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Hostal Balmes Centro

2.5 star property
City-center hostal, steps from Rambla de Catalunya

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In the heart of Barcelona, Hostal Balmes Centro offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi. Explore Plaça de Catalunya and Barcelona Cathedral nearby or unwind in the lobby near the TV, then take advantage of express check-out and multilingual staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $84
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Interior) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Interior)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Balmes 83, 1-2, Barcelona, 08008

What's nearby

  • Rambla de Catalunya - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casa Batllo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casa Milà - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Rambla - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 28 min drive
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 10 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 12 min walk
  • Barcelona-Sants Station - 28 min walk
  • Provenca Station - 4 min walk
  • Diagonal Station - 8 min walk
  • Passeig de Gracia Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafè 365 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grosso Napoletano Senza Glutine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Robata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L'enric - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kanada-ya - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Balmes Centro

  • When you stay at Hostal Balmes Centro, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Rambla de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia. Also, Casa Batllo and Casa Milà are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Provenca Station is 4 minutes and Diagonal Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
    • 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.
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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 7.70 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International

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.

Property Registration Number No, country:ES|stateProvince:BARCELONA|city:BARCELNA|address1:CARRER BALMES 83|address2:1-1|postalCode:08008, TOMO 40940, FOLIO 147, HOJA B 373530, INSCRIPCION 1, 9826304DF2892F0001KO, Spanish Commercial Registry, ES:B65005035, ES

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hostal Balmes Centro offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostal Balmes Centro 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 Balmes Centro?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Balmes Centro?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hostal Balmes Centro?

No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barcelona (6-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Hostal Balmes Centro like?

Hostal Balmes Centro is in Eixample, a short 4-minute walk from Provenca Station and 6 minutes' walk from Passeig de Gràcia.

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Reviews

Hostal Balmes Centro Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was a good size and had a great view, it is very central which makes it perfect for touristing around the city. Staff were lovely and very helpful, the room was cleaned every day, however, the bed could use some work. Overall, the stay was pleasant with a great view and location.
Kyle, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly. Room was cleaned and had amenities such as a hairdryer, a fridge, and a safe. Was in a very good, central area of the city that allowed us to walk to major sites in the city. There was a metro station nearby as well. Very good value with this accommodation!
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, being very close to the city centre, Ramblas and metro stops. In an old building, but very clean and good beds and bathroom. I'd happily stay here again.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hostal is located to very walking distances of tourist attractions,there's a ton of restaurants just outside. Don't expect the hostal to be modern when it's a heritage bldg. But the toilet and aircon are very good. The aircon is fantastic for a warm weather. It's affordable for It's location. The doors uses a card. The lighting maybe just needs to be brighter instead of a warm yellow. But it's fine. The water heating works well. It's an old and well kept hostal with a lot of spanish history and character from flooring, ceiling and mosaic tiles. I recommend for being budgetbfriendly and close to every shop and attractions.
Rachell margarett, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly
Ahmed, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for 6 nights and it was good! Really easy to get around a store at the bottoms that stays open 24 hours which was rly nice! The staff was nice and friendly. I felt safe and like nothing was going to go missing. Great place to stay at!
Sarah, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was a bit hard to find the front desk to check-in, more details provided beforehand would be useful. Area is fantastic. Room was neat and had a great balcony. Staff was helpful.
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Few days in Barcelona. Good location

Two adults and one teenager. Very good location, walking distance to almost everywhere. Only minus is sounds coming from downstairs bar and voices from other rooms.
Mika, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fine room. No one was available for checkout and it’s supposed to be 24 hours. Left at 3 am to catch a flight and no one was there
Ethan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend this hotel! The room was extremely clean, with spotless floors, and the shared bathroom was spacious and very well-maintained. The room had a small fridge, and there was a microwave available in the hallway, which was very convenient. The ceiling in the room was beautiful, and my room even had a small balcony, making it a fantastic city stay experience. The location of the hotel is excellent — just about a 10-minute walk to Casa Milà, right in the city center, with plenty of great restaurants and cafés nearby. Additionally, there’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel, making transportation extremely easy. The staff were incredibly friendly. I accidentally left my glasses at the hotel, and they kindly helped me have them shipped back — I’m truly grateful! I will definitely choose this hotel again the next time I visit Barcelona.
Chutong, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and great value

I have booked many one-night stays near the city center of Barcelona during the past few years, and this hotel was by far my favorite. My spacious room had a beautiful 'sunroom' with lots of windows, in addition to the sleeping area and bathroom. This hotel offers many small comforts and conveniences: I really appreciated having a desk and a mini-fridge, and the bed was comfortable. Good shower with hot water. The hotel has a common area with an electric teakettle and microwave, which is also much appreciated and made for a more comfortable and convenient stay. It was very nice to have a self-service laundromat a half-block away so that I could do my laundry before packing my suitcase for my flight home to the United States. The distance from Plaza Catalunya (and the airport bus) is a bit farther than other comparably priced hotels in the area, but I think the size and quality of the rooms more than makes up for the extra walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.
Holly, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great low-budget option for Barcelona!

This hotel is located right in Eixample, right in the center of the city. The room was very comfortable, clean spacious and had a balcony. Wifi worked great and it had an AC and small radiator. (I think the refrigerator holders could be cleaned though.) There was no bathroom in this room, but it was down the hall and I never needed to wait to use it because I was one of the few guests on my floor. Reception check-in was quick, friendly and hands-off. The entrance is a bit hard to enter for someone with mobility issues because you need to step through the small door and there are some small stairs to enter the building, but there is an elevator. I would definitely stay here again.
Keith, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

On the plus side, the room was clean with fresh linens every day, bathroom was spotless and cleaned daily, the staff were friendly and non-instrusive, and the place is centrally located so there are great things to see and do with easy access to all transportation. It had air conditioning as well. On the negative side, this tiny room was much more expensive for what you get, compared to anywhere in North America. My first thought was "Geesh, do people in Spain really live like this?" The room was very small, with two single beds squeezed side by side, no chairs, no dresser, just a single desk sitting on top of a mini-fridge. No stove or microwave in the room, you had to share appliances out in the "lobby" of the hotel. My son and I only planned to sleep there, so that was okay, but certainly you would not have a meal in the room or entertain any guests! Very little space in the tiny room. And Spanish people DO live better than this -- our next hotel in Grenada was much, much nicer, with a pool, and at half the price. Soooo... maybe look for a nicer place in Barcelona. Unless all you need is a clean bed and toilet. (But I will say, the staff were very friendly and did a great job keeping the place clean. So kudos to them!)
Michael, 9-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything and everyone was really magical about this place and we can't believe the price and we're worried that this good review will make the price go up cuz we hope to stay again 🙂
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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Macy Masoumeh, 6-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We stayed on the ground floor & it was very noisy! There is a bar next door, music went until 2.30 am! But overall it was clean & staff were nice!
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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Violetka, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

For the price, I thought it was super good! All very close! Easy access! I'm going back, I've already made a new reservation for next month. The bathroom is a little small, for someone who is a little overweight it wouldn't be so interesting. But I liked it a lot, especially for the issue of extras such as the very clean towels freegobar air conditioning, the balcony itself is a love apart! All rustic and the detail of the beautiful Baroque ceiling. I recommend it for sure! Very dear staff!
Luca, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It is a very old building and the noise isolation is poor, we can hear everyone speaking in next room. The bathroom has up to date shower room and toilet bowl that is a credit for this hostel
Ngai Chung, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Très bien situé. Chambre très petite mais suffisante mais avec ûe belle salle de bain. toute petite fenêtre donnant sur un puis de lumière. Pas de lampe de chevet ni d înterrupteur près du lit. Malheureusement très bruyant.
jean-francois, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Camera piccola ma accogliente e pulita Zona ottima e reception aperta h24
marta, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Varanda fofinha, perto de metrô, perto pontos turísticos
Claudine h, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

객실 청소를 매일 깨끗하게 해주고 직원들은 친절한데 객실 안에서 인터넷이 전혀 되지 않습니다. 와이파이는 물론이고 심지어 데이터 로밍도 잘 되지 않아 크게 불편했습니다.
YOONJOO, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ubicación buena
Jesús, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Per essere un ostello devo dire che ci siamonreovati molto bene. Abbiamo soggiornato per tre notti in un stanza dopoia con bagno in camera e terrazzo verandato. Le pulizie ed il cambio asciugamani sono è state fatti al terzo giorno. Nella saletta comune macchietta del caffè, microonde e deposito bagagli in armadio con chiavetta. Secondo piano con ascensore
Alessandra, 3-night trip