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Ideal Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near La Rambla in Barcelona

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property amenity
Living area
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Carrer de la Unió, 10, Barcelona, 08001
  • La Rambla
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Room with 6 single beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room with 8 single beds and private bathroom

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 10 single beds, women only

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Room with 10 single beds

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Room with 5 single beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room, with Private Bathroom

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with private bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room with 6 single beds, women only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room, with bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room with 4 single beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, towels

Room with 4 single beds, women only

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom, women only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Rooms with 8 single beds

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Shower, towels

Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom, women only.

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Barcelona

Downtown Barcelona stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Barcelona hostel, you'll find La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral. Plaça de Catalunya and Port de Barcelona are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Barceloneta Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sagrada Familia - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

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
  • ‪Cafè de l'Òpera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kubik - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ideal Youth Hostel

Hostel near La Rambla in Barcelona
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 an elevator.

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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Ideal Youth Hostel offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Barcelona hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately EUR 6.00 for adults and 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, 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. No onsite 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 each accommodation.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ideal Youth Hostel to the airport?

Ideal Youth Hostel is 9.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ideal Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ideal Youth Hostel.

How close is Ideal Youth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.6 mi (11-min drive) from Barceloneta Beach and 13.6 mi (25-min drive) from Castelldefels Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ideal Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ideal Youth Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 6.00 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ideal Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Barcelona (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Ideal Youth Hostel have a pool?

Ideal Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Ideal Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Ideal Youth Hostel to downtown Barcelona?

Ideal Youth Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Barcelona.

Ideal Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 350 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kya-Ikon

Traveled with family
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

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

Horrible and dangerous area, scammers, stay aeay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kamil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, nice pricing & friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Faris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mara Y.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicola

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

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

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

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Building work going on at 8am in the property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Zahidul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamaim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Miguel, Fraijanes

Liked: Staff & service
Great place to be close to everything, it's a place to sleep, and only sleep. Not good for staying experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

johnny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything that was offered and explained at the property. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room is pretty bare bones, but ours was updated and comfortable. Towels and blankets are an extra fee. This isn’t the place to be if you need quiet. That said, you are so close to everything, it is a really good spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge, garfield

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The worst Experience of my whole life traveling. Was depress for me and my family. I never imagined that I going to be in a place like this. First, the room that they post on the advertising is not even close for the room that they gave me. Any room in a prisión have better conditions that that hole.The room was with bathroom and the told me that I have to share the bathroom with other peoples (ladies and gentlemen). One of the shower lock work didn,t work. NO HOT WATER IN ANY DAY AND ANY TIME TO TAKE SHOWER. We went to talk to the front desk person and they gave just excuu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

raul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
En calidad 1 por no poner menos 5
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in hostels all over the world, and this is by far the worst one. There are two showers for 60 people, The showers were broken half the time I was there. The bathroom facilities were disgustingly dirty. The bathrooms are mixed, male and female, and no changing room from the shower. There are no locks on most the doors and there was no soap most the time. You could find trash everywhere and no toilet paper. In the room with 10 bunkbeds, there was only one outlet to share. The Last night I was supposed to stay I came home and my key didn’t work so I went downstairs to ask what was wrong and they said that they had to move me to a different room because they booked a party of 10. So they changed my bed and my room without any notice, I only found out because my key didn’t work. I tried to get the stuff I had left on my bed but then found the cleaning staff did not know where it was, including my shower things which left me without the ability to take a shower. The new room they put me did not have any lockers. I would absolutely not stay this hostel again. I will say that the kids running it are really nice people and they do their best with what they have. For the amount of money they charged I would expect at least the basics I’m not looking for luxury, but unfortunately they missed the mark on clean facility, room management, basic hygiene, and basic facilities. I recommend to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property is not what I expected and is not worth the money. From the photos it looks much nicer but when we got there we were surprised. Despite being in a good area for tourists, the price of the room is far too high for what you get. There is no air conditioning, do not provide towels, nothing but a bed and bin in the room, the toilets are small, comfortable and the floors always wet from the showers. There was a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridge downstairs in the common space. There’s also a balcony which was nice to sit on and enjoy the sun. Overall I disagree with the price and think they need to upgrade a bit if they want to charge so much. Would not stay again. Thank you to the staff who were friendly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024