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Ideal Youth Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from La Rambla

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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast available
Laundry room
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

27 Jan - 28 Jan

Explore the area

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.)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Private Room Female with 4 Beds with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Private Room with 6 Beds and Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Private Room with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Private Room Female with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 8
8 Single Beds

Private Room with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 8
8 Single Beds

Private Room with 10 Beds and Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 10
10 Single Beds

Private Room in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 10
10 Single Beds

Private Room with 5 Beds and Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 5
5 Single Beds

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Beds Female Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 6 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 6 Beds Room and Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 8 Beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 10 Beds Female Room with Shared

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Bed in 5 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Heating

Ceiling fan

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Private Room Female with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 8 Bed Female Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

About the area

Barcelona

Ideal Youth Hostel puts you in the heart of Barcelona, steps from La Rambla and within a 10-minute stroll of Barcelona Cathedral. 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 Plaça de Catalunya and Port de Barcelona.

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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
‪Cañete - ‬1 min walk
‪ArtiSa Barcelona - ‬2 min walk
‪Güell Tapas - ‬2 min walk
‪Irish Pub Temple Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ideal Youth Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from La Rambla

As a guest of Ideal Youth Hostel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ideal Youth Hostel 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

Ideal Youth Hostel 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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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

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

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children

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

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

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

Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona

Ideal Youth Barcelona

Ideal Youth

Ideal Youth Hotel Barcelona

Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona

Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Ideal Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal Youth Hostel?

As of 26 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal Youth Hostel on 27 Jan 2026 start from AU$75.49, 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 Ideal Youth Hostel?

The closest beach to Ideal Youth Hostel is Barceloneta Beach (1.6 km).

Does Ideal Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ideal Youth Hostel?

No, Ideal Youth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ideal Youth Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Ideal Youth Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ideal Youth Hostel Reviews

6.4

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with family

26 Oct 2025

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

Very happy with the hostel/motel. It surpassed my expectations. They were in the middle of a name change, everything is newly renovated. It gives you the feel of a college dorm on the main floor. Couches, common areas, kitchen area. The staff is AMAZING, friendly, competent, on point with everything you need. The pricing was extremely reasonable for the area. The rooms were great. Our group took a full room with 4 beds and a private bathroom. It was spacious and had patio!! Great place to stay in a city like Barcelona. 5 stars, I would come back any time.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

aurea

15 Oct 2025

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

Bunk beds have no lights. The space between bunk beds is at around 24 inches. Nobody could sit straight. Staff is slow to check you in. They sell more than they can take care of. There is no kitchen to cook, no microwave, no dishes, no refrigerator.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Travelled with group

6 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service

This is a very trendy hostel but still a hostel, shared co-ed bathroom and everything, but it's comfortable within walking distance from all the touristic areas and close to a metro station that will take you to and from the main train station... Great place to stay for young people!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

1 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

I got a private room and it was alright! The lock on the communal bathroom door was broken and I asked about it but it didn’t get fixed. The location is great and I loved the rooftop. I thought the private room was overpriced for what you’re getting but from what people told me this is normal for Barcelona. Cleanliness was good for a hostel! Near to everything

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

GRACE

Travelled with family

2 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting Bunk Beds

Good for the price and good location but the bunk beds are too low and you cant even fully sit down when you're at the bottom of the bed. Not even have a chair to sit down coz you cant really sit properly on bed and me and my children's head always hit the top of the bed. Bunk bed is okay but at least you could have been able to sit down properly.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Oge

Travelled with family and small children

17 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

The property is as described but the room had a very bad smell. The toilets and bathroom facilities needs to be enhanced.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Muhammad Humauin

Travelled with family

12 Aug 2025

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

11 Aug 2025

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

Clean room and close to bathroom

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

26 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It was very basic, although the staff was nice the room was not clean. Also no sheets only blankets. Very thin walls. I read other reviews calling it prison like....spot on.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramitto

Travelled with family

1 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Average

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Xaviera

11 June 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

31 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

27 May 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kya-Ikon

Travelled with family

15 May 2025

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

Staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable on the local area. Had to do an early check in with no notice and they were accommodating and flexible. Cleanliness and amenities are better than that of a typical hostel.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceara

14 May 2025

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

Its in an ideal location for the centre, close to metro lincs. Theres a lot of noise at night outside on the street. I was in a room for 6 women and it was very safe, I was solo travelling and even went out with 2 of the girls i met who were from Germany! There are lockers but you need your own padlock. The only possible issue was the toilet was accessible from the corridor and the lock from the inside was falling off :( Our balcony door was broken one day and once reported it was fixed by the next morning! Very good service!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susana

10 May 2025

Horrible and dangerous area, scammers, stay aeay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kamil

Travelled with family

1 May 2025

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

Fantastic location, nice pricing & friendly staff.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Faris

23 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mara Y.

22 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicola

17 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Party place!!

I booked a private room with private bathroom on the understanding that this would be no frills but just a clean base for us to explore Barcelona. Location is perfect and right in the heart of La Rambla but this is where the good bits stop! We checked in and were told that towels are not included in the room price. I showed my booking confirmation which stated differently and I was told that the booking confirmation was incorrect. I was however given towels and not charged as it was not my error. The reception area is like a youth club, pool tables and youths sitting around drunk and playing drinking games. We quickly left to go to our room! When we got to the room it was very basic! 2 single beds, a sink in the bedroom and a separate wetroom with toilet. The beds had some sort of plastic mattress protector and they were very uncomfortable. However, this was not the worst thing in the world so we settled down for sleep.....yep that was not happening. There was people screaming, shouting, singing, falling over right outside our door and also in the street outside (no double glazing at this place) this went on until after 4am both nights (Monday and Tuesday) we had no sleep at all other than when we used earplugs to drown out a little of the noise. When we checked out we asked if we could leave our bags to be told there is also a charge to this (1 euro per hour) By this time we just wanted to go and never return!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Amir

17 Mar 2025

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

Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

13 Mar 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

My son stayed here last week and he said that the cleanliness of the sheets were not good. There were no towels.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Travelled with group

3 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Building work going on at 8am in the property

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Zahidul

22 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

11 Jan 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

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