Free Hostels Barcelona
US$89
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Free Hostels Barcelona
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US$89
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Free Hostels Barcelona average US$49 in the cheapest month (January) and US$151 in the most expensive month (May), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$49 |
| February | US$55 |
| March | US$70 |
| April | US$99 |
| May | US$151 |
| June | US$147 |
| July | US$133 |
| August | US$94 |
| September | US$89 |
| October | US$98 |
| November | US$72 |
| December | US$52 |
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Most expensive: May (~US$151)
Cheapest: January (~US$49)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Free Hostels Barcelona in Barcelona (Eixample), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Spotify Camp Nou and La Rambla. This hostel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Plaça de Catalunya and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sagrada Familia.
What's nearby
Avinguda Diagonal(0.3 Miles)
Francesc Macia Plaza(0.3 Miles)
L’Illa Diagonal Mall(0.5 Miles)
Hospital Clinic(0.6 Miles)
Barraquer Clinic(0.8 Miles)
Rambla de Catalunya(0.8 Miles)
Passeig de Gràcia(1 Miles)
Corachan Clinic(1.1 Miles)
Arenas de Barcelona(1.1 Miles)
Pilar Clinic(1.1 Miles)
Casa Milà(1.1 Miles)
Plaça d'Espanya(1.1 Miles)
Placa de la Vila de Gracia(1.2 Miles)
Carrer Gran de Gràcia(1.2 Miles)
Hospital Universitari Quiron Dexeus(1.2 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)(10 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
Vending machines
Location
Londres ,20, La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Avinguda Diagonal (0.3 Miles)
Francesc Macia Plaza (0.3 Miles)
L’Illa Diagonal Mall (0.5 Miles)
Hospital Clinic (0.6 Miles)
Barraquer Clinic (0.8 Miles)
Rambla de Catalunya (0.8 Miles)
Room options
8
Quadruple Room
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Economy Dormitory (Bed in -4 Mix Bed Private Room)
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
151 ft²
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room details
3× Bunk Beds
161 ft²
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Individual Room with Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Single Bed
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
12
Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Shared Dormitory (Bed In- 6 Female Bed Private Room)
Room details
3× Bunk Beds
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Shared Dormitory (Bed in -4 Mix Bed with Shared Bathroom)
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
10
Double Room, Balcony
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Shared Dormitory (Bed In- 4 Female Bed Private Room)
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Sextuple Room
Room details
3× Bunk Beds
Sleeps 6
161 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
9
Double Room (Extra Bed)
Room details
2 Single Beds
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
215 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Free Hostels Barcelona
8.3
Very good
Based on 1,242 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
11%
Family
5%
Group
35%
Solo
44%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Free Hostels Barcelona, guests often praise friendly staff, generally clean spaces, privacy-curtained beds, and a convenient location near Sants, while recurring downsides include compact rooms, some noise, and inconsistent bathroom maintenance with occasional mold or water issues.
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What guests think
At Free Hostels Barcelona, guests often praise friendly staff, generally clean spaces, privacy-curtained beds, and a convenient location near Sants, while recurring downsides include compact rooms, some noise, and inconsistent bathroom maintenance with occasional mold or water issues.
Guests like the communal kitchen and lounge, lockers, and available A/C, and several note late check-in. Mattress comfort varies, with some beds hard or extra beds poor, while private rooms feel more like a hotel. Expect a budget-friendly, sociable base with simple comforts and a few trade-offs.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate the communal kitchen and lounge, lockers, and available A/C, and several note late check-in. Luggage storage is offered (sometimes with a small fee), and simple paid options like breakfast or a nightly dinner are available; one review reported a broken A/C.
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10
Freddy
5 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
We were arriving in Barcelona very late from our flight and needed somewhere with a late check in. We found this hostel and were very surprised how nice and clean it was. Highly reccomend staying here and dont let it being a hostel turn you off. We have a private room and it was great.
We were arriving in Barcelona very late from our flight and needed somewhere with a late check in. We found this hostel and were very surprised how nice and clean it was. Highly reccomend staying here and dont let it being a hostel turn you off. We have a private room and it was great.
6
Nigar
30 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
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laurent
24 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Tres bon accueil Partie commune agreable Salle de bain un peu vieillote....
Tres bon accueil Partie commune agreable Salle de bain un peu vieillote....
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ISANA
10 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
女性4人部屋に宿泊。 ・清潔さや設備は一般的。 ・ロール式の仕切りがあるのでプライベート空間がある。 ・1人ずつの大きな収納があり、全長158㎝くらいのスーツケースも余裕で入ったので安全も保たれる。鍵は自分で用意したほうがよい。 ・タオルを借りるには3ユーロ支払った。 ・最寄りの地下鉄へは徒歩10分。やや遠いが大きな問題はない。バス停が 徒歩10分以内のところに約3 ・周囲は観光スポットではないが、地元民が暮らす治安のよい雰囲気でよかった。 有名なスーパーのmercadonaやコインランドリー、カフェやレストランも近い。 地下鉄で1駅で カタルーニャ広場などの主要な タオルを借りるには約3ユーロかかる。
女性4人部屋に宿泊。 ・清潔さや設備は一般的。 ・ロール式の仕切りがあるのでプライベート空間がある。 ・1人ずつの大きな収納があり、全長158㎝くらいのスーツケースも余裕で入ったので安全も保たれる。鍵は自分で用意したほうがよい。 ・タオルを借りるには3ユーロ支払った。 ・最寄りの地下鉄へは徒歩10分。やや遠いが大きな問題はない。バス停が 徒歩10分以内のところに約3 ・周囲は観光スポットではないが、地元民が暮らす治安のよい雰囲気でよかった。 有名なスーパーのmercadonaやコインランドリー、カフェやレストランも近い。 地下鉄で1駅で カタルーニャ広場などの主要な タオルを借りるには約3ユーロかかる。
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Tina
25 Feb 2026
·
Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
10
Visnosvky
1 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Tout le confort nécessaire Prise électrique et lampe Le rideau isolé très bien du noir Seul point noir les portes des chambres qui sont très lourdes et donc font du bruit Possibilité de laisser son bagage après le Check out jusqu’à 15€h après c’est 3€
Tout le confort nécessaire Prise électrique et lampe Le rideau isolé très bien du noir Seul point noir les portes des chambres qui sont très lourdes et donc font du bruit Possibilité de laisser son bagage après le Check out jusqu’à 15€h après c’est 3€
10
Daniel
8 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
The staff was helpful, allowing me some flexibility in storing my bags. There was a lounge that was comfortable and convenient, the room was quiet, secure, and clean.
The staff was helpful, allowing me some flexibility in storing my bags. There was a lounge that was comfortable and convenient, the room was quiet, secure, and clean.
8
Javier
4 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location, and good service. We booked a room with private bathroom, and it felt like staying in a hotel, but then you could cook and enjoy the benefits of a hostel.
Excellent location, and good service. We booked a room with private bathroom, and it felt like staying in a hotel, but then you could cook and enjoy the benefits of a hostel.
10
Barbro
13 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Kom väldigt sent. Hjälpsam och trevlig personal. Skön säng AC på rummet. Rullgardin att dra ner så man var i sin egen kupe. Badrum med dusch på rummet. Fanns frukost att köpa för 6 euro, hann dock inte med den.
Kom väldigt sent. Hjälpsam och trevlig personal. Skön säng AC på rummet. Rullgardin att dra ner så man var i sin egen kupe. Badrum med dusch på rummet. Fanns frukost att köpa för 6 euro, hann dock inte med den.
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Melissa
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
Hostel tem uma localizacao muito boa, porém a infraestrutura da acomodacao deixou a desejar. O ar condicionado estava quebrado, foram informados por todos os ocupantes do quarto, a temperatura dentro da acomodação estava em torno de 26⁰C. Foi solicitado o reparo, informaram que o reparo seria feito somente na segunda feira. Nao foi oferecido outra acomodação, pois disseram que o hostel estava cheio e nem outra alternativa de hospedagem.Tive que antecipar o meu check out e ir para um hotel. Não obtive ressarcimento da diaria paga a mais, somente a taxa turistica de 5,50.
Hostel tem uma localizacao muito boa, porém a infraestrutura da acomodacao deixou a desejar. O ar condicionado estava quebrado, foram informados por todos os ocupantes do quarto, a temperatura dentro da acomodação estava em torno de 26⁰C. Foi solicitado o reparo, informaram que o reparo seria feito somente na segunda feira. Nao foi oferecido outra acomodação, pois disseram que o hostel estava cheio e nem outra alternativa de hospedagem.Tive que antecipar o meu check out e ir para um hotel. Não obtive ressarcimento da diaria paga a mais, somente a taxa turistica de 5,50.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews describe the hostel and rooms as clean, with several praising overall upkeep. Others report inconsistent standards, including dusty rooms, wet or dated bathrooms, and occasional mold.
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Rodolfo
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The place is in a very tired condition. The showers have plenty of black mould. The neat fotos were taken long ago.
The place is in a very tired condition. The showers have plenty of black mould. The neat fotos were taken long ago.
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Esther
19 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
My First Hostel Experience – A Complete Nightmare This was my very first experience staying in a hostel – and unfortunately, it turned into a complete nightmare. Exactly what I was afraid of happened: I, a young woman, was placed in a room with five adult men. I was the only female in the room. As soon as I walked in, the room had a strong, unpleasant smell. I felt extremely unsafe and uncomfortable. I ended up crying and decided not to stay the night. Instead, I checked into another hotel while I waited for the staff to resolve the situation. What I find especially disrespectful is that they thought it was okay to put a young girl in an all-male room with men over 40, some of them made inappropriate comments toward me. How anyone thought that was a good idea is beyond me. I’m still traumatized by the experience and would never return to this hostel. To make things worse, the bathroom was filthy and had mold.
My First Hostel Experience – A Complete Nightmare This was my very first experience staying in a hostel – and unfortunately, it turned into a complete nightmare. Exactly what I was afraid of happened: I, a young woman, was placed in a room with five adult men. I was the only female in the room. As soon as I walked in, the room had a strong, unpleasant smell. I felt extremely unsafe and uncomfortable. I ended up crying and decided not to stay the night. Instead, I checked into another hotel while I waited for the staff to resolve the situation. What I find especially disrespectful is that they thought it was okay to put a young girl in an all-male room with men over 40, some of them made inappropriate comments toward me. How anyone thought that was a good idea is beyond me. I’m still traumatized by the experience and would never return to this hostel. To make things worse, the bathroom was filthy and had mold.
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hueder
28 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Achei excelente, muito limpo, banheiro muito bom tambem, grande com privacidade.
Achei excelente, muito limpo, banheiro muito bom tambem, grande com privacidade.
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Nigar
30 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
8
Liliane
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
For just one night, the hostel was ok. However, the room was very small for 6 beds. It was impossible to use the drawer under the bed if there was another person in the bed opposite. The bathroom sink was also very small with a cabinet above it that made it difficult to use the sink. The room next to the kitchen was not very quiet, as people were socializing there, which is to be expected. However, there could be a time limit. People talking loudly almost midnight is not nice. Despite being small, the facilities were clean. The staff were very friendly.
For just one night, the hostel was ok. However, the room was very small for 6 beds. It was impossible to use the drawer under the bed if there was another person in the bed opposite. The bathroom sink was also very small with a cabinet above it that made it difficult to use the sink. The room next to the kitchen was not very quiet, as people were socializing there, which is to be expected. However, there could be a time limit. People talking loudly almost midnight is not nice. Despite being small, the facilities were clean. The staff were very friendly.
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Maura
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice staff! The rooms, sharing areas and bathrooms were very small but everything was clean and comfortable.
Nice staff! The rooms, sharing areas and bathrooms were very small but everything was clean and comfortable.
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sarah
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay! Beds felt very private with a huge curtain. Location close to train and lots of cute restaurants/bars. Easy to get everywhere i wanted to go. Ensuite shower had a bit of a mold problem, but otherwise everything was great. Would book again!
Great stay! Beds felt very private with a huge curtain. Location close to train and lots of cute restaurants/bars. Easy to get everywhere i wanted to go. Ensuite shower had a bit of a mold problem, but otherwise everything was great. Would book again!
10
Tayyab
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really kind staff , very clean hostel
Really kind staff , very clean hostel
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Eleanor
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This Hostel was clean and comfortable, and quite most of the time I was disappointed that, at almost 70 years old and having requested a bottom bunk, they were unable to oblige with this. The other difficulty I had may have been related as all communication, emails mostly, was done in Spanish, so I was unaware at times what they were trying to tell me. Now, that's largely my own fault, but they might consider using English as well, as this language is spoken world wide.
This Hostel was clean and comfortable, and quite most of the time I was disappointed that, at almost 70 years old and having requested a bottom bunk, they were unable to oblige with this. The other difficulty I had may have been related as all communication, emails mostly, was done in Spanish, so I was unaware at times what they were trying to tell me. Now, that's largely my own fault, but they might consider using English as well, as this language is spoken world wide.
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Patricio
1 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient, and clean. Good service too!
Very convenient, and clean. Good service too!
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Rooms
Rooms and pods are compact with limited space, though bed comfort is generally acceptable and privacy curtains help. Noise from corridors or nearby areas and variable mattress quality (including hard or poor extra beds) are mentioned; private rooms feel more like a hotel.
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Lincon Macario
16 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Quarto muito pequeno, mas aconhegante.
Quarto muito pequeno, mas aconhegante.
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Andreas
4 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Man får vad man betalar för...Sovkabiner med lite möjlighet för att röra sig i rummet. Fotona ger bild av rymligare än vad det är. Väldigt tunna väggar så man delar grannarnas ljud från rummen, korridor, toalett, tvättmaskin, fest. Trevlig personal som är hjälpsam.
Man får vad man betalar för...Sovkabiner med lite möjlighet för att röra sig i rummet. Fotona ger bild av rymligare än vad det är. Väldigt tunna väggar så man delar grannarnas ljud från rummen, korridor, toalett, tvättmaskin, fest. Trevlig personal som är hjälpsam.
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PENG
18 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Tiny place. Will not come again.
Tiny place. Will not come again.
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Nigar
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
8
Liliane
14 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
For just one night, the hostel was ok. However, the room was very small for 6 beds. It was impossible to use the drawer under the bed if there was another person in the bed opposite. The bathroom sink was also very small with a cabinet above it that made it difficult to use the sink. The room next to the kitchen was not very quiet, as people were socializing there, which is to be expected. However, there could be a time limit. People talking loudly almost midnight is not nice. Despite being small, the facilities were clean. The staff were very friendly.
For just one night, the hostel was ok. However, the room was very small for 6 beds. It was impossible to use the drawer under the bed if there was another person in the bed opposite. The bathroom sink was also very small with a cabinet above it that made it difficult to use the sink. The room next to the kitchen was not very quiet, as people were socializing there, which is to be expected. However, there could be a time limit. People talking loudly almost midnight is not nice. Despite being small, the facilities were clean. The staff were very friendly.
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Marlene
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Eu só achei tudo muito pequeno , mas deu tudo certo.
Eu só achei tudo muito pequeno , mas deu tudo certo.
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Maura
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice staff! The rooms, sharing areas and bathrooms were very small but everything was clean and comfortable.
Nice staff! The rooms, sharing areas and bathrooms were very small but everything was clean and comfortable.
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sarah
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay! Beds felt very private with a huge curtain. Location close to train and lots of cute restaurants/bars. Easy to get everywhere i wanted to go. Ensuite shower had a bit of a mold problem, but otherwise everything was great. Would book again!
Great stay! Beds felt very private with a huge curtain. Location close to train and lots of cute restaurants/bars. Easy to get everywhere i wanted to go. Ensuite shower had a bit of a mold problem, but otherwise everything was great. Would book again!
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Runa
1 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
4人部屋でした。夜遅くについて朝早く出たので、あまり滞在時間がありませんでしたが快適でした。お布団が大きく、清潔感があり、カーテンで仕切られていてプライベートが守られていたのでもう一泊泊まりたい、とチェックアウトの時に思いました。チェックアウト後もほぼ1日荷物を預かってくれました。荷物を受け取ってからも少しだけラウンジでゆっくりさせてもらって、とても親切だと感じました。
4人部屋でした。夜遅くについて朝早く出たので、あまり滞在時間がありませんでしたが快適でした。お布団が大きく、清潔感があり、カーテンで仕切られていてプライベートが守られていたのでもう一泊泊まりたい、とチェックアウトの時に思いました。チェックアウト後もほぼ1日荷物を預かってくれました。荷物を受け取ってからも少しだけラウンジでゆっくりさせてもらって、とても親切だと感じました。
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Maria
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Nettes Personal, bequeme Betten, Bettwäsche wurde nach 4 Tagen erneuert, gemütlich
Nettes Personal, bequeme Betten, Bettwäsche wurde nach 4 Tagen erneuert, gemütlich
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful and flexible, including assistance with late arrivals and bag storage. However, a few guests cite poor communication, allocation issues, or unhelpful responses to problems and fees.
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Esther
19 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My First Hostel Experience – A Complete Nightmare This was my very first experience staying in a hostel – and unfortunately, it turned into a complete nightmare. Exactly what I was afraid of happened: I, a young woman, was placed in a room with five adult men. I was the only female in the room. As soon as I walked in, the room had a strong, unpleasant smell. I felt extremely unsafe and uncomfortable. I ended up crying and decided not to stay the night. Instead, I checked into another hotel while I waited for the staff to resolve the situation. What I find especially disrespectful is that they thought it was okay to put a young girl in an all-male room with men over 40, some of them made inappropriate comments toward me. How anyone thought that was a good idea is beyond me. I’m still traumatized by the experience and would never return to this hostel. To make things worse, the bathroom was filthy and had mold.
My First Hostel Experience – A Complete Nightmare This was my very first experience staying in a hostel – and unfortunately, it turned into a complete nightmare. Exactly what I was afraid of happened: I, a young woman, was placed in a room with five adult men. I was the only female in the room. As soon as I walked in, the room had a strong, unpleasant smell. I felt extremely unsafe and uncomfortable. I ended up crying and decided not to stay the night. Instead, I checked into another hotel while I waited for the staff to resolve the situation. What I find especially disrespectful is that they thought it was okay to put a young girl in an all-male room with men over 40, some of them made inappropriate comments toward me. How anyone thought that was a good idea is beyond me. I’m still traumatized by the experience and would never return to this hostel. To make things worse, the bathroom was filthy and had mold.
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Dennis
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We enjoyed staying at Free Hostels Barcelona. The staff were very nice and helpful. Definitely recommend this place!
We enjoyed staying at Free Hostels Barcelona. The staff were very nice and helpful. Definitely recommend this place!
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Alberto
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
No es acogedor, el personal no te ayuda en nada, te cobran por cada toalla, las habitaciones están sucias y siempre hay ruido
No es acogedor, el personal no te ayuda en nada, te cobran por cada toalla, las habitaciones están sucias y siempre hay ruido
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Serge
17 Jul 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
En principe je devais habiter à l auberge . La veille de mon arrivée on m annonce que ma carte bancaire nest pas valide ce qui est etonnant puisque c'est avec cette carte j'ai payé par la suite ma réservation. On me propose une chambre privée dans un appartement a côté de L auberge qui coute 10 euros de plus. Une fois dans l appartement ,on me donne la clé pour ma chambre, la douche est normale, dans la chambre une fenetre a côté du lit qui donne sur un balcon ou tu entends tout le temps le bruit des voisins. On me donne un petit ventilateur qui un jour plus tard ne fonctionnent plus ,le frigo qui fait tellemrn de bruit que j ai du le débrancher. Pendant mes trois nuits j ai pas pu dormir correctement car il faisait tres chaud ,pas de ventilateur et je peux pas ouvrir la fenetre car beaucoup de bruits. Je suis rentré en France très decu de mon hébergement où jai payé 208 euros. Jai pas eu le minimum de sommeil tranquile .
En principe je devais habiter à l auberge . La veille de mon arrivée on m annonce que ma carte bancaire nest pas valide ce qui est etonnant puisque c'est avec cette carte j'ai payé par la suite ma réservation. On me propose une chambre privée dans un appartement a côté de L auberge qui coute 10 euros de plus. Une fois dans l appartement ,on me donne la clé pour ma chambre, la douche est normale, dans la chambre une fenetre a côté du lit qui donne sur un balcon ou tu entends tout le temps le bruit des voisins. On me donne un petit ventilateur qui un jour plus tard ne fonctionnent plus ,le frigo qui fait tellemrn de bruit que j ai du le débrancher. Pendant mes trois nuits j ai pas pu dormir correctement car il faisait tres chaud ,pas de ventilateur et je peux pas ouvrir la fenetre car beaucoup de bruits. Je suis rentré en France très decu de mon hébergement où jai payé 208 euros. Jai pas eu le minimum de sommeil tranquile .
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Tina
25 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
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Daniel
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was helpful, allowing me some flexibility in storing my bags. There was a lounge that was comfortable and convenient, the room was quiet, secure, and clean.
The staff was helpful, allowing me some flexibility in storing my bags. There was a lounge that was comfortable and convenient, the room was quiet, secure, and clean.
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Tayyab
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hostel , absolutely lovely staff especially the Spanish girl on re
Nice hostel , absolutely lovely staff especially the Spanish girl on re
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Tayyab
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really kind staff , very clean hostel
Really kind staff , very clean hostel
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Bo
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location and friendly stuff
Convenient location and friendly stuff
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Patricio
1 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient, and clean. Good service too!
Very convenient, and clean. Good service too!
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Location
The location is convenient for transport, especially Sants station and nearby bus or metro stops, and the neighborhood feels calm with shops and cafes. It's a reasonable walk to central sights.
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????
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
カタルーニャ広場から、歩いて20分ほど。オープンデッキのツアーバス乗り場からの距離も近く、アクセスがいい。サグラダ・ファミリアまでは地下鉄で4駅ほど。 4人部屋のドミトリーで上段ベッドでしたが、はしごではなく階段だったので、上段でも不便はなかったです。また、階段が引き出しになっていて、日常使いのサニタリーなどをしまえて便利でした。 ロールスクリーンも着いていて、プライバシーも保たれる。 フロントにある紙に名前を書いておけば、スタッフが作る夜ご飯を6€くらいで食べれる(簡単なものだけど)他の旅行者とコミュニケーションとれるし、楽しいです。 海外のドミトリーはあまり清潔じゃないとこが多いけど、ここはまた利用したいと思いました。
カタルーニャ広場から、歩いて20分ほど。オープンデッキのツアーバス乗り場からの距離も近く、アクセスがいい。サグラダ・ファミリアまでは地下鉄で4駅ほど。 4人部屋のドミトリーで上段ベッドでしたが、はしごではなく階段だったので、上段でも不便はなかったです。また、階段が引き出しになっていて、日常使いのサニタリーなどをしまえて便利でした。 ロールスクリーンも着いていて、プライバシーも保たれる。 フロントにある紙に名前を書いておけば、スタッフが作る夜ご飯を6€くらいで食べれる(簡単なものだけど)他の旅行者とコミュニケーションとれるし、楽しいです。 海外のドミトリーはあまり清潔じゃないとこが多いけど、ここはまた利用したいと思いました。
10
Yukiko
18 Oct 2022
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Stayed 1 night
It was close to the station to go to the airport.
It was close to the station to go to the airport.
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Sabina
25 Dec 2021
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent and clean hostel. Great helpful staff. Stayed in female dorm, very clean rooms, bed and bathrooms. However the mattress on my bed was bit too soft so had few uncomfortable nights. 10 mins walk from Sants Barcelona, the main station connected to airport metro and where trains leave for big cities. 30mins walk to city centre.
Excellent and clean hostel. Great helpful staff. Stayed in female dorm, very clean rooms, bed and bathrooms. However the mattress on my bed was bit too soft so had few uncomfortable nights. 10 mins walk from Sants Barcelona, the main station connected to airport metro and where trains leave for big cities. 30mins walk to city centre.
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Mariam
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good/cheap option to sleep close to Sants station
Good/cheap option to sleep close to Sants station
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Tina
25 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
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sarah
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay! Beds felt very private with a huge curtain. Location close to train and lots of cute restaurants/bars. Easy to get everywhere i wanted to go. Ensuite shower had a bit of a mold problem, but otherwise everything was great. Would book again!
Great stay! Beds felt very private with a huge curtain. Location close to train and lots of cute restaurants/bars. Easy to get everywhere i wanted to go. Ensuite shower had a bit of a mold problem, but otherwise everything was great. Would book again!
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Barry
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, functional and within walking distance of main train station.
Clean, functional and within walking distance of main train station.
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Javier
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location, and good service. We booked a room with private bathroom, and it felt like staying in a hotel, but then you could cook and enjoy the benefits of a hostel.
Excellent location, and good service. We booked a room with private bathroom, and it felt like staying in a hotel, but then you could cook and enjoy the benefits of a hostel.
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Bo
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location and friendly stuff
Convenient location and friendly stuff
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Katherine Cristina
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
El lugar es accesible, tiene cerca varios paraderos para tomar diferente líneas de bus y esta cerca a la estacion Sants. Lo que no me gusto es que en el área común a pesar de que puse nombre y etiqueta a una botella de jugo que guarde en la refrigeradora, al día siguiente ya no estaba.
El lugar es accesible, tiene cerca varios paraderos para tomar diferente líneas de bus y esta cerca a la estacion Sants. Lo que no me gusto es que en el área común a pesar de que puse nombre y etiqueta a una botella de jugo que guarde en la refrigeradora, al día siguiente ya no estaba.
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Dining
On-site dining is limited but useful: a simple paid breakfast and occasional low-cost communal dinners are mentioned. Guests also use the shared kitchen to cook, though one noted an item went missing from the fridge.
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????
3 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
カタルーニャ広場から、歩いて20分ほど。オープンデッキのツアーバス乗り場からの距離も近く、アクセスがいい。サグラダ・ファミリアまでは地下鉄で4駅ほど。 4人部屋のドミトリーで上段ベッドでしたが、はしごではなく階段だったので、上段でも不便はなかったです。また、階段が引き出しになっていて、日常使いのサニタリーなどをしまえて便利でした。 ロールスクリーンも着いていて、プライバシーも保たれる。 フロントにある紙に名前を書いておけば、スタッフが作る夜ご飯を6€くらいで食べれる(簡単なものだけど)他の旅行者とコミュニケーションとれるし、楽しいです。 海外のドミトリーはあまり清潔じゃないとこが多いけど、ここはまた利用したいと思いました。
カタルーニャ広場から、歩いて20分ほど。オープンデッキのツアーバス乗り場からの距離も近く、アクセスがいい。サグラダ・ファミリアまでは地下鉄で4駅ほど。 4人部屋のドミトリーで上段ベッドでしたが、はしごではなく階段だったので、上段でも不便はなかったです。また、階段が引き出しになっていて、日常使いのサニタリーなどをしまえて便利でした。 ロールスクリーンも着いていて、プライバシーも保たれる。 フロントにある紙に名前を書いておけば、スタッフが作る夜ご飯を6€くらいで食べれる(簡単なものだけど)他の旅行者とコミュニケーションとれるし、楽しいです。 海外のドミトリーはあまり清潔じゃないとこが多いけど、ここはまた利用したいと思いました。
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Nigar
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
Pro: Good location. Kitchen has all needed utensils. Working air conditioner. Clean bedsheet and guest toothbrush. Contra: worst matress ever on the extra bed (in 3 bed room) and very small room for 3 (quite okay for 2 people). Uncomfortable and not so clean shower and bathroom and the room itself full with dust. No soap in the bathroom. Asked to keep for 5-6hrs our luggage (3 medium sized backpacks and 1 hand luggage) and were charged for it, which would he totally okay and even good option untill i witnessed more than 1 person kept their bags and luggage(more than 1 and for longer than 2-3 hrs) and they were not charged anything.
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Rachel
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean simple room. I liked the nespresso machine in the lobby and the nightly dinner. Only sad that the balcony room didnt look like the picture. Neighbors could look directly into the bed. Staff was great.
Clean simple room. I liked the nespresso machine in the lobby and the nightly dinner. Only sad that the balcony room didnt look like the picture. Neighbors could look directly into the bed. Staff was great.
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Tina
25 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
Friendly staff, clean shared kitchen, quiet, nice neighbourhood which isn’t too far from Sants train station
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Javier
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location, and good service. We booked a room with private bathroom, and it felt like staying in a hotel, but then you could cook and enjoy the benefits of a hostel.
Excellent location, and good service. We booked a room with private bathroom, and it felt like staying in a hotel, but then you could cook and enjoy the benefits of a hostel.
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Barbro
13 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kom väldigt sent. Hjälpsam och trevlig personal. Skön säng AC på rummet. Rullgardin att dra ner så man var i sin egen kupe. Badrum med dusch på rummet. Fanns frukost att köpa för 6 euro, hann dock inte med den.
Kom väldigt sent. Hjälpsam och trevlig personal. Skön säng AC på rummet. Rullgardin att dra ner så man var i sin egen kupe. Badrum med dusch på rummet. Fanns frukost att köpa för 6 euro, hann dock inte med den.
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Katherine Cristina
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
El lugar es accesible, tiene cerca varios paraderos para tomar diferente líneas de bus y esta cerca a la estacion Sants. Lo que no me gusto es que en el área común a pesar de que puse nombre y etiqueta a una botella de jugo que guarde en la refrigeradora, al día siguiente ya no estaba.
El lugar es accesible, tiene cerca varios paraderos para tomar diferente líneas de bus y esta cerca a la estacion Sants. Lo que no me gusto es que en el área común a pesar de que puse nombre y etiqueta a una botella de jugo que guarde en la refrigeradora, al día siguiente ya no estaba.
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Ka Tik Candy
17 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
rooms are different from photos, got a few flies when we enter the room A bit dusty at the edge. friendly staff, good facilities
rooms are different from photos, got a few flies when we enter the room A bit dusty at the edge. friendly staff, good facilities
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Antonio Carlos
3 Jul 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
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Ahlem
25 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good. Clean rooms, well located, good service.
Very good. Clean rooms, well located, good service.
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Eniola
3 Jun 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Thx
Thx
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Lærke Hjort
14 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean beds with good privacy and lots of storage space for your belongings. In a good area of Barcelona, very local and quaint.
Nice clean beds with good privacy and lots of storage space for your belongings. In a good area of Barcelona, very local and quaint.
FAQs about Free Hostels Barcelona
Is parking available at the property?
Nearby parking is available for EUR 30 per night, located 656 feet away and open 24 hours. No reservation is required.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 06:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 35 per vehicle (one way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details regarding room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Eixample, Barcelona, within a 5-minute drive of Passeig de Gràcia and La Rambla. It is approximately 1.9 miles from Camp Nou and Plaça de Catalunya. Public transport options are available nearby.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at the property. Older children may stay, but specific age-related policies are not detailed.
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- 2026-10-05: 118.19745203489686USD
- 2026-10-06: 86.81654193445587USD
- 2026-10-07: 82.92386691825104USD
- 2026-10-08: 84.30127352694703USD
- 2026-10-09: 214.41628671057128USD
- 2026-10-10: 203.197405907959USD
- 2026-10-11: 92.41694159429169USD
- 2026-10-12: 93.92315699451447USD
- 2026-10-13: 118.19745203489686USD
- 2026-10-14: 99.87195617222595USD
- 2026-10-15: 94.38229253074647USD
- 2026-10-16: 167.46468525508118USD
- 2026-10-17: 232.7417825732422USD
- 2026-10-18: 94.84142806697845USD
- 2026-10-19: 104.95239126073456USD
- 2026-10-20: 149.81792436476135USD
- 2026-10-21: 145.6856958289032USD
- 2026-10-22: 114.08519500211335USD
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- 2026-10-26: 118.19745203489686USD
- 2026-10-27: 110.41211071225739USD
- 2026-10-28: 145.6856958289032USD
- 2026-10-29: 101.33919535079194USD
- 2026-10-30: 168.60254705389406USD
- 2026-10-31: 125.08448507837677USD
- 2026-11-01: 134.24723300971223USD
- 2026-11-02: 145.6856958289032USD
- 2026-11-03: 145.6856958289032USD
- 2026-11-04: 85.21954459941101USD
- 2026-11-05: 101.94805183680725USD
- 2026-11-06: 101.02978076434327USD
- 2026-11-07: 125.54362061460877USD
- 2026-11-08: 83.60259318083192USD
- 2026-11-09: 69.40931278936387USD
- 2026-11-10: 84.30127352694703USD
- 2026-11-11: 74.38993826623535USD
- 2026-11-12: 77.65379400312042USD
- 2026-11-13: 106.97857994205475USD
- 2026-11-14: 83.84213799071503USD
- 2026-11-15: 90.34988667118073USD
- 2026-11-16: 71.92457684198762USD
- 2026-11-17: 97.59624128437042USD
- 2026-11-18: 87.23895707951355USD
- 2026-11-19: 87.73481300691986USD
- 2026-11-20: 102.16763385338592USD
- 2026-11-21: 113.62605946588135USD
- 2026-11-22: 81.32687829297639USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per night(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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