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Barcelona, a city famous for its vibrant street life, captivating architecture, and buzzing nightlife, offers some of the best hostels in Europe. For travelers seeking a budget-friendly place to stay along with a social atmosphere, hostels are ideal. In this guide, I’ll cover my three favorite hostels in Barcelona: Born Barcelona Hostel, Casa Gracia, and Sant Jordi Hostel, Sagrada Família.
Born Barcelona Hostel
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Born Barcelona Hostel is centrally situated on Ronda de Sant Pere near Arc de Triomf. The hostel has shared rooms for four and six people, rooms for girls only and a private double room with shared bathroom. All rooms are exterior, spacious and bright. Ammenities include a communal lounge, kitchen and terrace. Guests can use security lockers and rooms are accessed with security cards. The hostel has heating, air conditioning and free wifi.
Casa Gracia
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Founded in 2010, Casa Gracia is situated in a renovated modernist building in one of the most chic neighborhoods in the city. (See also: Gràcia Guide) Offering both private and shared rooms, the accommodation lies adjacent to the modernist masterpeice Casa Fuster. Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Milà is a short walk away along Passeig de Gràcia, past an array of designer boutiques. Casa Gracia includes a shared kitchen, large dining room, lounge and a terrace.
Sant Jordi Hostel, Sagrada Família
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The skateboarding themed Sant Jordi Sagrada Familia features a large guest kitchen, lounge, private patio and an indoor skate room with a mini-ramp. Dorms range from 3-bed rooms to 12-bed rooms, mixed or female only. The hostel provides 24 hour reception, lockers, air conditioning, laundry facilities, free wifi, guest computers, bike and skate rental, and daily activities. All Sant Jordi Hostels in Barcelona also get together regularly to enjoy the nightlife in Barcelona.
The Bottom Line
Barcelona’s hostel scene can cater to every type of traveler. Whether you’re looking for a party atmosphere, a central location, or stylish and comfortable setting, these hostels have you covered. From the Born Barcelona Hostel in the heart of the city’s trendiest neighborhood, to the charm of Casa Gracia surrounded by iconic architecture, to the hipster and skateboarding vibe of Sant Jordi Hostel Sagrada Família, each of these hostels offers an unforgettable stay.
Also, check out this article written by Anna and Matt, the girl and guy behind Hostelgeeks, who live just up the coast from Barcelona in Mataro: 3 Best Hostels in Barcelona