Hostel in Barcelona’s Eixample with private and shared rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and Universitat metro station just metres away.
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TOC Hostel Barcelona is a hostel in Barcelona’s Eixample, 150 m from Universitat metro station and with an outdoor swimming pool. It combines private rooms with shared dormitories, offering options for couples, groups and solo travellers. Rooms include air conditioning and heating; depending on the room type, they have a private or shared bathroom, and several have a balcony or views of the city, pool or an interior courtyard.
Common areas include a kitchen, a games room and a TV area, as well as a terrace and solarium. The property offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception and a tourist information service. It also serves continental, vegetarian, gluten-free, buffet and takeaway breakfasts. Shared dormitories are available in mixed and female-only configurations, but guests under 18 are not permitted. FGC Plaça de Catalunya station is 450 m away and the MACBA is 400 m away; Sant Miquel Beach is 2.5 km away.
TOC Hostel Barcelona offers private double and quadruple rooms, as well as individual beds in mixed or female-only shared dormitories. Private rooms accommodate two or four people, while each dormitory bed is booked for one guest. Room sizes range from 15 to 35 m²; the private double room is the most compact option, while the quadruple room combines bunk beds and a large double bed.
Private rooms have their own bathroom, while dormitories have a shared bathroom, either inside or outside the room depending on the room type. Rooms include air conditioning and heating. Distinctive features include balconies and views of the city, pool or an interior courtyard; some options also have a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. Shared dormitories are available in mixed and female-only configurations with six or eight beds.
At 20 m², this private room accommodates four people and combines a large double bed with bunk beds. It has a private bathroom and views of an interior courtyard; soundproofing and a seating area make it a different option from the shared dormitories.
This single bed is in a 25 m² mixed dormitory with six beds, a balcony and views of the pool and city. The shared bathroom is inside the room; there is also air conditioning and a seating area for guests.
At 15 m², the private Double Room is the most compact option for two guests. It has a balcony with city views, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; unlike the shared options, it gives you a private room to relax in.
This single bed is part of a 35 m² mixed dormitory with eight beds. The room has a balcony with views of the pool and city, as well as a shared bathroom inside the room, air conditioning and a seating area.
In this six-bed female dormitory, the single bed is in a 25 m² room with a balcony and views of the pool and city. The shared bathroom is inside the room; air conditioning and soundproofing complete the space.
This single bed is in a 35 m² mixed dormitory with eight beds. Unlike other shared options, the shared bathroom is outside the room. The room has a balcony, city views and air conditioning.
This single bed is in a 30 m² female dormitory with eight beds and a shared bathroom inside the room. The balcony offers views of the pool and city; air conditioning and a seating area complete its main features.
This bed is in a 35 m² mixed dormitory with six beds. The shared bathroom is outside the room, which has a balcony, city views, air conditioning and soundproofing; this layout differs from options with an en-suite shared bathroom.
At TOC Hostel Barcelona, you can spend time between visits by the outdoor swimming pool, on the terrace or in the solarium. The picnic area, outdoor furniture and outdoor dining area provide different places to relax, while the games room, billiards and TV area offer additional indoor entertainment. There is also evening entertainment, live sports broadcasts and happy hour.
WiFi is free, and the building has a 24-hour reception, concierge service, lockers and luggage storage. Laundry service and daily housekeeping are available to help you organise your stay. The shared kitchen, snack bar and bar offer more everyday options; special diet menus are also available on request, as are wine and champagne. Accessible rooms are available, and a lift provides access to the upper floors.
TOC Hostel Barcelona is at Calle Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes 580, in Eixample. Universitat metro station is 150 m away and Urgell is 350 m away; there are bars, restaurants and supermarkets on nearby streets. The area lets you explore Eixample’s avenues as well as the squares and streets of the city centre: Plaça de Terenci Moix is 200 m away, while Plaça de Catalunya is 650 m away. It is an urban area with everyday amenities and transport links for exploring different neighbourhoods.
For connections to other areas, FGC Plaça de Catalunya station is 450 m away and Passeig de Gràcia railway station is 850 m away. The Gran Via - Comte Borrell and Sepúlveda - Urgell bus stops are both 500 m away. Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 9 km away. The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona is 350 m away and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art is 410 m away; Casa Batlló is 800 m away.
The MACBA and CCCB make it easy to spend a day exploring art and contemporary culture, while Casa Batlló and La Pedrera offer a look at modernist architecture; the latter is 1.2 km away. Plaça Reial, 1.2 km away, and Museu Picasso, 1.5 km away, extend your route towards the old town. For a break by the sea, Platja de Sant Miquel is 2.5 km away and Platja de la Barceloneta is 2.6 km away. In the warmer months, these beaches complement your city visits; in September, the Festa de la Mercè brings cultural events to Barcelona.
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Guests particularly value the staff’s attentiveness and how easy it is to get around from the hostel. The WiFi, cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings. Overall, reviews reflect a positive experience of both the facilities and value for money.
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TOC Hostel Barcelona is 9 km from Barcelona - El Prat Airport. Universitat metro station is 150 m away; FGC Plaça de Catalunya station is also 450 m away, and Passeig de Gràcia railway station is 850 m away. You can use the metro from Universitat to get around without a car. The hostel does not have parking.
From TOC Hostel Barcelona, you can reach the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, 350 m away, and the MACBA, 400 m away. Plaça de Catalunya is 650 m away and Casa Batlló is 800 m away. To get to the sea, Platja de Sant Miquel is 2.5 km away and Platja de la Barceloneta is 2.6 km away. Universitat metro station is 150 m away.
TOC Hostel Barcelona offers continental, vegetarian, gluten-free, buffet and takeaway breakfast. The selection includes dietary options and different formats, including breakfast prepared for you to take away.
TOC Hostel Barcelona does not have on-site parking. Universitat metro station is 150 m away and offers a nearby alternative for getting around the city without a car.
Guests under 18 cannot stay in shared rooms at TOC Hostel Barcelona. This restriction applies to the dormitories, which are available in mixed and female-only configurations with six or eight beds.
TOC Hostel Barcelona combines private Double and Quadruple Rooms with beds in mixed and female-only shared dormitories with six or eight beds. Private rooms have their own bathroom; dormitories have a shared bathroom inside or outside the room, depending on the room type.
TOC Hostel Barcelona has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace and solarium. It also has a shared kitchen, games room and TV area, as well as billiards and outdoor spaces where you can relax between visits around the city.
Towels are available for an additional charge for beds in the shared dormitories at TOC Hostel Barcelona. This applies to both mixed and female-only shared rooms.