If you want a hostel with group activities near the port, Albergue Pars Teatro Barcelona is on Carrer d’Albareda, in Poble-sec, a few minutes from the southern end of La Rambla. The decor is built around the theatre, with old-style wooden furniture.
Location and getting around
On foot, Port Vell and the Mirador de Colón are about 5 minutes away. The Liceu is about 15 minutes away and the Cathedral about 20. By its postcode (08004) it is in Poble-sec, next to El Raval, and the Apolo club on Carrer Nou de la Rambla is nearby.
It is about 35 minutes on foot to Plaça d’Espanya and about 2.9 km to Barcelona Sants station. For that trip, and for Barcelona-El Prat Airport (about 12.6 km), take the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The dormitories have air conditioning, free wifi and individual lockers. There is a fully equipped shared kitchen and a common room with television, music, games and vending machines. There is no breakfast, so the kitchen is the way to start the day.
According to the property, the team organises daily activities such as sangria nights, pub crawls and group dinners, and reception is open 24 hours with multilingual staff.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers who want to join in plans with other guests.
- Those who go out at night in El Raval or on the Paral·lel.
- Anyone who wants to cook and walk to the port.
Good to know
- Arrivals are between 14:00 and 23:00. Bring your ID card or passport and a credit card, as both are asked for at the entrance.
- You must leave your bed before 11:00.
- There is no breakfast.
You can compare with other places to stay in the city at where to stay in Barcelona.