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Hostal Elkano

2.0 star property
Central hostal connected to a railway/underground station in Barcelona with a 24-hour front desk

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Located in the heart of Plaça d'Espanya, Hostal Elkano offers easy access to Barcelona's attractions. Explore La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya, then return to comfortable rooms with WiFi. Attentive staff provide luggage storage and concierge services.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Elkano , 78, Barcelona, 8004

What's nearby

  • Plaça d'Espanya - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Montjuïc - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Rambla - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • França Station - 4 min drive
  • Poble Sec Station - 4 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buenas Migas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pala - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Galicia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Gol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tast - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Elkano

Hostal near Plaça d'Espanya
Located close to La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya, Hostal Elkano has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Concierge services, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostal Elkano feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number HB-002895

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hostal Elkano Hostel Barcelona
Hostal Elkano Hostel
Hostal Elkano Barcelona
Hostal Elkano Hostal
Hostal Elkano Barcelona
Hostal Elkano Hostal Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Elkano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Elkano?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Elkano on 10 Dec 2025 start from NZ$104.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hostal Elkano?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Elkano?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Elkano?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hostal Elkano located?

Located in El Poble-sec, this hostal is within 1 mi (2 km) of Plaça d'Espanya, La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral. Plaça de Catalunya and Casa Milà are also within 2 mi (3 km). Poble Sec Station is only a 4-minute walk and Parc de Montjuic Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostal Elkano Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was right by check inn. A bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place easy to move around
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Genie

Liked: Staff & service
Just stay temporary but it helps with affordable price for those that saves money this place will help. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aiping

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient and comfortable stay, within walking distance to the main tourist attractions but also out of the way enough that we were able to escape some of the business and explore some more local spots. Very easy check and in and staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. Ok for a short stay - good are, Carrer de Blai is hust around the corner
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

martha

Good value for price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Clean and warm in winter. Very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for one night whilst travelling. Basic but clean and all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Overall the hostal was good. The area was a bit dirty. Night staff sometimes good sometimes moody, but overall it was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

olivier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY basic, 2 bathrooms in the corridor, not very clean and can be busy for all customers. No breakfast for a crappy room at 122euros/night. Also the walls are so thin that you can hear next rooms activities, TV or discussions. Don't expect privacy. I had a second reservation for the trip back that I could not cancel or be refunded for during the power shut-down on 28 April. Unbelievable...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

IVAN

Liked having a private bathroom but there was hair in the sink. The night crew could not speak English.it was noisy and we had a full bed and twin. Would have slept better in a bigger bed. The room was fairly clean, but not as clean as other places. I don't think we will go back there.

10/10 Excellent

Dafna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal super amable! Habitación individual pequeña pero muy cómoda. Baños siempre limpios. Ahora viajará mi hermana y volveremos a reservar con ustedes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No usamos el aire acondicionado,tiendas cerca no habian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera decente rispetto le aspettative, il personale della reception fa rumore di notte non permettendoti di dormire tranquilla, c’è l’aria condizionata, bagno ok, vicina alle fermata della metro e bus, nelle vicinanze ci sono dei bar, pub e supermercati
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ofelia

terrible nunca nos quedamos un area que solo parecia de delinquentes no se como una compania tan prestigiosa como Expedia que confio siegamente sugiera un hotel como este es realmente una verguenza para ustedes nunca pudimosvni bajarnos del taxi pues temiamos por nuestra segurida fue terrible la experiencia necesito que un representante se comunique conmigo mi nombre ex ofelia momany mi tekefono es 1- 5616853197 mi e mail es ofeliamomany44@gmail.com expedia itinerario # 73141985375842 gracias por su atencion a este grand problema espero por su respuesta inmediata 10/02/2025
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AZOUAOU , YAMINA , DJHOUHRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hyunyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and very accessible from airport and downtown. clean and convenient, but little bit noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Non pulito, letti scomodi, scarsa accoglienza. Mare non bello
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bonne hôtel

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour à l’Hostal Elkano. L’accueil est chaleureux et attentionné, ce qui met tout de suite à l’aise. La chambre, bien que petite, est impeccablement propre et équipée d’une excellente literie, garantissant un sommeil confortable. La salle de bain, également compacte, est très propre et parfaitement fonctionnelle. La climatisation automatique assure un confort optimal, et nous avons beaucoup apprécié la fontaine d’eau ainsi que le thé et le café mis à disposition. L’emplacement est pratique : à deux pas de la ligne de métro L3 et de nombreux bus, à environ 55 minutes à pied de la Sagrada Familia et 45 minutes de la plage de la Barceloneta. Seul petit bémol : l’insonorisation est limitée, ce qui peut rendre l’endroit un peu bruyant. Un hébergement simple, propre et bien situé, idéal pour découvrir Barcelone
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jodi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Unmanaged bedbugs-100%not worth risk to stay

This hostel has unmanaged bedbugs. I received a full refund for my stay because my room was infested with bedbugs. A dead bedbug was found at check in. I was told to return in a few hours after “deep cleaning” but the room still had dirty baseboards and furniture. During the night multiple bedbugs appeared on the walls and bed. We were unable to sleep, notified an indifferent overnight front desk employee, and were told the morning employee could help us. The owner was called and was heard saying “we don’t have bedbugs” over the phone to the front desk girl. She let him know I had pictures and videos. My second night stay was cancelled and refunded. It is 100% not worth the risk to stay here. The hostel does not have the procedures in place to clean rooms to eliminate bedbugs. Aside from the bedbug infestation, some of the female staff members were very helpful and friendly. The location is central. The amenities are very basic—it is a low budget hostel. I was prepared for that, but I wasn’t prepared for not being able to sleep Saturday night and spending my vacation day Sunday finding a new hotel, getting checked in, and trying to enjoy the rest of my day on 3 hours of sleep. The stay was compensated, but my wasted time was not. And, not to mention the hours spent disinfecting my luggage and clothing that were in the room… I would not return.
Bedbug on bed around 4:30 am where dead bedbug was found at check in
Baseboard by bed where bedbugs were found during check in after the room was “deep cleaned”
State of cleanliness after the room was “deep cleaned for bedbugs”
Bedbugs on other walls
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättefin service, AC på rummet. Inte så stort rum, men helt enligt beskrivning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025