Itaca Hostel
Barcelona · Catalonia

Itaca Hostel

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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8.8 Score
1.340 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby Diocesan Museum of Barcelona · 90 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Itaca Hostel

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
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Plan your stay at Itaca Hostel

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.

Room types

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.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Itaca Hostel
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 8 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

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.

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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom — Itaca Hostel
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
15 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Itaca Hostel
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
18 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Landmark view

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.

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Itaca Hostel
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you travel alone and want to share activities with other guests.
  • you want to sleep in a mixed dormitory with a bunk bed and an individual locker.
  • you want to stay a one-minute walk from Barcelona Cathedral.
  • you value a 24-hour reception and free WiFi throughout the hostel.
  • you'd like to use a shared kitchen and lounge and take part in dinners or sangria evenings.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking, as there is no car park.
  • you are travelling in a group of more than ten people: the hostel does not accept these bookings.
  • you want a private bathroom: beds in dormitories and the triple room have a shared bathroom.
  • you need to avoid stairs: the upper floors are only accessible by stairs.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Pub crawl
  • Evening entertainment
  • Film nights

General facilities

  • Walking tours
  • Film nights
  • Pub crawl
  • Evening entertainment
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared TV area / lounge
  • Heating
  • Fan

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Computer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Alarm clock
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

Location & what to see

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.

Diocesan Museum of Barcelona — A collection of religious art next to the cathedral, in the heart of the old town. 90 m
Frederic Marès Museum — A museum of sculpture and historical collections in a medieval building. 150 m
Sant Felip Neri Square — A small historic square surrounded by old architecture and narrow streets. 200 m
Sant Jaume Square — A civic space in the historic centre, surrounded by institutional buildings. 300 m
Picasso Museum — Explore the artist's works in several medieval palaces. 400 m
Plaça de Catalunya — A large central square, transport hub and urban meeting point. 450 m

What guests say about Itaca Hostel

8.8
Fabulous · 1.340 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Free Wi-Fi
9.4

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.

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