Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona

Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona — Barcelona, Spain and Canary Islands

Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona is a no-frills budget guesthouse beside Poble Sec metro in Barcelona, Spain and Canary Islands.

Address: Avinguda Parallel, 119, Barcelona. Property ID: 1119421.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/barcelona/hostal-rio-de-castro-barcelona-1119421

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Axel's take: 8.1/10

A strong budget base with helpful staff, but thin walls limit the appeal. A no-frills budget guesthouse beside Poble Sec metro, scored for what it is.

Río de Castro is a small, no-frills guesthouse, not a full-service hotel, and it's a strong pick for a short Barcelona trip on a budget. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and convenient location beside Poble Sec metro. Rooms are simple and air-conditioned; complimentary tea and coffee, a shared fridge and microwave add practical value. We'd choose it for days spent exploring rather than lounging indoors.

The compromises are compact rooms and sound insulation: recent guests describe hearing neighbors and plumbing, while street noise affects some rooms. There's no elevator, and the single-room options include a shared bathroom, so book carefully. Expedia listed select-room renovations for October 5–12, 2026; completion wasn't independently confirmed. We'd skip it if you're a light sleeper, need step-free access or want generous space.

• Best for: Budget-conscious city explorers; Short stays using public transport; Travelers happy with simple rooms

• Watch out for: Thin walls and possible street noise; Stairs only; no elevator; Some single rooms share a bathroom

• Location: Beside Poble Sec metro, with plentiful nearby dining and convenient access to Montjuïc.

• Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned and often compact; private and shared-bathroom options are listed.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com and recent Expedia guest reviews.

• Service: Helpful staff are frequently praised; the official site confirms 24-hour reception and luggage storage.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, shared fridge and microwave, plus a small outdoor patio.

• Fees and surprises: No onsite parking; confirm renovation completion after Expedia's October 5–12, 2026 works notice.

Axel's opinion of Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Hostal Río de Castro Barcelona

• Property type: Hostel
• 2.5-star hotel
• Avinguda Parallel, 119, Barcelona
• Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 321 reviews (location 4.3/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport: 20 min by taxi · Ciutadella Park: 12 min by taxi · Cathedral of Barcelona: 14 min by taxi · Picasso Museum Barcelona: 16 min by taxi · Park Güell: 24 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: €15 per guest per night
• Amenities: No pool, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Barcelona

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Room

Bed in Dorm

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy Single room

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1
• Standard room — room photo 2
• Standard room — room photo 3

Standard Single room

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Single room — room photo 1
• Standard Single room — room photo 2
• Standard Single room — room photo 3

Standard Single room single bed

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 1
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 2
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 1
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 2
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 1
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 2
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 3

Standard room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1
• Standard room — room photo 2
• Standard room — room photo 3

Standard Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room — room photo 1
• Standard Single room — room photo 2
• Standard Single room — room photo 3

Standard Double room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room — room photo 1
• Standard Double room — room photo 2
• Standard Double room — room photo 3

Standard Triple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room — room photo 3

1 Bedroom Standard Triple room

• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 2
• 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3

Standard Sextuple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
• Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
• Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3

Standard Family room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Family room — room photo 1
• Standard Family room — room photo 2
• Standard Family room — room photo 3

Standard Single room single bed

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 1
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 2
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 1
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 2
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 3

Standard Double Family room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double Family room full double bed — room photo 1
• Standard Double Family room full double bed — room photo 2
• Standard Double Family room full double bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 1
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 2
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 3

Standard Triple room full double bed and single bed

• Beds: full double bed and single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room full double bed and single bed — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room full double bed and single bed — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room full double bed and single bed — room photo 3

Comfort Double room 2 twin beds

• Beds: 2 twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room 2 twin beds

• Beds: 2 twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room with balcony

• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Triple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room with balcony full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room 2 twin beds

• Beds: 2 twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room with balcony 2 twin beds

• Beds: 2 twin beds
• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room 2 twin beds

• Beds: 2 twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Junior Suite full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double Junior Suite full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite with view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Suite full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Duplex Apartment

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double Studio full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

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