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Hostal Elkano

Property class: 2
Hostal near Plaça d'Espanya, connected to a rail/subway station in Barcelona

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a beige textured bedspread. Two folded towels with toiletries are placed on the bed.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOSTAL ELKANO".
A reception area with a laptop on a desk, a bulletin board with various notices, a vending machine, and a door with a sign.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a building with balconies.
A hallway with a red door labeled "HOSTAL ELKANO" and a sign indicating the hostel's name.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Elkano , 78, Barcelona, 8004
  • Place, Plaça d'Espanya
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom

A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a small shelf, a mirror, a sink, and an air conditioning unit.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a small table with towels, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a cityscape, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a sink, and two windows with curtains.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a beige bedspread and two folded towels, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a small wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a beige textured bedspread. Two folded towels with toiletries are placed on the bed.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Barcelona

El Poble-sec stay.Your stay at this El Poble-sec hostal places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Plaça d'Espanya and La Rambla. Plaça de Catalunya and Barcelona Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaça d'Espanya - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Montjuïc - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • La Rambla - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 4 min drive - 2.8 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
  • ‪Ivette’s Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Molinet Cafè Antic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Caffé Di Francesco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Macchina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal Elkano

Hostal near Plaça d'Espanya, connected to a rail/subway station in Barcelona
As a guest of Hostal Elkano, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Barcelona hostal is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hostal Elkano offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number HB-002895

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.

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

How close is Hostal Elkano to the airport?

Hostal Elkano is 10 mi (23-min drive) away from the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Elkano have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal Elkano.

How close is Hostal Elkano to the beach?

This hostal is 2.4 mi (16-min drive) from Barceloneta Beach and 13.8 mi (25-min drive) from Castelldefels Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal Elkano offer free breakfast?

Hostal Elkano does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Elkano?

No, there is no casino at this hostal, but Casino Barcelona (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal Elkano?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hostal Elkano?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal Elkano have a pool?

Hostal Elkano does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Elkano have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Elkano to downtown Barcelona?

Hostal Elkano is 1 mi away from Barcelona.

Hostal Elkano Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 339 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Pardeep

Disliked: Amenities
It was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- Room is small but clean. - Staff is friendly and helpful. - A/C fine. - 5 minutes right side of the front door is a plaza that have couple bars and restauraunts. you also can find many bar and restaurant around the hotel and Proble Sec metro station. - 5 minutes walking from L-3 Poble Sec Station, less than 10 minutes walk to Spangna Plaza. - is good for couple days stay, long time stay is not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TOMONARI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Somnath

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Georgios

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marvin A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The place is set for a backpack traveler. The price at the locations is set for the accommodations. Expedia, charged too much. There is no refund offered at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

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

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

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

8/10 Good

Aiping

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Great little hostel.

Spotless and very comfortable. Great location for the price. Staff is VERY friendly and offered us an upgrade with a private bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning and TV. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Great location in Barcelona Friendly staff
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

HYUNHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and Economical price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jianping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convient with helpful staff for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and helpful. Theres also a great cafe right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They do a great job and I highly recommend them his hostel!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! And one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. Only come with a carry-on not that much space in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

A good place to stay for the price.

Overall, fine for the price. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room and .the bathroom is separated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025