Hostels and guesthouses in Spain

Simple, well-located places to stay for a good night’s sleep on a budget.

Hostels by destination

With the number of hotels in each one. Destinations without an English guide yet open in Spanish.

How to choose a hostel or a guesthouse

Hostal, pensión or hostel

In Spain a hostal or a pensión is a simple guesthouse with private rooms, often in a flat in the centre. A hostel (albergue) has mostly shared dorms with bunk beds, a shared kitchen and a backpacker atmosphere, although many also offer private rooms.

What to check before booking

Check whether the bathroom is private or shared, whether reception is open around the clock or you have to tell them your arrival time, and whether the building has a lift. In hostels, see whether there are lockers and whether the dorms are mixed.

Best-rated hostels in Spain

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.