What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

€52/night is an average price for a hostel in Barcelona throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in May is the most expensive month to book, and in September is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Barcelona hostels for as low as €21/night. In general, Barcelona hostels for €47 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Barcelona?

Based on our data, Onefam Paralelo is the best Barcelona hostel, with a rating of 9.5/10 from 1,726 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Onefam Sants is the nearest hostel in Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, at a distance of 9.5 km.

What area of Barcelona is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Eixample, with 11% of our users looking to stay in Barcelona searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel is a popular hostel in Eixample that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Barcelona closest to Placa de Catalunya?

The most popular hostel in Barcelona that’s close to Placa de Catalunya is St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel. Just 0.2 km separate St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel from Placa de Catalunya, the city’s most popular attraction. 10,609 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel a score of 7.8/10.

Should I stay in a Barcelona hostel?

Staying in a Barcelona hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Barcelona tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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

Yes, 6 Barcelona hostels list “Pool” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Barcelona with this feature, then consider staying at the popular InOut Hostel Barcelona.

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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 November (€47). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is August (€81).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Tuesday (€27). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €93.

How much is a hostel in Barcelona tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Barcelona tonight starting as low as €17, rising to an average cost of €96, 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 €48 per night.

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Top-rated Barcelona hostels

According to our users, these are some of the best hostels to stay at in Barcelona. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.

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Primavera Hostel

Calle Mallorca 330, Barcelona, Spain

1.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

Spa

€93

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Discover well-known properties in Barcelona that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 7,088 hotels in Barcelona and price data was last updated on 19 October 2026. The average price for a hotel in Barcelona is €62/night.

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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 November (€47). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is August (€81).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Tuesday (€27). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €93.

How much is a hostel in Barcelona tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Barcelona tonight starting as low as €17, rising to an average cost of €96, 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 €48 per night.

Top-rated Barcelona hostels

Browse through properties in Barcelona that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 7,088 properties in Barcelona and data was last updated on 19 October 2026.

According to our users, these are some of the best hostels to stay at in Barcelona. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.

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Where to stay in Barcelona

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Barcelona to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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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 Placa de Catalunya?

Should I stay in a Barcelona hostel?

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

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