What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

The average price for a hostel in Barcelona is £39/night. A good hostel deal in Barcelona would be for £28/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £17/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in October, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in December 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, Onefam Paralelo is currently the best, based on 1,697 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.5/10.

What hostel is closest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Onefam Sants is 5.9 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, 14% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Eixample in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel 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 Itaca Hostel. Just 0.1 mi separate Itaca Hostel from Cathedral of Barcelona, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,419 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Itaca Hostel a score of 8.7/10.

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?

5 hostels in Barcelona currently have “Pool” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking InOut 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 January (£51). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is May (£95).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Saturday (£34). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £81.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in Ciutat Vella, where a hostel costs around £74/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is Dreta de l'Eixample, which is £49/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 £19, rising to an average cost of £133, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in Barcelona for tonight.

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 £44 per night.

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Ronda Sant Pere, 56, Barcelona, Spain

0.5 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

£135

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Travel insights for hostels in Barcelona

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Barcelona is January (£51). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is May (£95).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Saturday (£34). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £81.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in Ciutat Vella, where a hostel costs around £74/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is Dreta de l'Eixample, which is £49/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 £19, rising to an average cost of £133, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in Barcelona for tonight.

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 £44 per night.

Top-rated Barcelona hostels

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What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

What’s the best hostel in Barcelona?

What hostel is closest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

What area of Barcelona is most popular to stay in?

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

Should I stay in a Barcelona hostel?

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

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