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.

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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.

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.

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Economy Single room

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Standard Single room

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Standard Double room full double bed

Standard Double room twin beds

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Standard Double room

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Standard Family room

Standard Single room single bed

Standard Double room full double bed

Standard Double Family room full double bed

Standard Double room twin beds

Standard Triple room full double bed and single bed

Comfort Double room 2 twin beds

Business Double room full double bed

Superior room

Superior Double room full double bed

Superior Double room 2 twin beds

Deluxe room

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Deluxe Triple room

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Deluxe Double room with balcony full double bed

Deluxe Double room 2 twin beds

Deluxe Double room with balcony 2 twin beds

Executive Double room full double bed

Premium Double room full double bed

Premium Double room 2 twin beds

Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite full double bed

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