Hostel in Barcelona, in a 19th-century building next to La Pedrera, with shared dormitories, private rooms, a terrace and a shared kitchen.
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The Central House Barcelona Gracia is a hostel in Barcelona, set in a 19th-century building 250 m from La Pedrera. It combines private rooms and shared dormitories with simple, contemporary décor, and offers options for solo travellers, families and groups looking to stay in the Eixample.
The rooms have air conditioning and heating; some have private bathrooms, while others use shared bathrooms. There are mixed and female dormitories, double rooms and a family option for six adults. The common areas include a shared kitchen, a lounge and a terrace with sofas, plants and a gazebo. WiFi is free throughout the property and the reception is open 24 hours a day.
Diagonal metro station is 150 m away. From here, you can walk to La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, and reach Plaça de Catalunya, 1.4 km away. Sant Miquel and Barceloneta beaches are 3.4 km away.
The hostel offers private rooms for two people and mixed or female shared dormitories, as well as a family option for six adults. The double rooms differ in their bed configuration — twin or double — and whether they have a private or shared bathroom. In the dormitories, each booking may be for a single bed; there are six- and eight-bed options, as well as a family room with bunk beds.
Air conditioning is available in all categories, along with heating and bed linen. Some rooms have a balcony with city views, a patio or a terrace, while others overlook an inner courtyard. The options include private and shared bathrooms, so you can choose between more privacy or a bed in a shared dormitory. The bunk beds in the family room have curtains, an LED reading light, power sockets and USB ports.
This double room has two bunk beds and a shared bathroom, making it suitable for guests looking for a simple stay who are happy to share bathroom facilities. It has air conditioning and views of an inner courtyard; its layout sets it apart from the double rooms with private bathrooms.
With two single beds and a private bathroom, this 9 m² room offers a compact option for two people who prefer to sleep separately. Air conditioning and heating complete the facilities, while the wooden or parquet flooring gives it a simple look.
This private room has a double bed and an en-suite bathroom, unlike the twin option, which has two single beds. It overlooks an inner courtyard, and the air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature during your stay. It also has heating and wooden or parquet flooring.
This individual bed is in an eight-bed shared mixed dormitory with a shared bathroom, air conditioning and access to a patio and terrace. Lockers are available for your belongings, but they do not include a padlock; you can bring your own or buy one at reception.
This bed is in a six-bed mixed dormitory with a shared bathroom. It has a balcony, air conditioning and wheelchair access throughout the unit, which sets it apart from other shared rooms without a balcony. It is suitable for booking as an individual bed.
This bed is in a six-bed female dormitory, with a balcony and city views. Air conditioning is available, and its smaller capacity compared with the eight-bed dormitories is its main distinguishing feature. The bed is part of a bunk bed.
This individual bed is in an eight-bed female dormitory with air conditioning and access to a patio. The room description also includes a small terrace, heating and a shared bathroom; the lockers do not have padlocks, which you can bring or buy at reception.
Designed for six adults, this family room has six bunk beds and a shared bathroom. The balcony offers city views, and the room is wheelchair accessible. Each bunk has a curtain, an LED reading light, power sockets and USB ports — useful features when sharing the space.
The common areas include a terrace with a solarium, a shared TV lounge and a shared kitchen. To help you plan your visits, there is a tourist information service, walking tours and bicycle tours. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and luggage storage and lockers provide practical options for keeping your belongings.
The hostel offers free WiFi, laundry service and daily housekeeping, as well as a transfer service. The building has a lift, air conditioning and heating. It also offers family rooms and accommodation adapted for guests with reduced mobility, with a toilet fitted with grab rails and wheelchair-accessible spaces. Shared facilities include board games and puzzles, as well as a drinks vending machine.
The Central House Barcelona Gracia is at Còrsega, 302 Pral 2, in the Eixample district. The neighbourhood combines urban buildings, shops and cafés with some of the best-known examples of modernist architecture. Palau Robert is 100 m away and La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà, is 250 m away. Casa Batlló is 700 m away, so you can visit several of Barcelona’s landmark buildings on foot from this area.
Diagonal metro station is 150 m away and Provença FGC station is 300 m away; both make it easy to get around the city. There is a bus stop, Barcelona (rda. Universitat, 33), 1.2 km away. Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 10 km away. Plaça de Catalunya is 1.4 km away and Park Güell is 2 km away. To reach the coast, Platja de Sant Miquel and Platja de la Barceloneta are 3.4 km away.
You can spend a day visiting La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, 650 m away, and set aside another for the city centre and its squares. Plaça del Sol, 650 m away, offers a chance to experience the atmosphere of Gràcia, while Plaça de Catalunya is a useful reference point for continuing towards other neighbourhoods. In the warmer months, Sant Miquel, Barceloneta and Somorrostro beaches offer a seaside escape; the metro and FGC connections are also useful for combining city visits with walks along the coast.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the WiFi connection. Feedback on facilities, cleanliness and comfort is generally favourable, while value for money receives a somewhat more moderate rating.
Rates at The Central House Barcelona Gracia vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. Check the latest rate for your dates.
The Central House Barcelona Gracia is 10 km from Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Diagonal metro station is 150 m away and Provença FGC station is 300 m away; both let you continue your journey on the urban transport network. Barcelona (rda. Universitat, 33) bus stop is 1.2 km away. There is no parking at the accommodation, so you can plan your journeys by public transport.
From The Central House Barcelona Gracia, you can reach La Pedrera, 250 m away, and the Egyptian Museum, 580 m away. Casa Batlló is 700 m away and Plaça de Catalunya is 1.4 km away. For some time by the sea, Platja de la Barceloneta is 3.4 km away. Diagonal metro station, 150 m away, makes it easy to get around Barcelona.
The Central House Barcelona Gracia offers a buffet breakfast. It’s an option for starting the day before exploring the Eixample and visiting the modernist buildings near the hostel.
Guests under 18 cannot stay in shared rooms at The Central House Barcelona Gracia if they book individual beds. They can stay if accompanied by an adult who has booked the entire shared dormitory or a private room.
The lockers at The Central House Barcelona Gracia do not come with padlocks. You can bring your own or buy one at reception; this applies to the accommodation’s lockers and lets you store your belongings during your stay.
The Central House Barcelona Gracia offers private double rooms, mixed and female shared dormitories, and a family room for six adults. Some double rooms have private bathrooms; other options share a bathroom. The dormitories have six- or eight-bed layouts.
Yes, The Central House Barcelona Gracia has a shared kitchen and a communal lounge. The building also has a terrace with sofas, plants and a gazebo, providing another place to relax outside the rooms.