Youth Hostels at their best in Barcelona

Young people aged between 18 and 30 usually look for accommodations that offer special prices to youth, especially the students. Thus, youth hostels are an inseparable part of traveling in Europe, especially for the young. You can get a room for as low as $15 to $40, varying with the place and the kind of room you opt for. So, wherever you go to Europe you can be rest assured that the youth hostels would be there to offer you great accommodation deals.

Most youth hostels offer what they call dormitory rooms that sleep two, four, six, 12, 14, or 16 people. You can book at once with a group of friends, or you can opt to take your chances. Some hostels do offer private rooms, and many offer girls' and boys' dormitories separately. However, you will get the best prices if you agree to sleep in a mixed dormitory room for 14 or 16 people.

With changing times things have changed on the front of youth hostels as well. Many of them now offer safes and lockers to keep your belongings safely while you go out to savor the vacation. You may or may not have to pay for these lockers depending on the hostel. Some of them have also started providing the hot water bath and airconditioning comforts that add on to the whole delight of the youth hostel accommodation. Following is the list of Some Barcelona youth hostels that offer the best.

1. Ideal Youth Hostel is truly ideal because of its prized location. It stands near the Barcelona city center, close to the Ramblas boulevard, famous for its activities and is right next to the Opera House. Breakfast is included in the price. It has a 24 hour reception desk and a common room. You are free to come home any time since there are no restrictions on timings. You will get free Internet access for your laptop. This is also one the least expensive youth hostels in Barcelona.

2. Alberg Juvenil Palua hostel also offers free lockers and a large common room with a TV. It is located near the Barcelona city center in a section known as the Barri Gotic and near Ramblas. It offers kitchen facilities and breakfast is included in the price. There is provision for bike parking for your bike rental.

3. INOUT Hostel: The hostel is quaintly located at the remote location like Collserola Park that features 25 hectares of forests, gardens and sports fields. It is a 25 minutes drive from the Ramblas, situated further from Barcelona city center. It is one of the hostels with prices still on the lower side. This makes Inout Hostel a great accommodation deal.

Collserola Park features 25 hectares of forests, gardens, and sports fields. You can order a picnic basket and homemade tomato bread in the hostel. If you want to go to the city or the country you can take any one of the various organized trips. Or you can take the hostel messenger boat to Barcelona's famous beaches.

There is no dearth of options for young travelers to Barcelona. Follow the wise men's way to choose a youth hostel and you will surely have enough money to spend and enjoy your stay at this European destination.

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