About

Situated in a beautiful heritage building, right in the heart of Barcelona, the Alternative Creative Youth Hostel is the perfect base from which to enjoy the city and make the most of its incredible opportunities.

The hostel was created to offer safe accommodation especially to open-minded, adventurous travellers who come to Barcelona to experience the cities historic and artistic attractions. The Alternative Creative Youth Hostel is a friendly and cozy place where you can easily make friends with people from all over the world.

Our helpful and knowledgeable staff have lots of recommendations for you. We will tell you great places for live music and for real Spanish food. Some nights we will even take you out to the hidden spots of Barcelona ;-)

Please note that we are a FUN but not a PARTY hostel. We love to provide accommodation to people who come to Barcelona for a culture and leisure visit but not to those who plan to get wasted every night. We respect you and in exchange expect respect from you - towards your roommates, the staff and yourself! We do not want drunkards to spoil the atmosphere.

This is what we have for you:

* Best location: within 100m from Plaza Catalunya and walking distance to main attractions
* Friendly staff who have information for you on tours, restaurants, and city attractions
* FREE wifi and internet in our comfortable lounge
* FREE security lockers
* Sheets included
* NO lockout or curfew
* 24 hours reception
* Clean 8-bed dormitories
* Well equipped cosy kitchen available for cooking
* Mac friendly hostel with Mac support for guests
* PLUS: laundry service, air conditioning, restaurant discounts, 11am check out time ...

... and most importantly a great relaxed atmosphere with other young travellers from around the world.

Please provide us with your phone number and estimate time of arrival.

DIRECTIONS: There is no hostel sign in the street. Look up high for house number 17. When you found it, ring one of the GREEN bells with the “H”.

AGE RESTRICTION: We only accept guests under the age of 18 if accompanied by an adult or with the parents’ authorisation. We do not accept guest older than 45. We reserve the right to refuse admission.

CANCELLATION POLICY: A cancellation free of charge must be done at least 48 hours before the 'Date' of arrival. If you do not show up for your reservation and do not contact us, we will charge the first two nights of accommodation cost to the credit card.
In case of cancellation on the same day of arrival on weekends or special events, we will charge the first two nights of your booking.

IMPORTANT: If you do not arrive at the indicated time, and do not inform us about a later arrival your booking will be cancelled at midnight.
For the safety of other travellers we can not accept any traveller with bed bugs bites. Please consider this before proceeding with your booking.
The city tax is not included in the price.
We normally have beds available for walk-ins.

Registration Number AJ-000534

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

4.9(679)
  • Value for Money
    5.0
  • Security
    3.0
  • Atmosphere
    5.0
  • Cleanliness
    5.0
  • Staff
    6.0
  • Location
    6.0
  • Facilities
    4.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Alternative Creative Youth Hostel in Barcelona has a great location, but recent guests note issues with staff service and a lack of atmosphere. Some also mention problems with room security and shower facilities.

Stayed in Aug 2026
7.7
M
Maiya
Female, 18-24, Germany
The location of the hostel was perfect! Easy to get anywhere. We were not really satisfied with the security of our things. The lockers were too small for our backpacks and when we asked for the bigger ones (our bags barely fit in there), they claimed the hostel was full (4/8 beds taken that night). We had to keep our bags in our room, which didn’t have a lock, so everybody could go in there. There are no curtains for the beds. Kitchen suffices, only one stove tho but overall more dann enough.
Stayed in May 2026
2.0
M
merzouk
Female, 25-30, Algeria
No ofrecen un buen servicio, no son serios, me dijeron que me reembolsarían los impuestos y al final no lo hicieron. Es el peor hotel que he visto en mi vida, y creo que el sistema está lleno de especuladores.
Stayed in Sept 2025
5.1
A
Abigail
All Female Group, 31-40, Canada
This location was not for disability friendly cuz of the voice speaker that the hearing impairment people who can't hear the ring system for them to enter this hostel, even other disability people who have wheelchair/blind due to the small elevator. the location is difficult and complex to find where the hostel as what we saw 3rd floor because of the poster sign and the hostel customer front door say its first floor. the shower don't have hooked for clothes. night staff -lack of customer service
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Location

Ronda de la Univ., 17, entresòl-3, Barcelona, Spain
0.3km from city centre