What is the cost of a hostel in Barcelona?

$117/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 August is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Barcelona hostels for as low as $39/night. In general, Barcelona hostels for $96 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Barcelona?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Barcelona is Onefam Paralelo. 1,676 users from HotelsCombined gave the Onefam Paralelo a 9.5/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The closest Barcelona hostel to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is Onefam Sants, which is 9.5 km away.

What area of Barcelona is most popular to stay in?

Eixample is the most popular area of Barcelona to stay in. In the past year, 35% of HotelsCombined users looking for Barcelona hostels searched within Eixample. Free Hostels Barcelona is a popular hostel in Eixample if you choose to stay in the area.

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

St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel happens to be the most popular Barcelona hostel near Placa de Catalunya among our users. The St Christopher's Inn, Barcelona - Hostel has a current rating of 7.9 from 10,193 HotelsCombined travellers. Placa de Catalunya is also conveniently located just 0.2 km from this hostel.

Should I stay in a Barcelona hostel?

Aside from the fact that Barcelona hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Barcelona.

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 ($117). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is July ($212).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Tuesday ($80). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $139.

How much is a hostel in Barcelona tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Barcelona tonight starting as low as $52, rising to an average cost of $263, 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 $110 per night.

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These Barcelona properties are among the highest rated by our users. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.

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Ronda Sant Pere, 56, Barcelona, Spain

0.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$350

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Discover well-known properties in Barcelona that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 7,173 hotels in Barcelona and price data was last updated on 15 June 2026. The average price for a hotel in Barcelona is $168/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 ($117). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Barcelona is July ($212).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Barcelona is Tuesday ($80). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $139.

How much is a hostel in Barcelona tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Barcelona tonight starting as low as $52, rising to an average cost of $263, 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 $110 per night.

Top-rated Barcelona hostels

Browse through properties in Barcelona that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 7,173 properties in Barcelona and data was last updated on 15 June 2026.

These Barcelona properties are among the highest rated by our users. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.

Cheapest hostels in Barcelona, Spain

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Barcelona. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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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 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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