This smoke-free hostal features a microwave in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free.
Hostal River offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers. This Barcelona hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hostal River. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Rambla. Free WiFi in public areas is available.
Free WiFi
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Just a 3-minute walk from La Rambla and 8 minutes by foot from Barcelona Cathedral
Hostal River offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.
This Barcelona hostal is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Housekeeping is not available on Thursdays, weekly. Limited services including trash collection and towel exchanges are still available on request.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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 7.70 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number No, B67185330, 09409141010DF3801D0015IU, ES:B67185330, country:ES|stateProvince:España|city:Barcelona|address1:calle San Pablo 15|address2:principal|postalCode:08001, Spanish Commercial Registry, ES
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
Hostal River Pension
Hostal River Barcelona
Hostal River Pension Barcelona
Hostal River Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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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.
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
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.
Debbie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Philip
17 Jun 2025
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
Philip
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Geertje
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic, but clean and friendly people, always available to help.
Geertje
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jason
30 Mar 2025
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.
Jason
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Li Mei
15 Nov 2024
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.
Li Mei
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Markus
11 Nov 2023
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
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!
Katie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul
15 Nov 2024
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
Overall great for a few days of stay, but the water leaked through the wall and onto the room every time we showered. Other than that everything was great
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.
Hannah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Tero
2 Jun 2025
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!