What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

€65/night is an average price for a hostel in Barcelona throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in March is the most expensive month to book, and in February is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Barcelona hostels for as low as €15/night. In general, Barcelona hostels for €50 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 1,612 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 15% of our users looking to stay in Barcelona searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Safestay Barcelona Passeig de Gracia 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 Cathedral of Barcelona?

The most popular hostel in Barcelona that’s close to Cathedral of Barcelona is Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona. Just 0.5 km separate Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona from Cathedral of Barcelona, the city’s most popular attraction. 5,990 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona a score of 8.5/10.

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, 5 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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Travel insights for hostels in Barcelona

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Barcelona including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Barcelona is January (€24). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is May (€152).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Saturday (€18). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is €93.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in Gothic Quarter, where a hostel costs around €67/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is Ciutat Vella, which is €69/night on average for a hostel.

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 €51 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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360 Hostel Borne

Ronda Sant Pere, 56, Barcelona, Spain

0.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

€128

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Discover well-known properties in Barcelona that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 7,121 hotels in Barcelona and price data was last updated on 9 March 2026. The average price for a hotel in Barcelona is €65/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 January (€24). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is May (€152).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Saturday (€18). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is €93.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in Gothic Quarter, where a hostel costs around €67/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is Ciutat Vella, which is €69/night on average for a hostel.

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 €51 per night.

Top-rated Barcelona hostels

Browse through properties in Barcelona that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 7,121 properties in Barcelona and data was last updated on 9 March 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

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Facts about staying in Barcelona

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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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