This bed and breakfast in Córdoba’s historic centre combines an Andalusian courtyard, shared dormitories and walking access to the Mosque-Cathedral and several museums.
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Backpacker Al-Katre is a bed and breakfast in Córdoba’s historic centre, 100 metres from the Mosque-Cathedral and arranged around an Andalusian-style courtyard. Its rooms are shared dormitories with a shared bathroom, heating and views of the courtyard or a pedestrian street; some have a balcony. Options include beds in female and mixed dormitories of different sizes, as well as air conditioning.
The accommodation has a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and free luggage storage. There is also a drinks vending machine and a café. Bed linen is included, while towels can be hired at reception. It suits guests who prefer sharing spaces and exploring Córdoba on foot: Calle de las Flores is a two-minute walk away, while the Roman Bridge, Julio Romero de Torres Museum and Alcázar are nearby. The train station is 1.4 km away and a bus stop is 200 metres away.
Backpacker Al-Katre offers single beds in three shared dormitories, all with a shared bathroom. There is a female dormitory with four beds, a mixed dormitory with six and a smaller mixed dormitory with two beds. Each bed is for one person, and the rooms range from 9 to 18 m². Bed linen is included.
The differences between the options can help you choose the right one for your stay: the female dormitory is the largest and has a balcony; the six-bed mixed dormitory has courtyard views and direct access to this Andalusian space. The two-bed mixed dormitory is the most compact, at 9 m², and has heating and air conditioning. The courtyard and some rooms offer interior views, while the windows in the smallest option overlook a quiet pedestrian street. Bathrooms are shared, not private.
At 18 m², this is the largest of the three dormitories and is for women, with four beds in total. The single bed is in a bunk bed; the room has a balcony and views of the interior courtyard. The shared bathroom has a bath or shower.
This 17 m² mixed dormitory has six beds and views of the interior courtyard, with direct access to this Andalusian space. The single bed is in a bunk bed and the shared bathroom has a shower. Compared with the female option, you share the room with more guests, and a balcony is not listed.
At 9 m², this is the most compact dormitory, with two beds in total compared with four or six in the other options. It is mixed and has heating and air conditioning. Its windows overlook a quiet pedestrian street in the Jewish Quarter; the shared bathroom has a shower.
The shared spaces at Backpacker Al-Katre include a picnic area, outdoor furniture, a garden and several terraces, including a sun terrace. The shared kitchen lets you prepare meals, and there is also a café. To help you during your stay, the accommodation offers a concierge service, luggage storage, lockers and tourist information.
Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and the rooms have air conditioning. There are also family rooms, non-smoking rooms and a designated smoking area. Activities include walking tours, visits or classes about local culture, live music and performances, as well as temporary art galleries. A vending machine offers drinks; you can also relax outdoors in the garden or on the terrace. The accommodation does not have parking.
Backpacker Al-Katre is at Martinez Rucker, 14, in Córdoba’s historic centre, within the Jewish Quarter. The area is made up of pedestrian streets and small squares: Calleja del Pañuelo is 60 m away and Puerta de Santa Catalina is 90 m away. The Mosque-Cathedral is 100 m away, and Calle de las Flores is about a two-minute walk. The accommodation’s Andalusian-style courtyard fits in with the traditional architecture of this part of the city.
Puerta del Puente is 230 m away, next to the entrance to the Roman Bridge, which is 350 m away. The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is 400 m away and Torre de la Calahorra is 450 m away. You can also visit the Casa de las Cabezas Museum, 130 m away, and the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Córdoba, 260 m away. The bus stop is 200 m away and has regular services to Córdoba train station, 1.4 km away. Córdoba Airport is 6 km away.
For a closer look at local history, the Centro Flamenco Fosforito, in Posada del Potro, is 300 m away; the Julio Romero de Torres Museum is the same distance away. Plaza de la Corredera and the Roman Temple are 500 m away, and Plaza de las Tendillas is 550 m away. Cultural events include Córdoba’s Holy Week and, in May, the Patio Festival. Between visits, the streets of the old town make it easy to get between monuments, museums and squares without relying on a car.
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Guests particularly value the staff, as well as the cleanliness and value for money. The facilities receive a solid rating, while the internet connection is rated slightly less highly than the other aspects.
Rates at Backpacker Al-Katre vary depending on the season, dormitory type and dates. To check the current price for your stay, see the available rates here.
Backpacker Al-Katre is at Martinez Rucker, 14, in Córdoba’s historic centre. The bus stop is 200 m away and has regular services to Córdoba train station, 1.4 km away; Rabanales station is 6 km away. Córdoba Airport is 6 km away. The accommodation does not have parking.
Backpacker Al-Katre is 60 m from Calleja del Pañuelo and 90 m from the Gate of Santa Catalina. The Mosque-Cathedral is 100 m away. You can also visit the Casa de las Cabezas Museum, 130 m away, and Bridge Gate, 230 m away. The Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Córdoba is 260 m away, in the old town.
Backpacker Al-Katre offers single beds in a four-bed female dormitory and two mixed dormitories, with six and two beds. The rooms measure between 9 and 18 m², and each bed is for one person. All dormitories have a shared bathroom; the largest has a balcony and the six-bed option has direct access to the courtyard.
Bed linen is included at Backpacker Al-Katre. Towels can be hired at reception for EUR 2, so there is an extra charge to rent them.
Yes, Backpacker Al-Katre offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. You can connect in the shared areas and in the rooms during your stay.
Check-in at Backpacker Al-Katre is from 13:00 to 21:00. Check-out is between 9:00 and 11:00, so you need to leave your room by 11:00.
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