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Cheap and Budget Hotels in Barcelona

We assessed 675 hotels in Barcelona across every price band and picked the 50 best-rated on this page.

50 hotels 30 rated 8.5+ typical €82

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Occidental Barcelona 1929 O Rooftop pool

Occidental Barcelona 1929 ★★★

Barcelona

8.8Great3,902 reviews

A rooftop pool and city views in a practical Sants-Montjuïc location, a 25-minute walk from Camp Nou.

From€93per night
Allegro Barcelona A Central & Connected

Allegro Barcelona ★★★

Barcelona

8.7Great3,489 reviews

A modern 3-star hotel with private parking, free Wi-Fi, and easy access to the metro and Placa de Catalunya.

From€189per night
St Christopher'S Inn Barcelona S Central & Social
7.8Very good6,721 reviews

Central Barcelona hostel with a lively bar, free walking tours, and a 10/10 location near Plaça Catalunya.

From€41per night
Generator Barcelona G Social & central

Generator Barcelona

Barcelona Hostel

7.6Very good8,494 reviews

A lively hostel near Gaudí landmarks with a rooftop terrace, social events, and a range of dorms and private rooms.

From€54per night
Hotel Santa Marta H Central & rated

Hotel Santa Marta ★★

Barcelona

8.7Great3,226 reviews

A solid, central base in the Gothic quarter with a remarkable 8.7 guest rating.

From€33per night
Safestay Barcelona Passeig De Gracia (Adults Only) S Adults-only hostel
6.7Nice7,467 reviews

An adults-only hostel right on Passeig de Gracia with a rooftop terrace, 24-hour reception, and easy access to Barcelona's landmarks.

From€64per night
H La Paloma Boutique (Adults Only) H Adults-only
8.8Great1,384 reviews

Adults-only 17-room boutique with standout staff and a 5-minute walk to La Boqueria market.

From€166per night
Hotel Rialto H Central & practical

Hotel Rialto ★★★

Barcelona

8.6Great5,142 reviews

Steps from La Rambla and the Boqueria market, this straightforward 3-star in the Gothic Quarter wins on location.

From€112per night
Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona K Great value

Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona

Barcelona Hostel

8.5Great4,357 reviews

Social hostel on Placa Reial with free meals, rooftop terrace, and easy access to Las Ramblas.

From€14per night
Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella M Central & stylish

Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella ★★★

Barcelona

8.9Great11,472 reviews

A stylish 3-star with a rooftop terrace, a short stroll from Ciutadella Park and Arc de Triomf.

From€67per night
Room Casa Gracia R Social Hub

Room Casa Gracia

Barcelona Hostel

8.1Great8,799 reviews

A lively hostel on Passeig de Gracia with a terrace, pool table, and a prime spot near Casa Mila.

From€28per night
Toc Hostel Barcelona T Central & Social

Toc Hostel Barcelona

Barcelona Hostel

8.4Great7,157 reviews

Modern, social hostel steps from Plaza Catalunya with a pool, terrace, and 24-hour reception.

From€12per night
Hotel Lyon H Central & quiet

Hotel Lyon

Barcelona

7.6Very good1,516 reviews

A simple, well-located base near the Picasso Museum and Barceloneta beach, with friendly staff and daily housekeeping.

From€125per night
Yeah Barcelona Hostel Y Top Rated

Yeah Barcelona Hostel

Barcelona Hostel

8.9Great7,167 reviews

Highly rated hostel near Sagrada Familia with rooftop pool, social atmosphere, and affordable private rooms.

From€18per night
Hcc Montblanc H Central & Pool

Hcc Montblanc ★★★

Barcelona

8.7Great2,686 reviews

A central Barcelona base with a rooftop pool, praised for its location near Placa de Catalunya.

From€71per night
Hotel Glories H Great location

Hotel Glories ★★★

Barcelona

8.1Great3,765 reviews

Clean, quiet rooms and a breakfast that fills you up, steps from two metro lines.

From€37per night
Catalonia Sagrada Familia C Steps from Sagrada

Catalonia Sagrada Familia ★★★

Barcelona

8.4Great10,286 reviews

A 3-star stay steps from the Sagrada Familia, with a pool, solid breakfasts, and prices from £478.

From€65per night
Barcelona House B Central & Clean

Barcelona House ★★★

Barcelona

8.2Great8,008 reviews

A clean, well-located base in Barcelona's old town, praised for its walkability and friendly staff.

From€195per night
Ciudad Condal Hostal - Paseo De Gracia C Centrally located

Ciudad Condal Hostal - Paseo De Gracia ★★★

Barcelona Guest house

8.1Great1,556 reviews

A practical stay in Barcelona's Eixample, steps from Gaudí landmarks and metro access.

From€201per night
Ibis Barcelona Meridiana I Budget Pick

Ibis Barcelona Meridiana ★★

Barcelona

8.2Great4,945 reviews

A well-rated budget stay with soundproofed rooms and a helpful team, just steps from Metro access and local dining.

From€114per night
Hotel Jazz H Rooftop pool

Hotel Jazz ★★★

Barcelona

8.8Great4,018 reviews

Rooftop pool, clean modern rooms, and a metro station right outside the door in central Barcelona.

From€191per night
Ibis Styles Barcelona City Bogatell I Family-friendly
8.5Great5,249 reviews

Rooftop pool, family-friendly rooms, and a metro stop 100 m away.

From€148per night
Citadines Ramblas Barcelona C Central & Practical

Citadines Ramblas Barcelona ★★★

Barcelona Aparthotel

8.7Great4,767 reviews

Kitchenette-equipped studios on Las Ramblas, near Plaça de Catalunya.

From€208per night
Acta Voraport A Rooftop pool

Acta Voraport ★★★

Barcelona

9Perfect12,948 reviews

A rooftop pool and a breakfast buffet that guests love, plus easy beach access.

From€153per night
Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou T Quiet & Reliable
8.2Great10,181 reviews

A dependable, quiet base near Mar Bella beach with strong staff ratings and a solid breakfast.

From€173per night
Evenia Rocafort E Central & clean

Evenia Rocafort ★★★

Barcelona

8.4Great1,290 reviews

Central Barcelona hotel with helpful staff, clean rooms, and easy metro access.

From€185per night
Andante Drassanes A Rooftop pool

Andante Drassanes ★★★

Barcelona

8.5Great5,004 reviews

A rooftop pool and terrace, modern rooms, and a central Ciutat Vella location near Drassanes metro.

From€208per night
Catalonia Park Gueell C Quiet & close

Catalonia Park Gueell ★★★

Barcelona

8.2Great7,437 reviews

A calm Barcelona base near Park Güell with a rooftop pool and consistently praised staff.

From€124per night
Arc La Rambla A Prime Rambla spot

Arc La Rambla ★★★

Barcelona

8.3Great3,587 reviews

On La Rambla itself, with balconies overlooking the action and a rooftop solarium for quieter moments.

From€184per night
Europark E Top-rated value

Europark ★★★

Barcelona

8.8Great4,485 reviews

A well-rated 3-star in central Barcelona with a rooftop pool and solarium, praised for its staff and breakfast.

From€78per night
Barcelona Pere Tarres Youth Hostel B Budget-friendly
8Great4,715 reviews

Free breakfast, secure lockers, and a sociable vibe near Sants Station — a reliable budget base in Barcelona.

From€14per night
Sant Jordi Hostels Rock Palace S Social & central
8.4Great4,239 reviews

A social hostel with a rooftop pool, free nightly pub crawl, and spotless dorms in the heart of Barcelona.

From€10per night
Urbany Hostel Barcelona U Budget-friendly

Urbany Hostel Barcelona

Barcelona Hostel

7.4Very good2,747 reviews

A sociable hostel with a rooftop terrace and metro access, offering private and dorm rooms at a budget-friendly price.

From€222per night
Hostal Levante Barcelona H Central & Basic

Hostal Levante Barcelona ★★

Barcelona Guest house

8Great5,941 reviews

A clean, central base in the Gothic Quarter with free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception, steps from the city's historic core.

From€39per night
Black Swan Hostel Barcelona B Social hub

Black Swan Hostel Barcelona

Barcelona Hostel

8.5Great3,980 reviews

A social, clean hostel with daily events, free dinners, and a central location near transport.

From€16per night
Hotel Oasis H Central value

Hotel Oasis ★★

Barcelona

8.5Great5,463 reviews

A 16-room hotel with rooftop pool and a 6-minute walk to the Picasso Museum — solid value for exploring Barcelona’s old town.

From€38per night
Urbany Hostel Bcn Go! U Social Hub

Urbany Hostel Bcn Go!

Barcelona Hostel

7.3Very good2,369 reviews

A lively Barcelona hostel with a rooftop jacuzzi and organised social events, just steps from the metro and city centre.

From€17per night
Sant Jordi Hostels Sagrada Familia S Social & central
8.4Great3,364 reviews

A sociable budget hostel near the Sagrada Familia, praised for its staff and clean, comfy dorms.

From€16per night
Gaudi Hotel G Central & Practical

Gaudi Hotel ★★★

Barcelona

8.4Great9,348 reviews

A central Barcelona hotel with strong reviews for location and service, plus a rooftop terrace and on-site parking.

From€67per night
Hotel Astoria H Rooftop pool

Hotel Astoria ★★★

Barcelona

8.5Great2,415 reviews

A handy base with a rooftop pool, friendly staff, and a location close to the metro and local dining.

From€66per night
Ilunion Auditori I Pet-friendly with pool

Ilunion Auditori ★★★

Barcelona

8.4Great5,274 reviews

A comfortable 3-star with a rooftop pool and pet-friendly rooms, a short walk from El Born and Arc de Triomf.

From€67per night
Ibis Barcelona Plaza Glories 22@ I Great value
8.4Great4,707 reviews

A clean, well-run 2-star near Glòries metro with genuinely friendly staff and a 15-minute walk to the beach.

From€63per night
Leonardo Hotel Barcelona Las Ramblas L Central & quiet
8.3Great3,968 reviews

A calm, well-run base steps from La Rambla, with a rooftop pool and family-friendly rooms.

From€563per night
Hotel Lleo H Central & Practical

Hotel Lleo ★★★

Barcelona

8.5Great9,086 reviews

A central Barcelona hotel with a rooftop pool and breakfast buffet, steps from Plaza Catalunya.

From€57per night
Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@ By Ihg H Metro-close
8.4Great9,047 reviews

A reliable Barcelona base with standout staff and a metro station nearby, plus a breakfast with plenty of options.

From€181per night
Praktik Bakery P Bakery stay

Praktik Bakery ★★★

Barcelona

8.5Great2,694 reviews

Wake up to the smell of fresh bread from the on-site Baluard bakery, in the heart of Eixample.

From€55per night
H10 Raco Del Pi Boutique Hotel H Central & well-rated

H10 Raco Del Pi Boutique Hotel ★★★

Barcelona

8.7Great1,533 reviews

Central Gothic Quarter hotel with a 8.7 guest rating, praised for its location and breakfast.

From€80per night
B Hotel B Rooftop pool

B Hotel ★★★

Barcelona

8.5Great3,757 reviews

A modern, well-priced base with a rooftop pool and easy access to Montjuic and public transport.

From€65per night
Hotel Rec Barcelona - Adults Only H Adults Only

Hotel Rec Barcelona - Adults Only ★★★

Barcelona

8.7Great3,512 reviews

An adults-only hotel in Barcelona with a rooftop pool, solarium, and a location that puts you within walking distance of key sights.

From€81per night
Ibis Barcelona Centro I Eco-Friendly & Central

Ibis Barcelona Centro ★★

Barcelona

8.5Great2,827 reviews

Eco-friendly 2-star near Verdaguer metro with clean rooms, on-site parking, and a 24-hour reception.

From€61per night

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Cheap Hotels in Barcelona – Where to Stay on a Budget

The cheapest places in Barcelona are a mix of 1-star and 3-star hotels, with prices starting from €33 a night. Most of these budget stays are in the Eixample, a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya, or near the city's main attractions. For example, Hotel Market in Eixample starts at €46, while Praktik Bakery, a 3-star with an on-site bakery, is just €55. You'll often get a rooftop pool or a breakfast buffet for that price – something rare in other cities. The trade-off is space; rooms are compact but functional.

Cheap All-Inclusive Holidays to Barcelona – Is It Worth It?

All-inclusive packages in Barcelona are rare because the city is famous for its food culture and the tapas-bar scene. The hotels on this page don't offer all-inclusive deals, but they do provide free breakfasts and some have rooftop pools where you can relax. If you're on a strict budget, you might spend less by booking a hotel that includes breakfast, like Hotel Lleo (from €57) or Europark (from €78). After a day exploring, you'll find affordable local spots for lunch and dinner, often more authentic and cheaper than a hotel's buffet.

Cheap Hotels in Barcelona City Centre – Walk to Everything

Staying in the city centre means you are within walking distance of La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, and Plaça de Catalunya. The cheapest central options are the H10 Raco Del Pi (from €81) and Catalan Moderne Hotels, both in the Gothic Quarter. You'll pay a premium for this location – most rooms are €80–€90 – but you save on transport and can return to your room between sights. The centre is also where you'll find the best-rated budget hotels, with several rating above 8.5 for their location and service.

Barcelone Camping Pas Cher – Low-Cost Campsites Near Barcelona

If you're looking for a campsite, the budget hotels on this page do not include camping. However, Barcelona has several campsites just outside the city, like in Castelldefels or Sitges, which offer a cheaper alternative to hotels, especially for families. These campsites are about 30–40 minutes from the centre by train, so you'll need to factor in transport. Camping is a good option if you're travelling with a tent or camper van and want to cook your own meals.

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest month to visit Barcelona?

The cheapest months are typically January and February, when the city is quiet. Hotel prices can drop to as low as €33 a night during this period, compared to the typical €82 average. Summer and Christmas are the busiest and most expensive.

Which district is best for a first visit to Barcelona?

For a first visit, the Eixample or the Gothic Quarter are ideal. You'll be close to the Ramblas, the Boqueria market, and the Sagrada Família, all within walking distance. The Eixample tends to be quieter at night, while the Gothic Quarter offers more nightlife but also more noise.

How far is the airport from the city centre?

Barcelona El Prat Airport is about 15 km from the city centre. The Aerobús takes 35 minutes and costs around €7 one-way, while the R2 Nord train is cheaper but slightly slower. For a budget hotel, take the metro from Plaça de Catalunya to your hotel – many are just a few blocks away.

How far ahead should I book a budget hotel in Barcelona?

For the best prices, book at least 2-3 months in advance, especially for stays from May to September. For events like the Mobile World Congress in February or the April Fair, book even earlier – a month before, most budget rooms are sold out.

Is it safe to walk around Barcelona at night?

The main tourist areas, including the Gothic Quarter and the Eixample, are generally safe at night, but you should stay alert for pickpockets. Stick to well-lit streets and avoid deserted areas. The budget hotels on this page are often in central locations, so you won't need to travel far to get back.

Cheap and Budget Hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona’s budget hotel scene is more than a place to rest your head. Most cheap stays cluster in the Ciutat Vella – around the Gothic Quarter and El Born – where cobbled streets and tapas bars are on your doorstep. Others sit in the Eixample, the grid of wide avenues and Modernista facades designed by Ildefons Cerdà, or near the beach in Poblenou and Barceloneta. You can find a room for as little as €33 a night in a basic but central guesthouse, while the typical budget hotel here costs around €82. The city's compact center means you can walk to La Rambla, the Boqueria market, or the Sagrada Família from many of the cheapest options.

This page covers 50 hotels in Barcelona that deliver value without sacrificing location. Most are 3-star properties, but you'll also find a couple of 1-star and a few 2-star stays. They share one trait: a strong guest rating, often above 8.5, for what you pay. The most common perks are rooftop pools, free breakfast, and a spot close to a metro station. Rents are higher in the very center, so properties like Hotel Jazz or Andante Drassanes cost more, but you are paying for that prime location. Further out, near Park Güell or the beach, you can find a room for under €60 and still be connected by metro or bus.

The bottom line

These cheap and budget hotels are perfect for travellers who want a clean, centrally located base without the price tag of a luxury resort. If you're looking for more comfort or a family-friendly pool, check the central hotels or family-friendly pages. For those driving, the hotels with parking page offers more convenience. If you prefer to stay longer, the extended-stay and apartment pages provide kitchenettes and more space.