What is the difference between the Hostal Levante and the Hotel Regencia Colon? Aside from price, that is. I'm not really sure what a hostal is. I'm too old and private to be bunking with a group of enthusiastic college kids.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Cristi

I'm not really the expert, but I'll tell you what I've read. Apparently a hostal is a small hotel-type place that doesn't ALWAYS have private bathrooms attached to the rooms. I found the prices to be much cheaper in most cases than a hotel, but I suppose a hotel would have more soundproofing, may have a restaurant, and always has a bathroom. Hostals often don't have double beds - a "double room" often means just two single beds. I'm a 53 year old married lady who is also too old to be bunking with college kids. However, I think many hostals would be fine for folks like me. I'm staying at Hostal Goya in Barcelona in two weeks - in the new, renovated section. Not cheap (80E for two on the weekend) but looks very nice. It's not as convenient to some of the sights as Levante, though.

That's what I am too--a 53 year old married lady. I'll be travelling to Barcelona for a few days at the end of June. Thanks so much for your reply.