Som Nit Born

Spain , Barcelona
BARCELONA, Reina Cristina 13 1 Planta, TRASLADOS
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6/10

Pleasant

10 Feb 2026

Usman

Okay

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Gracia

Great service and very clean and neat room

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Alison

Lovely lovely staff, great location, good value for Barcelona. We had a really nice stay in the family room and being so close to the Born neighbourhood, the port dining area and a metro line was perfect would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Remy

Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable snd always keen to help

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2025

Aruna

Not a hotel but a

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Emma

Great hotel location

The hotel was in a great location, close to the Gothic Quarter and Barceloneta which was our main reason for choosing it. The check in process was really simple with regular communication from the hotel on what to do for gaining entry to the building. The staff were really welcoming and friendly, offering good advice for the area and staying safe in the city.
Our room was really clean and well maintained each day we were there.
A few things that could have been better was, having more daylight in our room. Ours faced into the small internal lift space so there was no view and very little daylight. The room, bathroom in particular felt a little tired and needed a little updating.
There were a couple of occasions where it was a little noisy from other guests but the staff did address this without us having to.
There wasn’t a secure, locked space for us to leave our luggage when we checked out so it had to be left within the main reception area next to the staff member.
Overall though it was a great stay and the location was the definite winner for it.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

Carolyn

Don't Stay Here

Desk clerk left early no way to contact. Less than half toilet paper with four people in room. Had to buy tissue and ice. Air conditioner goes on and off so the room was hot and very humid outside so no relief inside or outside. Will not recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Amrit

Kind host and lovely hotel. Very close to beach with lots of restaurants and bars around.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2025

Richard

Very basic for the price - 1 small room with cubical for bathroom

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2024

Alexandre

Clean hotel and kind staff, however really overpriced for what it is.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2024

nitu

Worst customer service ever, I don’t recommend anyone this place.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2024

ping

It’s just a room with many beds. Nothing else! Shocking

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

the staff was very friendly and helpful, but the hotel itself didn't feel like a hotel... the room was very small for a 4-person family and was poorly organized. felt more like a hostel then a hotel and the pictures are very misleading. the location is great and we got excellent service from the staff but the overall experience wasn't good mainly because of the condition of the room. would not recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2024

Ross

Simple and tidy accommodations. Very helpful staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Margaret

Best experience ever

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

MARIA

Good location!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Wyatt

Great little room

Unbeatable location. Perfect as a place to sleep and shower as you explore the old city. The room was small, but if you are staying in this area you should be out as much as possible.

Just know what to expect: this isn't a big hotel with a staffed front desk. The desk is staffed at limited hours, you have to buzz in at the front door to enter the hotel floor. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Just don't expect the traditional full service hotel experience.

Also, if you're traveling with young children, note that the rooms are very small and it will likely be too cramped for a family.

But I will stay here again. If you could choose any location in Barcelona to have a great experience walking around and seeing the city, this is the place.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Sarah

Perfect hotel!

Perfect hotel room for any kind of traveller. Rooms were clean and spacious. Location was easy to get to main attractions

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2024

Rosalinda Cristina

This is a very simple establishment, however Idina, the front desk host was amazing! She was so helpful and friendly! The room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was big, which was a different from what I have experienced in Europe.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2024

Rosa

We had to check in at the hotel
Across the road as they do not have a 24 hour reception. My husband’s backpack was stolen as we were unloading from the taxi. I informed the hotel by email and there was no response. Not safe if arriving in the evening. We were appreciative of the people outside the hotel who helped us.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2023

Kenia Betancourt

Not a good experience overall. The reception area is located inside the room area and you can hear all guess conversations when checking in and out. Additionally, since there is no guard on the entrance door, if a guess leaves the door open you can get unwanted surprises such as homeless entering into the property to do their personal needs. We experienced fecal material behind the elevator which last for an entire day, and it was very uncomfortable. On the good side, the staff was friendly and responsive. However, we would definitely not come back to this hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2023

Sandra

Definitely a private hostel room with basic amenities but for a family of 4 that spent almost no time in the room (only for sleep) it was perfect. Clean, safe in an amazing location and affordable! I’d definitely stay again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Michael J

Very convenient to getting around. Lovely staff and perfect for my two night stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2023

Paloma

It’s a bit hard to find because it’s inside an apartment building and the process to access the reception is different, but once you figure it out it is a great place to stay

I would suggest a deep cleaning to the bathroom inside the shower but everything else is great

I would definitely recommend this place and will stay again there.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Spencer

Son Nit Born was a nice place to stay. It was a convenient jumping off point for seeing Barcelona and for heading to the cruise port. It was easy to catch a cab near by and close to some cool things to see. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room was very clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2023

Claire

The welcome here was amazing, kind motivated staff. The location was great. The room was clean and big enough. There was plenty of storage and a safe. The view was of an inside courtyard. The walls were very thin meaning we were disturbed by others on numerous occasions but overall a pleasant place to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

David J

Great service, great location. Room was clean, no hassles at all. Location is great.
Front desk staff was extremely helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2023

Christopher J.

Great location!

A little tricky to find, but very comfortable. The people were very friendly and very capable in English. Loved this location for beach, shopping, and food. Food was amazing!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2023

RANDY

Small but very clean room for the traveler that wants a clean safe room near the Gothic quarter.Of note the facility does not have 24 hour staff.Download the map as the front entrance at night can be hard to find.Ask at the Del Mar Hotel (next door) if you can't find front door.Important \"tap\" key on number pad to access door.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2023

Raymond

Clean, comfortable room. Plenty of natural light. Modern bath. Close to public transportation: city buses and Barceloneta metro station.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Andrew

Well located and comfortable stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2023

lauren

A good property. Good location. Front desk was so kind and helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2023

Dina

Completely satisfied

Excellent overall stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2023

Luke

This is our first time in Barcelona and we found the place on Expedia. The price was good for the value offered.
Location is very good close to

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2023

Bogdan

Very good lokation

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2022

HAOYU

Perfect location: 5 mins to the port area, subway, and gothic quarter. Sparkling clean room. Hot shower and fast internet. It has all you need.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2022

Basel

Great location, clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2022

Bryan

Great location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2022

Rocio

Very clean and safe

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2021

Lynette

My boyfriend and I stayed here and it was an Amazing location. The room was modern, very well kept, beautiful and amazing for the price we paid. Such a steal. Definitely plan on staying here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2020

Daniel

Tough to beat

Perfect location. Short walk to the beach or great restaurants and shops. I would recommend paying the little extra and getting a room with a balcony if you are staying more than a few days

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Great hotel, staff and location! I’d highly recommend this hotel!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. Staff not particularly friendly. Dusty under beds and not even a hook for a coat

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2019

Rebecca

Good location, clean, but noisy

The hotel is in a really good location, and is relatively fresh and clean. However.. the walls are paper thin, so people coming back and forth the reception area which is located in the middle of all the rooms is very noisy.
The reception area staff also leave at 9pm, returning the next day at 8am, so during this time you will often get groups gathering in the reception area making noise. 1 night we actually had a male knocking on all the doors at 2am as he’d lost his key. So I would say probably don’t expect a good night’s sleep here.
The bathroom unfortunately also has a frosted glass swing door, as opposed to a proper one, so not a great deal of privacy.
Overall it was ok.. basic, noisy but clean enough.
Could definitely do with a full length mirror in the bedroom..or even just a mirror other than just the 1 in the bathroom! Also needs some hooks to hang stuff on, both in the bathroom and in the bedroom, as we had nowhere to hang towels, coats, bags, etc. (Apart from hooks located within the actual shower cubicle).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2019

Betty

Best Place to Stay

Som Nit Born is a hostel with private rooms and private bathrooms. It was an “oh so pleasant” surprise. I didn’t know it was a hostel when the reservation was made, so I was somewhat apprehensive when I discovered it was a hostel. There were 3 of us in the room. It had 3 beds in a spacious room with a nice bathroom. Because it was private, they cleaned the rooms. It’s located in an entertainment district with lots of restaurants and shopping. The managers were nice and helpful. It’s a great place to stay and I I highly recommend it and would definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2019

Victoria

Stay here!

Great place to stay! Check in was very easy! Very comfortable beds, very clean! Right in the heart of the city! Would definitely stay there again ❤️

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2019

Paige

Great place in a great location of Barcelona!

Great experience at This hotel. It was close to a great part of Barcelona. The hotel was clean, comfortable and Air Conditioned. Nice little balcony that over looked the square.

Check In was easy and as explained. I had to contact the hotel several times while out and they always responded immediately.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Ariadne

Very enjoyable stay

My daughter and I stayed for 2 nights. Som Nit Born exceeded our expectations. It’s quiet, clean, spacious, good air conditioning, small fridge in room, spacious bathroom with great shower. Staff are very friendly. The building is newly renovated, with elevator. I phoned on the day of arrival as our eta was after 9pm. It was no problem. I received clear instructions where to collect the key (hotel very nearby), which was efficient. Great location in trendy El Born, Picasso museum 7 min walk, good breakfast, brunch and tapas places around. Good value for money. I highly recommend and would stay there again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

altan

We have asked for a 4 star hotel not bedsit

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2019

Katie

Very clean and cute, enjoyed the balcony. Great shower and lovely big french windows that let the light in - would stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Jessica

Amazing hotel with a central location

Location was AMAZING, we were able to leave our bags at the apartment for the morning as we arrived too early for check in - the receptionist was very helpful. We had a lovely room with a balcony!! Offered to clean our rooms everyday. Overall hotel was all that we could want and more.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing balcony and location. Clean and well maintained. Only negative is that it is a bit small and the doors a bit thin but I would absolutely recommend staying here

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

It’s small and quiet with fantastic and helpful staff. Near restaurants and other attractions

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great location with friendly staff. Was great having Netflix in the room sine I had a ankle injury and couldn’t be out all day exploring.

2/10

Poor

07 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Smell mold in the room. Hazardous to health.
It is a hustle not a hotel. Not worth the money spend. Very unpleasant.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2019

davidreyno

Great location, friendly staff, nice, clean rooms. You will get some street noise, but you are in the middle of a vibrant city.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

:) The staff was nice. The location is amazing. located very close to the metro station in a historical area with lots of things to do in the evening and also very close to the sea you can enjoy the sunset view by the mountain.
:( The noise is impeccable. The first two nights I could not sleep. The check-in desk is located on the same floor with the rooms. The door is old fashioned so you hear when anyone comes in or out. In the middle of the night, there is a lot of noise tha comes from outside and inside. If you are a light sleeper I would not recommend unless you can live without much sleep.
The bed linen and bathroom were relatively clean but they need to vacuum the floor as it had lots of dirt and hair, was disgusting.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice place to sleep and shower with very helpful receptionists. My one small complaint is that the printed notice by the bell downstairs is in a very small font that my old eyes couldn't read when I arrived in the dark.

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

its a nice place to stay, walkable to a lot of places.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Request modification in reservation for mistake, but they don’t care service

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2018

Max

Nice hotel, staff were great. A little noisy during check-in hours as check-in desk was right outside rooms. Room was clean and comfortable. Balcony looked out onto street. Quiet at night. Overall enjoyed the experience

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2018

Dave

Location great, comfy, pleasant.

Location by the port and metro was excellent. Easy to find. Basic reception - bit of a hostel feel, but that wasn’t a problem. Friendly and nice. Slight downside was the wooden floor in the bedroom was a bit dirty, and there was a strange soot that was over the bedside table and floor - hard to tell where it had come from. Room was small but sufficed for one night for one person. Bed and bathroom both fine. Recommend to stay if you just need somewhere to sleep, well located. Putting the strange soot down to a one-off!

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2018

Aviana

Hostel rather then a Hotel

We only stayed here one night. Though I feel it was a little over priced & pretty hard to find the location was pretty neat. It looks as if the lower level was still being remolded it was kind of a mess but the upstairs where the rooms are deemed as if it was recently remodeled.
It had 3 twin beds which was far to many for the size of the room & the bathroom was tiny. You would have to step into the shower to shut the bathroom door in order to get to the toilet so cramped doesn’t begin to explain it.
So glad it was only 2 of us & one night.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2018

Amy

For a second it was tricky to find but was nice and tucked away. The place was very clean and small and had great amenities- just what we needed. I'm sure it's not a common occurrence but the night we stayed, there was construction in the morning...at 7:00...jackhammering for hours. Again I'm sure that's not common, but wasn't the most pleasant or we would've at least liked to be notified so we could've planned to get an early start. The only other downside was there was no room for \"late check out\" but they did have an option for you to stow your luggage and come back later to retrieve it which is nice. Overall the place itself was nice and in an awesome location by the coast!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

We recently stayed at Som nit. Although it took us a minute to find it we were highly satisfied by the service that was provided, the location and cleanliness of this hotel. It might not fit the definition of a hotel but it offered all that was needed to enjoy a beautiful stay in Barcelona. Special thanks for all the staff especially Rosabel.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The location is excellent, the room was clean and spacious.
The staff was very nice and helpful

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2018

James

Som Nit Born

The hotel location was within walking distance to the Cruise pier. The rooms were very clean but the building was old and dingy looking. Had to walk up two flights of stairs with all of our luggage to get to a check-in desk. There are no amenities at all. They are in the process of installing a small elevator in this historic building. There was no TV remote in our room and staff had left for the evening when we discovered this.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2018

Meike

Tiny room, but great location

Room was much smaller than expected. Despite the aircon being on, the room felt tropical most of the time, which made it difficult to sleep. There was no toilet paper on arrival, which was quickly resolved. Safety box was out of battery, so I had nowhere to leave my valuables. Staff are very friendly and location is great, with beach and lots of tapas bars etc. within walking distance. Very close to metro station with easy access into town.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2018

Libby

Great location!

We loved staying at Som Nit Born. It is a terrific location with fabulous tapas bars every direction you walk & Mediterranean beaches within walking distance. Lovely balcony with large doors let in the sea breeze. Great shower, comfortable bed. Our room was tiny but in Barcelona, you don't spend much time in your room anyway. There is way too many things to do and see. The staff was pleasant & always helpful.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2018

jeffrey

Pros: clean modern hotel rooms, great location, friendly staff
Cons: hard to find entrance (small sign), lobby on 2nd floor inside old apartment style building, construction noise a lot, safe in room wasn't functioning properly

It is a nice hotel overall, good value, great location and great for solo traveler

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2018

Sophie

Nice clean hotel, near to beach and centre

I really liked this hotel - the staff were very friendly and welcoming and they spoke great English which was so helpful for me as a solo traveller from the UK. Small room but perfect for one - clean, comfortable and safe. Very highly recommended. My only comment is that if you are travelling with elderly guests or people with mobility problems this might not be the best hotel for you, as it is on the second floor and you have to walk up some poorly-lit concrete stairs to get there - so in terms of safety/comfort this might be something to consider.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel, close to metro and beach

Great location, it is a bit hidden away when you first go to find it- however, its location was amazing. 2 minutes from the metro and 10 minutes from the beach. Lots of places to eat nearby!
Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Room was clean and modern, with great air conditioning!
Bathroom was modern.
Overall would recommend!

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2018

Angel

Nobody there at check in time. Dangerous for late arrivals. No lift. Steep stairs. Dangerous if you travel with luggage. Location is good only during day light. There are not enough clear instructions to get to a hotel that is just part of an apartment building. It is not even recognizable as a hotel.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great location and clean

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2018

Verified traveler

Decent hotel close to everything

Based on the photos I saw of this place, I was a little disappointment when I arrived. The first floor was under construction and had no obvious signage of the place. The construction worker told us to walk up to the 2nd floor to check in. It’s a cute place and close to everything, like VERY convenient to walk EVERYWHERE! the room was nice and clean, but I guess my expectations were just a little too high based on the photos! Still would recommend this place for the price and friendly staff!