Sant Pau 15, principal 2, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08001
What's nearby
La Rambla - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Boqueria Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Barcelona Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Plaça de Catalunya - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Casa Batllo - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 17 min drive
Plaça de Catalunya Station - 13 min walk
Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 15 min walk
Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 17 min walk
Liceu Station - 2 min walk
Drassanes Station - 6 min walk
Parc de Montjuic Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Hummus and Company - 2 min walk
Rocambolesc - 2 min walk
KFC - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Bar Cañete - 1 min walk
About this property
Hostal River
Hostal River offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from La Rambla and Boqueria Market. Also, Plaça de Catalunya and Barcelona Cathedral are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Liceu Station is 2 minutes and Drassanes Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
Catalan, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hostal River Pension
Hostal River Barcelona
Hostal River Pension Barcelona
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostal River offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal River does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal River?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal River?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostal River.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal River?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hostal River?
No, this pension doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barcelona (5-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Hostal River like?
Hostal River is in Downtown Barcelona, a short 2-minute walk from Liceu Station and 3 minutes' walk from La Rambla.
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
We had a great stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Erica
Erica, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 13, 2024
Trent
Trent, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2024
Evelyn
Evelyn, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
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.
Denis
Denis, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 13, 2024
Just Ok
Abdelghani
Abdelghani, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 5, 2023
People smoking inside
It was supposed to be a not smoking hotel and the 3 nights we stayed people were smoking inside. I told the clerk but nothing really happened, the last night of our stayed we hardly sleep because of the noise and smoke
Verified traveler
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 23, 2023
Sara
Sara, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 21, 2023
Igor
Igor, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2023
It was a great place to stay
Velande
Velande, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2023
koji
koji, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 8, 2023
I would return
Awesome location, clean, new, VERY accommodating. We arrived HOURS before check in. But as soon as the room was clean, we could ck in.
Bonnies
Bonnies, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 25, 2023
The price was acceptable. It is only a block from a main street with restaurants, entertainment, and transpartation.
It opens on to a back alley and you have to go up 4 flights of stairs to get to the office and then another flight to the rooms.
Robert
Robert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2023
Marko
Marko, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 31, 2023
Dobry Hostel River
Był udany. Mnóstwo zabytków do wyboru, fajna kuchnia, widoki... Sam Hostel ok, czysto, schludnie, woda ciepła, ręczniki, czajnik w pokoju tylko te schody męczące na piętro.
Adam
Adam, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 30, 2022
Ok for hostal
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2022
If you are a woman this is hostel is a NO. There are safety issues with the bathrooms you can be seen from several places while taking a shower and peeing. They have a broken window they refuse to fix. I had to upload a video of the whole thing. The attedant is nice and tried to fix the window but the blonde supervisor actually dismissed my concern stating no one lives in the other floors when i actually saw them and there's laundry in their balconies.
Also getting up there with bags is hard they don't have anyone to help you.
The doors don't lock properly very weird locks they have. I had to shower in upstairs in a very small shower i almost fell.
Everything seems very clean but run down. Not sure why they don't make these repairs. It would save you these bad reviews. I left at dawn i didn't feel safe at all.
Nairys Lagos
Nairys Lagos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2022
Joseph K C
Joseph K C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2022
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 16, 2022
Rude and not accommodating
The accommodations we not what we expected and had to find a new place to stay. The advertisement online to book did not state “all steps” “no elevator” no air conditioning” I would like a REFUND and asked the owner he refused and now I will have my cc company handle this.
Joe
Joe, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2022
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 25, 2022
Amazing host; very clean, spacious room in central location.
We would definitely stay here again.
Mateusz
Mateusz, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2021
Excellent!
I wish there was an elevator because I had heavy big luggage and the hostal is located on the 2nd floor and my room is on the 3rd floor. BUT THE SERVICE AND THE HOSTEL ITSELF IS EXCELLENT!
Florante Velasco
Florante Velasco, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2021
The property is very clean and renovated. The space is simple but perfect for a short stay. It's a simple hostel but is clean. What more can you ask for? :)
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Localização Muito Boa
O Hostel era bem simples, mas bem organizado. Ficamos em um quarto com banheiro. Estava muito limpo. Todos os atendentes foram simpáticos e atenciosos. A localização é 5 estrelas!! Fizemos quase todo roteiro caminhando. Recomendo!