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Ideal Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from La Rambla

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Shower, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩115,673
₩148,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 8 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 10 single beds, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 10 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 5 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 4 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 4 single beds, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom, women only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom, women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, with private bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 10-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Rooms with 8 single beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room with 4 single beds and private bathroom, women only.

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carrer de la Unió, 10, Barcelona, 08001

What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boqueria Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Barceloneta Beach - 11 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Liceu Station - 2 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tablao Flamenco Cordobes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rocambolesc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Artisa Barcelona - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ideal Youth Hostel

Hostel near La Rambla
Close to Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya, Ideal Youth Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ideal Youth Hostel feature thoughtful touches such as furnished patios and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate dining areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Catalan, English, Spanish

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 6.60 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: EUR 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number AJ–000397-59

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 Barcelona
Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Apr 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal Youth Hostel on Apr 21, 2025 start from ₩115,673, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Ideal Youth Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ideal Youth Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this hostel is steps from Gran Teatre del Liceu and La Rambla. Barcelona Cathedral and Boqueria Market are also within 10 minutes. Liceu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Drassanes Station is 6 minutes.

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Ideal Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 307 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shamaim

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Liked: 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

Building work going on at 8am in the property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

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

Everything that was offered and explained at the property. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuuli

A nice hotel. Service was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

luisa ayona

It's not how they present it on the website.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy

Excellent value for money, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Staff was very helpful! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gabor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst hostel i ever seen

I can tell this was farbthe most terrible stay in Barcelona. Usually i like hostels with multiple beds no problem with that but this the worst. I cannot add photos i think there is a problem with the hotels.com site but i really wanted the shoe you guys that the pictures has nothing to do with the reality exept the lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

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

6/10 Okay

Gilberto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location …
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

OHKEOL

It's not a convenient facility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleab

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hojin

accessibility close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John

Good price

2/10 Terrible

MANDEEP

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathrooms were terrible, very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
They have to improve the quality of Housekeeping
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Niklas

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No safe in the room Can't close the toilet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben o

Love it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nalbert Helio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Get away from this property

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the front is very nice, but that does not make up for the decrepit state that this hostel is in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rico

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never book it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

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