The Central House, Barcelona
Corsega Street, 302 08008 Barcelona, Spain
The Central House, Barcelona is listed as being in Gràcia, located at the top of Passeig de Gracia, close to Diagonal and Passeig de Gràcia metro stop, you can easily catch the train to and from the airport, it’s roughly a 40 minute journey (approximately 5 euros).
It’s located in a residential area, so it is not well signposted outside, the first time I stayed here, it took me a while to find it but once you find the buzzer, its easy peasy. The hostel is located on the first floor, not too far to walk with your bags and there is a lift if needed.
The entrance
The views
The dining room
Snacks
Details and Dorms
The Central House, Barcelona is a more intimate and calmer hostel experience, great for anyone who wants to get some work done or relax on the outside terrace.
The rooms range from mixed, female and male only to private rooms and the beds come with a curtain, a non negotiable for some, it definitely feels more private and relaxing with a curtain but can also mean people socialise less.
Are you a curtain lover or not bothered either way?
There are spacious lockers in the rooms, don’t forget to bring your own padlock and some of the rooms have a mini balcony with a view out onto the street, much needed during the summer months to let some air circulate whilst checking out the lovely views.
Outside space - There is a large terrace with lots of tables and chairs, a laundry room and places to hang your washing if needed. It is a gorgeous space for relaxing, working, socialising, sunbathing or getting some fresh air.
Breakfast 8.50 euros
The price Like many hostel stays the prices can fluctuate greatly dependent on the season and whats on in the city at the time of booking etc…
When I have stayed here I’ve been fortunate to get a good deal paying around 22euros a night but I have seen the prices for a dorm room exceed 90euros +
Cost to leave your luggage
Large locker: €4 for the first hour, plus €1 for each additional hour.
Small locker: €3 for the first hour, plus €0.50 for each additional hour.
Atmosphere and Amenities
Atmosphere - The atmosphere in The Central House, Barcelona, has always felt calm, cosy and more intimate due to its size, compared to other hostels in the City. There are always staff cleaning the bathrooms and communal areas too.
Amenities - Kitchen, terrace, laundry space, dining/chill out area and large bathrooms.
What I liked
It was calm and a brilliant place to get some work done
Light and airy space with friendly staff
The terrace was such a treat
It’s easy to meet people in the communal area
The toiletries and food people leave behind are left for guests to use at their leisure, excellent if you forget something!
Kitchen
Relaxing terrace
Huge terrace
Laundry room
Booking
Book Directly - thecentralhousehostels.com
Booking - The Central House booking
Hostelworld - The Central House Hostelworld
To the airport - The Central House to Barcelona Airport