Malacuna Barcelona

2.0 star property
Hostel near La Rambla in Barcelona

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Carrer de la Unió, 10, Barcelona, 08001
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boqueria Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and AirC

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom and AirC

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Private Room Female with 4 Beds with Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Private Room with 6 Beds and Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Private Room with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Private Room Female with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Private Room with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Private Room with 10 Beds and Shared Bathroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

Private Room in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

Private Room with 5 Beds and Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Beds Female Room with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Beds Room and Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8 Beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 10 Beds Female Room with Shared

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 5 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private Room Female with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8 Bed Female Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Barcelona

Downtown Barcelona stay.At this Downtown Barcelona hostel, you'll be well placed to visit La Rambla and Boqueria Market, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Barcelona Cathedral is within half a mile (1 km) and Plaça de Catalunya is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaça Reial - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boqueria Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Liceu Station - 2 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 13 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ArtiSa Barcelona - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cañete - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Güell Tapas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub Temple Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Malacuna Barcelona

Hostel near La Rambla in Barcelona
As a guest of Malacuna Barcelona, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Malacuna Barcelona also features laundry facilities and an elevator.

This Barcelona hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Malacuna Barcelona offers 32 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Barcelona hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • 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'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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 6.00 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children
  • Towels fee: EUR 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

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Malacuna Barcelona Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Room was not what I expected. Arrangement as if a train coach. Not comfortable and not spacious. Thankfully, the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Hans Walter

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay excellent location incredible staff and fresh coffee and breakfast every morning from the hotel. I would recommend staying here if you are looking for a good experience at a good price and are willing to enjoy the city and accommodation within your budget. Easy check in and out staff were attentive and friendly in both Spanish and English, rooms were clean and bathrooms were too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
Habitación con baño limpia. Accesible, buenos servicios.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025