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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
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Reception
Living area
Ideal Youth Hostel in central Barcelona offers a rooftop escape with city views. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and plan adventures with helpful staff. Practical amenities include tour assistance, luggage storage, and elevator access.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room with 6 single beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Room with 8 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Room with 10 single beds, women only

Highlights

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

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Room with 10 single beds

Highlights

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

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Room with 5 single beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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1 bed in 6-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Room with 4 single beds

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with 6 single beds and private bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Shower, towels

Room with 4 single beds, women only

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 10-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4-Bed Women-Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Shower, towels

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Ideal Youth Hostel is in Downtown Barcelona, a neighborhood in Barcelona. Barcelona Cathedral and Park Güell are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barceloneta Beach and Parc de la Ciutadella. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys or Palau Sant Jordi.
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Carrer de la Unió, 10, Barcelona, 08001

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
  • ‪Kubik - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Güell Tapas - ‬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:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

  • 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)

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
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

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 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 Plaça de Catalunya are also within 15 minutes. Liceu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Drassanes Station is 6 minutes.

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Ideal Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 356 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

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura accogliente e pulita
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Muy bien situado, el staff muy atento.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível localização.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BOA LOCALIZAÇÃO - BOM CUSTO BENEFICIO
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nini johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AMAZING location. But the rooms are bare bones. Not the place you go to to relax in the room, but the location is perfect for walking around and exploring
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
location was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kamil

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

6/10 Okay

Oge

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is as described but the room had a very bad smell. The toilets and bathroom facilities needs to be enhanced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GISELLE

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

Excelente ubicacion

Excelente ubicacion
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Nice location. Good breakfast. Most of the receptionists were considerate and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Senza parole, tutto perfetto 👌👌👌👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tommaso

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
La camera prenotata non era per niente uguale a quella prenotata, nemmeno simile!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very basic, although the staff was nice the room was not clean. Also no sheets only blankets. Very thin walls. I read other reviews calling it prison like....spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

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

Muy bien ubicado

Esta muy bien ubicado. Las habitaciones sencillas con lo basico , pero limpias y los colchones comodos .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kya-Ikon

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

Shamaim

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

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Auberge pour petit budget, accueillant personnel à l’écoute. Proche de tout commerce .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

El servicio bueno , en general, lo único es que las camas son muy bajas e incómodas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alimou Boiro

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad
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

6/10 Okay

Claudia

The bathrooms were dirty most of the time. The room was clean and ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ludovic

Séjour conforme à la description. Seul bémol, j'ai oublié/perdu mes papiers d'identité à l'hôtel. Impossible de joindre directement l'hôtel après notre départ, ne répondent pas au téléphone et absence d'adresse mail direct à l'établissement pour les contacter.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maggie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are staying 2 nights there.input first travel it's difficult to find the hotel and we didn't find because the name of the hotel is not ideal youth hostel.we don't like this hotel because the toilet is outside of our room.they ar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susana

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

6/10 Okay

Xaviera

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The hostel has a different name and the dorm room didn’t look like on the picture. No curtains like on the pictures. No toilet on the same level as my room, it was out of service. No plug to charge my phone at my bed. Really basic hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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