HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona vs Hostal Elkano
Both are in Barcelona, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostelles Hortes de Sant Bertran
HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseSanta Madrona
Hostal Elkano
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.5)+1.1
Why is Hostal Elkano better than HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona?
- 1More guest reviews (424 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×27
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2010)+15y
- 3Later 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 vs Hostal Elkano: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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