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Hostels in Barcelona, Spain

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Barcelona, Spain
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Popular hostels in Barcelona

Discover well-known properties in Barcelona that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 7,576 hotels in Barcelona and price data was last updated on 5 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Barcelona is $114/night.
These are some of the hostels in Barcelona with the highest demand. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
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Carrer de Corsega, 377, Barcelona, Spain
Generator Barcelona provides stylish accommodation in Barcelona and is a short walk from Diagonal Metro Station. Rooms are air conditioned and a Wi-Fi connection is provided free of charge.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
6085 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
Carrer Antoni de Capmany, 82, Barcelona, Spain
This comfortable hotel in Barcelona offers free Wi-Fi, as well as a Jacuzzi and meeting rooms. Surrounded by local bars and restaurants, it is within walking distance from Barcelona Sants Railway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.0
Excellent
3125 reviews
Location
3.6 km from city centre
Carrer Riu Anoia 42-54, El Prat de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain
Conveniently located minutes from Barcelona El Prat Airport, Centre Esplai Albergue offers modern accommodation in El Prat de Llobregat. It also provides an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
8064 reviews
Location
1.7 km from city centre
Calle Mallorca, 329, Barcelona, Spain
Located in Barcelona's city centre, this hotel provides comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently located for those wanting to visit the area's popular attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
1874 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
Passeig de Gracia, 116 Bis, Barcelona, Spain
Located in Gracia, Casa Gracia Barcelona Hostel is a short walk to several local tourist attractions, including Passeig de Gracia, Casa Lleo Morera and the Casa Batllo. It also offers a playground, free Wi-Fi and a hair salon.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
6870 reviews
Location
2.2 km from city centre
Carrer De Bergara 3, Barcelona, Spain
Featuring an on-site bar, this central Barcelona hostel is located just a short walk from La Rambla and Palau de la Musica Catalana. It is moments from Placa de Catalunya, restaurants and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
7526 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
Elkano, 78, Barcelona, Spain
Hostal Elkano is located in Barcelona and offers free Wi-Fi. It is set amongst a range of shops and boutiques, and is minutes on foot from Sant Antoni Metro Station.
Free Wi-Fi
7.0
Good
1276 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
Avinguda Diagonal 578, Barcelona, Spain
Wow Hostel Barcelona is situated in Barcelona and offers guests free Wi-Fi. The various facilities this modern hostel offers include a ticket service, a 24-hour reception and a games room.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.2
Good
797 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
Roger de Lluria 41, Principal, Barcelona, Spain
Strategically located in the heart of the city, this 3-star hostel makes for an ideal base in Barcelona. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet throughout the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
9.2
Excellent
663 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
C/ Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes 580, Barcelona, Spain
Conveniently located, TOC Hostel Barcelona allows for easy access to Barcelona's popular hot spots. It also offers a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.5
Excellent
5990 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Barcelona

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Barcelona. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 5 May 2024.
Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:September
Average price in Barcelona:$114/night
Cheapest price found:$23/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
$23 - $273
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$61 - $131
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Barcelona hostels

Browse through properties in Barcelona that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 7,576 properties in Barcelona and data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
Our users rated these Barcelona hostels among the best places to stay. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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Av. Paral-Lel 15, Barcelona, Spain
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$177
Avg. per night
Ronda Sant Pere, 56, Barcelona, Spain
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$77
Avg. per night
Calle Balmes 75, Barcelona, Spain
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$85
Avg. per night
Calle Lepant 237, Barcelona, Spain
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$78
Avg. per night
Carrer Bailen, 7, Barcelona, Spain
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$76
Avg. per night
C/ Amistat, 21-23, Barcelona, Spain
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$73
Avg. per night
Carrer de Salvà, 62, Barcelona, Spain
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$154
Avg. per night
Mallorca, 290, 2-2, Barcelona, Spain
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$247
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in Barcelona, Spain

Discover affordable stays in Barcelona that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Barcelona can be found for as low as $42 per night. There is currently one property in Barcelona that can be booked for this price. InOut Hostel Barcelona is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Barcelona. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Barcelona at the moment. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
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Major Del Rectoret 2, Barcelona, Spain
7.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$42
Avg. per night
Calle Numancia 149-151, Barcelona, Spain
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$45
Avg. per night
Carrer de Buenaventura Muñoz, 16, Barcelona, Spain
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$50
Avg. per night
Carrer Freser, 5, Barcelona, Spain
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$54
Avg. per night
Carrer de la Unió, 10-12, Barcelona, Spain
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$56
Avg. per night
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 563, Barcelona, Spain
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$58
Avg. per night
Calleterol 35, Barcelona, Spain
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$59
Avg. per night
Ronda de Sant Pere, 39, Barcelona, Spain
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$59
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Barcelona

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Barcelona to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Barcelona at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
Carrer de Còrsega 302. Pis Principal, Barcelona, Spain
Carrer Riu Anoia 42-54, El Prat de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain
Major Del Rectoret 2, Barcelona, Spain
3 stars
3 stars
Carrer Antoni de Capmany, 82, Barcelona, Spain
Roger de Lluria 41, Principal, Barcelona, Spain

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Other accommodations in Barcelona

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Barcelona, Spain
4.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$251
Avg. per night
Barcelona, Spain
2.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$281
Avg. per night
Barcelona, Spain
4.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$308
Avg. per night
Carrer de Còrsega 302. Pis Principal, Barcelona, Spain
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$86
Avg. per night
Roger De Lluria 47, Barcelona, Spain
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$245
Avg. per night
Corsega 546 - Entresuelo 2, Barcelona, Spain
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$204
Avg. per night
Plaza Espana 6-8, Barcelona, Spain
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$284
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Barcelona

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Barcelona to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
Whether you're visiting Barcelona for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. As an added benefit, users can click a hostel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hostel.

Facts about staying in Barcelona

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Barcelona to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 5 May 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

    On average, it’s $114/night for a hostel in Barcelona, though $70/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $23/night in Barcelona. Try to avoid booking your hostel in September (the most expensive month). Booking in November (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Barcelona?

    With an average review score of 9.5 (out of 10) from 882 HotelsCombined users, Onefam Paralelo is considered the best Barcelona hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Centre Esplai Hostel is 2.1 km away from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, making it the closest Barcelona hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • What area of Barcelona is most popular to stay in?

    Eixample is the most popular area of Barcelona to stay in. In the past year, 8% of HotelsCombined users looking for Barcelona hostels searched within Eixample. St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel is a popular hostel in Eixample if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Barcelona closest to Placa de Catalunya?

    The most popular Barcelona hostel near Placa de Catalunya is St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel. St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel has a rating of 7.9/10 from 7,526 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.2 km from Placa de Catalunya.

  • Should I stay in a Barcelona hostel?

    Hostels in Barcelona tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Barcelona hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

  • Does Barcelona have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 5 Barcelona hostels list “Pool” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Barcelona with this feature, then consider staying at the popular InOut Hostel Barcelona.

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