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Hostal Elkano

2.0 star property
Central hostal with a 24-hour front desk connected to a rail/subway station in Barcelona

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Located in the heart of Plaça d'Espanya, Hostal Elkano offers easy access to Barcelona's attractions. Explore La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya, then return to comfortable rooms with WiFi. Attentive staff provide luggage storage and concierge services.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Elkano , 78, Barcelona, 8004

What's nearby

  • Plaça d'Espanya - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Rambla - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sagrada Familia - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • França Station - 4 min drive
  • Poble Sec Station - 4 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buenas Migas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pala - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Galicia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tast - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Manso's Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal Elkano

Hostal near Plaça d'Espanya
Located close to La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya, Hostal Elkano has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Elkano feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 HB-002895

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

Property is also known as

Hostal Elkano Hostel Barcelona
Hostal Elkano Hostel
Hostal Elkano Barcelona
Hostal Elkano Hostal
Hostal Elkano Barcelona
Hostal Elkano Hostal Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Elkano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostal Elkano?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Elkano?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Elkano?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hostal Elkano located?

Located in El Poble-sec, this hostal is within 1 mi (2 km) of Plaça d'Espanya, La Rambla, and Barcelona Cathedral. Plaça de Catalunya and Casa Milà are also within 2 mi (3 km). Poble Sec Station is only a 4-minute walk and Parc de Montjuic Station is 9 minutes.

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Hostal Elkano Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 305 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place easy to move around
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Genie

Liked: Staff & service
Just stay temporary but it helps with affordable price for those that saves money this place will help. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aiping

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient and comfortable stay, within walking distance to the main tourist attractions but also out of the way enough that we were able to escape some of the business and explore some more local spots. Very easy check and in and staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Overall, good for a few days. Building has a weird odor. Staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. Ok for a short stay - good are, Carrer de Blai is hust around the corner
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

martha

Good value for price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will repeat IF i ever go back to Barcelona
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Very good

Clean and warm in winter. Very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet area, close to transport, restaurants, grocery stores. We received clean linens every day. The bathroom had new facilities. There was a common kitchen with dishes and silverware. A refrigerator and microwave, also a pot for hot water. Coffee, sugar, and tea bags also. WiFi was included. A pleasant stay. Security was good and advice given on planning our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for one night whilst travelling. Basic but clean and all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Overall the hostal was good. The area was a bit dirty. Night staff sometimes good sometimes moody, but overall it was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

william

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Building work outside dirty & Noisy won’t be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

olivier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY basic, 2 bathrooms in the corridor, not very clean and can be busy for all customers. No breakfast for a crappy room at 122euros/night. Also the walls are so thin that you can hear next rooms activities, TV or discussions. Don't expect privacy. I had a second reservation for the trip back that I could not cancel or be refunded for during the power shut-down on 28 April. Unbelievable...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

IVAN

Liked having a private bathroom but there was hair in the sink. The night crew could not speak English.it was noisy and we had a full bed and twin. Would have slept better in a bigger bed. The room was fairly clean, but not as clean as other places. I don't think we will go back there.

10/10 Excellent

Teba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No usamos el aire acondicionado,tiendas cerca no habian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera decente rispetto le aspettative, il personale della reception fa rumore di notte non permettendoti di dormire tranquilla, c’è l’aria condizionata, bagno ok, vicina alle fermata della metro e bus, nelle vicinanze ci sono dei bar, pub e supermercati
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ofelia

terrible nunca nos quedamos un area que solo parecia de delinquentes no se como una compania tan prestigiosa como Expedia que confio siegamente sugiera un hotel como este es realmente una verguenza para ustedes nunca pudimosvni bajarnos del taxi pues temiamos por nuestra segurida fue terrible la experiencia necesito que un representante se comunique conmigo mi nombre ex ofelia momany mi tekefono es 1- 5616853197 mi e mail es ofeliamomany44@gmail.com expedia itinerario # 73141985375842 gracias por su atencion a este grand problema espero por su respuesta inmediata 10/02/2025
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AZOUAOU , YAMINA , DJHOUHRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hyunyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and very accessible from airport and downtown. clean and convenient, but little bit noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättefin service, AC på rummet. Inte så stort rum, men helt enligt beskrivning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! And one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. Only come with a carry-on not that much space in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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