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Hostal Balmes Centro

Property class: 2.5

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A room with a round table and two chairs, large windows with a view of buildings, and a patterned floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a tiled floor, a wooden nightstand, and a large mirror.
A building with multiple balconies and a sign that reads "HOTEL CENTRO".
A reception desk with a clock, a sign for low-cost bike rentals, and a wall-mounted bike rack.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a building and greenery.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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Balmes 83, 1-2, Barcelona, 08008
  • Place, Rambla de Catalunya
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Batllo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a view of greenery through the window.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, each with a neatly folded towel, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

A neatly made bed with white linens and a gray quilt, two bedside tables with wooden finishes, and abstract wall art above the bed.

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with white linens and a gray quilt, two bedside tables with wooden finishes, and abstract wall art above the bed.

Superior Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted artwork, and a white radiator.

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are towels on the beds and a painting on the wall.

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, narrow hotel room with a single bed, a desk, and a small kitchenette.

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Interior)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a small desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a heater.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Interior)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for STANDARD WITH SHARED BATHROOM

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

STANDARD WITH SHARED BATHROOM

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Barcelona

Hostal Balmes Centro places you in the centre of Barcelona, steps from Rambla de Catalunya and within a short 5-minute stroll of Passeig de Gràcia. Highlights at this hostal include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hostal offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Eixample hostal include Casa Batllo and Casa Milà.

What's nearby

  • Rambla de Catalunya - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Casa Batllo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Rambla - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Provenca Station - 4 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cerveseria Catalana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Moritz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carnal - ‬3 min walk
  • La Flauta
  • ‪Grosso Napoletano Senza Glutine - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Balmes Centro

As a guest of Hostal Balmes Centro, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostal Balmes Centro also features express check-out, a television in common area, and a lift.

This Barcelona hostal is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Hostal Balmes Centro offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 7.70 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number No, country:ES|stateProvince:BARCELONA|city:BARCELNA|address1:CARRER BALMES 83|address2:1-1|postalCode:08008, TOMO 40940, FOLIO 147, HOJA B 373530, INSCRIPCION 1, 9826304DF2892F0001KO, Spanish Commercial Registry, ES:B65005035, ES

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Hostal Balmes Centro.

Property is also known as

Hostal Balmes Centro Hostel Barcelona
Hostal Balmes Centro Hostel
Hostal Balmes Centro Barcelona
Hostal Balmes Centro
Hostal Balmes Centro Barcelona, Catalonia
Balmes Centro Barcelona
Balmes Centro
Hostal Balmes Centro Hostal
Hostal Balmes Centro Barcelona
Hostal Balmes Centro Hostal Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostal Balmes Centro?

Hostal Balmes Centro offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Balmes Centro?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Balmes Centro on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hostal Balmes Centro?

The closest beach to Hostal Balmes Centro is Barceloneta Beach (3.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostal Balmes Centro?

No, Hostal Balmes Centro does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostal Balmes Centro?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostal Balmes Centro?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hostal Balmes Centro Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 443 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel in general was amazing! The only issue was the shower, the water temperature was intermittent and it was a constant battle or way too or way too cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle

The room was a good size and had a great view, it is very central which makes it perfect for touristing around the city. Staff were lovely and very helpful, the room was cleaned every day, however, the bed could use some work. Overall, the stay was pleasant with a great view and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Room was cleaned and had amenities such as a hairdryer, a fridge, and a safe. Was in a very good, central area of the city that allowed us to walk to major sites in the city. There was a metro station nearby as well. Very good value with this accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was really magical about this place and we can't believe the price and we're worried that this good review will make the price go up cuz we hope to stay again 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, being very close to the city centre, Ramblas and metro stops. In an old building, but very clean and good beds and bathroom. I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Macy Masoumeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bra
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachell margarett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostal is located to very walking distances of tourist attractions,there's a ton of restaurants just outside. Don't expect the hostal to be modern when it's a heritage bldg. But the toilet and aircon are very good. The aircon is fantastic for a warm weather. It's affordable for It's location. The doors uses a card. The lighting maybe just needs to be brighter instead of a warm yellow. But it's fine. The water heating works well. It's an old and well kept hostal with a lot of spanish history and character from flooring, ceiling and mosaic tiles. I recommend for being budgetbfriendly and close to every shop and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 6 nights and it was good! Really easy to get around a store at the bottoms that stays open 24 hours which was rly nice! The staff was nice and friendly. I felt safe and like nothing was going to go missing. Great place to stay at!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on the ground floor & it was very noisy! There is a bar next door, music went until 2.30 am! But overall it was clean & staff were nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit hard to find the front desk to check-in, more details provided beforehand would be useful. Area is fantastic. Room was neat and had a great balcony. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Few days in Barcelona. Good location

Two adults and one teenager. Very good location, walking distance to almost everywhere. Only minus is sounds coming from downstairs bar and voices from other rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Violetka

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ethan

Fine room. No one was available for checkout and it’s supposed to be 24 hours. Left at 3 am to catch a flight and no one was there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chutong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel! The room was extremely clean, with spotless floors, and the shared bathroom was spacious and very well-maintained. The room had a small fridge, and there was a microwave available in the hallway, which was very convenient. The ceiling in the room was beautiful, and my room even had a small balcony, making it a fantastic city stay experience. The location of the hotel is excellent — just about a 10-minute walk to Casa Milà, right in the city center, with plenty of great restaurants and cafés nearby. Additionally, there’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel, making transportation extremely easy. The staff were incredibly friendly. I accidentally left my glasses at the hotel, and they kindly helped me have them shipped back — I’m truly grateful! I will definitely choose this hotel again the next time I visit Barcelona.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ngai Chung

Liked: Staff & service
It is a very old building and the noise isolation is poor, we can hear everyone speaking in next room. The bathroom has up to date shower room and toilet bowl that is a credit for this hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, I thought it was super good! All very close! Easy access! I'm going back, I've already made a new reservation for next month. The bathroom is a little small, for someone who is a little overweight it wouldn't be so interesting. But I liked it a lot, especially for the issue of extras such as the very clean towels freegobar air conditioning, the balcony itself is a love apart! All rustic and the detail of the beautiful Baroque ceiling. I recommend it for sure! Very dear staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great low-budget option for Barcelona!

This hotel is located right in Eixample, right in the center of the city. The room was very comfortable, clean spacious and had a balcony. Wifi worked great and it had an AC and small radiator. (I think the refrigerator holders could be cleaned though.) There was no bathroom in this room, but it was down the hall and I never needed to wait to use it because I was one of the few guests on my floor. Reception check-in was quick, friendly and hands-off. The entrance is a bit hard to enter for someone with mobility issues because you need to step through the small door and there are some small stairs to enter the building, but there is an elevator. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful room and great value

I have booked many one-night stays near the city center of Barcelona during the past few years, and this hotel was by far my favorite. My spacious room had a beautiful 'sunroom' with lots of windows, in addition to the sleeping area and bathroom. This hotel offers many small comforts and conveniences: I really appreciated having a desk and a mini-fridge, and the bed was comfortable. Good shower with hot water. The hotel has a common area with an electric teakettle and microwave, which is also much appreciated and made for a more comfortable and convenient stay. It was very nice to have a self-service laundromat a half-block away so that I could do my laundry before packing my suitcase for my flight home to the United States. The distance from Plaza Catalunya (and the airport bus) is a bit farther than other comparably priced hotels in the area, but I think the size and quality of the rooms more than makes up for the extra walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the plus side, the room was clean with fresh linens every day, bathroom was spotless and cleaned daily, the staff were friendly and non-instrusive, and the place is centrally located so there are great things to see and do with easy access to all transportation. It had air conditioning as well. On the negative side, this tiny room was much more expensive for what you get, compared to anywhere in North America. My first thought was "Geesh, do people in Spain really live like this?" The room was very small, with two single beds squeezed side by side, no chairs, no dresser, just a single desk sitting on top of a mini-fridge. No stove or microwave in the room, you had to share appliances out in the "lobby" of the hotel. My son and I only planned to sleep there, so that was okay, but certainly you would not have a meal in the room or entertain any guests! Very little space in the tiny room. And Spanish people DO live better than this -- our next hotel in Grenada was much, much nicer, with a pool, and at half the price. Soooo... maybe look for a nicer place in Barcelona. Unless all you need is a clean bed and toilet. (But I will say, the staff were very friendly and did a great job keeping the place clean. So kudos to them!)
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

jean-francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bien situé. Chambre très petite mais suffisante mais avec ûe belle salle de bain. toute petite fenêtre donnant sur un puis de lumière. Pas de lampe de chevet ni d înterrupteur près du lit. Malheureusement très bruyant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

marta

Camera piccola ma accogliente e pulita Zona ottima e reception aperta h24
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudine h

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Varanda fofinha, perto de metrô, perto pontos turísticos
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

MANAMI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
思っていたより良くなかった
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

YOONJOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
객실 청소를 매일 깨끗하게 해주고 직원들은 친절한데 객실 안에서 인터넷이 전혀 되지 않습니다. 와이파이는 물론이고 심지어 데이터 로밍도 잘 되지 않아 크게 불편했습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026