What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

The average price for a hostel in Barcelona is £38/night. A good hostel deal in Barcelona would be for £30/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £15/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in May, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in July is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Barcelona.

What’s the best hostel in Barcelona?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Barcelona, Primavera Hostel is currently the best, based on 3,713 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.0/10.

What hostel is closest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Airhostel Barcelona Airport 24h is 2.0 mi away from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, making it the closest Barcelona hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Barcelona is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Barcelona, 7% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Eixample in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. The Central House Barcelona Gracia is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Barcelona closest to Cathedral of Barcelona?

The most popular hostel in Barcelona that’s close to Cathedral of Barcelona is Safestay Barcelona Gothic. Just 0.2 mi separate Safestay Barcelona Gothic from Cathedral of Barcelona, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,652 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Safestay Barcelona Gothic a score of 7.5/10.

Should I stay in a Barcelona hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Barcelona on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Barcelona offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Does Barcelona have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

3 hostels in Barcelona currently have “Pool” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Toc Hostel Barcelona, which is the most popular hostel in Barcelona with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Barcelona?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Barcelona is March (£12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is September (£45).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Barcelona?

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Sunday (£13). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is £33.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in La Barceloneta, where a hostel costs around £41/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is Ciutat Vella, which is £74/night on average for a hostel.

How much is a hostel in Barcelona tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Barcelona tonight starting as low as £18, rising to an average cost of £87, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £25 for a 4-star hostel in Barcelona for tonight.

How much is a Barcelona hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Barcelona this weekend for as little as £26/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £26/night. For a 4-star hostel in Barcelona, the cheapest rate recently found was £39/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Barcelona?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Barcelona. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £45 per night.

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Calle Balmes 75, Barcelona, Spain

1.0 mi from city centre

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Discover well-known properties in Barcelona that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 9,136 hotels in Barcelona and price data was last updated on 24 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Barcelona is £37/night.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Barcelona?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Barcelona is March (£12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is September (£45).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Barcelona?

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Sunday (£13). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is £33.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in La Barceloneta, where a hostel costs around £41/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is Ciutat Vella, which is £74/night on average for a hostel.

How much is a hostel in Barcelona tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Barcelona tonight starting as low as £18, rising to an average cost of £87, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £25 for a 4-star hostel in Barcelona for tonight.

How much is a Barcelona hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Barcelona?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Barcelona. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £45 per night.

Top-rated Barcelona hostels

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Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Barcelona. Skim through hostel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.

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