Hostels in Spain Hostels in Spain

You are looking for hostels in Spain? Good news, you have come to the right place.

On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Spain hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Spain.

All Cities in Spain

We list every single hostel in Spain and the world. In total, we have 580 cities in Spain for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.

All Spain hostels on a map

Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.

Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Spain. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.

Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Spain

Hola! And welcome to Spain! This is a fiery country full of amazing and different experiences to be had from beaches to buildings, to some of the most amazing food in all of Europe. The country is so sizeable and vast that if you have the time, you can take months to explore the wonders of the country. If you have less time, you are going to have to pick and choose your destinations, however you should choose wisely to get a mix in of beach, architecture, food and history.

The capital city is Madrid and this is a great hub to fly in and out of as it is in the centre of the country and is a great transportation hub with many hostels. It is easy enough to catch the buses and trains to your next destination. There are also quite a few cheaper flights operating out of here as it is a main airport. The other main airport is Barcelona located up in the north eastern part of the country in Catalonia. There are an exceptional number of hostels there, and transport into and out of Barcelona to other Spanish destinations are quite easy to navigate as well.

Heading into the north, you will enter Catalonia, an area of Spain that has been longing for its independence for years. The largest city here is Barcelona and it is here you will find all of the amazing Gaudi architecture. Pamplona is not far from here and is famous for its running of the bulls festival in the summer (book your hostel far in advance for that one). Through the northern part of Spain there is also a famous pilgrimage, La Camino De Santiago and you can do all or some of it if you have the time to take on this 500 kilometre journey through the Pyrenees.

As you head down the coast you will arrive in the third largest city in Spain, Valencia. This is a beautiful city with a lot to offer and is also a gate way to take ferries to Ibiza if you are up for getting your party on. Public transport around Valencia can be a bit of a challenge so check the location of your hostel in proximity to the bus station and the attractions for ease of getting about. Also make sure you get in a good paella and some Valencian oranges while you are here just for good measure.

Travelling from here south through all of the beach towns you will find only a handful of hostels in each location and many of them book up in advance. Make sure if you are going to Alicante or Cartagena to book at least a week or more out especially in peak season to avoid not having a hostel.

Granada is the next most popular stop from here and is not to be missed. If you are heading here to see the Alhambra you will need to make sure that you have booked your ticket a month or so in advance on ticketmaster.es to avoid missing out. The city is also very popular with tapas. Sit in a bar, order a drink and the tapas will come with it for free.

And of course no trip to Spain would be complete without a visit to Seville. Make sure you swing in to Cordoba on the way to see the Mezquita Cordoba also known as the cathedral on your way. Seville is one of the most popular of Spanish destinations to visit and it isn't hard to see why. There is a charm about the place that is unlike any other as you walk around and take in the intricate fusion of different cultures and architectural styles of the buildings. As this used to be the main port in Spain and one of the richest cities, it is home to some of the most impressive buildings to explore. Much of this will be within walking distance of your hostel provided you book within the downtown area.

Spain is an incredible country with so much to do. The hostelling and public transport network are amazing and will support you in having the best time in this most wonderful country!

expert for Spain hostels

Handwritten by local expert for Spain hostels Globetrotter

Travel Tips for Spain - from the Community

Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Spain. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Spain. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!

FAQ on Hostels in Spain

There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:

Finding Hostels and Prices

What hostel booking sites are best to use?

There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.

This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.

For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.

How much are hostels in Spain?

Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.

You can search for exacty hostel prices in Spain here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.

When to book hostels?

If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.

We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.

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Safety and Packing

Are hostels in Spain safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.

What to pack when staying in hostels?

There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.

  1. Padlock
  2. Earplugs
  3. Sleeping Mask
  4. Quick Dry Travel Towel
  5. Head Lamp

There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.

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