Best Youth Hostels In Barcelona

One of the great traditions of European travel is the youth hostel. These are places to stay that offer special prices to young people of student age (usually between 18 and 30). They can be found all throughout Europe and usually offer a great deal for accommodations, with prices ranging from $15 to $40, depending on where you go and what kind of room you want.

The dormitory rooms in the youth hostels have the capacity to accommodate two, four, six, 12, 14, or 16 people. Some hostels offer private rooms as well, and many offer girls' and boys' dormitories separately. But, if you want the best prices you will have to accept a mixed dormitory room for 14 or 16 people. You may book in advance with a group of friends, or take a chance to get accommodation on the spot.

The majority of youth hostels offer safes or lockers for you to keep your belongings in (no one wants to haul a backpack to a nightclub). Some offer them for free, and others require a payment for the lockers. Many youth hostels now offer heated water and air-conditioned comfort during the summer. Here are some of Barcelona's best bets for youth hostels.

1. Ideal Youth Hostel is truly ideal because of its prized location. It stands near the Barcelona city center, close to the Ramblas boulevard, famous for its activities and is right next to the Opera House. Breakfast is included in the price. It has a 24 hour reception desk and a common room. You are free to come home any time since there are no restrictions on timings. You will get free Internet access for your laptop. This is also one the least expensive youth hostels in Barcelona.

2. Alberg Juvenil Palua hostel also offers free lockers and a large common room with a TV. It is located near the Barcelona city center in a section known as the Barri Gotic and near Ramblas. It offers kitchen facilities and breakfast is included in the price. There is provision for bike parking for your bike rental.

3. INOUT Hostel: The hostel is quaintly located at the remote location like Collserola Park that features 25 hectares of forests, gardens and sports fields. It is a 25 minutes drive from the Ramblas, situated further from Barcelona city center. It is one of the hostels with prices still on the lower side. This makes Inout Hostel a great accommodation deal.

Collserola Park features 25 hectares of forests, gardens, and sports fields. You can order a picnic basket and homemade tomato bread in the hostel. If you want to go to the city or the country you can take any one of the various organized trips. Or you can take the hostel messenger boat to Barcelona's famous beaches.

There is no dearth of options for young travelers to Barcelona. Follow the wise men's way to choose a youth hostel and you will surely have enough money to spend and enjoy your stay at this European destination.

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