emi, first, welcome to our message board!
nevado, above, has described the differences between a "hostal" and a YOUTH hostel very well.
And while Hostal Lineros 38 is not in your budget, you can visit them through their website (see link above or
click here ) for all contact information. They have a brand new website!
Sounds like you're looking for a YOUTH HOSTEL (called "albergue juvenil" in Spanish).
You can visit the informational website @
http://www.inturjoven.com/red_detalle.asp?Id=7 to view details of the very-well-located youth hostel in Córdoba, very near the Alcázar and Mezquita. It's only in Spanish and no rates are given.
http://www.inturjoven.com/red.asp lists the different youth hostels in Andalucía. The links to those different locations have informational pages (only in Spanish).
Best of luck! Saludos, MadridMan
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