3,868 reviews
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$300Joaquin Costa, 44, Barcelona, 08001, Spain
3,868 reviews
1/61
Adults only
Free wifi
Non-smoking rooms
Balcony
Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL is a 1-star guest house in Barcelona, offering a playful budget stay with an adults-only vibe. Located just 0.5mi from the city center, this spot puts Barcelona’s energy within easy reach.
Address: Joaquin Costa, 44, Barcelona, Spain.
With 3,868 reviews, this 1-star property features Adults only, Wifi (free), Non-smoking rooms, and Balcony.
Joaquin Costa 44 in Barcelona channels a playful, adults-only budget vibe, putting the city’s energy within easy reach. Located about 0.5mi from the city center, it’s a quick hub for exploring tapas bars, markets, and late-night strolls while staying on a budget that invites longer stays.
Room options run the gamut from Double Rooms with either a shared or private bathroom, to Twin Rooms with choices like a balcony or a private bathroom. Singles and rooms with two Twin beds offer compact, non-smoking spaces, and there’s even an Apartment, a Triple Room, a Quadruple Room with a Panoramic View, and a Quintuple Room for groups. Several Twin-bed options feature balconies for a bit of fresh air, while Double Rooms provide a cozy home base with a double bed.
On the practical side, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay are accepted, while cash is not. Free Wi-Fi keeps connectivity easy, and all spaces are non-smoking, making it simple to settle in and plan the next day’s Barcelona adventures.
Closest airports
Barcelona–El Prat Airport
7.5miAeroport de Girona - Costa Brava
47.2miReus Airport
54.4miAdults only
Free wifi
Non-smoking rooms
Balcony
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
95 sqft
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Room - 2 Twin, Private Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Single Room, Balcony
1 Twin Bed
95 sqft
City view
Balcony
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
110 sqft
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Room - 2 Twin, Balcony
2 Twin Beds
95 sqft
City view
Balcony
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
75 sqft
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Apartment
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Triple Room
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Quadruple Room, Panoramic View
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Quintuple Room
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3,868 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Dmitry
9.1
December 2023
Convenient location - 15 min. walk from Plaza de Catalunya Funny self check-in machine on the reception. Friendly staff. Clear step-by-step instructions. Pay attention that it is a hostel, not a hotel, so many tiny rooms is exactly what was expected. Be aware that the hostel is located in a kind of Chinatown area. To me there was no problem at all, but it might be a matter of safety concern.
The rooms are declared as non-smoking, moreover, there is a clear warning about the 200€ fine for smoking inside the room. Which is supposed to ensure additional cleaning in case of a violation. Still, at the check in there was a strong smell of weed smoke inside the room. I was lucky to have spare time after check-in, and the smell was eliminated by a stuff advised.
Manuel
8.2
February 2024
First of all Nora and Ariel were incredibly kind. The room was very clean and the toilet too. The location is perfect (I’m not sure about the security of the district, but I really liked it.
Just two little negative things: Unfortunately there wasn’t any kind of space to interact. The power of the shower was very low. But it’s a great place to stay and, I write that again, the staff is perfect.
Julyet
9.1
June 2025
If you’re looking for a great place to stay, this hostel is an amazing choice! The location is perfect—almost everything on our bucket list was within walking distance. The facilities were clean, comfortable, and well maintained every day. What really made our stay special, though, was the staff. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. It’s a family-run hostel, and you can truly feel the warmth and care they put into making guests feel at home. A special shoutout to Ariel and Marta—thank you both for your incredible hospitality and for always being there to help us with anything we needed!
The only downside we experienced was the Wi-Fi connection—it was quite slow, and even though the staff did their best to help when we mentioned it, it unfortunately did not improve much. Also, the hair dryers in the bathrooms seemed to stop working after about a minute, which was a bit inconvenient. Maybe consider bringing your own.
Albina
10
April 2025
Title: Great place for young travelers! I stayed at Central and Basic Universitat with my friend, and we had a wonderful experience. The location is perfect — close to the metro and within walking distance of many main attractions. The atmosphere is friendly and youthful. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The receptionists were incredibly kind, welcoming, and always willing to help or accommodate our needs. For such a central location, the price is really, really good — a great value for budget travelers. We also really appreciated the self check-in system, which was super convenient since we arrived late at night. The lockers and secure entry added an extra sense of safety. Would definitely stay here again!
Nataliia
10
January 2025
I gave it 10 points because I think the rating is unfairly low. If you want incredible services, then welcome to a five-star hotels. I initially booked for one night (there was no other option at the last minute), but when I got to the room I immediately booked for two more nights. The room is clean, the linen and towels are new, the shower and toilet are next to the room, the "big" staircase is only 8 steps to the elevator. The city nearby is excellent. The balcony is very nice. SPECIAL thanks to the very kind employee Ross, his help is excellent.
Maryna
9.1
May 2023
The hostel is really wonderful. It is located in the central part of the city, with great transportation connections. There are many shops and cafes around. It is very clean. The staff is very friendly. If you have any questions, it's better to call on WhatsApp from Ukrainian numbers.
The area is very noisy and crowded. However, earplugs are provided. I missed some kind of shelf in the shower to put shampoo or shower gel on. The hostel does not have a kitchen, and there is no electric kettle in the room. Therefore, unfortunately, you will have to look for tea in another place for dinner. It would be great if there was a small table and a chair in the room, as there wasn't enough space for folding things.
Tomáš
8.2
June 2025
The rooms are reasonably small, equipped with a fan and air conditioning. You get a towel and the bed sheets- unlike as it is said in the reservaiton information. The bathrooms were fairly clean, but very humid and hot... The location might not be the greatest in ways of safety, but they are very close to all you need.
The room itself smelled a little, when you left the window closed for a while. The check in machine took like 5 attempts on scanning my id. There is a quite hight city tourist tax not mentioned in the reservation. Other than that it was good.
Jonathan
8.2
November 2024
I liked the location and the room. Even though it overlooked a very noisy street, it was still very quiet once the windows were closed. It was extremely clean. the staff was very helpful as well, and even offered suggestion on where to visit. Beds were comfortable and the sheets and blankets were in very good condition as well.
The room was large enough to have a small wardrobe and a desk. However, the thing that irritated me most were the locks. I was in room 204 and every time I locked the room with the key, for some reason it needed some playing around to unlock it. Same goes with one of the common bathrooms. The fact that the (extremely helpful) staff is not there all the time makes things a bit difficult in these situations, because a person might remain locked out of their room. I believe the locks need to be checked and changed.
Denis
10
July 2025
The hotel is in a very convenient location — everything was clean and well-maintained throughout my stay. The staff really go above and beyond — it honestly felt like a 5-star hotel experience. Special thanks to Ross, the manager, who was incredibly kind and attentive. He checked in every day to see if I needed anything and even offered me coffee. I didn’t expect such an outstanding level of service — it truly exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
Maria
9.1
June 2025
The neighbourhood was great. Great pulse of the city. We were one minute away from everything. Transport, good food, excellent bars. The staff was great also. Especially Marta.
Smelly neighborhood, but after a while you are used to it. The room was just for sleep. With a small window so it was kind of smelly too. Nothing special, but if you travel just to explore this is your place.
Attractions
Barcelona Pavilion (Pabellon Mies van der Rohe)
0.5miGeorge Orwell Square (Plaça de George Orwell)
0.6miMosaiccos
0.8miBarcelona La Ribera
0.8miMaremagnum
1.1miFrança Railway Station (Estació de França)
1.1miLa Monumental Bullring (Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona)
1.4miSaint Jordi Palace (Palau Sant Jordi)
1.4miEl Poblenou
2.3miDiagonal Mar
3.2miFreixenet Winery (Celler Freixenet)
19.5miSant Sadurni d'Anoia
19.5miCau Ferrat Museum (Museu del Cau Ferrat)
21miMaricel Museum (Museu de Maricel)
21miL'Escolania de Montserrat
22.3miAttractions
Barcelona Pavilion (Pabellon Mies van der Rohe)
0.5miGeorge Orwell Square (Plaça de George Orwell)
0.6miMosaiccos
0.8miBarcelona La Ribera
0.8miMaremagnum
1.1miFrança Railway Station (Estació de França)
1.1miLa Monumental Bullring (Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona)
1.4miSaint Jordi Palace (Palau Sant Jordi)
1.4miEl Poblenou
2.3miDiagonal Mar
3.2miFreixenet Winery (Celler Freixenet)
19.5miSant Sadurni d'Anoia
19.5miCau Ferrat Museum (Museu del Cau Ferrat)
21miMaricel Museum (Museu de Maricel)
21miL'Escolania de Montserrat
22.3miAirports
Barcelona–El Prat Airport
7.5miAeroport de Girona - Costa Brava
47.2miReus Airport
54.4miAdults only
Free wifi
Non-smoking rooms
Balcony
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
General
Adults only
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Outdoors
Balcony
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Fan
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
View
City view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 49 years old
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Mastercard,
Visa,
Maestro,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
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