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3,868 reviews

Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

Joaquin Costa, 44, Barcelona, 08001, Spain

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Adults only

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Balcony

Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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

7.5mi

Aeroport de Girona - Costa Brava

47.2mi

Reus Airport

54.4mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Balcony

Rooms

Double Room with Shared Bathroom in Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

95 sqft

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom in Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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Room - 2 Twin, Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Single Room with Balcony in Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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Single Room, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

City view

Balcony

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Double Room with Private Bathroom in Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

110 sqft

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Twin Room with Balcony in Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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Room - 2 Twin, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

95 sqft

City view

Balcony

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Single Room in Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

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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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Guest reviews

7.5

3,868 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

Points of Interest Around Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

Attractions

Barcelona Pavilion (Pabellon Mies van der Rohe)

0.5mi

George Orwell Square (Plaça de George Orwell)

0.6mi

Mosaiccos

0.8mi

Barcelona La Ribera

0.8mi

Maremagnum

1.1mi

França Railway Station (Estació de França)

1.1mi

La Monumental Bullring (Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona)

1.4mi

Saint Jordi Palace (Palau Sant Jordi)

1.4mi

El Poblenou

2.3mi

Diagonal Mar

3.2mi

Freixenet Winery (Celler Freixenet)

19.5mi

Sant Sadurni d'Anoia

19.5mi

Cau Ferrat Museum (Museu del Cau Ferrat)

21mi

Maricel Museum (Museu de Maricel)

21mi

L'Escolania de Montserrat

22.3mi

Amenities of Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

Adults only

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Balcony

Stay rules - Central and Basic Universitat for YOUNG HOSTEL

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property