Hostel in Barcelona, in Ciutat Vella next to the cathedral, with mixed dormitories, private rooms, a shared kitchen, communal lounge and social activities for travellers.
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Itaca Hostel is a hostel in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, a one-minute walk from the cathedral. It combines shared dormitories and private rooms with communal spaces designed for chatting and meeting other travellers. Beds in mixed dormitories include individual lockers, and most rooms have a balcony and street views.
The rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans; the categories described include six-, eight- and ten-bed dormitories, as well as a triple room with a shared bathroom. The shared kitchen, communal lounge and 24-hour reception make it suitable for solo travellers and small groups alike.
The hostel offers free WiFi, luggage storage and a safety deposit box. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are available free of charge during the day, and shared dinners, sangria evenings and activities are organised to help guests meet one another. Bookings of six rooms or beds may be subject to different conditions and supplements, and groups of more than ten people are not accepted.
Itaca Hostel offers beds in six-, eight- and ten-person mixed dormitories, as well as a triple room with a shared bathroom. Each dormitory bed is for one person; the six-, eight- and ten-bed rooms measure 18, 30 and 30 m², respectively, while the triple room is 15 m² and accommodates three guests. The dormitories have bunk beds and individual lockers; the triple room has three single beds and a kitchen.
The bunk-bed categories include a balcony and views of the city or a landmark. Room amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster, kitchenware and dining table; some rooms also have a flat-screen TV and coffee machine. The triple room has the same kitchen and coffee machine facilities. The main difference is the type of accommodation: bunk beds in shared dormitories or a room for three people.
This bed is in a mixed dormitory with eight places and an area of 30 m². This category includes a balcony and views of the city and a landmark; compared with the ten-bed dormitory, it has two fewer places for the same floor area. Individual lockers and a kitchen complete the facilities, and the bathroom is shared.
This 15 m² room has three single beds for up to three guests, instead of the bunk beds in the mixed dormitories. It has a kitchen, as well as a flat-screen TV and coffee machine, making it practical for friends sharing the space; the bathroom is shared.
At 18 m², the bed in this six-person mixed dormitory comes with fewer beds than the eight- and ten-bed categories. The room has a balcony and views of the city and a landmark; it also has a kitchen, coffee machine and flat-screen TV, as well as an individual locker for your belongings.
This category has ten beds in a 30 m² mixed dormitory. It has the same floor area as the eight-bed option, but accommodates more people; the balcony and views of the city and a landmark distinguish the space, which also includes a kitchen, coffee machine and flat-screen TV.
The hostel has a 24-hour reception and offers lockers, luggage storage and tourist information. For leisure, it organises walking tours, film nights, board games and evening activities such as pub crawls. The TV area and communal lounge offer a place to relax between outings; there is also a safety deposit box, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services.
The dining area includes a café, snack bar and bar, as well as a kettle and coffee machine. The shared kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware, and the rooms have a dining table. Bathroom facilities include a shower, toilet and hairdryer. The property offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV; air conditioning, heating and a fan complete the indoor amenities, along with bed linen.
The hostel is on Carrer de Ripoll, in Ciutat Vella, among historic streets and next to Barcelona Cathedral, a one-minute walk away. Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is 200 m away and Casa de l'Ardiaca is 130 m away; both are places to admire the neighbourhood's architecture. Museu Diocesà de Barcelona is 90 m away and Museu Frederic Marès is 150 m away, so you can combine cultural visits with walks through the surrounding squares and narrow streets.
To get around the city, Jaume I metro station is 300 m away and Urquinaona is 350 m away. Plaça de Catalunya FGC station is 600 m away; Arc de Triomf railway station is 800 m away, and the pl. de Catalunya - Bergara bus stop is 500 m away. Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 9 km away; the airport bus stop and Plaça de Catalunya are a five-minute walk away. The Moll de Drassanes ferry terminal is 1.2 km away.
In the historic centre, the Picasso Museum is 400 m away and Plaça de Sant Jaume is 300 m away; Plaça de Catalunya is 450 m away and the Arc de Triomf is 750 m away. You can visit museums, squares and historic buildings, or extend your outing to Barcelona Aquarium, 1.2 km away. To combine the city with the sea, Platja de Sant Miquel and Platja de la Barceloneta are 1.6 km away. In spring and summer, you can alternate city visits with time on the coast; during the rest of the year, the museums and streets of Ciutat Vella offer options for walks and cultural outings.
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Guests particularly praise the staff and the proximity to central Barcelona's attractions. They also appreciate the WiFi connection and facilities; cleanliness and comfort receive positive, though somewhat more moderate, reviews.
Rates at Itaca Hostel vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. To check the current price for your trip, check the rates for your dates here.
Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 9 km from Itaca Hostel. You can take the airport bus to Plaça de Catalunya; from there, the hostel is a five-minute walk. Jaume I metro station is 300 m away and Plaça de Catalunya FGC station is 600 m away. There is no parking at the property.
Itaca Hostel is a one-minute walk from Barcelona Cathedral. Nearby, Casa de l'Ardiaca is 130 m away, Museu Diocesà de Barcelona is 90 m away, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is 200 m away and Plaça de Sant Jaume is 300 m away. The Picasso Museum is 400 m away and Plaça de Catalunya is 450 m away.
Itaca Hostel does not accept bookings for groups of more than ten people. Bookings of six or more rooms or beds are subject to different conditions and supplements. Options include mixed dormitories of different sizes and a triple room with a shared bathroom.
Itaca Hostel offers beds in six-, eight- and ten-person mixed dormitories, as well as a triple room with a shared bathroom. The dormitory beds are bunk beds; the triple room has three single beds. The categories include a kitchen, and amenities include a flat-screen TV, coffee machine and, in the dormitories, a balcony and views.
At Itaca Hostel, beds in mixed dormitories and the triple room have a shared bathroom. The triple room has three single beds and accommodates three guests.
Itaca Hostel has a shared kitchen and lounge, as well as communal areas where dinners, sangria evenings and social activities are organised. There are also film nights, board games and pub crawls; tea, coffee and hot chocolate are available free of charge throughout the day.