Reviews of La Banda Rooftop Hostel

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Amazing reception staff. Very central location. The rooftop bar is awesome with great views of the cathedral. The dinner is so worth it, the night we participated they made paella and it was authentic and a good serving. They cultivate a fun environment with the dinner and pub crawl. Room was solid… the lockers didn’t feel the most secure since they can kinda be accessed even when locked. The hot water in the shower was also inconsistent. I would definitely come back though despite those nitpicks.

La Banda Rooftop Hostel is ideally situated in the historic centre of Seville, about 5 minutes stroll from both the airport bus stop [Torre Del Oro/P.º de Cristóbal Colón] and the Cathedral. I was in the city to experience the awesome and enthralling celebration of Semana Santa. Upon arrival I was greeted by the friendly Liza, who completed the check-in process quickly and efficiently. She provided lots of useful information relating to the hostel and the city. I was in a mixed four-bed dorm with a co-working space and shared bathroom. Bedding and towels are included in the price. Everything about the accommodation/workspace/bathroom were of a very high standard. Each guest is provided with a spacious locker in which to safely store personal possessions. The hostel provides a delicious complimentary breakfast, enjoyed at large communal tables and consisting of cereals, toast, juice, fruit, coffee/tea etc. There is a very wide range of daily activities on offer, including a communal evening meal for €9. The rooftop bar/terrace [with spectacular views to the Cathedral] is a great social space in which to meet fellow travellers from around the world. An excellent hostel in a fab location. Unreservedly recommended.

Amazing service from the workers, they helped our friend who had a peanut allergy by giving him recommendations and ensuring they were peanut free. also gave us a lot of help for places to go in Seville. The rooms are also nicer than any hotel i’ve ever been to. Very spacious as well. Free breakfast is a great perk and the dinner they offer every night is always delicious.

I spent a few days in Seville and booked three different Hostels. This is the one I liked the most. Great vibe as I walked in. My shared room had mild air conditioning ( I don't like over air conditioned rooms) and you have a usb port to charge your phone. If you want to meet people this is the best place out of all the ones I have tried. All you need to do is get yourself to the rooftop! There is a paying dinner at 9pm (on the rooftop) for those wanting to socialize and some locals play some cool music. Free breakfast in the morning! When I go back to Seville, I know where I'm going to stay!

Stayed as a family of two couples in early fifties, in a 4-bed room with en suite bathroom. Ticked all the boxes for us. Fantastic rooms with great décor. It was like a suite with a working room/ hall. Choose the ‘Coworking 2’ room, if possible. The bathroom was the size of a room itself! The beds were luxury and cleanliness defined! They provide towels as well. Great location, very close to the Cathedral and the river. Tons of eateries nearby. Clean comfortable room, bedding. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great security. Only two cons: The bread had fungus and the milk was sour (though the receptionist immediately changed it for us. The milk was sour on day 2 as well. The beds are quite high so suggest having handles on the walls to make it easier to climb for the upper bunk beds.

Overall, I enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and funny! The rooftop was such a great place to hang out and had an amazing view. The activities and people made this stay great. I stayed in an all-female dorm which was located on the first floor basically in the lobby. It was ok. You can hear all the activity which wasn't great, but again you are in a hostel. This also had a three-level bunk which was pretty difficult to get in and out of. Our door didn't lock either, you were able to push it right open which was not so good considering we were right in the lobby. I would say you are paying for a fun time with great people, not so much a comfortable stay.

The staff was very kind at La Banda. They were very accommodating and created a sweet ambiance in the hostel. I do wish that they had given guests a proper warning about Semana Santa while we were there. As my friend and I are foreigners, we had no idea how insane the streets would be, and the hostel was right in the center of things. It was literally impossible to get back to our hostel that night, and we were stuck in the streets until 1:30am. We understand that this is out of the hostel's control, but maybe next time, staff could be informed of local events so that they can properly help guests. This is something that I really value in a hostel. The room was also quite hot and stuffy. We woke up covered in sweat every morning, and keeping the window open wasn't ideal for others in the room because of the volume outside in the morning. This was not the most comfortable stay.

Despite all the amazing reviews of this place, my experience so far has been anything but amazing. My stay was supposed to be Sept 24-26. Upon entering my room, it was unbelievably warm so I politely asked if they could turn the AC on, as they hide the remotes. Keep in mind it gets up to 95F during the day. Francesca who works at the front desk said she would turn down the temp, but upon coming back later in the day and finding it just as warm was told she just turned the fan to high… I asked again (at this point for the third time, embarassing) to have the AC turned down to a reasonable room temperature 22C/72F, so the staff cited that Spain has a “law” which prevents them from lowering the temperature under 25C. I looked up this rule and was shocked to find the government of Spain specifically clarified this this doesn’t apply to rooms. I told the front end staff this, the rule only to hotel lobbies or restaurants/bars etc. No response or changes made. I also mentioned that it is so warm I’m actually having difficulty breathing. I’d expect this sort of hassle from a place that charges $15/night, but it’s pretty crazy I’m spending $50/night here which is how much some low end hotel rooms are in town. I unfortunately had to pay out of pocket for a hotel room my last night because how hot it was in there. The staff actually told me “I’m not even from Spain, I’m just volunteering here so just talk to the manager on Monday” - the day I would be checking out at 6am. Totally soured what was supposed to be the best part of my trip.

Walked in at midnight and was greeted by reception. Who was friendly and welcoming, receiving a free drink voucher. Stayed in a 4 bunk room, spacious and clean. The hallway also had extra toilets and showers. Rooftop is nice, drinks are cheap and good way to meet other travelers. Kitchen is small but has everything you need and super clean.

Recomiendo sin dudas alojarse en este hostel para visitar Sevilla. La ubicacion es perfecta, cerca de todas las atracciones turisticas de la ciudad; la atencion del personal es muy buena, siempre dispuestos a ayudar en caso de ser necesario. En mi caso estaba en habitacion de 4 con baño privado la cual estaba muy limpia y es muy comoda. Ademas tiene una terraza con excelentes vistas donde organizan cenas y con un bar para tomar algo e interactuar con otros viajeros.

Bel acceuil, personnel tres gentil et serviable, terrasse bien aménagée, offrant une vue magnifique, nous sommes allés prendre un verre au moment du coucher du soleil , nous gardons un très beau souvenir. Je recommande vivement cette terrasse