With a majority of Barcelona tourists opting to stay in standard hotels, the average occupancy of rooms across the industry is currently hovering at an impressive 85 percent—the highest in Europe. This surge in demand for accommodations has resulted in a gradual increase in costs for hotel rooms. Currently, the average nightly price for two people to stay in a hotel can range all the way up to 200 Euros. Overall, there is a scarcity of available empty land in Barcelona for the construction of new hotels, so existing ones can afford to charge inflated prices without worrying about new, lower-rate competitors cropping up.


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When choosing a hotel or other form of accommodation in Barcelona, one of the first things you’ll need to do is get familiarized with the terminology used to describe various lodging types in the area. For the most part, you’ll hear lodging referred to by three names: hotels, hostals, and pensions. It’s easy to become confused about the differences between a hostal (with an “a”) and a hostel (with an “e”)—often, tourists use the two names interchangeably, but they are actually very different entities. A hostal refers to a hotel or guest house, but a hostel (or “Albergyes Juveniles”) is a youth hostel specifically designed for younger patrons.

To help sort out the differences between a hotel, a hostal, and a pension, we’ve assembled the below list of guidelines:

Hostals vs. Pensions

These names actually refer to the same type of lodging. They can be used interchangeably to refer to a hotel or guest house.

Hostals vs. Hotels

As mentioned above, a hostal is not the same thing as a hostal, which refers to a youth hostel. Hostals are a type of hotel or guest house, but can often offer higher-quality amenities than standard hotels.· Barcelona hostals are generally smaller and more economically priced than standard hotels. Some can offer up to 50% savings when compared to a regular hotel, which is a significant factor to many tourists when evaluating lodging options. Hostals are often intimate, family-run operations rather than corporate franchises, which can foster a more casual, inviting atmosphere.· While hotels are usually rated using a 5-star system, hostals are judged by a 3-star rating system, which can cause some confusion when comparing reviews between the two types of accommodations. · Generally, hostals don't have quite as many modern conveniences as their hotel equivalents, but if you look hard enough, it is possible to find hostals that offer such amenities as air conditioning, satellite television, etc. · Hotels are usually easier to book remotely than hostals. While many hotels can be reserved via Internet websites, hostals usually require that you secure your room via telephone.· If privacy is important to you, you’ll want to make sure your lodging choice has dedicated bathrooms for each room. Some hostals require that you share bathrooms with other tenants, or you may need to leave your room and travel through a common area to reach the bathroom.

Nearby Hotels

Below is a listing of some of the closest hotels to the airport, sorted by proximity: