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Hostal Balmes Centro

2.5 star property
Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Passeig de Gràcia

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Hostal Balmes Centro, in central Barcelona, offers free in-room WiFi and easy access to Plaça de Catalunya and Barcelona Cathedral. The lobby has a TV for relaxation, and the multilingual staff provides express check-out, a service highly appreciated by previous guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Interior) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Balmes 83, 1-2, Barcelona, 08008

What's nearby

  • Rambla de Catalunya - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Casa Batllo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Casa Milà - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Rambla - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Provenca Station - 4 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grosso Napoletano Senza Glutine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafè 365 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffeeness - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Granja Valencia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kanada-ya - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Balmes Centro

Hostal near Passeig de Gràcia
Close to Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, Hostal Balmes Centro has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Balmes Centro have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
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 are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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:

  • 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.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal Balmes Centro Hostel Barcelona
Hostal Balmes Centro Hostel
Hostal Balmes Centro Barcelona
Hostal Balmes Centro
Hostal Balmes Centro Barcelona, Catalonia
Balmes Centro Barcelona
Balmes Centro
Hostal Balmes Centro Hostal
Hostal Balmes Centro Barcelona
Hostal Balmes Centro Hostal Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Balmes Centro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Balmes Centro?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

What time is check-out at Hostal Balmes Centro?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostal Balmes Centro located?

Located in Eixample, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Rambla de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, and Casa Batllo. Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla are also within 15 minutes. Provenca Station is only a 4-minute walk and Diagonal Station is 8 minutes.

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Hostal Balmes Centro Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 413 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, being very close to the city centre, Ramblas and metro stops. In an old building, but very clean and good beds and bathroom. I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on the ground floor & it was very noisy! There is a bar next door, music went until 2.30 am! But overall it was clean & staff were nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chutong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel! The room was extremely clean, with spotless floors, and the shared bathroom was spacious and very well-maintained. The room had a small fridge, and there was a microwave available in the hallway, which was very convenient. The ceiling in the room was beautiful, and my room even had a small balcony, making it a fantastic city stay experience. The location of the hotel is excellent — just about a 10-minute walk to Casa Milà, right in the city center, with plenty of great restaurants and cafés nearby. Additionally, there’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel, making transportation extremely easy. The staff were incredibly friendly. I accidentally left my glasses at the hotel, and they kindly helped me have them shipped back — I’m truly grateful! I will definitely choose this hotel again the next time I visit Barcelona.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Fine room. No one was available for checkout and it’s supposed to be 24 hours. Left at 3 am to catch a flight and no one was there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, I thought it was super good! All very close! Easy access! I'm going back, I've already made a new reservation for next month. The bathroom is a little small, for someone who is a little overweight it wouldn't be so interesting. But I liked it a lot, especially for the issue of extras such as the very clean towels freegobar air conditioning, the balcony itself is a love apart! All rustic and the detail of the beautiful Baroque ceiling. I recommend it for sure! Very dear staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 6 nights and it was good! Really easy to get around a store at the bottoms that stays open 24 hours which was rly nice! The staff was nice and friendly. I felt safe and like nothing was going to go missing. Great place to stay at!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit hard to find the front desk to check-in, more details provided beforehand would be useful. Area is fantastic. Room was neat and had a great balcony. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mika

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

Few days in Barcelona. Good location

Two adults and one teenager. Very good location, walking distance to almost everywhere. Only minus is sounds coming from downstairs bar and voices from other rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngai Chung

Liked: Staff & service
It is a very old building and the noise isolation is poor, we can hear everyone speaking in next room. The bathroom has up to date shower room and toilet bowl that is a credit for this hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

Beautiful room and great value

I have booked many one-night stays near the city center of Barcelona during the past few years, and this hotel was by far my favorite. My spacious room had a beautiful 'sunroom' with lots of windows, in addition to the sleeping area and bathroom. This hotel offers many small comforts and conveniences: I really appreciated having a desk and a mini-fridge, and the bed was comfortable. Good shower with hot water. The hotel has a common area with an electric teakettle and microwave, which is also much appreciated and made for a more comfortable and convenient stay. It was very nice to have a self-service laundromat a half-block away so that I could do my laundry before packing my suitcase for my flight home to the United States. The distance from Plaza Catalunya (and the airport bus) is a bit farther than other comparably priced hotels in the area, but I think the size and quality of the rooms more than makes up for the extra walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Great low-budget option for Barcelona!

This hotel is located right in Eixample, right in the center of the city. The room was very comfortable, clean spacious and had a balcony. Wifi worked great and it had an AC and small radiator. (I think the refrigerator holders could be cleaned though.) There was no bathroom in this room, but it was down the hall and I never needed to wait to use it because I was one of the few guests on my floor. Reception check-in was quick, friendly and hands-off. The entrance is a bit hard to enter for someone with mobility issues because you need to step through the small door and there are some small stairs to enter the building, but there is an elevator. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the plus side, the room was clean with fresh linens every day, bathroom was spotless and cleaned daily, the staff were friendly and non-instrusive, and the place is centrally located so there are great things to see and do with easy access to all transportation. It had air conditioning as well. On the negative side, this tiny room was much more expensive for what you get, compared to anywhere in North America. My first thought was "Geesh, do people in Spain really live like this?" The room was very small, with two single beds squeezed side by side, no chairs, no dresser, just a single desk sitting on top of a mini-fridge. No stove or microwave in the room, you had to share appliances out in the "lobby" of the hotel. My son and I only planned to sleep there, so that was okay, but certainly you would not have a meal in the room or entertain any guests! Very little space in the tiny room. And Spanish people DO live better than this -- our next hotel in Grenada was much, much nicer, with a pool, and at half the price. Soooo... maybe look for a nicer place in Barcelona. Unless all you need is a clean bed and toilet. (But I will say, the staff were very friendly and did a great job keeping the place clean. So kudos to them!)
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sevara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es gab kein WLAN
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
In linea generale abbastanza bene , l'unico disaggio e il rumore che si sente da tutte le altre stanze e la pulizie non e ottima
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Arnaud

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre et fenetre d'un autre age, avec matelas hs! murs en carton... Cohabitation avec les voisins obligatoire quand au bruit de la tv, de leur discussion et du bip du micro onde installé dans le couloir..... Jusqu'à 2 h du matin... Le prix a payer quand on a une chambre avec douche et toilettes... Mais que d'autres n'ont pas cette cjance et qu'ils font des allers-retours incessants dnas le couloir en claquant les portes!.... Bref 155€ la nuit... Tristesse....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Staff & service

Bof

On s’attendait à avoir au moins un balcon, on avait une chambre plus petite que la GAV avec 2 prises dans la chambre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bon emplacement, mais aucune insonorisation

Très bon emplacement, en revanche, gros point noir, et pas des moindres : ZÉRO insonorisation. Chambre située dans un immeuble fin 19e sans AUCUNE isolation acoustique; nous avions l’impression de dormir dans le couloir (qui résonne). Chambre peu lumineuse et confort sommaire.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Moyen

Hotel vieillot mal isolé phoniquement, literie des années 80. Sinon pas trop cher et bien placé. Peut aller si vous êtes de passage et pas trop regardant sur votre confort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michele

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Posizione ottima

L'hotel si trova in una posizione ottima, molto centrale e sicura. Metro e bus sono a 5 minuti di camminata. L'edificio è datato ma la stanza era in buone condizioni. Pulizie quotidiane ma forse un po' approssimative. Essendo nel corridoio vicino alla reception, effettivamente risulta un po' rumoroso di notte.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roser

Liked: Cleanliness
Que fuera un edificio antiguo conservado. El silencio. Muchas opciones alrededor para comer y también supermercados. Que la habitación tuviera nevera y la galeria con més y sillas me pareció genial. Todo funcionaba perfectamente. Servicios de taquillas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

le seul avantage : situation géographique
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Violetka

Disliked: Staff & service
I
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Quintin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Es una propiedad muy vieja,camas muy malas,mala limpieza
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar viejo pero tiene elevador, el cuarto decente, la cama incómoda, pero para pocas noches es tolerable, lo demás bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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