What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

€45/night is an average price for a hostel in Barcelona throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in July is the most expensive month to book, and in August is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Barcelona hostels for as low as €14/night. In general, Barcelona hostels for €26 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 1,506 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Hostal Sans is the nearest hostel in Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, at a distance of 9.7 km.

What area of Barcelona is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Eixample, with 17% of our users looking to stay in Barcelona searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. St Christopher's Inn Barcelona 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 Hostal Levante Barcelona. Just 0.3 km separate Hostal Levante Barcelona from Cathedral of Barcelona, the city’s most popular attraction. 6,255 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Hostal Levante Barcelona a score of 8.0/10.

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 Bcnsporthostels.

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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 (€29). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is July (€50).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Sunday (€29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is €46.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera, where a hostel costs around €19/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is El Poblenou, which is €42/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 €53 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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Sant Jordi Hostels Rock Palace

Calle Balmes 75, Barcelona, Spain

1.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

€27

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Discover well-known properties in Barcelona that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 9,059 hotels in Barcelona and price data was last updated on 8 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in Barcelona is €44/night.

These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting Barcelona. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in 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 (€29). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is July (€50).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Sunday (€29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is €46.

Which Barcelona neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Barcelona tend to stay in Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera, where a hostel costs around €19/night. Another popular neighborhood in Barcelona is El Poblenou, which is €42/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 €53 per night.

Top-rated Barcelona hostels

Browse through properties in Barcelona that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 9,059 properties in Barcelona and data was last updated on 8 September 2025.

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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Hostel prices in Barcelona

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Where to stay in Barcelona

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Facts about staying in Barcelona

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