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Malacuna Barcelona

2.0 star property

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Living area
Billiards
Property amenity
Living area
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Explore the area

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Carrer de la Unió, 10, 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.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and AirC

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom and AirC

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room Female with 4 Beds with Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 6 Beds and Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room Female with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 10 Beds and Shared Bathroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 5 Beds and Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Beds Female Room with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Beds Room and Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Beds Female Room with Shared

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room Female with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Female Room with Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Female Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Barcelona

Malacuna Barcelona places you in the centre of Barcelona, steps from La Rambla and within a short 5-minute stroll of Boqueria Market. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and furnished patios. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Barcelona hostel include Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya.
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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) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ArtiSa Barcelona - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cañete - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Güell Tapas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub Temple Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Malacuna Barcelona

As a guest of Malacuna Barcelona, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Malacuna Barcelona also features laundry facilities and a lift.

This Barcelona hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Malacuna Barcelona offers 32 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This Barcelona hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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.

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:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 6.00 for adults and from EUR 6.00 for children
  • Towels fee: EUR 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Malacuna Barcelona?

Malacuna Barcelona offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Malacuna Barcelona?

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malacuna Barcelona on 13 Mar 2026 start from AU$174, 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 Malacuna Barcelona?

The closest beach to Malacuna Barcelona is Barceloneta Beach (1.6 km).

Does Malacuna Barcelona serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Malacuna Barcelona?

No, Malacuna Barcelona does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Malacuna Barcelona?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Malacuna Barcelona?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Malacuna Barcelona Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Room was not what I expected. Arrangement as if a train coach. Not comfortable and not spacious. Thankfully, the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Hans Walter

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay excellent location incredible staff and fresh coffee and breakfast every morning from the hotel. I would recommend staying here if you are looking for a good experience at a good price and are willing to enjoy the city and accommodation within your budget. Easy check in and out staff were attentive and friendly in both Spanish and English, rooms were clean and bathrooms were too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
Habitación con baño limpia. Accesible, buenos servicios.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025