Centre Esplai Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Port de Barcelona

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Interior
Bar (on property)
Staircase
Garden
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carrer Riu Anoia 42-54, El Prat de Llobregat, 08820
  • Place, Port de Barcelona
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Fira Barcelona
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Nou
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Triple Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room, Balcony (5 pax)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room, Balcony (6 pax)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

El Prat de Llobregat

Near the airport.At this El Prat de Llobregat hostel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Port de Barcelona and 6 miles (10 km) of RCDE Stadium. Fira Barcelona and Gran Via 2 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • RCDE Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Port de Barcelona - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Fira Barcelona - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Camp Nou - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • La Rambla - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • El Prat de Llobregat Station - 4 min drive
  • Parc Nou Station - 6 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Cortijo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Sal Marina Retaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Caliu - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante PARELLADA - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪BEMBO Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Centre Esplai Hostel

Family-friendly stay near Port de Barcelona
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hostel measures 3228 square feet (300 square meters) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Centre Esplai Hostel.

This El Prat de Llobregat hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3228 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Centre Esplai Hostel offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height door lock
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.66 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number HB-004558

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Alberg Centre Esplai
Alberg Centre Esplai El Prat de Llobregat
Alberg Centre Esplai Hostel
Alberg Centre Esplai Hostel El Prat de Llobregat
Centre Esplai Hostel El Prat de Llobregat
Centre Esplai Hostel
Centre Esplai El Prat de Llobregat
Centre Esplai
Esplai Hostel Prat Llobregat
Centre Esplai Hostel El Prat de Llobregat
Centre Esplai Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Centre Esplai Hostel to the airport?

Centre Esplai Hostel is 2.3 mi (5-min drive) away from the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Centre Esplai Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Centre Esplai Hostel.

How close is Centre Esplai Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 9.6 mi (24-min drive) from Barceloneta Beach and 7.2 mi (13-min drive) from Castelldefels Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Centre Esplai Hostel offer free breakfast?

Centre Esplai Hostel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Centre Esplai Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Barcelona (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Centre Esplai Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Centre Esplai Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Centre Esplai Hostel have a pool?

Centre Esplai Hostel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Centre Esplai Hostel have a restaurant?

Centre Esplai Hostel is home to Tastam Restaurant, which features Mediterranean cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Centre Esplai Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Centre Esplai Hostel to downtown El Prat de Llobregat?

Centre Esplai Hostel is 0.8 mi away from El Prat de Llobregat.

Reviews

Centre Esplai Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rented a Superior Single room for one night. Walked from Parc Nou station, easy to find. The property has the feel of a university dorm. Clean, safe, dinner and breakfast options were simple, affordable and tasty. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a single room at this hostel. It was large, the bathroom was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good, including croissants, sandwich meat, fruit, yogurt, and coffee. It is about a 10 minute walk from the Metro, but it is really hard to push a wheeled suitcase, as the sidewalks have small square patterns embedded in them. This is a problem in many Barcelona neighbourhoods, and is not a reflection of the hostel (just a warning about the walk there). The hostel uses recycled water in the toilets and showers, but the tap water is potable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Would stay again

Although this is a hostel type accommodation, we found it brilliant. Staff were great and very helpful. Room had 4 single bunk beds in it and bathroom was very spacious. Breakfast was self service plentiful. Places to eat within a short(ish) walk. Was about 6 miles outside Barcelona and one of the routes to the hotel was blocked by roadworks which caused us satnav issues but that wasn't the hotels fault. Only dislike was the state of the free car park. It was covered in sand with big ruts in it. We had torrential rain during the night and came down to our bikes covered in sand where the rain had bounced off the ground. On balance we would still stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cesar Agusto

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Oviedo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting Self sustaining foundation with hotel and school for kids, strong ecológical mentally, rooms can be a bit hot when coming in fue to energy conservation features. A bit pricey for all bunker beds rooms but it does the job for short stays. Keep up the environmental effort !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

The positives: the room was clean. Front desk check in staff were kind. The agency initiative to support vulnerable children & youth is very nice. The negatives: Very inconvenient to get too from the airport. Added about an hour + train ticket costs per person. The building entrance is also hard to find. There was no soap in the washroom to wash hands.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to say near the airport, safe área and good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yandel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good services.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but very adequate. Close to airport. Convenient. Good cause.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hector, Raeford

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place and easy price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

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

Poor Air Conditioner or No Air Conditioner at all.

Air conditioning is set to 23 Celsius and cannot be lowered, it’s hard to tell if the AC fan speed works or not. Upon arrival my room felt like a sauna even though it is set to 23c, I complained to the front desk and was told if there’s no one in the room, the AC is set to be off, therefore, it takes hours to get the temp to a pleasant level. The temp inside the room was hotter than the temp outside of the building and yards, I was told by the front desk staff that they believed that the room feels like a sauna. If management is aware of this, I do not understand how they would not fix the settings so the temp and fan of the AC unit can be adjusted accordingly to the guests taste.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Umesh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for 1 x night as we were catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport. Staff were very friendly and advised us where to eat in the evening. Good price for the stay . Would use again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

EMMA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived at approximately 10:30 p.m., the experience was unacceptable. The hotel had an overwhelming unpleasant smell, and your front desk staff showed little urgency or concern in helping us, despite the late hour. The room we were given was entirely misrepresented compared to what was advertised online. It was in extremely poor and unsanitary condition: There were dirty stains all over the bathroom, making it unusable. Blood was found on the floor, which is absolutely unacceptable and a serious health concern. We had to keep our shoes on throughout the stay due to how dirty the room was. More alarmingly, as a group of female guests, we felt completely unsafe. We heard someone rattling the balcony door, and were forced to move a bed in front of it for security. Throughout the night, we experienced multiple attempts of individuals knocking on and trying to open our room door. We were frightened and felt completely exposed and vulnerable. This experience was unsanitary, unsafe, and completely misrepresented by your hotel's online description.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills for real. No soap, wash clothes. Bring soap and face clothes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joeleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Good deal

Taxi to hostel $21 meter $15. Alberg Centre Esplai Hostel check in at 2pm not earlier 3 nights $187,61. Lunch cafe full $14 half $7 water$1,75 beer $1,50 soda $1,50. Breakfast included. Olive oil is the bomb. Had to move rooms because the AC did not work. Private room 6 bunkbeds private restroom and shower. Shower water floods but drys but looks like a leak. Comes with pillow, thin sheet and one towel no hand towels. super marcado for body soap 2.35 shampoo 2,45 drinks beer and chips 1,50. From hostel just through the alley. Freenow app for taxi there $25 return $28 fixed price. Fell asleep and almost missed dinner at 10pm. Breeze seems better than gigzby for wifi reception and calling. Able to use google maps navigation and call through whats app and text through apple. Meals at hostel are nothing special. Breakfast 8-10 not in cafe, Lunch starts at 130pm, dinner 8pm. Checkout 11 then doing laundry $4 euro washer $1 euro dryer. We had a big load so i needed 5 for dryer. Taking taxi to and from hostel cost us around $123.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked that the hotel was part of an educational campus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025