--- title: "HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona vs Hostal Elkano: which hotel is better?" description: "HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona or Hostal Elkano in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hellobcn-hostel-barcelona-barcelona-vs-hostal-elkano-barcelona/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-04 --- # HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona vs Hostal Elkano Both are in Barcelona, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · les Hortes de Sant Bertran ## [HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hellobcn-hostel-barcelona-barcelona/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.0 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1511437/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Santa Madrona ## [Hostal Elkano](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-elkano-barcelona/) - **Guest rating:** 7.5 · Good - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556385/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 750 m apart. ### Choose HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.5) - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 30 / 14) ### Choose Hostal Elkano if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 30) - a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2010) ### Why is HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona better than Hostal Elkano? 1. Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.5) (+1.1) ### Why is Hostal Elkano better than HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona? 1. More guest reviews (424 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable (×27) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2010) (+15y) 3. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona | Hostal Elkano | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+1.1) | 7.5 | | Location | 9.0 | 9.3 (+0.3) | | Facilities | 5.0 | – | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – | | Beach access | 4.5 (+2.5) | 2.0 | | Public transport | 9.4 | 10.0 (+0.6) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 (+0.9) | 7.6 | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+1.1) | 7.5 | | Number of reviews | 16 | 424 (+408) | | Google rating | 2.9/5 | – | | Google reviews | 333 | – | | Rank in Barcelona | top 48% (+47%) | bottom 5% | | Location | | Location score | 9.0 | 9.3 (+0.3) | | Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 1.7 km | | To the beach | 1.7 km (−750 m) | 2.4 km | | To public transport | 260 m | 120 m (−140 m) | | To the airport | 11 km | 11 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 50 m | | Shops within 500 m | 20 | 30 (+10) | | Sights within 1 km | 40 (+9) | 31 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 30 | 14 | | Floors | 6 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2025 (+15y) | | Listed amenities | 14 (+8) | 6 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | Nightclub | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Beach holidays | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Hostal Elkano prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-elkano-barcelona/prices/) ## Location 750 m apart HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Metro De Barcelona: 260 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 1.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Hostal Elkano: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Selva de Mar: 120 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 2.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 31 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Barcelona [Barcelona weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/catalonia/barcelona/weather) ## HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona or Hostal Elkano: common questions ### Which is better, HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona or Hostal Elkano? They are evenly matched. HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona is stronger in guest rating, beach access; Hostal Elkano is stronger in location, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona or Hostal Elkano? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Hostal Elkano is 2.4 km. ### How far apart are HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona and Hostal Elkano? The two hotels are 750 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Hostal Elkano vs La Franca Travellers Adults Only](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-elkano-barcelona-vs-la-franca-travellers-adults-only-barcelona/) - [Hostal Elkano vs Hostal Barcelona](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-barcelona-barcelona-vs-hostal-elkano-barcelona/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hellobcn-hostel-barcelona-barcelona-vs-hostal-elkano-barcelona/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/