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Last update: Nov 23, 2023
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Welcome to our first-hand guide to the absolute best Hostels in Barcelona 2023. In this guide, we share the top-rated hostels, offering the best hostel experience.
All these budget accommodations are fantastic hostels in Barcelona for solo-traveler!
We included as well their events and social activities. You are gonna love this list! On top of that, we share with you the prices, so you can easily compare and save money.
Short and crisp: The Best Hostels in Barcelona
1. Location:
Barcelona is a big city, and very well-connected by bus and metro. As long as you stay within the main neighborhoods surrounding the Old Quarter and Eixample, you will have a good location.
2. Hostel Events:
Good news, you will find many social hostels in Barcelona. Many organize cool, fun events like Paella nights, unofficial Pub Crawls, bike tours, and even sunset trips to popular Bunker del Carmel.
Hostels offering events usually stand out for its atmosphere and the ability to meet more people. In our selection below, we share more details.
3. Types of Hostels in Barcelona
Being one of Europe's top backpacker destination, Barcelona developed a wide range of hostel types. You can find anything from Luxury and Boutique Hostels to Crazy fun Party hostels, and anything between.
4. Quality of Hostels:
Fantastic! The overall quality is absolutely great. You can expect fun, clean, and safe hostels. As said, you have a wide range of hostels to choose from.
We've got your back when it comes to finding a great hostel location in Barcelona. We've gone ahead and mapped out all the hostels for you so you can get a good idea of where they're all at. This map will make your life so much easier!
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We share more details on the city itself.
Barcelona's most touristic areas are Placa Catalunya and the Old Town with Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gótico), El Born and El Raval.
These neighborhoods are very busy at night, so depending on where you are staying, it can be quite loud and not as comfortable.
We also recommend staying in Poble Nou (the beach area), Barceloneta (not many hostels here though), Poble Sec and Sant Antoni (Hipster Neighborhoods).
Check all hostels in Barcelona near beach here.
Gracia is the artsy neighborhood with great cafés, galleries, and bars. It is a popular neighborhood to get drinks and enjoy dinner.
The famous chess-formed neighborhood Eixample is another iconic area. Yet, this area is actually huge. Eixample includes the area around La Sagrada Famila, Passeig de Gracia, all the way to Sants.
Again, as long as you are staying within the proximity of the Old Town, your location will be good.
Barcelona has a pickpocketing problem, no doubt.
Same as Rome and Paris, you really have to pay attention to your belongings when walking around, in public transport and especially the beach. Do not leave your belongings unattended when going to the beach. It is a well-known issue.
Therefore, pay some attention, and we recommend using pants with zippers, as an example. “Luckily”, armed robbery with physical violence is very rare, and thieves are “only” interested in your smartphone and wallet.
Let us talk about prices. Here is a graph showing you average prices for a bed in a dorm and for a private room. Simply mouse-over to see rates for each month.
Prices can vary a lot, especially on high-season, weekends, and special holidays such as New Years Eve.
Read: a list of the top Barcelona hostels with private rooms
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from $21.48 |
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from $20.84 |
9.4 |
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Barcelona Central Garden Hostel from $29.66 |
9.4 |
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from $14.96 |
9.2 |
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from $16.52 |
9.2 |
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from $21.51 |
9.2 |
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from $20.37 |
9.2 |
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from $18.14 |
9.1 |
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from $26.63 |
9.1 |
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from $18.73 |
9.1 |
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from $17.34 |
9.0 |
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Still not sure? Pick this!
This is the overall best rated hostel in Onefam Batlló by Hostel One. The overall rating is 9.5. You cannot go wrong here.
It is your safest bet in case you are not sure which hostel to pick.
The price for a dorm at Onefam Batlló by Hostel One starts from $21.48.
FAQ about Barcelona Hostels
We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Barcelona. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?
About Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain, is one of the country's most populated cities. Visiting this city is a breathtaking experience because you get to experience the lovely architecture and rich culture of the city. Spanish and Catalan are the most popular languages in Barcelona, and the city is considered one of the most bike-friendly regions in the world.
Therefore, you can enjoy a bike ride on a beautiful sunny day as you make your way to one of the beautiful artificial beaches around the city. Another reason you should take a trip to Barcelona is the fact that there are 55 museums in the city that are operational.
These museums are where you can learn about the heritage and culture of the people. If you don't like history, you can also indulge in nature by visiting some 68 parks in Barcelona. You can also visit Camp Nou, the city's football stadium, to enjoy a football match.
The Hostelgeeks wrote a detailed guide on the 3 best hostels in Barcelona. It is a great guide featuring as well safety tips and more tips on how to save money in the city.
We also have another article on the top 11 Budget Places to stay in Barcelona (Hostels and Hotels with Prices).
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Hey there, I'm Dormitory Dave – a backpacker and hostel aficionado at heart. I absolutely love exploring new places, meeting new people, and sharing travel stories over a pint of beer. For me, the sense of community that hostels provide and the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world is what makes my travels so enriching. In fact, some of my closest friends were made while staying in hostel dorms around the world.
When I'm not on the road, you can find me reminiscing about my travels over a plate of spicy street food or working on yet another travel article for Hostelz.
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