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A shortcut to the best hostels in Spain

In case you don’t feel like reading the whole guide and instead just want a shortcut to the best hostels in Spain, I got you!

• Best hostel in Madrid: The Central House Lavapies
• Best hostel in Barcelona: Rodamon Barcelona Centre
• Best hostel in Valencia: Cantagua hostel
• Best hostel in Málaga: The Urban Jungle Rooftop Hostel
• Best hostel in Sevilla: Black Swan Hostel
• Best hostel in Granada: Eco Hostel
• Best hostel in Alicante: The Market Hostel
• Best hostel in Zaragoza: The Botanic Hostel
• Best hostel in Bilbao: Latroupe la Granja
• Best hostel in Mallorca: The Boc Hostels City
• Best hostel in San Sebastián: Koba Hostel
• Best hostel in Gran Canaria: Aguita House
• Best hostel in Cádiz: Planeta Cadiz

Let’s now go a little deeper into the best hostels in Spain, city by city!

Best hostel in Madrid

Madrid is the capital of Spain. It’s an energetic city filled with wold class museums, royal palaces, culture, scenic parks, street art, restaurants and amazing cafés. It’s also notorious for its nightlife, so if you’re looking for some good parties, Madrid is your place. Make sure to take a walk down Madrid’s most famous street, Gran Vía, and to visit Círculo de Bellas Artes to enjoy some stunning views of the city.

Best overall hostel in Madrid – The Central House Lavapies

The Central House Lavapies is conveniently located right in the center of Madrid. It features a bar, a restaurant, an open air patio as well as a rooftop terrace. There is even a small pool on the terrace. I could definitely see myself launching at the sun beds on the rooftop on a sunny day! The rooms are stylish and each bed has a power socket, person light and dark curtains. Which, if you’ve stayed in a hostel before, you’ll know makes such a difference.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld.com

Best party hostel in Madrid – Cats Hostel Madrid Sol

Cats Hostel Madrid Sol is a lively party hostel, centrally located near Puerta del Sol. They have an Andalucian riad-style courtyard, a great variety of common areas for you to socialize – including a bar and a movie room. Like in any good hostel – each bed has a power socket, person light and dark curtains.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostel in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city that has it all. It’s the capital of Catalunya and the second largest city in Spain. Barcelona has something to offer for every type of traveler, whether you are a beach person, a dedicated art fan, a foodie, a cultural enthusiast or a party person. It has so much to offer that it might almost feel overwhelming. Let’s at least get one thing out of the way and dive into the best hostels in Barcelona, it has some of the best hostels in Spain!

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Best overall hostel in Barcelona – Rodamon Barcelona Centre

Rodamon hostel is perfectly located in the heart of Barcelona, at the famous Passeig de Gracia, close to Gaudi’s La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Set in a beautifully renovated 20th century building, it’s a boutique style hostel featuring fully equipped kitchen, a nicely decorated terrace as well as common areas. Then it has three very essential things, that I wish all hostels would have – each bed has a power socket, person light and curtains. Having curtains makes such a difference as it allows you to have your own space, even though you’re in a shared room.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best party hostel in Barcelona: Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona

If you are going to Barcelona to party, this is the hostel for you! Kabul party hostel is considered to be one of the best party hostels in Europe, mostly known for its very social atmosphere, and of course the parties! They even have a free breakfast, so you don’t have to worry about going out to get breakfast when you wake up. Speaking about free things, they also offer free walking tours of the city every day. If that’s not enough to convince you, they have a beautiful patio overlooking my favourite plaza in Barcelona, Placa Real. Certainly the best hostel in Spain for those that want to party!

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

If you are in to party hostels, you probably want to experience the Barcelona nightlife! This pub crawl is a great way to do just that, as well as to meet other travelers!

Best hostel in Valencia

Although often overshadowed by Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia often doesn’t get the attention it truly deserves. Spain’s third largest city is a great combination of culture, futuristic buildings, history and beaches. It is also the birthplace of paella, so having a paella when in Valencia is a must! Lets now look at the best hostels in Valencia.

Best overall hostel in Valencia – Cantagua Hostel

Cantagua hostel is a beautifully designed boho style hostel, just a few minutes away from the bustling Ruzafa neighbourhood. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a large common area where you can socialise with fellow travelers and work from your laptop. One of my favourite things about this hostel was the atmosphere in the morning, everyone chilling in the common area – having breakfast and drinking coffee. Which brings me to another thing I loved about Cantagua, they have a proper coffee machine so you can have delicious cup of coffee in the morning. This has to be one of the best hostels in Spain for digital nomads, as you have plenty of space to work from your laptop.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best party hostel in Valencia – NONE!

After reading the reviews of the party hostels in Valencia, the main one being Red Nest Hostel, I can’t recommend any of them. Especially not for solo female travelers! I want to be honest on this blog, so I won’t recommend something unless I honestly think it’s good. For those that want to party, I’d recommend doing this Pub Crawl where you’ll meet other travelers and discover some interesting bars in Valencia. Cantagua is also a social hostel so you should have no problems meeting people there.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostel in Málaga

Málaga is known to many as the capital of Costa del Sol and to others for being the birthplace of Picasso. It’s one of the oldest cities in the world and is becoming a cultural hotspot in Spain with a long list of museums, art galleries as well as historical sites. I loved how Málaga felt like a mix of Spain and Morocco, which is typical for the Andalucia region. In Málaga, and all over Andalucia, you will encounter some riad style courtyards and patios. Málaga is spoiled with around 300 sunny days per year, which is one of the things that attracts visitors to this lively city.

Best overall hostel in Málaga – The Urban Jungle Rooftop Hostel

The Urban Jungle Rooftop Hostel is for sure one of the best hostels in Spain. It’s honestly one of the most stunning hostels I’ve ever seen. Located in the historic center of Málaga, the entire hostel looks like a work of art. It features a gorgeous boho style rooftop terrace, beautifully decorated rooms and lots of plants. They offer organized activities as well as a mojito happy hour every night at their rooftop!

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best social hostel in Málaga – The Lights Hostel

If what you are looking for is a hostel with an atmosphere, the Lights Hostel is a great choice. Between its rooftop terrace, the free sangria, communal dinners and their organized events, there are endless of opportunities to socialize and meeting other travelers. If you’re a party person – there are pub crawls every night that you can take part in if you wish. This is not a party hostel and guests are asked to be quiet during the night, so you will be able to get a good night’s sleep.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best luxury hostel in Málaga – TOC Hostel Málaga

For those that are looking for a more luxury hotel-like experience, but don’t have the budget to stay in a hotel, TOC Hostel Málaga is perfect for you. A beautiful hostel in the center of Málaga, that feels more like a hotel than a hostel. It’s a comfortable and calm place, ideal if you want a more relaxing stay.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostel in Sevilla

Sevilla is located in the south of Spain in the Andalucia region. It’s a city filled with stunning architecture, loads of history and beautiful riad style courtyards. Sevilla is notorious for its tapas bars, sangria and flamenco shows, as well as its Andalucian culture. You will be amazed by the colourful building, the narrow couple stone streets, all the plazas and the stunning cathedral. Note that Sevilla gets incredibly hot during July and August, so try to avoid visiting during those months if you can.

Best overall hostel in Sevilla – Black Swan Hostel

The Black Swan Hostel is a modern hostel located in the center of Sevilla. It features a nice rooftop terrace with views of the city, a fully equipped kitchen as well as plenty of common areas. The hostel has a very social atmosphere, with activities and communal dinners organized by the hostel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and each bed is equipped with a power socket and a personal light.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostel for groups in Sevilla – TOC Hostel Sevilla

TOC Hostel Sevilla is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by bars and restaurant. This modern and stylish hostel has facilities such as a movie room, a beautiful outdoor terrace, a common area and a kitchen. It’s not particularly social but the facilities are excellent, so it would be ideal for those traveling in a group.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostel in Granada

Granada is located in the Andalucia region in the south of Spain, and is probably most famous for being home to one of the most visited site in Spain, the Alhambra. Within the city you will also find plenty of historical sites, picturesque alleyways and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Since Granada used to be ruled by Moors, the Arabic influence is visible in the architecture as well as in the food scene.

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Best overall hostel in Granada – Eco Hostel

Eco Hostel is located at the main street in Granada, just a few minutes walk from the famous Albaicin neighbourhood. The hostel has a true hostel vibe, with a real community feeling. Every night they organize activities such as taco nights, family dinner, walking tours or hikes! Featuring a cafeteria, a patio, a cinema room, a living room and a large equipped kitchen, there are plenty of areas to socialize or just to hang out. Moreover, the hostel has a coworking space, making it a great option for digital nomads and others that need space to do some work or studying. Definitely one of the best hostels in Spain!

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best social hostel in Granada – Oripandó Hostel

This Andalucian style hostel is located in the heart of the historical Albaicin neighbourhood. It’s not just the rooftop terrace with a view of the Alhambra and the pool that makes this hostel unique, it’s the atmosphere. Described as a home away from home, this hostel has a very unique friendly and social vibe. They also offer free breakfast as well as guided tours.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostels in Alicante

Located on the Costa Blanca, Alicante is a popular beach destination. It offers its visitors the perfect combination of culture, leisure activities and history. One of the most charming part of Alicante is Casco Antiguo (the old town) – a maze of quaint cobblestone streets, filled with tapas bars and restaurants. Alicante’s most prominent landmark is the Castle of Santa Barbara (Castillo de Santa Barbara), situated on a hilltop above the city. Thanks to its mild climate, Alicante is a nice place to visit all year round.

Best overall hostel in Alicante – The Market Hostel

Located in the San Anton neighbourhood in the center of Alicante, just a few minutes from the old town. It’s a nice modern hostel with a quiet atmosphere, featuring a common area where you can have free coffee or tea. Each bed has a personal light, a power socket and curtains. Note that this is about the only hostel in Alicante, so you might as well go ahead and book it!

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostels in Zaragoza

Zaragoza isn’t one of the typical destinations in Spain. Despite being the 5th largest city in Spain, it doesn’t attract as many visitors as smaller cities such as Málaga and Bilbao. As more of a hidden gem, Zaragoza is the perfect place to take a break from the more touristy places and experience the local life and culture. The city awaits you with impressive monuments, Moorish palaces and plazas, not to mention he symbol of Zaragoza, the Basilica of El Pilar.

Best overall hostel in Zaragoza – The Botanic Hostel

The Botanic Hostel, which is in fact the only hostel in Zaragoza, is located in the heart of the historic center of Zaragoza. It’s a nicely decorated modern hostel, with a stylish common area where you can grab free tea and coffee. Each bed has its own light, a power socket and curtains for some extra privacy.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostels in Bilbao

Bilbao is an up-and-coming city in Basque Country in the North of Spain. This diverse and colourful city has undergone a major refurbishment in recent years. The most popular tourist attraction is the Guggenheim Museum, an iconic building that houses important collections as well as temporary exhibitions. Bilbao is also a haven for foodies, with its abundance of incredible restaurants, including some Michelin ones.

Best overall hostel in Bilbao – Latroupe la Granja

Latroupe la Granja is a beautifully decorated hostel in the center of Bilbao, close to both the bus and the train stations. It’s a modern, well signed hostel, the facilities are clean and the staff is helpful. There is a great community atmosphere, with plenty of opportunities to socialize with their daily group activities, such as game nights. You can be sure to have a good night’s sleep here – the beds are comfortable and each of them is equipped with a personal light, a power socket and curtains.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostels in Mallorca

Mallorca is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, located off the south coast of mainland Spain. The island’s teal blue waters and pristine beaches draw a lot of visitors, but there is a lot more to explore on this Mediterranean island. Mallorca has beautiful mountains, a rich history, a vibrant capital city and charming towns. The island is also popular for cycling and hiking, as well as for sailing and other types of water sports. As public transportation is somewhat limited, the best way to explore all the island has to offer is to rent a car, which will allow you to explore places not accessibly by public transport.

Best overall hostel in Mallorca – The Boc Hostels City

The BOC Hostels City is a modern hostel located a short walk from the center of Palma. It’s a brand new hostel with excellent facilities and a friendly social atmosphere. There are plenty of common areas, including a rooftop with a pool, a large kitchen as well as a dining area. The beds aren’t the typical bunk beds, but instead the pod style ones, giving you extra privacy. In addition, each bed has curtains, a personal light and a power socket.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostels in San Sebastián

San Sebastian is located in the North of Spain, in the mountainous Basque Country. Nestled on a circular bay with pristine sandy beaches, this coastal city was once a popular getaway for Spanish royalty. It has a very unique culture unlike the rest of Spain, charismatic old town as well as being surrounded by mountains and nature. Famous for having the most Michelin restaurants per square meter in Europe, it’s considered to be one of the best gastronomic destination in Europe. Make sure to try some pintxos, the Northern Spain’s version of tapas.

Best overall hostel in San Sebastián – Koba Hostel

Koba is a new hostel located in the lively Gros neighbourhood, just 5 minutes walk from the Zurriola beach. The interiors are modern and clean, featuring a dining room, a kitchen, a terrace and a chill out area. But the best part might just be the excellent free breakfast they provide every morning.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best surf hostel in San Sebastián – Surfing Etxea

If you’re one of those that come to San Sebastián to surf, Surfing Etxea is the perfect choice! Located just 2 minutes from Zurriola beach, which is famous for its waves. The hostel rents out surfboards and wetsuits, as well as offering surf lessons. There is a nice bar/café on the ground floor, in addition to a shared lounge and a terrace.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostels in Gran Canaria (Gran Canary)

Gran Canary (or Gran Canaria in Spanish) is the biggest of the Canary Islands. Just like the other Canary Islands, Gran Canary is blessed with an enviable climate, with temperature ranging around 20°C (68°F) throughout the year. Due to its diverse landscape, it’s often referred to as a mini continent. With everything from beautiful coastline, pristine beaches, colourful towns and nature pools, to volcanic rocks, mountains and sand dunes – it’s save to say it has a lot to offer. In the recent years, Gran Canary has become a hotspot for digital nomads, in part due to its warm stable climate.

Best overall hostel in Gran Canaria – Aguita House

Aguita house is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which is the capital of Gran Canary. Aguita house is a social hostel with great atmosphere, situated just 1 minute from the beach. Among the facilities at the hostels are a shared lounge, kitchen, barbecue as well as a rooftop with stunning views of the ocean.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Best hostels in Cádiz

Located in the south of Spain, this Andalucian port city boats charming neighbourhoods, old architecture, beautiful narrow streets and plazas. Cádiz is the oldest city in Western Europe, founded in 1100 B.C. Cádiz is often overlooked for other more famous Andalucian cities such as Sevilla and Granada, so it feels much less touristy and more authentic. Make sure to head to Playa de la Caleta to watch the sunset!

Best overall hostel in Cádiz – Planeta Cadiz

Planeta Cadiz is located in the historic center, with everything you need within walking distance. The hostel is clean and modern, in a beautiful historical building. It features a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a game room, as well as a large rooftop terrace. Each bed has a power socket, a personal light and a curtain which is a great addition to any hostel.

Read reviews and compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

I hope this post has been helpful in finding the best hostels in Spain!

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