In the heart of Barcelona, Ideal Youth Hostel offers a rooftop retreat with breathtaking views. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and an elevator - all while being assisted by the hostel's highly-rated helpful staff.
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6.46.4 out of 10
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Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Lockers available
Feel at home (5)
Separate dining area
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator
The current price is $107
$107
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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Separate bedroom
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6 Twin Beds
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1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom
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Room with 8 single beds and private bathroom
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26 sq m
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10 Twin Beds
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26 sq m
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10 Twin Beds
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Room with 5 single beds
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Sleeps 5
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1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room, with Private Bathroom
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
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Separate dining area
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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
17 sq m
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2 Twin Beds
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1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Separate dining area
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Separate bedroom
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1 Twin Bed
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1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room
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Separate dining area
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Separate bedroom
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1 Twin Bed
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1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with private bathroom
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Separate dining area
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
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1 Twin Bed
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Room with 6 single beds, women only
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds
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1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room, with bathroom
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Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Room with 4 single beds
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1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds
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1 bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Room with 4 single beds, women only
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds
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Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom, women only
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds
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Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds
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1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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1 bed in 10-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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1 bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Rooms with 8 single beds
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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
26 sq m
Sleeps 8
8 Twin Beds
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Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom, women only.
Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 16 min walk
Liceu Station - 2 min walk
Drassanes Station - 6 min walk
Jaume I Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Tablao Flamenco Cordobes - 2 min walk
Rocambolesc - 1 min walk
KFC - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Artisa Barcelona - 2 min walk
About this property
Ideal Youth Hostel
Ideal Youth Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from La Rambla. Also, Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Liceu Station is 2 minutes and Drassanes Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, Catalan, English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Rooftop terrace
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 6.00 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children
Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Barcelona
Frequently asked questions
Does Ideal Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ideal Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ideal Youth Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Ideal Youth Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ideal Youth Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ideal Youth Hostel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Ideal Youth Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barcelona (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Ideal Youth Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
Does Ideal Youth Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.
What's the area around Ideal Youth Hostel like?
Ideal Youth Hostel is in Downtown Barcelona, a short 2-minute walk from Liceu Station and 7 minutes' walk from Barcelona Cathedral.
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Ideal Youth Hostel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Good stay
Nice location. Good breakfast. Most of the receptionists were considerate and polite.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2025
Average
Ramitto
Ramitto, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
May 31, 2025
Not bad
Alimou Boiro
Alimou Boiro, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 6, 2025
We are staying 2 nights there.input first travel it's difficult to find the hotel and we didn't find because the name of the hotel is not ideal youth hostel.we don't like this hotel because the toilet is outside of our room.they ar
Maggie
Maggie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
Great location
Shamaim
Shamaim, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 21, 2025
The bathrooms were dirty most of the time.
The room was clean and ok.
Claudia
Claudia, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 11, 2025
The hostel has a different name and the dorm room didn’t look like on the picture. No curtains like on the pictures. No toilet on the same level as my room, it was out of service. No plug to charge my phone at my bed. Really basic hostel.
Xaviera
Xaviera, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Everything that was offered and explained at the property.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
johnny
johnny, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 23, 2024
Great place to be close to everything, it's a place to sleep, and only sleep. Not good for staying experience
Miguel
Miguel, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 17, 2025
Terrible
Amir
Amir, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 13, 2025
My son stayed here last week and he said that the cleanliness of the sheets were not good. There were no towels.
Kelly
Kelly, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
A nice hotel. Service was excellent.
Tuuli
Tuuli, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2023
Excellent value for money, great location
Betsy
Betsy, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2024
The staff was very friendly. The room is pretty bare bones, but ours was updated and comfortable. Towels and blankets are an extra fee. This isn’t the place to be if you need quiet. That said, you are so close to everything, it is a really good spot!
Michele
Michele, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 8, 2024
It's not how they present it on the website.
luisa ayona
luisa ayona, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 3, 2024
It's not a convenient facility.
OHKEOL
OHKEOL, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2024
Good price
John
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2023
Good for the price
Khaled
Khaled, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 24, 2024
Bathrooms were terrible, very dirty
MANDEEP
MANDEEP, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2023
Love it
Ruben o
Ruben o, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 26, 2024
They have to improve the quality of Housekeeping
Julio
Julio, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 17, 2023
Get away from this property
Nalbert Helio
6/10 Good
Jun 25, 2024
No safe in the room
Can't close the toilet
Niklas
Niklas, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 28, 2023
Very bad atmosphere,very dirty ,no kitchen,dirty bathrooms
yusuf
yusuf, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 5, 2023
Really nice staff but the property, mainly the bathrooms, are absolutely disgusting. The worst public bathrooms I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s also standard to provide towels for free which isn’t the case here.