You are looking for hostels in Catalonia? 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 Catalonia 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 Catalonia.
We list every single hostel in Catalonia and the world. In total, we have 50 cities in Catalonia 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.
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 Catalonia. 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.
If you are heading into Catalonia, Spain, you will most likely make your way to one of the largest cities in Spain, Barcelona. There are hundreds of Catalonia, Spain hostels in Barcelona, so do your research about the areas of the city and location of your Catalonia, Spain hostel before you go. There are so many incredible things to see and do here you will need a good couple of days to check out the famous Gaudi architecture at the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell. If you are heading further south out of Catalonia, save your major food experiences for later. Food here can be very expensive and really not all that great, especially when it comes to paella. If you're only visiting Catalonia and want some authentic cuisine, make sure you do your research so you don't wind up with microwaveable tapas.
Heading south from here along the coast you will find the coastal town of Salou and right next to it Tarragona. They are popular beach destinations along the Iberian coast of Catalonia that are great for relaxing and hanging about. As you head further along the coastline you will also find Catalonia, Spain hostels to stay in some of the smaller and less popular beach towns.
Girona is also well worth a visit. There are some fabulously colourful canals, museums, and cathedrals to stop in on. It is a great place to spend a day to explore if you are looking for a more cultural experience.
Something to keep in mind while traveling here is that while most of the locals will speak Spanish, their primary language here in Catalonia is Catalan. There can be a little bit of animosity from the locals if referring to them as "Spanish" because many of the people here support attempted movements for Catalonia to become independent of the rest of Spain. So learn a few words in Catalan and this will take you far when making local friends and getting help.
Public transport around the areas is quite good. You can take the buses or trains from Barcelona to basically anywhere you want to go. It is worth booking in advance in peak seasons to avoid missing out, especially on longer journeys.
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There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
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.
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 Catalonia 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.
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.
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.
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.
