Hostal River

Property class: 2.5

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Close to La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral, Hostal River has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A room with two single beds, a wooden shelf with towels, a small table, and a wall-mounted picture.

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden headboard, a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables, and a blue chair.

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A small, clean room with two single beds, a wooden table, and a window with blue curtains.

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (1 Double and 1 Single)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A small, single-bed room with a black headboard, white bedding, and a patterned blanket.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small wooden table, and a balcony with a view of the outside.

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A small, single-bed room with a black headboard, white bedding, and a patterned blanket.

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a balcony with a railing, and a small kitchenette area.

Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a single bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a radiator.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Barcelona, a neighbourhood in Barcelona, Hostal River is near a metro station. Barcelona Cathedral and Sagrada Familia are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barceloneta Beach and Montjuïc. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spotify Camp Nou, or consider Parc del Fòrum for a night out. Visit our Barcelona travel guide
Map
Sant Pau 15, principal 2, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08001

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with autumn foliage, a prominent building with a clock tower, and a distant mountain range.
    La Rambla
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A crowded street with a market stall and a building with a colorful facade.
    Boqueria Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a prominent tower, and adjacent classical buildings.
    Barcelona Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats, a large building, and a cityscape in the background.
    Port de Barcelona
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A plaza with a large building labeled 'Banco Español de Crédito', a fountain, and a statue of a person.
    Plaça de Catalunya
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Liceu Station
    2 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station
    13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Cañete
    1 min walk
  • Güell Tapas
    2 min walk
  • Hummus & Company
    2 min walk
  • Cappuccino
    2 min walk

About this property

Hostal River

  • Hostal near La Rambla
  • Close to Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya, Hostal River has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hostal include:
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
    • Luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hostal River offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Baths or showers, hairdryers and shampoo
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostal River?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostal River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostal River located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this hostal is within a 5-minute walk of Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla and Boqueria Market. Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça de Catalunya are also within 10 minutes. Liceu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Drassanes Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostal River Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay. Near train station and other tourist spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
AC and room was clean, had an odd situation with a staff member that was a bit sketchy. Location is good, maybe wouldn’t recommend for solo travelers or just make sure to lock your room. Shower was broken but useable. Did the job and for the most part staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely wonderful. They were very helpful and informative for getting around and needing a Taxi. The room is small especially the bathroom but yet still comfortable and clean. The downfall is the steps. Having luggage like I did is not safe going up and down those steps. The location is a mixed feeling as it is very very convenient to get around on foot, but it is not a safe area. There Hostal has lots of dinning and different shops right out outside its doors. We walked everywhere- museums, Flamenco show, Cathedrals, and the Market. However, too much prostitution and hanging out-guys getting drunk. Everywhere we went we were told to keep a tight handle on our belongings and to stay alert. But all in all the Hostal its self was a good stay for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, no frills. Could do with an overhaul but we weren’t in the room that much as there is so much to see and do outside. The ladies on the desk were lovely but the older man was miserable as sin. Fantastic location on a budget..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay for Primavera Sound. A reasonable walk to the metro and a 30 minute ish walk from Plaça Catalunya where the shuttle bus drops you off late at night/early in the morning. Only small issue was one night the door was locked and it took a little while to get inside but we just kept ringing the bell until we got in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location : close to a lot of places. Staff very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good price. Friendly staff, very clean, comfort bed-room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value in a fantastic location.

This is a family run gem right in the heart of the city. It will not be beaten on price and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Close to major attractions and shopping we found our stay there very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, small balcony, walking distance to tourist attractions. Small shower stall. Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, just few minutes walk away from the busy La Rambla Boulevard & La Boqueria Market for food and shopping. Friendly staff, easy check in and out. Great value for the location, have a very homey feel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Due to recent reviews we almost booked else where and I’m very glad we didn’t. The room was great and spacious with a private bathroom and small patio. There was even a fan put in the room for us which helped at night. The location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a very well located, friendly, clean hostel. The prices are high for what it is, but that is Barcelona prices for you! Surprisingly quiet given its central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, only 3 minutes away from the Ramblas and just 10 minutes away from Plaza Catalunya.Clean place, good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Good for short stay near the Rambla. Clean room and the staff is really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is situated in a continent place, easy access to everything, the metro station is just around the end of the alley,and the staff are friendly, showed me the way to get around to the bus stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An ideal place to stay for a few nights to rest, centrally located to the key attractions within an hour walking distance, friendly staff and clean and tidy rooms and bathrooms. Just make sure to bring some sleeping earbuds with you when you get to sleep since the rooms are located in a noisy neighbourhood and be wary if you got heavy luggage since there are no lifts. Overall, I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very close to liceu metro 2 minutes walk 2 minutes to the ramblas and shops kfc and mcdonald's was 5 minutes walk the ramblas was very safe plenty of police walking about
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, good position, friendly

A clean guesthouse in a good position just off the seaward end of La Rambla. The staff were very polite and welcoming. Even though I cannot speak Catalan or Spanish, and they did not speak English, we managed to understand each other!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hostal River has a great location in the city, very friendly staff and it was a great time off in Barcelona. The room was very basic but you had all the necessities there. The room was cleaned every day and we had no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly from start to finish. The room was basic but great and very clean as was the toilet and shower. Stayed with my Son for a 3 night stay. Right in the centre at Liceu, close to everything. Great value for money. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and washrooms were kept very clean. Shower had some issues with hot water cutting in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was great and the staff were very nice, welcoming and helpful. Reception was open 24/7 and cleaning was comprehensive. The room was quiet, clean and kinda small but works very well for two. Bed was large but kinda hard. Overall we liked our stay and would recommend this hostel for Barcelona visitors. Only minus side is there's no lift, so if it's hard to climb stairs you should reconsider, but if not, please go to this hostel! Greetings from from Finland!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025