Hostal Levante Scp hotel is modest and simple, with the most basic amenities, a friendly atmosphere and very decent service. This is a perfect accommodation for young people who are looking for a place to sleep and stash their backpack and have a limited budget. The building which houses the hostel is also the subject of an urban legend. In the past, the building was home to a brothel, and according to legend one of its illustrious clients was the very young Picasso, who frequented the establishment during his years in Barcelona. Hostal Levante Scp hotel is located on La Baixada de Sant Miquel, one of the little streets deep inside the Gothic Quarter, the hostel is close to famous squares like Placa Reial and Placa Sant Jaume. This is one of the city's most popular and happening areas, home to hip stores like Custo Barcelona and many bars and clubs that draw in a young and fashionable clientele. The location is one of the hostel's principal advantages.