Situated in a beautiful heritage building, right in the heart of Barcelona, the Alternative Creative Youth Home Hostel is the perfect base from which to enjoy the city and make the most of its incredible opportunities. The hostel was created to offer safe accommodation especially to open-minded, adventurous travelers who come to Barcelona to experience the citys historic and artistic attractions. The Alternative Creative Youth Home is a friendly and cozy places where you can easily make friends with people from all over the world.

Our helpful and knowledgeable staff have lots of recommendations for you. We will tell you great place for live music and for real Spanish food. Some nights we will even take you out to the hidden hot spots of Barcelona ;-)

Please note that we are a FUN but not a PARTY hostel. It is our pleasure to provide accommodation to people who come to Barcelona for a culture and leisure visit and not to those who want to get wasted every night. We respect you and in exchange expect respect from you - towards your roommates, the staff and yourself!!! We do not want drunkards to spoil the atmosphere.


Check out what we have for you:

* Best location: within 100m from Plaza Catalunya and walking distance to main attractions

* Friendly staff who have information for you on tours, restaurants, and city attractions

* FREE wifi and internet in our comfortable lounge

* FREE security lockers

* Sheets included

* NO lockout or curfew

* 24 hours reception

* Clean 8-bed dormitories

* Well equipped cosy kitchen available for cooking

* Mac friendly hostel with Mac support for guests

* PLUS: laundry service, air conditioning, restaurant discounts, 11am check out time ...

... and most importantly a great relaxed atmosphere with other young travelers from around the world.

Some guests even stay for months at a time. Come and join them!!!

The Alternative Creative Youth Home will change your whole Barcelona experience for the better!

Important note on directions:
There is no hostel sign on the street. Look up high for house number 17. When you found it, ring the middle bell on the bottom row, it's golden!!!


Age restriction: We only accept guests under the age of 18 if accompanied by an adult. We reserve the right to refuse admission.

Cancellation policy:
The cancellation free of charge must be done at least 48 hours before the 'Date' of arrival.
If you do not show up for your reservation and do not contact us, we will charge the first two nights of accommodation cost to the credit card.
In case of cancellation on the same day of arrival on weekends or special events, we will charge the first two nights of your booking.
We reserve the right to refuse admission.
We have age restriction, meaning we do not accept guest older than 40 years old.
IMPORTANT: If you not arrival time at the indicated time, and do not inform us about later arrival; your booking will be cancelled at 24:00 hours.

For the safety of other travelers we can not accept any traveler with bed bugs bites. Please consider this before proceeding your booking.

Please note: There is a 2% credit card surcharge.

We normally have beds available for walk-ins.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Barcelona!!!