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Hostels in Valencia

There are 32 hostels listed within about five miles of central Valencia, which is 1.4% of everything on offer in the city — a modest but real hostel scene. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Valencia's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.

How strong is the hostel scene in Valencia?

Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Valencia's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — 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.

MeasureValenciaWhat it tells you
Hostels listed32Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre.
Share of all accommodation1.4%A modest but real hostel scene. Measured against all 2,346 properties listed in the same radius.
Average hostel guest score7.5/10Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating.
Average hotel guest score8.4/10The same measure for Valencia’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself.

The short version: hostels in Valencia score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone — a gap of 0.9 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 Valencia, closest to the centre first

Distances are measured from the middle of Valencia. 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.

  • Residencia Universitaria Resa La Concepción

    Residencia Universitaria Resa La Concepción

    Under 0.3 mi from central Valencia Walkable Guest score 8.4/10 (2,504 reviews)

    Av. de Suecia, 23, Valencia

    Modern Studios with Private Kitchenettes Colegio Mayor La Concepcion offers fully furnished, air-conditioned studios with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Each studio comes equ…

  • Hostal Penalty

    Hostal Penalty

    Under 0.3 mi from central Valencia Walkable 1-starGuest score 8.2/10 (31 reviews)

    Avinguda de Suecia, 27, Valencia

    Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance during your stay. End your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge. Featured Am…

  • Purple Nest Hostel

    Purple Nest Hostel

    0.4 mi from central Valencia Walkable Guest score 8.1/10 (3,098 reviews)

    Plaza Tetuán 5, Valencia

    Vibrant Hostel in the Heart of Valencia Bright and Air-Conditioned Rooms: Experience comfort in our cheerful, vibrantly decorated rooms with free WiFi and shared bathrooms. Lively…

  • The POD Suite Hostel Blasco

    The POD Suite Hostel Blasco

    0.5 mi from central Valencia Walkable Guest score 8.8/10 (2,255 reviews)

    Passatge Doctor Bartual Moret 6, Valencia

    Cozy Accommodation and Shared Lounge The POD Suite Hostel Blasco offers air-conditioned rooms with a comfortable seating area, ensuring a cozy stay for all guests. Unwind in the s…

  • SOM HOSTEL BOUTIQUE

    SOM HOSTEL BOUTIQUE

    0.6 mi from central Valencia Long walk 1-starGuest score 8.0/10 (1 reviews)

    Carrer del Mestre Racional 4, Valencia

    Boutique Hostel in Central Valencia Garden Views and Modern Amenities Enjoy free Wi-Fi and convenient vending machines during your stay. Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, luggage…

  • Hostal Tartessos

    Hostal Tartessos

    0.8 mi from central Valencia Long walk 2-starGuest score 9.6/10 (4 reviews)

    Carrer de la Sang 9, Valencia

    Experience the charm and comfort of Hostal Tartessos, perfectly situated in the heart of Valencia. Stylish Accommodations Relax in one of our 9 thoughtfully designed air-condition…

  • Up Station Hostel

    Up Station Hostel

    0.8 mi from central Valencia Long walk 2-starGuest score 7.6/10 (46 reviews)

    c/ Xativa, 24, Valencia

    Recreational Amenities & Terrace View Experience the joy of riding bicycles or relax on the terrace overlooking the city. On-Site Dining & Bar Lounge Indulge your taste buds at th…

  • Residencia Universitaria Resa Damià Bonet - Campus Accomodation

    Residencia Universitaria Resa Damià Bonet - Campus Accomodation

    1.0 mi from central Valencia Long walk 2-starGuest score 8.6/10 (47 reviews)

    C/ Serpis, 27, Valencia

    Recreational Amenities and Stunning Views: Embrace a stay filled with wellness and relaxation, whether you're indulging in the fitness center or admiring the view from the terrace…

  • Aiora Hostel

    Aiora Hostel

    1.1 mi from central Valencia Long walk 1-starGuest score 5.3/10 (3 reviews)

    Experience a delightful stay at Aiora Hostel, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Valencia. Modern Amenities Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access…

  • U-nit Central Park

    U-nit Central Park

    1.4 mi from central Valencia Long walk 2-starGuest score 4.0/10 (2 reviews)

    Experience the vibrant pulse of Valencia at U-nit Central Park, your perfect home away from home. Convenience at Your Fingertips Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary wir…

  • Optimus Comfort Campoamor 101

    Optimus Comfort Campoamor 101

    1.4 mi from central Valencia Long walk 1-starGuest score 2.0/10 (7 reviews)

    Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Optimus Comfort Campoamor 101, your ideal retreat in the heart of Valencia. Modern Amenities Stay connected with complim…

  • Optimus Comfort Fusta 9

    Optimus Comfort Fusta 9

    1.4 mi from central Valencia Long walk 1-starGuest score 2.0/10 (4 reviews)

    Experience the charm of Valencia at Optimus Comfort Fusta 9, where comfort meets convenience. Cozy Accommodations Retreat to one of our six well-appointed guestrooms, designed for…

Staying in a hostel for a Valencia 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 — 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 Valencia

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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.

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 Valencia sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.

Dorm bedHostel private room
Priced byThe bed. Two people pay twice.The room, like a hotel.
Best forSolo travel, and meeting people.Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks.
BathroomUsually shared down the hall.Often private, but check — many are not.
Getting in lateFine, but you will wake people.No issue.
LuggageA locker, usually needing your own padlock.In the room.
Versus a cheap hotelMuch cheaper, especially on event nights.Often similar money — 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 — 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hostels are there in Valencia?

Our accommodation partner lists 32 hostels within about five miles of central Valencia, out of 2,346 places to stay in total — 1.4% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.

Are hostels in Valencia any good?

Valencia's hostels average 7.5/10 in guest scores against 8.4/10 for the city's hotels, so they score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.

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 there hostels near the venues in Valencia?

The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Valencia, 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.

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.

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 — 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.