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title: "Hostal Rio de Castro, Barcelona: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostal Rio de Castro in Barcelona: rated 8.3 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-rio-de-castro-barcelona/
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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Guesthouse · ★★ · Delfos Group
# Hostal Rio de Castro

Santa Madrona, Barcelona, Spain

8.3 ·  Very good 125 reviews ·  #357 #357 of 603 in Barcelona ·  3.8/5 on Google, 324 reviews ·  9.1 Location score
## About Hostal Rio de Castro

Hostal Rio de Castro is a guesthouse in Santa Madrona, Barcelona, Spain. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 125 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.7 km from the centre of Barcelona. The nearest airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Chain:** Delfos Group

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 41

Avenida Paralel 119 [hostalriodecastro.com](http://www.hostalriodecastro.com/)

## How Hostal Rio de Castro scores

Better rated than 37% of hotels in Barcelona

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **9.1**
-   Beach access **2.1**
-   Public transport **9.7**

Barcelona average

## Rating on Google

3.8/5

324 Google reviews

-   5★34%
-   4★32%
-   3★13%
-   2★9%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **98**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **33**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Platja de Sant Sebastià</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Selva de Mar</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">210 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Barcelona</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Palauet Albeniz200 m
-   Caso Battlo280 m
-   Arabic Baths of Girona280 m
-   MOMU Espacio Textil300 m
-   Centro de Documentacion y Museo de las Artes Escenicas450 m
-   Espai Bombers530 m

## Hostal Rio de Castro: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour.

### Compare

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## Questions about Hostal Rio de Castro

### How do guests rate Hostal Rio de Castro?

Hostal Rio de Castro has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 125 reviews, which is better than 37% of rated hotels in Barcelona.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Rio de Castro?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Hostal Rio de Castro?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hostal Rio de Castro from the airport?

The nearest airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hostal Rio de Castro close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hostal Rio de Castro have?

Hostal Rio de Castro has 12 rooms.

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/)

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