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Malacuna Barcelona

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A building with two entrances labeled "The Non-Hostel" and "AAALACUNA." - Malacuna Barcelona (Barcelona)
A short walk from La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral, Malacuna Barcelona provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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A bathroom with a round mirror, a white sink, and a shower with a handheld showerhead.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with two single beds, a window with curtains, and a small table between the beds.

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and a mirror on the wall.

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A narrow corridor with bunk beds on either side, a door at the end, and a ventilation system on the ceiling.

Private Room with 4 Beds with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A narrow corridor with four single beds aligned along the walls, a door at the end, and a metal ladder against the wall.

Private Room Female with 4 Beds with Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, numbered room 5, and a black door.

Private Room with 6 Beds and Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

A corridor with bunk beds, each with a curtain.

Private Room with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room Female with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door, and a window.

Private Room Female with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private 8-bed room with private bathroom.

A corridor with bunk beds, a bench, and a door at the end.

Private 8-bed room with private bathroom.

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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A corridor with bunk beds, a red door at the end, and a sign indicating a maximum weight limit.

Private Room with 10 Beds and Shared Bathroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

A corridor with bunk beds, a red door at the end, and a sign indicating a maximum weight limit.

Private Room in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a corridor leading to a door, multiple beds, a blue wall, and a wooden floor.

Private Room with 5 Beds and Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in a 4-bed Shared Room with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and a mirror on the wall.

Bed in a 4-bed Shared Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A narrow corridor with bunk beds on either side, a door at the end, and a ventilation system on the ceiling.

Bed in a 4-bed shared room with private bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Shared Female Room with Private Bathroom

A narrow corridor with four single beds aligned along the walls, a door at the end, and a metal ladder against the wall.

Bed in 4-Bed Shared Female Room with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A train compartment with bunk beds, curtains, and a window with blinds.

Bed in 6 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

A corridor with bunk beds, each with a curtain.

Bed in 6 Bed Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door, and a window.

Bed in a 6-bed Shared Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in an 8-bed shared room with private bathroom

A corridor with bunk beds, a bench, and a door at the end.

Bed in an 8-bed shared room with private bathroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

A corridor with bunk beds, a red door at the end, and a sign indicating a maximum weight limit.

Bed in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10 Beds Female Room with Shared

A corridor with bunk beds, a red door at the end, and a sign indicating a maximum weight limit.

Bed in 10 Beds Female Room with Shared

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 5 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a corridor leading to a door, multiple beds, a blue wall, and a wooden floor.

Bed in 5 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Private Room Female with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom

A train compartment with blue bunk beds, curtains, and a window with a view of the outside.

Private Room Female with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 8-bed Female Shared Room with Private Bathroom.

A train compartment with blue bunk beds, curtains, and a window with a view of the outside.

Bed in 8-bed Female Shared Room with Private Bathroom.

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Barcelona, Malacuna Barcelona is in the city center. Barcelona Cathedral and Sagrada Familia are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Montjuïc and Barceloneta Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Spotify Camp Nou or Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Visit our Barcelona travel guide
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Carrer de la Unió, 10, Barcelona, 08001

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with autumn foliage, a prominent building with a clock tower, and a distant mountain range.
    La Rambla
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A crowded street with a market stall and a building with a colorful facade.
    Boqueria Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a prominent tower, and adjacent classical buildings.
    Barcelona Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats, a large building, and a cityscape in the background.
    Port de Barcelona
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A plaza with a large building labeled 'Banco Español de Crédito', a fountain, and a statue of a person.
    Plaça de Catalunya
    9 min walk - 0.5 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'Ã’pera
    2 min walk
  • Güell Tapas
    2 min walk

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 7.70 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Malacuna Barcelona pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Malacuna Barcelona doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Malacuna Barcelona?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malacuna Barcelona?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Malacuna Barcelona located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Malacuna Barcelona Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 110 reviews

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6/10 Okay

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Clean rooms and helpful staff. Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were extremely helpful! some of the nicest hostel receptionists and the location was great plus the rooms were in very good condition
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Super location and brilliant staff. Too bad there’s no airco…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and comfortable bed. Check-in very easy and the rooms were secure. Lockers for rent in the reception came in very handy as we had a late flight out. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff super nice, shops nearby, walking distance from La Sagrada Família cathedral, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, shower room slightly dirty at times but otherwise great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your daytime concierge was very helpful and courteous. Also, we would like to give a shout out to Rebecca. She too was helpful, courteous and extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay excellent location incredible staff and fresh coffee and breakfast every morning from the hotel. I would recommend staying here if you are looking for a good experience at a good price and are willing to enjoy the city and accommodation within your budget. Easy check in and out staff were attentive and friendly in both Spanish and English, rooms were clean and bathrooms were too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good morning first I would like to say that your staff at the counter your concierge. He was very helpful. I’m sorry I forgotten his name very pleasant than I would like to also give a shout out to Rebecca who worked in the evening. She also was extremely helpful very pleasant to work with as well. Our stay was nice. The only thing I can say is we did not realize that there was no bathrooms in the bedroom area that was a shock to air system, but we got over it. Thank you once again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are nice. Clean room. Nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location a staff are great. Clean room and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Very helpful and excellent staff. Everything was within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place ,close to everything,the staff was helpful,clean with a lot of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a double room and it was really lovely. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome price, location, customer service, and beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hostel and really loved the location. It’s within walking distance of the beach, and they have free drinking water, a microwave, laundry facilities, and a rooftop terrace where you can relax and chill. A special shout-out to the housekeeping ladies and Nicolas, who was very professional, friendly, and welcoming to all the guests. Great place, great location, and great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location and lovely room. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hostel accommodations. Body wash provided in shower. Maintenance restocked and cleaned throughout the day. Beds are clean as are the entire facilities. They offer a good amount of socia activities as well. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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todo excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need more frequent cleaning for the number of folks. When there is no toilet paper the rolls are not replaced
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very rude! Worst hotel I ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026