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Featured Hostels in Barcelona

BirdHouse
BirdHouse
2 out of 5
Carrer del Comte d' Urgell, 51 bis, Barcelona
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The price is CA $67 per night

Located in Eixample, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Sant Antoni Market and University of Barcelona. La Rambla and Placa d'Espanya are also within ...…

3.9/5Good! (35 reviews)
Nice but noisy

"Nice place but the walls and windows are very thin. Could hear traffic and other guests all night. Noisy all night but clean and great area"…"

Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2019

BirdHouse
Mambo Tango
Mambo Tango
2 out of 5
C/ Poeta Cabanyes, 23, Barcelona
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The price is CA $39 per night

Located in Sants-Montjuic, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Theatre, La Rambla and Boqueria Market. Montjuic and Maritime Museum are also within ...…

3.7/5Good! (226 reviews)
Excellent location.

"Excellent location. Good Value for Money."…"

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2019

Mambo Tango
Sant Jordi Hostel Gracia
Sant Jordi Hostel Gracia
2 out of 5
CalleTerol 35, Barcelona, Spain
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Located in Gracia, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casa Mila, Park Guell and Sagrada Familia. La Rambla is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Joanic Station is 6 minutes ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (31 reviews)

"All of the employees were very helpful and made the trip 100x better."…"

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2019

Sant Jordi Hostel Gracia
Mediterranean Hostel
Mediterranean Hostel
2 out of 5
Carrer de la Diputació, 335, Barcelona, Barcelona
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Located in Eixample, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Passeig de Gracia and Casa Batllo. Placa de Catalunya and Palau de la Musica Catalana are also ...…

Mediterranean Hostel
Generator Barcelona
Generator Barcelona
1 out of 5
Carrer de Corsega, 377, Barcelona, Barcelona
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The price is CA $102 per night

Located in the heart of Barcelona, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Passeig de Gracia, Casa Mila and Rambla de Catalunya. Casa Batllo and Sagrada Familia ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (1,010 reviews)

"This is a great place to stay when in Barcelona. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. I Was traveling alone and felt very safe there. The bus stops right in front of the building and the metro is very close. It’s clean and nice and the beds are pretty comfortable. The food served at the bar ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2020

Generator Barcelona
Casa Gracia Barcelona
Casa Gracia Barcelona
1 out of 5
Passeig de Gracia, 116 bis, Barcelona, Barcelona
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The price is CA $104 per night

Located in Gracia, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Passeig de Gracia, Casa Mila and Rambla de Catalunya. Casa Batllo and Placa de Catalunya are also ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (708 reviews)

"The kitchen facility is excellent, as is the large and comfortable common areas."…"

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2020

Casa Gracia Barcelona
Yeah Barcelona Hostel
Yeah Barcelona Hostel
2 out of 5
Carrer de Girona 176, Barcelona
The price is CA $173 per night

Located in Eixample, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Passeig de Gracia and Casa Mila. Sagrada Familia and Rambla de Catalunya are also within 15 minutes. ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (88 reviews)

"The bed curtains were dusty and dirty. A bit far from city center. Some employees were rude."…"

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2020

Yeah Barcelona Hostel
Sant Jordi Hostel Rock Palace
Sant Jordi Hostel Rock Palace
2 out of 5
Calle Balmes 75, Barcelona, Spain
The price is CA $41 per night

Located in Eixample, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. La Rambla and Sagrada Familia are also within 2 mi (3 km). Provenca ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (86 reviews)
Thank you!!!

"This place was awesome. Only suggestion have more options for breakfast."…"

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2020

Sant Jordi Hostel Rock Palace
TOC Hostel Barcelona
TOC Hostel Barcelona
1 out of 5
C/ Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 580, Barcelona, Barcelona
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Located in Eixample, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Barcelona, La Rambla and Placa de Catalunya. Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (397 reviews)
Awesome hostel in the middle of the city

"We booked a 6 beds private room for 5 of us.(My husband , myself and 3 kids) It was our last day of Barcelona and we had to go to airport by 5am next morning so we were only there to sleep for 7 hours. Our room had 3 bunk beds, (6 beds) and 6 lockers, 2 shower, 1 toilet. I wanted somewhere we can ..."…"

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2019

TOC Hostel Barcelona
Primavera Hostel
Primavera Hostel
1.5 out of 5
Calle Mallorca 330, Carrer de Bailen 129, Barcelona, Barcelona
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Located in Eixample, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Passeig de Gracia and Casa Mila. Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo are also within 15 minutes. Verdaguer ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (302 reviews)

"Real good, employees are lovely and freindly. Place is clean.everything is good."…"

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2020

Primavera Hostel
St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel
St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel
2 out of 5
Carrer De Bergara 3, Barcelona, Barcelona
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Located in Eixample, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of La Rambla, Placa de Catalunya and University of Barcelona. Boqueria Market and Passeig de Gracia ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (325 reviews)
all you can eat breakfast

"bar the dodgy milk / overly cleaned milk dispenser and sugary cereal option made sure i got some meat for the day there is a lidl within 20 minutes walk for all your rest of day nut and sugar needs ; even REAL milk !!! plus the cheapest beer in town . sorry bout the photo comment ; cant see the euro ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2020

St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel
Mellow Hostel Barcelona
Mellow Hostel Barcelona
2 out of 5
Carrer d'Aguilar, 54, Barcelona
The price is CA $79 per night

Located in Horta-Guinardo, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bunker del Carmel, Park Guell and Hospital de Sant Pau. Heron City Barcelona and Gaudi House ...…

2.6/5 (13 reviews)

"Mellow is located in very calm neighbourhood with eye catching views.installation are quite good specially modren cube type beds well equipped with private box and curtain.I,ll recommend Mellow to backpackers ."…"

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2020

Mellow Hostel Barcelona
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Hotel Arts Barcelona
Hotel Arts Barcelona
5 out of 5
Marina 19–21, Barcelona, Barcelona
4.5/5Wonderful! (1,084 reviews)
Fantastic

"Beautiful, comfortable, great service and location!!"…"

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2020

Hotel Arts Barcelona
Arc la Rambla
Arc la Rambla
3 out of 5
La Rambla 19, Barcelona, Barcelona
4.2/5Very Good! (2,734 reviews)

"Clean and modern rooms. Igor at the front desk was helpful with directions to local attractions."…"

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2020

Arc la Rambla
The Gates Diagonal Barcelona
The Gates Diagonal Barcelona
4 out of 5
Avinguda Diagonal 205, Barcelona, Barcelona
4.5/5Wonderful! (660 reviews)

"The staff was friendly and hotel was updated/modern. The hotel is also conveniently located within walking distance to Metro & Tram stations which provide easy movement throughout the city. Overall, great experience."…"

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2020

The Gates Diagonal Barcelona
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What Is a Hostel?

If you're searching for a low-cost place to stay in Barcelona, one of its 90 hostels might be a great option for you. No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer the following:

  • Shared rooms (though many have private options too)
  • Budget prices
  • A social setting

Hostels are a great way to stay in Barcelona for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out the art galleries and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

Hostels in Barcelona

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first:

Airhostel Barcelona Aeropuerto - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with showers, free toiletries, and desks.

Centre Esplai Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with showers and desks.

Casa Gracia Barcelona - Located within a 5-minute walk of Casa Mila and Passeig de Gracia. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You'll find showers and hair dryers in all rooms.

Safestay Passeig de Gracia - Located steps from Casa Batllo. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. You'll find lockers and linens in all rooms.

Generator Barcelona - Located within a 10-minute walk of Casa Mila and Passeig de Gracia. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You'll find showers and linens in all rooms.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Barcelona?

The weather can be important when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful:

  • The hottest months are typically August and July, while January and February are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 62° F and nighttime temperatures average 43° F
  • April-June: 80° F is the daytime average and 50° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 82° F and nighttime averages are around 62° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 73° F during the day and 44° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 23.39 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Barcelona?

Depending on your interests, you might appreciate these places to visit:

Top Sights
  • Palau Guell
  • Gran Teatre del Liceu
  • La Rambla
Natural Features
  • Montjuic
  • Park Guell
  • Parc de la Ciutadella
Cultural Attractions
  • Palau de la Musica Catalana
  • Picasso Museum
  • National Art Museum of Catalonia

Overall, Barcelona is known for its:

  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Museums
  • Monuments
  • Shopping
  • Churches
  • Theater

How to Get to Barcelona and Around the Area

You can find the nearest airport in Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.), 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from the city center. An alternative is Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava), situated 47.3 mi (76.1 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transit at Parc de Montjuic Station, Paral-lel Station, and Liceu Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Barcelona Placa de Catalunya Station, Plaça de Catalunya Station, or Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station.

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Barcelona?
If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in Barcelona, one of its 99 hostels might be a great option for you. Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its art galleries and museums.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Barcelona?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: Sant Jordi Hostels Gracia - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Joanic Station and Gracia Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers and linens. Mediterranean Hostel - 2-minute walk from Girona Station for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, lockers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Generator Barcelona - Located within a 10-minute walk of Casa Mila and Passeig de Gracia. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers and linens. Sant Jordi Hostels Rock Palace - Located within a 5-minute walk of Rambla de Catalunya. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find linens in all rooms. Casa Gracia Barcelona - Located within a 5-minute walk of Casa Mila and Passeig de Gracia. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers and hair dryers in all rooms.
What's the weather like in Barcelona?
The weather can be a big factor when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 52°F. Average annual rainfall for Barcelona is 23 inches.
What is there to see and do in Barcelona?
In general, Barcelona is known for its architecture, art, and museums. Major attractions include La Rambla, Boqueria Market, and Barcelona Cathedral. Get out into nature with places like Montjuic, Barceloneta Beach, and Park Guell. Cultural attractions include Palau de la Musica Catalana, Picasso Museum, and Poble Espanyol.
What's the best way to get around Barcelona?
You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.), located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away. An alternative is Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava), situated 47.3 mi (76.1 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transit. Take advantage of metro transit at Parc de Montjuic Station, Paral-lel Station, and Liceu Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at Plaça de Catalunya Station, Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station, or Barcelona Franca Station.

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