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Malacuna Barcelona

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and AirC

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

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 4 Beds with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room Female with 4 Beds with Private Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 6 Beds and Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room Female with 6 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom and AirC

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 10 Beds and Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room in 10 Beds Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 5 Beds and Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Beds Room and Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Beds Room with Private Bathroom and AirC

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Beds Female Room with Shared

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room Female with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Female Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Malacuna Barcelona

This smoke-free hostel features a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is not available.
Malacuna Barcelona offers 32 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This Barcelona hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Malacuna Barcelona. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Rambla. Free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Steps from La Rambla and 7 minutes on foot from Barcelona Cathedral
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 a lift.

This Barcelona hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 6.00 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • On-site 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

Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Barcelona
Ideal Youth
Ideal Youth Hotel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Hostel Barcelona
Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ideal Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Barcelona

Malacuna Barcelona Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 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