Hola to our complete guide to the best hostels in Valencia. We hear you about to explore the 3rd biggest city in Spain.
We handpicked the 3 greatest Valencia hostels for all types of travelers and compared them in their facilities, amenities, and even vibes.
Our favorite hostels in Valencia are:
- Cantagua Hostel - best for Female Solo Travelers (only 18-45 age)
- Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels - best for Backpackers
- Up! Hostel Valencia - best for Solo Traveller
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1. Cantagua Hostel
2. Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels
3. Up! Hostel Valencia
A handmade guide, written by us, the Hostelgeeks. We have visited Valencia many times already. Every single time we had a blast. The city center is full of history, great food, and a hipster scene with fun nightlife. And the beach is just a bike ride away.
Valencia is great, we are big fans. Anyways, since you need a roof above your head, we handpicked the 3 coolest Valencia Spain hostels. Places that are fun, cool, and clean.
This guide is perfect for YOU, when you…
- are tired of crappy hostels!
- want a social Hostel to actually meet people
- are happy to spend $1 to $2 more for a much better experience
The smaller version of Barcelona is home to the world-famous Paella. When you plan to taste this yummy rice dish, do it here in Valencia. Across the water, you can find the best hostels in Ibiza and the best hostels in Mallorca – two of the main Balearic Islands.
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Quick Introduction to Valencia
Average price for a bed: Hostels in Valencia start from 12€ per night up to 25€ per night for a bed in a dorm. A private room starts from 38€ up to 90€. This is a rough average just to give you an idea.
The prices in summer, especially in July and August can be much higher.
Prices always depend on the season and holidays. Please always check the exact rates on Hostelworld.com or Booking.com.
Check-In and Check-Out: The average check-in time is from 15:00 (3 pm), while the check-out time is before 11:00 (11 am). Hostels usually offer luggage storage in case you arrive earlier or leave later. Make sure you check if luggage storage is free or if there is an extra cost.
Location you should choose: The City Center and the area called “Russafa” are the best areas to stay in Valencia. Russafa is more the Hipster area, while the city center is home to the main sights like the old town itself and the Bull Fighting Arena.
Tourism Tax: There is a special tourism tax of 10%. Some hostels include it already in their prices, while others charge it afterward on top. Keep an eye on this to avoid a nasty surprise.
Las Fallas Festival in Valencia: Planning to visit Las Fallas? It’s an epic festival mid of March. Make sure you book as soon as possible; the city is super busy at that time.
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The 3 Best Hostels in Valencia are …
Let’s jump right into the coolest hostels in Valencia.
- Cantagua Hostel – best for Female Solo Travelers (only 18-45 age)
- Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels – best for Backpackers
- Up! Hostel Valencia – best for Solo Traveller
These are our favorite hostels in Valencia. We want to make your life even easier, so we put all accommodations on a map for you. We even added our own tips for favorite restaurants, things to see, and more.
1. Cantagua Hostel
2. Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels
3. Up! Hostel Valencia
We put all three accommodations on the map, you will find the map at the end of the article.
Overview: Best Hostels by Traveler Type
| 🦸 Solo Traveler: | Up! Hostel Valencia |
| 🙎♀️ best for Female Solo Traveler: | Cantagua Hostel |
| 🥳 Party Hostel: | Red Nest Hostel Valencia |
| 👩❤️👨 Couple Hostel: | Valencia Lounge Hostel |
| 👨👩👦 Family Hostel: | Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels |
| 👩💻 For Digital Nomads: | Cantagua Hostel |
| 👯 For Groups: | Up! Hostel Valencia |
| 👫 For Socializing: | Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels |
1. Cantagua Hostel
Update: Cantagua Hostel Valencia has an age limit from 18 – 45 years.
(We at Hostelgeeks do not agree with any age limits at hostels; hostels should be a space for every type of travellers.)
Cantagua Hostel comes with a beautiful interior design, super cool dorms, air conditioning, and a chill out vibe you will enjoy. One of the best hostel in Valencia Spain.
The staff is on top of the game, and the location is in Eixample, directly at Russafa. If you have read our introduction, we have mentioned Russafa and City Center are the best neighborhoods to stay in Valencia.
Cantagua Hostel is fantastic for its vibes, its cleanliness, location, and design.
If you are traveling solo, stay here! Hostels are great for meeting new people unlike if you stay in hotels.
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
The staff is worth an extra mention. They speak very good English, and are happy to share their secret tips for food and more.
Also, the staff help people to actually meet.
It is really a perfect place to easily meet new friends, so you don’t need to explore the city on your own.
Cantagua Hostel Valencia Spain offers 4 different rooms:
- 2x 10 bed Dorm Mixed
- 8 Bed Dorm mixed
- 4 Bed Female-only dorm
Read: overview of all different hostel room types
Every single bed comes with a privacy curtain, adding a bit of privacy.
We absolutely love this. Of course, every single bed has its own power plug and light. This really helps to keep the dorms friendly, and travelers do not bother each other at night – if someone wants to read and the other one to sleep, for instance.
And if that all is not enough, the free breakfast is included and the WiFi quick as a bunny.
Okay, let’s cut this short: stay at Cantagua, a great hostel!
A great choice for:
- female-solo-travellers (18 to 45 years only!)
Update: Cantagua Hostel has an age limit from 18 – 45 years.
(We at Hostelgeeks do not agree with any age limits at hostels; hostels should be a space for every type of travellers.)
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
2. Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels
Are you a backpacker? Then you will enjoy Home Youth Hostel Valencia by Feetup Hostels.
Uff, that’s a long name. We will call it either “Home Youth hostel” or “Feetup Hostel” for short. Ok?
Home Youth Hostel Valencia is the typical backpacker hostel we all love. It has this warm home-feeling, super friendly staff, it’s clean, and fun.
The hostel organize a free dinner every night so that the guests can meet and get to know each other. Seriously, there is no better way to start a night, right?
The home hostel Valencia also organizes bike tours and pub crawls Valencia. Fiesta time!
The hostel is a great oasis for all travellers looking for a classic, warm-feeling, homely hostel!
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
What abut the Location?
Perfect, literally in the heart of the city.
The only way to stay even more central, is sleeping in the city hall, I guess.
You are right in front of the Central Market, The Silk Exchange, and the church Església de Sant Joan del Mercat.
Who stays here?
Young and older backpackers that love a good old backpacker hostel in Valencia.
You will find travelers from all over the world, including USA, Canada, Australia, Asian travelers and a variety of Europeans. A wild and great mix.
Feetup Hostels offers a Twin Room, 3 Bed female dorm, 4 Bed female dorm and 4 bed mixed dorm. The private room here is twin, so two separate beds. May not be the best for couples – couples better go with our 3rd recommendation below.
Top choice for:
- Backpacker of all ages
- Solo-Travellers
- Older Travellers
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
3. Up! Hostel Valencia
Up! Hostel Valencia is a very good combination of location in the city center, very friendly and tolerant staff, very clean rooms and very comfortable “huge” beds which allow complete relaxation and comfort of guests. The door system is a bit annoying – you have to download an app – but at least it’s safe!
We loved that the beds each have sliding curtains and that the under bed storage was nice and big. The electric sockets are within every bed. The communal area is nice and bright and you can meet a lot of interesting people here.
Breakfast includes croissants, toast, butter and jam, cereals as well as coffee, tea and juice.
Location: This hostel is located in the heart of Valencia, inside of Valencia Train Station. UP! Hostel Valencia is located in the city center of Valencia, within the North Train Station, and next to Valencia bullring and city hall. It is located 400 meters from el barrio del Carmen and a 20-minute walk from Turia Gardens. You can find several restaurants, bars, and shops within a 2 minute walk of UP! Hostel Valencia.
This is one of the best hostels in Valencia for
- Solo Travellers
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
What about cheapest hostels in Valencia?
Of course, there are always cheap hostels.
We think, it’s not worth it to go with the cheapest hostel out there.
Why?
The difference is usually 1-2€ ($1-2) per night, and a lot of amenities are not included. This can be breakfast or linen.
Also, many so-called “hostales” in Spain are NOT hostels. These are simply guesthouses. There you won’t meet anyone, or find any social vibes.
However, if you are traveling on a shoe-string budget and you wanna save every penny, there are ways to find the cheapest places in Valencia.
- Open Hostelworld with full list of budget places to stay in Valencia
- Order the listing by price
Simple as that.
Make sure you use then the other filters and rank per price. Also keep a close eye on the ratings, especially the “extreme ratings”. Meaning, the best and worst. These ratings can give great insight on what to expect.
Best Hostels in Valencia for Solo Travellers?
What is the serious, best hostel in Valencia for solo-travellers?
As a solo-traveller, you should keep an eye on the social characteristics of a hostel. For instance, free dinner nights like Home Youth hostels organizes is great sign.
Our top two choices for best hostels in Valencia for solo-travellers are:
- Cantagua Hostel – best for female solo-travelers
- Home Youth Hostel by Feetup Hostels – best hostel for backpackers
The difference between these two places are the location and the modern design. Cantagua is the more stylish and higher quality option.
We described both hostels in detail above. And again, both are fantastic options.
If I were you, I would go with Cantagua Hostel.
I love their style and location (hipster area), right between the Old Town and the iconic Science Museum “Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe”.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Party Hostels in Valencia
More the party type of traveler? Then you will enjoy the Red Nest Hostel Valencia.
It is the coolest party hostel in Valencia. The quirky design of the room is as fun as the vibes here.
The hostel organizes its own family dinners. Keep an eye on the black board so you don’t miss it. This is the perfect start for a fun night out.
Oh, and of course the billiard pool is worth a mention.
As you can imagine, there are also Pub Crawls in Valencia. Ask the reception for the schedule – and eat a good Paella before you hit the Sangria.
Compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Other Hostels worth to mention
Where to stay Valencia Spain? There are more than 30 Valencia hostels. And you seriously do not need to know them all. We cut it down in this list to the cool ones you will enjoy.
Make sure you see our recommendation for the traveler type for each place.
That being said, there’s a few more we think are worth to mention. Have a look.
- Valencia Lounge Hostel
- Russafa Youth Hostel
- Quart Youth Hostel
- The River Hostel
- Purple Nest Hostel Valencia
- Center Valencia Youth Hostel
- Urban Youth Hostel
We hope that reading this article will help you in deciding where to stay in Valencia Spain.
Valencia Lounge Hostel (best for couples)
Neo-classical, geometrical design with a new understanding of reception.
Valencia Lounge Hostel is a beautiful Boutique Hostel in the heart of the city.
The team reinvented the understanding of a receptionist‘s work and included smart technology to achieve a deeper hostel experience.
Valencia Lounge only offers private rooms, no dorms here. It is a small, intimate boutique hostel.
With only 11 rooms, the hostel caters for the millennial traveler looking for a unique, tranquil experience.
Compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
What about the Location?
It is right in the centre of Valencia’s old town. You cannot stay more central than here.
The Central Market (Mercat Central) is around the corner. On weekends you can hear the occasional nightlifer from your room, so that can be a bit annoying sometimes.
Who stays here?
Mostly couples and every traveler looking for a cool place to stay with a kitchen in the city center.
Valencia Lounge is not very social.
So if you are looking for an accommodation to meet people, better stay at the Feetup Hostel or Cantagua Hostel, mentioned above.
Valencia Lounge Hostel is the best hostel for:
- couples
Compare prices at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Russafa Youth Hostel
A simple and fun backpacker hostel.
Russafa Hostel does not look particularly special, however it is a great hostel to stay in due to its vibes. They have their own Paella nights and are 100% committed to ensure a great time in Valencia.
You won’t find any bunk beds here, the dorms are equipped with single beds. This is what we like about this place.
Furthermore, the location is awesome! Russafa is the stylish, and hip neighborhood in Valencia with all the cool bars, restaurants and cafés. You are right in front of the Russafa Market, perfect to get fresh fruits and vegetables.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Quart Youth Hostel
Featuring a modern décor, each room features a ceiling fan and wardrobe. The dorms come with single or bunk beds; you can choose this when booking.
When you fancy a cheap sleep in Valencia, this is your place to be. You can use the kitchen, free WiFi and even a small gym.
The location is also fantastic. You are on the edge of the old town. In just 5 minutes you are in the herd of the old quarter.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
The River Hostel
Are you a backpacker looking for a budget friendly hostel?
The River Hostel Valencia is perfect for you! Enjoy the beautiful heritage building with your friends.
They have dorms and private rooms so this hostel is good for solo travellers and couples. Bathroom facilities are separate for males and females. All have air conditioning and heating, while most of them have balcony.
Hostel Highlights:
- 24-hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-Hour Bar
Location: The Valencia Cathedral and Alameda Metro Station, which has direct airport trains.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Purple Nest Hostel Valencia
Good value pub crawl is here! Purple Nest Hostel is known as a party hostel. Enjoy and relax at their clean and comfortable hostel with colourful decor and outdoor terrace.
They have modern kitchen, bar and common area. It is perfect for meeting locals and people who loves to travel.
Hostel Highlights:
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
Location: Purple Nest Hostel is 10 minutes’ walk from the cathedral. It is located in the centre of Valencia. It is very near to main attractions like Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina. It’s also just five minutes’ walk from two metro stations and 30 minutes from the City of Arts and Sciences.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Center Valencia Youth Hostel
Affordable prices, central located and chilled atmosphere? That is Center Valencia Youth Hostel!
They have mixed and female only dorms which is good if you are bit conservative and more comfortable with just ladies in the room. Breakfast consisting of coffee, juice, tea, milk, cereals and toast with jam is available.
Hostel Highlights:
- Free Breakfast
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Lift
Location: Located right in the city center just 50 meters from Plaza de la Virgen and the Cathedral, and just 100 meters from El Micalet tower, and Serrano Towers, in a pedestrian area, close to taxi rank and bus stop.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Urban Youth Hostel
One of Valencia best area to stay is Urban Youth Hostel.
Each dorm bunk has plugs, an electronic locker, and personal reading light. Private rooms are doubles with flat screen TV and private bathroom. The dorms are spacious, bright and can accommodate 4 to 10 people. Some dorms have private bathrooms.
Location is great to explore the city of Arts and Science, the beach area and El Cabanyal are within walking distance. Metro is nearby as well.
Hostel Highlights:
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Location: Valencia Airport is 40 minutes away from Urban Youth Hostel by public transport. The hostel is just 600 m from Valencia Harbour.
Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
How to book?
We recommend using Booking.com or Hostelworld for your reservations.
Hostelworld is super safe and the biggest booking platform for hostels.
Read: How to book hostels with hostelworld – a step-by-step-guide
On both platforms your credit card is 100% protected and the booking 100% confirmed.
We included the handy links to each of the recommended hostel. Just click on the hostel name. The link will lead you to check prices and availability.
Here is the overview:
- Cantagua Hostel – best hostel in Valencia for female solo-travelers (only 18-45 age)
- Home Youth Hostel – best hostel in Valencia for backpackers (of all ages!)
- Valencia Lounge Hostel – best hostel in Valencia for couples
- Russafa Hostel – best hostel in Valencia for solo-travelers
- Quart Youth Hostel – top Valencia hostel for backpackers
- Red Nest Hostel – best party hostel in Valencia
- The River Hostel – affordable hostel in Valencia
- Purple Nest Hostel Valencia – great hostel in Valencia for solo-travelers
- Center Valencia Youth Hostel – top party hostel in Valencia
- Urban Youth Hostel – best youth hostel in Valencia
We recommend booking your hostel as early as possible!
All of Valencia best hostels are popular; especially in high-season. To make sure you end up in those stylish hostels, secure your room or bed as soon as you have your travel dates fix.
Any Discounts?
Currently, we have no special hostel discounts in Valencia. I know, it’s a pity. You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive our newest hostel discounts always to your inbox.
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My Best Hostels in Valencia for Female Traveler on a Map + Sights
Let us have a look on the Valencia Spain map. Below we list all three best Valencia hostels on a map.
We also included the main tourist attractions you’ve to know in this list:
- Old Town
- Bullfight Arena
- Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
- The Central Market of Valencia
- La Lonja de la Seda, 15th-century Gothic mercantile exchange
- Valencia Cathedral
- Gulliver park (great for families with kids)
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FAQ
Alright, you should have found your accommodation already. Below we list all the frequently asked questions. Have a look.
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CLOSED: La Casa Del Colibri Youth Hostel
Update: This hostel has permanently closed. We’ve kept this content here for your information.
This hostel is known to be a pet-friendly hostel. La Casa Del Colibri Youth Hostel is a bit far from the Metro compared to the other hostel but it is near to the beach. So if you like it better that way, this is the one for you!
There is a spacious common area with some cosy tables. They can accommodate solo travellers, backpackers and couples with their dormitories and private rooms.
Hostel Highlights:
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Location: La Casa Del Colibri Youth Hostel is located 1.3 km from City of Arts & Sciences. Oceanografic is 1.4 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Valencia Airport, 12 km from the property.
