland

As I arrived after midnight I appreciated very clear directions (including pictures which really helped) from hostel manager about the keys and the entrance.

No lock in the door, cold during the winter day

7.1
4
Anonymous
Group of friends
  Finland, Finland

It was great that we could arrive after check-in time and the hostel manager was very friendly.

No lock in the door, cold during the winter day

7.5
5
Jie
Solo traveller
  United Kingdom, United Kingdom

The host was really nice and the room was clean. I arrived very late out of their check-in time. However, the host said it did not matter and helped me a lot. There was a bar just downstairs where you could enjoy typical Catalonia breakfast! Finally, Girona is an awesome place to visit with hospitable people and fabulous view.

Hostel Alhambra has responded to this review

9.6
6
Sara
Solo traveller
  Spain, Spain

Convenient hours, perfectly on my way for a bike tour from Ripoll toward Blanes. Easy access to beautiful old downtown Girona by bike... A little less convenient if you're on foot/public transport.

No one gave me internet connection information, and there was no one to ask since I got in late.

6.7
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Fabienne
Group of friends
  France, France

l'accueil est simple et sympathique, voire chaleureux;

la salle de bains commune, la résonnance (portes , clés, voix ... )

5.4
2
Anne-claire
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

l'accueil.

C'est assez loin de la vieille ville: comptez 20-25 minutes de marche. salle de bains à partager entre 7 chambres. Tapis de la salle de bains très sale et pas de rideau de douche. L'ensemble est assez vieux: prises décollées dans la chambre, matelas en mousse, couverture trop petite pour un lit double. La chambre ne sentait pas très bon.Très bruyant: à partir de 8h du matin, vous ne pouvez plus dormir. La porte du rez-de-chaussée grince horriblement et claque très fort. Rapport qualité-prix très mauvais.

5.0
3
Anonymous
Group of friends
  Spain, Spain

地点非常偏,里火车站很远,基本上在新城的近郊;房间供暖时间非常短,房间很冷,床单不干净。wifi基本- 用不了。并且,请大家注意,是公共卫生间,而且不论你去不去住,他们都会提前扣掉你卡里的前哦,还加了3欧- 的税

buurt onveilig bedden zeer slecht veel lawaai

2.5
4
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

El precio

Olor a rancio

5.8
5
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

Ha estat bé, net, silenciós

Olor a rancio

7.5
6
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

la señora que nos atendió era muy amable y agradable

apartado del centro, viejo, decadente, hacía más frio en la habitación que en la calle, la cama se hundía, incómoda y el bar de la recepción da miedo.muebles anticuados, olor a rancio

3.8
7
Pau
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

todo

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3.3
8
Gabriel
Solo traveller
  Spain, Spain

Me ha gustado la tranquilidad del Hostal, no escuché ni una mosca :-)

Estaba un poco lejos de dnde tenia que ir pero bueno, tampoco pasó nada.

7.5
9
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

- Cama con somier roto (faltaban maderas, y otras estaban sueltas) - Colchón de gomaespuma demasiado delgado - Resultado: dolor de espalda a la mañana siguiente - Almohadas deshechas por dentro... y manchadas de sangre. Tuvimos que sacarlas y meter mantas dentro de la funda para hacer más soportable la noche. - En una habitación doble había una sola toalla. - Que el baño era compartido entre habitaciones ya lo sabíamos, pero: solo hay un bote medio vacío de jabón compartido entre el baño de chicas y el de chicos (la gente se lo anda robando) - El baño de las chicas no tiene papelera ni cortinilla para la ducha. - El encargado miente descaradamente cuando dice que "pues yo no sabía nada de todo esto". Vamos, que trata al cliente como si fuera tonto.

apartado del centro, viejo, decadente, hacía más frio en la habitación que en la calle, la cama se hundía, incómoda y el bar de la recepción da miedo.muebles anticuados, olor a rancio

3.3
10
Abdelhafid
Family with young children
  France, France

rien

rien

6.7
11
Loic
Family with young children
  France, France

La propreté

beaucoup de bruit la nuit salles de bains et wc communes Petit déjeuner non compris Trop cher par rapport au confort général.

4.6
12
Abderrazak
Family with young children
  France, France

pas la moindre chose. on a pensé prendre un autre hotel,mais on voulait pas leur faire cadeau de 440 euros pour 5 nuits.

lit a ressorts matelat en mousse datant d au moins 20 ans,prises décollé, draps de mauvaise qualité,pas de double vitrage,pas de climatisation, toilette dans douche pour 6 chambres (minimum 12 pers)pas de ménage pendant les 2 premiers jours.

2.9
13
Anonymous
Family with young children
  France, France

L'accueil etait tres sympathique

Cet hotel semble resté dans l'etat ou il etait il y a 30 ans a sa construction. Aujourd'hui ce n'est plus au standard (les wc avec yne chasse a chaine, la sdb sur le palier pour toutes les chambres) et l'etat general de l'hotel etait assez délabré

4.6
14
Anonymous
Family with young children
  France, France

Établissement vieux rue bruyante pas de parking

Cet hotel semble resté dans l'etat ou il etait il y a 30 ans a sa construction. Aujourd'hui ce n'est plus au standard (les wc avec yne chasse a chaine, la sdb sur le palier pour toutes les chambres) et l'etat general de l'hotel etait assez délabré

3.3
15
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

Nice stuff

Way too expensive

5.0
16
Anonymous
Solo traveller
  Spain, Spain

nada

todo

3.3
17
Rozycka
Family with young children
  France, France

Baignoire sale peinture degradée, ruban adhesif sur fenêtre Lit usagé, inconfortable Draps de piètre qualité Pas de climatisation Pas de television Vis à vis fenêtre exterieure, aucune vue que des bâtiments Pas d'insonoristion, hotel bruyant

beaucoup de bruit la nuit salles de bains et wc communes Petit déjeuner non compris Trop cher par rapport au confort général.

2.5
18
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

Se encuentra en un punto accesible , con facilidad para aparcar.

Las instalaciones son casi carcelarias, el colchón nos destruyo la espalda, el baño lo encontramosx en condiciones lamentables, con un olor a orina que se sentía desde el pasillo.La pica que estaba dentro de la habitación tenia el grifo suelto y el agua salía dirigida en todas direcciones .Gran detalle: al llegar al hotel ( avisamos que llegaríamos a determinada hora usas que volvíamos de un concierto), no había nadie para recibirnos, nos encontramos con un papel que tenia un móvil donde llamar, supuestamente era del " gerente", quien dijo estar fuera, que cogieramos las llaves de la habitación de un sobre que se encontraba en un buzón en el edificio contiguo.Encima al abrirlo corroboramos que nos dieron una cama matrimonial, mientras yo había pedido camas separadas. Claro que a esa hora y con el gerente de "vacaciones" tuvimos que apañarnos a la situación.Resumiendo: lamentable experiencia, alojamiento sucio , no puedo valorar el personal ya que no Vi a nadie durante mi hospedaje.

3.3
19
Katriin
Family with young children
  Estonia, Estonia

Там были муровьи.

beaucoup de bruit la nuit salles de bains et wc communes Petit déjeuner non compris Trop cher par rapport au confort général.

4.2
20
Anonymous
Family with young children
  Germany, Germany

Lage und Preis

veraltete Ausstattung

7.5
21
Artsiom
Solo traveller
  Belarus, Belarus

1)Было необходимо провести одну ночь в Жироне. Нашел самый дешевый вариант. В принципе,если нужна крыша над головой на день-то место неплохое. 2) От вокзала по прямой мин.15-20 ходьбы. 3) Дружелюбный персонал 4) Тихенькое место

1) Обстановка комнаты не очень....однако чего ж еще желать от хостела за такие деньги !!!

7.5
22
Kontxi
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

El personal.

La habitación olía mal. El baño estaba fuera y era uno para 7 habitaciones y los suelos no estaban muy limpios. No habia ventilación.

4.6
23
Jean-pierre
Family with young children
  Netherlands, Netherlands

personeel. ontbijt. de manager zou een vergoeding geven maar tot nu toe nog niets gekregen.

buurt onveilig bedden zeer slecht veel lawaai

3.8
24
Arjon
Solo traveller
  Italy, Italy

io sono stato molto bene al hostel alhambra. il personale e molto gentile e amorevole. nel hostelo sei come in famiglia. ve lo consiglio molto ragazzi. credetemi vale la pena di andarci. un saluto per Toni, per la signora Ana e Mariola. grazie di tutto Arion da venezia italia.

buurt onveilig bedden zeer slecht veel lawaai

10.0
25
Anonymous
Solo traveller
  Germany, Germany

es hat extrem nach farbe und lack gestunken. die haustür war so laut, dass ich jedesmal aufgewacht bin, wenn jemand rein oder raus ist.

veraltete Ausstattung

4.2
26
Judith
Solo traveller
  Spain, Spain

Muy buen trato del casero, Toni. Él me esperó frente a la puerta del ostel pesse a llegar tarde. Muy amable.

buurt onveilig bedden zeer slecht veel lawaai

9.2
27
Anonymous
Solo traveller
  Spain, Spain

Muy bien situado. Parada de autobus a 100 m. Hay posibilidad de alquilar bicicletas. Trato muy familiar y amable del personal.

veraltete Ausstattung

10.0
28
Anonymous
Solo traveller
  Spain, Spain

Lo mejor del hostel Alhambra ha sido la atencion por parte de la dueña, el hijo, y la mujer que limpia, pinta, repara ..etc. Son gente muy amable y enseguida intentan solucionar los problemas que sr les plantean

Lo peor con diferencia son las camas, que se hunden. El wifi a la 2° planta no llega apenas. La ducha esta rota y no puedes enganchar la alcachofa y como las cortinas son cortas tienes que tener cuidado de no mojar la ropa.

4.6
29
Montserrat
Family with young children
  Spain, Spain

La falta de limpieza es desbordante. El colchón de las camas se hunde de tal forma que no puedes descansar.

buurt onveilig bedden zeer slecht veel lawaai

3.8
30
Anonymous
Solo traveller
  Argentina, Argentina

La gente que trabaja es muy amable.

Esta muy mal ubicado. Muy lejos. Precio/calidad no es correcto. Muy caro para lo que es.

4.2

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