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Ideal Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from La Rambla

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Property amenity
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 8 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Shower, towels

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 10 single beds, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 10 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 5 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Shower, towels

1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room, with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with private bathroom

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room with 6 single beds, women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room, with bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 4 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room with 4 single beds, women only

Shower, towels

Room with 4 single beds, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom, women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 10-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rooms with 8 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom, women only.

Shower, towels

Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom, women only.

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, Ideal Youth Hostel is in Downtown Barcelona, a neighborhood in Barcelona. Barcelona Cathedral and Park Güell are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barceloneta Beach and Parc de la Ciutadella. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys or Palau Sant Jordi.
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Carrer de la Unió, 10, Barcelona, 08001

What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barceloneta Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Liceu Station - 2 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • Cañete
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ArtiSa Barcelona
  • Kubik

About this property

Ideal Youth Hostel

Hostel near La Rambla
Close to Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya, Ideal Youth Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ideal Youth Hostel feature thoughtful touches such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate dining areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Catalan, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 6.00 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children
  • Towels fee: EUR 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Barcelona
Ideal Youth
Ideal Youth Hotel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal Youth Hostel?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal Youth Hostel on Sept 14, 2025 start from CA $110.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Ideal Youth Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ideal Youth Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this hostel is steps from Gran Teatre del Liceu and La Rambla. Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya are also within 15 minutes. Liceu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Drassanes Station is 6 minutes.

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Ideal Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 345 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nini johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AMAZING location. But the rooms are bare bones. Not the place you go to to relax in the room, but the location is perfect for walking around and exploring
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, nice pricing & friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very basic, although the staff was nice the room was not clean. Also no sheets only blankets. Very thin walls. I read other reviews calling it prison like....spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maggie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are staying 2 nights there.input first travel it's difficult to find the hotel and we didn't find because the name of the hotel is not ideal youth hostel.we don't like this hotel because the toilet is outside of our room.they ar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamaim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susana

Horrible and dangerous area, scammers, stay aeay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

The bathrooms were dirty most of the time. The room was clean and ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything that was offered and explained at the property. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its in an ideal location for the centre, close to metro lincs. Theres a lot of noise at night outside on the street. I was in a room for 6 women and it was very safe, I was solo travelling and even went out with 2 of the girls i met who were from Germany! There are lockers but you need your own padlock. The only possible issue was the toilet was accessible from the corridor and the lock from the inside was falling off :( Our balcony door was broken one day and once reported it was fixed by the next morning! Very good service!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Staff & service
Great place to be close to everything, it's a place to sleep, and only sleep. Not good for staying experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuuli

Liked: Staff & service
A nice hotel. Service was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Amir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness
My son stayed here last week and he said that the cleanliness of the sheets were not good. There were no towels.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room is pretty bare bones, but ours was updated and comfortable. Towels and blankets are an extra fee. This isn’t the place to be if you need quiet. That said, you are so close to everything, it is a really good spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

luisa ayona

It's not how they present it on the website.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good price

6/10 Okay

OHKEOL

It's not a convenient facility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben o

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

MANDEEP

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathrooms were terrible, very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nalbert Helio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Get away from this property

6/10 Okay

Julio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They have to improve the quality of Housekeeping
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No safe in the room Can't close the toilet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024