Name: Hostal Rio De Castro
Address: Avenida Paral.lel, 119, El Poble-sec, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona, Barcelona, ES
Price range: $108–$205 per night
Rating: 8.18

What guests think

At Hostal Rio De Castro, travellers highlight a convenient location by the metro and Plaça d’Espanya, friendly and attentive staff, and generally clean, simple rooms, while noting recurring noise from the busy street and interiors.

Rooms are small and functional; Wi‑Fi can be weak and air conditioning ranges from effective to underpowered. Cleanliness draws frequent praise, and even the shared bathrooms are kept tidy, though a few guests noted odors or strong cleaning scents. There is no elevator, so luggage must be carried up stairs. Overall, this is a straightforward budget base for short stays.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; the property has no elevator, so guests carry luggage up stairs.

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Evelina

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A cheap place to stay, it was clean and the location was good. Walking distance to most sightseeing spots in the city, affordable restaurants around. Metro station was close too. The room was very basic, the front desk too. Room gave impression of being 30 years behind today. No elevator might be good to know. :)

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Wanda

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean. Had to lug luggage up two flights of stairs.

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Muhammad

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Clean, friendly staff. Room and bathroom were small, no elevators in property. We had to stay a night to fly next day. Use some cleaning product with strong scent which can aggravate anyone’s breathing issue

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are praised for being very clean, including the shared bathrooms. A few guests mentioned odors or strong cleaning scents.

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Paul

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed my time at this hostal. Friendly and helpful reception, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, comfortable bed, no street noise and effective air conditioning. The location was great for exploring Barcelona - close to metro and bus stops.

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Eduardo

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Muy buen lugar, la chica de recepción fue muy amable en todo momento. Lo que podría mejorar es la limpieza ya que al llegar a la habitación tenía un olor raro

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PHILIPPE

Jan 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

L’hôtel est très bien situé : juste en face la station de métro Poble Sec à partir de laquelle on peut rejoindre la station Plaça de Espanya où l’Aerobus fait halte en provenance ou à destination de l’aéroport. En 10-15 minutes à pied, on rejoint aussi bien la plaça de Catalunya que les pentes du Montjuic. Le personnel est très attentionné et sait se rendre disponible pour informer le client. Le rapport qualité/prix est satisfaisant, qu’il s’agisse de chambres sans sdb (la sdb commune est proche et toujours propre) ou avec sdb : celles-ci donnant sur l’avenue sont équipées de fenêtres à double-vitrage performantes. Au pied de l’hôtel, une pâtisserie-sandwicherie servant d’excellents petits-déjeuners.

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Alex

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff & very clean room - cleaner then spain average. Over all a good experience, but the mattress was pretty bad! (Foam-mattress)

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caroline

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel propre, chambre bien équipée et personnel très agréable. L’hôtel est bien situé, proche du métro

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Muhammad

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Clean, friendly staff. Room and bathroom were small, no elevators in property. We had to stay a night to fly next day. Use some cleaning product with strong scent which can aggravate anyone’s breathing issue

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Carlos

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Staff was available at all times during my stay. The property was very clean and the room was very comfortable. The metro was right across the street and it was easy to get around from the property.

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Junko

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

部屋は小さいけど清潔でした。共有のバスルームについて少し心配でしたが、使いたい時にだれかとかぶることは一切なく常に清掃が行き届いており快適でした。お湯も熱いくらい出ましたしシャワーはハンドシャワーで水圧も申し分ありませんでした。一点、ビルが突然停電となってしまい途方に暮れる一幕がありました。スタッフの方もすごく焦ってました。幸い3時間程度で復旧しましたが英語が話せるスタッフが常駐してないので、なかなか状況が確認できませんでした。そのため停電の原因は不明です。

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María Belén pariente

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Buenas atención del personal, buena limpieza,buena ubicación.

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Cédric

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Le personnel est très sympathique et très professionnel. La chambres est très propre

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Rooms

Rooms are small and simple, sometimes dated, but generally comfortable. Noise from the avenue and interiors is common, with mixed air conditioning performance and occasional weak Wi‑Fi.

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Evelina

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A cheap place to stay, it was clean and the location was good. Walking distance to most sightseeing spots in the city, affordable restaurants around. Metro station was close too. The room was very basic, the front desk too. Room gave impression of being 30 years behind today. No elevator might be good to know. :)

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Jacques

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

chambre petite mais très propre, personnel accueillant et sympathique, mais chambre bruyante

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Ana Uribe

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for three nights at the hostal and overall we had a great time. It is located in a busy avenue, so yes it can be a little noisy. But I am a light sleeper and can assure you that I slept comfortably without any issues. If you are a light sleeper some ear plugs could help. The place was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The staff were very nice and helpful and provided good recommendations. Would stay again when visiting Barcelona again.

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GREGG

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Room is brief in size yet clean and comfortable. Plenty of walkable dining, many taxis about.

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Andrea

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Staff was really nice and helpful, the room small but cozy and clean. The location was perfect, easy access to public transportation and restaurants.

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Daniel

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hostal medio, cama desconfortável e wifi pésimo. Custo benefício não compensa.

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Catherine

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bien situé et literie confortable! Le wifi n’est pas tres bon, mais pour le reste tout etait parfait.

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Alexis

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel bien situado, barato pero lamentablemente muy ruidoso. Tanto el ruido de las cañerías, como las puertas hacían mucho ruido. Para pasar una noche es pasable. La atención de la recepción fue buena y agradable.

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Saeed

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Air-conditiong had a problem. the room was so small.

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Eva maria

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic hotel, with ac hardly working which is a must for Barcelona in the summer

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, professional, and helpful, with reception presence throughout the day. A few reviews note limited English proficiency at times.

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Gabriel

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was great, beyond excellent service

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Robert

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, convenient location

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Andrea

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Staff was really nice and helpful, the room small but cozy and clean. The location was perfect, easy access to public transportation and restaurants.

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John

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very nice

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Martin D

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Solid hostel experience everything's worked well the staff was polite and helpful definitely recommended.

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Carlos

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Staff was available at all times during my stay. The property was very clean and the room was very comfortable. The metro was right across the street and it was easy to get around from the property.

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Junko

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

部屋は小さいけど清潔でした。共有のバスルームについて少し心配でしたが、使いたい時にだれかとかぶることは一切なく常に清掃が行き届いており快適でした。お湯も熱いくらい出ましたしシャワーはハンドシャワーで水圧も申し分ありませんでした。一点、ビルが突然停電となってしまい途方に暮れる一幕がありました。スタッフの方もすごく焦ってました。幸い3時間程度で復旧しましたが英語が話せるスタッフが常駐してないので、なかなか状況が確認できませんでした。そのため停電の原因は不明です。

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Jacqueline

Jun 8, 2023

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Overall, good stay for 3 people. Very close to metro, and walking distance to many sights. Can store luggage at the reception, however reception staff do not speak English. Hot water was very inconsistent which meant we could not have a warm shower. Also the drain was partially blocked so the shower would flood unless the water pressure was very low. Room was noisy throughout stay, with noise coming from upstairs.

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Cédric

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Le personnel est très sympathique et très professionnel. La chambres est très propre

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Ashlee

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Muy buen servicio al cliente.

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Location

Very convenient for public transport—across from Poble Sec metro and near Plaça d’Espanya—with easy access to sights. The busy avenue can be noisy, and one guest found the immediate area a bit gritty.

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Cédric

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel situé à 5 minutes de la place d’Espagne et en face du métro. Le personnel est très sympathique et très professionnel. Si vous avez décider de ne pas passer vos journées à l’hôtel, vous pouvez y séjourner pour dormir avec un rapport qualité/prix excellent. Je recommande cette petite adresse.

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ENRICO

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location

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Andrea

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Staff was really nice and helpful, the room small but cozy and clean. The location was perfect, easy access to public transportation and restaurants.

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PHILIPPE

Jan 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

L’hôtel est très bien situé : juste en face la station de métro Poble Sec à partir de laquelle on peut rejoindre la station Plaça de Espanya où l’Aerobus fait halte en provenance ou à destination de l’aéroport. En 10-15 minutes à pied, on rejoint aussi bien la plaça de Catalunya que les pentes du Montjuic. Le personnel est très attentionné et sait se rendre disponible pour informer le client. Le rapport qualité/prix est satisfaisant, qu’il s’agisse de chambres sans sdb (la sdb commune est proche et toujours propre) ou avec sdb : celles-ci donnant sur l’avenue sont équipées de fenêtres à double-vitrage performantes. Au pied de l’hôtel, une pâtisserie-sandwicherie servant d’excellents petits-déjeuners.

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John

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Noisy road near by, but a good location and good stuff here

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Brian

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great and I would definitely stay here again ! The area around it is a little more urban and it looks kinda sketchy on the outside, but the inside is fantastic for the price !

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Raquel

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Muy céntrico

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caroline

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel propre, chambre bien équipée et personnel très agréable. L’hôtel est bien situé, proche du métro

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Carlos

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Staff was available at all times during my stay. The property was very clean and the room was very comfortable. The metro was right across the street and it was easy to get around from the property.

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L'aprea

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Metro e bus vicino all hostal, come per girare la città, reception h24

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Dining

On-site offerings appear minimal, with mentions of lobby coffee and a very limited breakfast; a bakery next door is noted for breakfast. Several reviews point to many dining options within walking distance.

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Evelina

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A cheap place to stay, it was clean and the location was good. Walking distance to most sightseeing spots in the city, affordable restaurants around. Metro station was close too. The room was very basic, the front desk too. Room gave impression of being 30 years behind today. No elevator might be good to know. :)

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Kimberley

Nov 17, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was small but comfortable and very clean. The coffee in the lobby was a nice addition. The location was very good.

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Vishnu Chandan

Feb 17, 2024

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Good location with many good dining options

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GREGG

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Room is brief in size yet clean and comfortable. Plenty of walkable dining, many taxis about.

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PHILIPPE

Jan 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

L’hôtel est très bien situé : juste en face la station de métro Poble Sec à partir de laquelle on peut rejoindre la station Plaça de Espanya où l’Aerobus fait halte en provenance ou à destination de l’aéroport. En 10-15 minutes à pied, on rejoint aussi bien la plaça de Catalunya que les pentes du Montjuic. Le personnel est très attentionné et sait se rendre disponible pour informer le client. Le rapport qualité/prix est satisfaisant, qu’il s’agisse de chambres sans sdb (la sdb commune est proche et toujours propre) ou avec sdb : celles-ci donnant sur l’avenue sont équipées de fenêtres à double-vitrage performantes. Au pied de l’hôtel, une pâtisserie-sandwicherie servant d’excellents petits-déjeuners.

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POLIA

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast can be more than just hot water for tea

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Month	Average price
January	$63
February	$78
March	$92
April	$114
May	$144
June	$137
July	$117
August	$116
September	$122
October	$125
November	$91
December	$77

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $114	5	6 $122	7 $149	8 $120	9	10
11 $122	12 $115	13 $123	14 $161	15 $131	16 $179	17
18 $123	19	20	21 $121	22 $118	23 $205	24
25 $146	26 $123	27 $120	28 $123	29 $127	30 $157	31 $164

Hostal Rio De Castro

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27 $108	28 $115	29	30 $131