The best cheap hotels in Barcelona (updated 2025)

This is one of our favourite hotels in Barcelona right now, point blank – and it just so happens to be very easy on the budget too. But it’s also incredibly central, right next to La Rambla. and near Raval too. The hotel also stands out for its Modernist architecture, centred around a bright inner courtyard with three open levels and balconies – we love the design at the on-site restaurant and bar too.  

Address: The Peninsula, 1 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7HJ
Price per night: Starting from around €110
Closest transport: Liceu metro station

When is a hostel not a hostel? When it’s a Generator. At this hostel-hotel, you can still get a bed in a shared dorm for prices as low as €20 a night, if that’s what you want – but you can also get a private hotel room with a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, private terrace and view of the Sagrada Família, at a cost (starting from €86) significantly below what you’d pay elsewhere in the same neighbourhood. Be warned, you might feel a little old here, especially as the lobby and reception area is shared between dorms and private rooms, but if you’re on a budget? It’s a solid choice. 

Time Out tip: Check out Casa Amàlia nearby, for some of the best Catalan rice dishes in the city. We love the food here so much we even got them to open a second restaurant at Time Out Market Barcelona.

Hostal Conde Güell is a two-star guesthouse in Barcelona’s Les Corts neighbourhood, right next to the iconic Camp Nou stadium. It looks out over a quiet alleyway and offers 19 simple rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms can be singles, doubles, or shared spaces with bunk beds, and all are equipped with a fan, heating, air conditioning, TV, desk and sink. Some rooms also include a coffee machine, a small patio or a dining area.

Address: Carrer del Comte de Güell, 34, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting from around €40
Closest transport: Collblanc metro station

Capturing local artists and designers throughout its space, the Pol & Grace Hotel is a cheap and cheerful addition to the Barcelona accommodation space. Not quite a hostel, but definitely not a traditional hotel by any means, this alternative accommodation offers guests private rooms with ensuites, air conditioning and satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and unlimited tea and coffee until 10.30am – ideal for digital nomads catching up on work in between the party. Also, you're walking distance from a bunch of shops, bars and restaurants so location is also a great factor here.

Address: Carrer de Guillem Tell, 49, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting at around €94
Closest transport: Plaça Molina Metro station

Hostal Nova Barcelona is located in the Sants-Montjuïc district, with easy access to the city centre by various public transport options. Rooms are available as singles, doubles or triples, and all are adapted for guests with reduced mobility. An extra bed can be added if needed. Each room includes Wi-Fi, central heating via hot-water radiators, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with internet access and free channels. All rooms also have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Address: Rambla de Badal, 65, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting at around €63 for a single room, €102 for a double
Closest transport: Santa Eulalia metro station

The Oasis is in a desirable location, walking distance to the Born neighbourhood and the rest of the city centre beyond, including La Rambla, and up to important modernista buildings on Passeig de Gràcia. Walk in the other direction and you’re at the Ciutadella park or the beachside neighbourhood of Barceloneta with its bars and seafood restaurants, and the Mediterranean beyond. Choose your warm and cosy standard or superior room ­– with plenty of natural light and updated private bathrooms. Plus you’ll really enjoy the seasonal terrace with a small swimming pool.

Address: Pla de Palau, 17, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting at around €82
Closest transport: Barceloneta metro station

Hostal Felipe 2 is located just off Avinguda Diagonal, less than a five-minute walk from Verdaguer metro station. Set in a Modernist building, the guesthouse features bright interiors and spacious rooms with a stylish, contemporary feel. It offers 20 cosy, elegant rooms, available as singles, doubles or triples. All rooms are light-filled and come with a TV, wooden floors, and either a private or shared bathroom. Most have air conditioning and heating, and some also include a balcony. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Address: Carrer de Mallorca, 329, Floor, 3º, Eixample, 08037 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting at €51
Closest transport: Passeig de Gràcia Metro Station

Sustainability is key here at Casa Jam, and it shows. From eco-friendly accommodation and free bikes to its location in the heart of bohemian neighbourhood Grácia, this accommodation has it all. Ideal for digital nomads too, this very affordable hotel has plenty of space to work and mingle, while all rooms have private bathrooms, individual bed lights and a range of toiletries and linens. They also have yoga classes on-site so you can say namaste to your morning in style. 

Address: Calle Montmany 38–42, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona, Spain
Price per night: Starting from €30 for dorms, €160 for private rooms
Closest transport: Joanic Metro Station