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Hostal River

2.5 star property
Pension with a 24-hour front desk, 3-minute walk to La Rambla

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Property entrance
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Sant Pau 15, principal 2, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08001
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (1 Double and 1 Single)

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (1 Double and 1 Single)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Barcelona

Hostal River puts you in the heart of Barcelona, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Barcelona guest house include Plaça de Catalunya and Picasso Museum.
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What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaça Reial - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boqueria Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Liceu Station - 2 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cañete - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Güell Tapas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Terraza Restaurante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pita House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal River

Pension with a 24-hour front desk, 3-minute walk to La Rambla
Hostal River offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Barcelona pension is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Hostal River offers 24 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Barcelona pension provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. 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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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.
Housekeeping is not available on Thursdays, weekly. Limited services including trash collection and towel exchanges are still available on request.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 5.50 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; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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.

Property is also known as

Hostal River Pension
Hostal River Barcelona
Hostal River Pension Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostal River?

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

Are there any beaches close to Hostal River?

The closest beach to Hostal River is Barceloneta Beach (1.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostal River?

No, Hostal River does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostal River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostal River?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostal River Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 205 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Great value in a fantastic location.

This is a family run gem right in the heart of the city. It will not be beaten on price and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Close to major attractions and shopping we found our stay there very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mei Chi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You'll get what you paid for. Staff are friendly, rooms are clean, location is very convenient, on a side street near Rambler. No air con, can be quite hot in summer. Rooms are on 3rd floor, no elevator. Not an ideal location for seniors or family with small kids. At night, the area is a bit noisy and you might not feel 100% safe strolling around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danny, Miami Gardens

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay. The hostal's front desk is on a 2nd floor, no elevator but the escalator was acceptable. To go to the room we were assigned to, there was a narrow and uncomfortable escalator. There was no A/C in the room and no bathroom either. On top of all these inconveniences the area was bad an extremely unsafe. WE DID NOT STAYED AND ENDED LOOSING THE MONEY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenda, Strongsville

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room did not have AC only a small fan on a hot day. Pillow case had blood stains.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ella

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t return

Had a weird smell from walking in the door, very run down and no air con (not ideal in summer). The street it is on smelt like urine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

They never contacted us. Didn’t even end up staying there because didn’t know if our room was even still available or could get a late check in. No communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a very well located, friendly, clean hostel. The prices are high for what it is, but that is Barcelona prices for you! Surprisingly quiet given its central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Staff & service

No human respect

A family tragedy had occured when the daughter of the couple that was booked for the room, had been tragically killed. Tried to cancel in thus extreme situation, but the property refused. I understand policy, but in this case it wasn't a normal situation, and no considerstion was given.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy until 4am
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great for a few days of stay, but the water leaked through the wall and onto the room every time we showered. Other than that everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, just few minutes walk away from the busy La Rambla Boulevard & La Boqueria Market for food and shopping. Friendly staff, easy check in and out. Great value for the location, have a very homey feel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An ideal place to stay for a few nights to rest, centrally located to the key attractions within an hour walking distance, friendly staff and clean and tidy rooms and bathrooms. Just make sure to bring some sleeping earbuds with you when you get to sleep since the rooms are located in a noisy neighbourhood and be wary if you got heavy luggage since there are no lifts. Overall, I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
There is no elevator and our room is on the 4th floor. If you’re travelling with heavy luggage then this property is not for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Clean, good position, friendly

A clean guesthouse in a good position just off the seaward end of La Rambla. The staff were very polite and welcoming. Even though I cannot speak Catalan or Spanish, and they did not speak English, we managed to understand each other!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isael

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Barcelone

Seul bon côté bien situé Pas d ascenseur 3e etage Difficile a trouvé Office 2e étage personne pour nous aider avec nos bagages
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Li Mei

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is situated in a continent place, easy access to everything, the metro station is just around the end of the alley,and the staff are friendly, showed me the way to get around to the bus stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, manchester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very close to liceu metro 2 minutes walk 2 minutes to the ramblas and shops kfc and mcdonald's was 5 minutes walk the ramblas was very safe plenty of police walking about
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and washrooms were kept very clean. Shower had some issues with hot water cutting in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shashank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024