Hostels
Hostels in Barcelona, Spain
There are 151 hostels listed within about five miles of central Barcelona, which is 3.9% of everything on offer in the city: unusually high, which makes this a genuine backpacker city. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Barcelona's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
Hostels in Barcelona: 151 hostels are listed within about five miles of the centre, 3.9% of everything on offer in the city. They average 7.6/10 in guest scores against 8.1/10 for the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
How strong is the hostel scene in Barcelona?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Barcelona's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels, since a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Barcelona | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 151 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 3.9% | Unusually high, which makes this a genuine backpacker city. Measured against all 3,911 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.6/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.1/10 | The same measure for Barcelona’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Barcelona score a little below the city's hotels. The gap is 0.5 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Barcelona, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Barcelona. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs. Hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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HolidaysBCN Hostel
Calle Sepulveda, 45-47, Escquina 2, Barcelona
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a TV in the common area. Featured Amenities: Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, …
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HolidaysBCN Rooms
47 Carrer de Sepúlveda Hostel, Barcelona
City Views and Free WiFi Experience Barcelona from a new perspective with stunning city views from our air-conditioned rooms at HB Hostel. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi d…
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Private rooms on Tamarit street
Carrer de Tamarit, 115, Barcelona
Prime Location Located in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample district, just a stone's throw away from iconic landmarks and transport hubs, Private rooms on Tamarit street offers co…
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Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona
Avinguda Parallel, 119, Barcelona
Central Location and Stunning Views Immerse yourself in the heart of Barcelona at Hostal Río de Castro, where you can enjoy breathtaking views from the terrace overlooking the vib…
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Alberg Sants Bcn
30 Carrer del Consell de Cent 3 planta, Barcelona
Convenient Location in Barcelona Modern Amenities Free WiFi and 24-hour Front Desk Book your stay at Alberg Sants Bcn for a comfortable and convenient experience in Barcelona.
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Onefam Paralelo
Carrer Salvà, 62, Barcelona
Vibrant Social Hostel Atmosphere Immerse yourself in a vibrant social atmosphere designed for young backpackers and solo travelers. With free daily activities and evening events, …
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Guest House Poeta
22 Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes 1-1, Barcelona
Central Location Guest House Poeta is conveniently situated near popular attractions such as Magic Fountain of Montjuic and Palau Sant Jordi, making it the perfect base for explor…
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Hostal Oliveta
Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes 18, Barcelona
Convenient Location Located at the bottom of Montjuïc, Hostal Oliveta is just a 5-minute walk from Parallel Metro and Funicular Station, providing easy access to explore Barcelona…
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HelloBCN Youth Hostel Barcelona
Lafont, 8-10, Barcelona
Convenient Location HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona, located just 200 meters from Paral.lel Metro Station, offers budget dormitory accommodation on Barcelona's Paral.lel Avenue. Comfort…
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Galaxy Star Hostel Barcelona
Carrer de Cabanes, 48, Barcelona
Convenient Amenities Make use of complimentary wireless internet access, TV in common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Featured Amenities Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, luggage stor…
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Hostal House
Carrer de la Constitució, 36, Barcelona
Terrace with Views: Enjoy breathtaking views from the terrace of Hostal House in Barcelona. Convenient Amenities: Benefit from complimentary wireless internet access, express chec…
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Ten To Go Hostel
Carrer de Valladolid, 43, Barcelona
Recreational Opportunities Enjoy the outdoor pool and rent bicycles for exploring the city. Take advantage of the complimentary wireless internet and concierge services offered. F…
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Go BCN Hi Sants - Hostel
Carrer de Berlin 58, Barcelona
Centrally Located Hostel Experience Barcelona at the centrally located Go BCN Hi Sants - Hostel, just a short drive from major attractions La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya. Shared…
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Alberguinn Youth Hostel
C/Melcior de Palau, 70-74, Barcelona
Convenient Amenities Make use of complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine provided for your convenience. Central Location With a short dis…
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Go Bcn Hostal Ideal Badal - Hostel
Carrer de Quetzal 18, Barcelona
Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions such as Gran Via 2, Poble Espanyol, and Camp Nou within a short drive from the hostel. Comfortable Accommodations: Relax in one of …
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Sleep Green - Certified Eco Youth Hostel Barcelona
Ronda de la Universitat, 15, Barcelona
Prime Location Embrace the heart of Barcelona at Sleep Green - Certified Eco Youth Hostel with attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya just steps away. Top-Notch Ameniti…
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Hostal Parisien
La Rambla , 114, Barcelona
Convenient Amenities Indulge in complimentary wireless internet and seek tour assistance at your convenience. Express check-out and secure luggage storage make your stay hassle-fr…
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The Buba House - Hostel
Carrer d'Arago, 239, Barcelona
Recreation Opportunities Featured Amenities Complimentary Wireless Internet Access With a stay at The Buba House - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, within a 5-min…
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Hostal El Ninot
Calle Muntaner 175 Pral 1, Barcelona
Chic Accommodation in Barcelona's Eixample District Cosy Rooms with Modern Amenities Experience comfort in bright, air-conditioned rooms at Hostal El Ninot. Enjoy functional decor…
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Palace Guesthouse
Ample 24, Barcelona
Convenient Amenities and Services Make use of convenient amenities, including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. The front desk is available during…
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V Barcelona Hostal
Carrer Ample 24, Barcelona
Convenient Amenities and Services - Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and personalized concierge services during your stay at V Barcelona Hostal. Home-like Accommodations - Fe…
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No Limit Hostel Central
Carrer Consell De Cent, 355, Barcelona
Central Location Enjoy the convenience of staying steps away from Casa Batllo and a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya. Discover Barcelona's iconic attractions within minutes from…
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Hostalin Barcelona Pg de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia 78, 1-2, Barcelona
Convenient Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services to enhance your stay. Featured Amenities Experience the convenience of multilingual staff,…
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The Central House Barcelona Gracia - Hostel
Carrer de Còrsega 302. Pis Principal, Barcelona
Terrace Views and Modern Amenities Take in stunning views from our terrace and enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property. Relax in the common area with …
Staying in a hostel for a Barcelona event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip, because event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room: a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Barcelona
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Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
- Stays near Camp Nou
- Stays near Estadi Olimpico Lluis Companys
- Stays near Palau Sant Jordi
- Stays near Gran Teatre Del Liceu
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Barcelona sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check: many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money, so compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout, which is worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these (cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes) are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many hostels are there in Barcelona?
Our accommodation partner lists 151 hostels within about five miles of central Barcelona, out of 3,911 places to stay in total, or 3.9% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates. If only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
Are there hostels near the venues in Barcelona?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Barcelona, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page. Each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Are hostels in Barcelona any good?
Barcelona's hostels average 7.6/10 in guest scores against 8.1/10 for the city's hotels, so they score a little below the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes, because you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
