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Central and Basic Universitat

Property class: 1
Hostel near La Rambla in Barcelona

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A view from a balcony overlooking a narrow street with multi-story buildings, some with balconies and plants.
A staircase with alternating black and green steps, a handrail, and a sign on the wall.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a counter with a coffee machine.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outside.
A narrow bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a small balcony with a metal railing.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle Joaquin Costa 44, 2-1, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08001
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barcelona

Heart of Barcelona.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Barcelona hostel, you'll find La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya. Also, Passeig de Gràcia is within half a mile (1 km) and Barcelona Cathedral is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boqueria Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Rambla - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sant Antoni Station - 4 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 11 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Departure Coffee Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piscis Copas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Almirall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bismillah Kebabish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fast Eddie's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central and Basic Universitat

Hostel near La Rambla in Barcelona
Central and Basic Universitat offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Barcelona hostel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Central and Basic Universitat offers 24 accommodations with ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number HB-000701

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Central and Basic Universitat to the airport?

Central and Basic Universitat is 11.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Central and Basic Universitat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central and Basic Universitat.

How close is Central and Basic Universitat to the beach?

This hostel is 2.1 mi (19-min drive) from Barceloneta Beach and 14.2 mi (37-min drive) from Castelldefels Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Central and Basic Universitat offer free breakfast?

Central and Basic Universitat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central and Basic Universitat?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Barcelona (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Central and Basic Universitat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Central and Basic Universitat?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Central and Basic Universitat have a pool?

Central and Basic Universitat does not have a pool.

Does Central and Basic Universitat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Central and Basic Universitat to downtown Barcelona?

Central and Basic Universitat is 0.5 mi away from Barcelona.

Central and Basic Universitat Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alt ok sentralt i Barcelona
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edificio feo y deteriorado. Experiencia deprimente. Habitacion ruidosa en la noche. Estuve 3 noches y no cambiaron sabanas ni toallas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026