The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Barcelona · Catalonia

The Central House Barcelona Gracia

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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8.5 Score
2.138 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Barcelona
Nearby La Pedrera · 250 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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The Central House Barcelona Gracia

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 Central House Barcelona Gracia
★ 8.5 · Very good · 2.138 reviews

Plan your stay at The Central House Barcelona Gracia

Hostel in Barcelona, in a 19th-century building next to La Pedrera, with shared dormitories, private rooms, a terrace and a shared kitchen.

Room types

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.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds
6 m²

  • 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Inner courtyard view

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.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds
9 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Double Room with Private Bathroom
9 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Terrace
  • Patio

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.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
17 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

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.

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
15 m²

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

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.

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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Patio
  • Air conditioning

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.

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Family Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom — The Central House Barcelona Gracia
Family Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom
17 m²

  • 6 Bunk beds
  • Max 6 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to get around by metro: Diagonal station is 150 m away.
  • you’re travelling alone and looking for a bed in a mixed or female dormitory, with six- or eight-bed options.
  • you need a private room: double rooms with private bathrooms are available.
  • you’re travelling as a family or a group of six: there’s a family room with bunk beds and a shared bathroom.
  • you want to use shared spaces: the hostel has a shared kitchen, lounge and terrace.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no car park.
  • you’re travelling with anyone under 18 and want to book individual beds in a shared dormitory: guests under 18 can’t stay under these conditions.
  • you want to use a locker without bringing a padlock: padlocks aren’t provided, but you can bring your own or buy one at reception.
  • you’re organising a stag or hen party: the accommodation does not accept these groups.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Transfer service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Sun terrace
  • Bicycle tours
  • Walking tours
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Transfer service
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Shared kitchen

Location & what to see

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.

La Pedrera — Gaudí’s modernist work, with undulating façades and distinctive interiors. 250 m
Casa Batlló — Gaudí’s modernist building, recognisable for its façade of shapes and colours. 700 m
Egyptian Museum — A collection dedicated to ancient Egypt, with archaeological objects and themed exhibitions. 580 m
Antoni Tàpies Foundation — A centre dedicated to contemporary art and the work of the Catalan artist. 650 m
Platja de la Barceloneta — An urban beach with a seafront promenade, sand and facilities by the sea. 3,4 km
Plaça de Catalunya — A large central square and meeting point between the Eixample and the old town. 1,4 km

What guests say about The Central House Barcelona Gracia

8.5
Very good · 2.138 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
9.1

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.

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