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If you know a bit about Barcelona, you’ve probably heard about Poblenou. This neighborhood, which used to be an industrial district, has become one of the most avant-garde areas in the city thanks to big doses of design, innovation and sustainability. Time ago, in a previous post, we told you about how to discover all the corners of the 22@, and today we take up this topic again to propose you 5 options to make the most of your stay in our hostel. There we go! 1. Poblenou: a neighborhood with personality The location of our hostel, the neighborhood of... Continue Reading

Ever since we opened our hostel 5 years ago, in Twentytú we’ve always had two main objectives: offering nice and cozy rooms and contributing to the environment care with sustainable actions. How do we achieve this second purpose?  Discover with us what makes Twentytú be one of the greenest hostels in the world! Illumination? Yes, but only when it’s needed In our eco hostel in Barcelona we try to make the most of the natural light but, when this is not possible, we use illumination in the most sustainable way. Each of our floors has presence detectors and even timers... Continue Reading

You can find a huge variety of landscapes in the villages and cities nearby to Barcelona: medieval villages, seaside towns, beautiful places in the countryside … Places full of contrasts, perfect for short breaks close to Barcelona during Easter holidays. If you haven’t decided your ideal destination yet, in this post we recommend you some options 😊 Short breaks to Sitges: seafaring tradition close to Barcelona Don’t be surprised when you discover that Sitges is one of the favorite short break places for the citizens of Barcelona. Maybe it’s because of its picturesque old town, its dreamy beaches or its delicious... Continue Reading

Spring has finally arrived, and with it, the nice weather! It’s a fact this makes people feel like running and being more active. We know that, for those who practice it, running is not just a hobbie, but a lifestyle. If you are an authentic runner, who refuses to stop working out during your holidays, this list of the best running routes in Barcelona is for you! Choose your favorite route! Barcelona is an ideal place to practice running. And we don’t affirm this just because we’re in love with our city (well, we must confess, we really are!), but... Continue Reading

Learning languages ​​is an unresolved matter for many people due to lack of time, resources or places to practice. That’s why the language exchange ​​with native speakers is an entertaining, informal and effective option to learn and, above all, to enjoy it! We tell you all the tips that you must consider to make the most of the language exchange in Barcelona, ​​there’s no excuse! 1. Prepare the topics to cover in advance For a linguistic exchange to work, the participants must have a similar level of the language they wish to learn, so in this way the vocabulary will... Continue Reading