Cheap accommodation for Primavera Sound festival

Primavera Sound, or simply Primavera, is one of Europe’s largest annual music festivals. It takes place from 30th May to 3rd June 2012 in Barcelona.

The festival, held within the Parc del Fòrum leisure site by the coast of the Balearic Sea, is noted for its eclectic line-up and focus on independent music. Top acts performing this year include Laura Marling, The Black Lips, Beirut, Girls, Kings of Convenience, Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo and the Melvins. Customers can buy a five day pass at the cost of £156 or one day pass priced £58.

HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, presents some of its best-located Primavera accommodation to fully enjoy this unmissable event:

A&A Arco Youth Hostel is centrally located in the Gothic Quarter. It features a guest kitchen, ideal for preparing food on site to save buying it at expensive outlets. Customers also get free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Dorms start at £19pppn.

The Arch of triumph Serenia Apartments sleep 4-6 people and are just a ten-minute walk from the tapas bars, restaurants, wineries and cafes of La Ramblas. 6-bed apartments cost £19pppn.

Barcelona Urbany Hostel, the first totally eco-friendly building in Barcelona, is located next to Sagrada Familia and is only 100 meters from Clot Metro Station. The hostel boasts a terrace and fitness club with indoor swimming pool. It promotes eco-friendly practices, such as recycling containers, low-consumption light bulbs and showers. Dorms start at €10pppn. Private en-suite available at £20pppn.