We decided that since Barcelona is the heart and soul of European skateboarding it was perfectly logical to build, in Barcelona, Europe’s first hostel designed specifically for skateboarders. The first ever and newest concept in Barcelona hostels, Sant Jordi Hostel’s New Sagrada Familia hostel is a Barcelona skateboarder’s paradaise! Barcelona is the best European city for Skateboarding and street art and Sant Jordi Hostel’s Sagrada Familia is the best hostel in Barcelona for skateboarders, street-artists, and anyone with interest in the urban arts, culture and lifestyle of Barcelona. With everything that Sant Jordi is famous for (great accommodation, fun atmosphere, and amazing parties) plus a ton of extras (huge 24 hour common room, and outdoor patio/barbeque area) our Sagrada Familia hostel is truly the newest and coolest hostel in Barcelona.
Every aspect of the hostel was inspired by the Barcelona skateboard scene. From the main entrance to the bathrooms you will find skate inspired details. The design of our reception and the hall leading to the common area was inspired by the curved angles pool-skaters dream of. In our large multimedia and chill-out room we built a skate-ramp inspired stage that can be used for dancing, karaoke, or just about any other performance you can think of. We also have a display, with real skateboards, showing the progression of skateboard design from the 1960’s through the 1980’s, as well as an explanation of the purpose of this development and its affect on skateboarding as a sport.
Of course, we also provide the now world famous Sant Jordi Parties. As most travelers in Europe have heard, Barcelona is famous for its night-life. We understand that being new in the city it can be difficult finding the best party or making your way into the coolest club without waiting in a long line or paying ridiculous entrance fees. So, several nights a week we organize special parties (free for our guests). We take everyone out in a large group to some of the best bars and clubs in Barcelona. We always have a very international group of guests who all come along for the same reason: to make new friends and experience what make Barcelona and Sant Jordi so damn cool. Don’t miss it! You won’t ever forget it!!!
About Sant Jordi Hostels: We are an award winning family owned Hostel chain in Barcelona. Our awards include:
2nd BEST HOSTEL CHAIN in 2010 (HOSTELWORLD)
SANT JORDI HOSTEL ARAGO – BEST HOSTEL IN SPAIN 2010 (HOSTELWORLD)
SANT JORDI HOSTEL DIAGONAL – 10th BEST SMALL HOSTEL WORLDWIDE 2010 (HOSTELWORLD)
SANT JORDI ALBERG – BEST VALUE AWARD in December 2010 (HOSTELBOOKERS)
SANT JORDI ALBERG – 6th BEST HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in December 2009 (HOSTELWORLD)
SANT JORDI ALBERG – BEST CLEANLINESS AWARD in December 2009 (HOSTELBOOKERS)
SANT JORDI ALBERG – BEST HOSTEL IN SPAIN in August 2009 (HOSTELWORLD)
TOP RATED HOSTEL in 2009 (HOSTELWORLD)
SANT JORDI HOSTEL ARAGO – 10th BEST HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in December 2009 (HOSTELWORLD)
TOP RATED HOSTEL in 2009 (HOSTELWORLD)
SANT JORDI HOSTEL DIAGONAL – BEST HOSTEL IN SPAIN in June 2009 (HOSTELWORLD)
TOP RATED HOSTEL in 2009 (HOSTELWORLD)
SANT JORDI HOSTEL LES CORTS – TOP RATED HOSTEL in 2008 (GOMIO)
SANT JORDI HOSTEL LES CORTS – BEST HOSTEL STAFF in 2008 (GOMIO)
3rd BEST HOSTEL CHAIN in 2007 (HOSTELWORLD)
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Great hostel. Very original decoration. I will recommend my friends. Congratulations!!!
Thanks Alan
Hope to see u soon
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mini ramp was there, but no one could use it, quite a way from all the major skate spots in barcelona, cool place but misadvertisement on the website
Hey Jay, sorry about the ramp not being in action when you were here. Yeah, all the major skate spots in Barca are about a 15 min metro ride from the hostel... but they are actually about a 15 min metro ride from eachother and from any other hostel anyway... That being said, Universitat and Paralel are both on the L2 (purple) that has a stop just down the street from our hostel and MACBA is easily accessed from Universitat as well. You don't have to switch metro lines or anything; just hop on and hop off at the spot. We do have some pretty sick local spots just around the hostel that you should check out next time your in town. I recommend Plaza de la Font Castellana, Jardin de la industria, or the plaza just behind the Torre Agbar (actually pretty well documented in photos and on video).
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