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Hip Karma Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Barcelona
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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite
Exterior
Food court
Breakfast area
Business centre

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Ronda De Sant Pere, De 39, Barcelona, 08010
  • Arc de Triomf
    5 min walk
  • La Uramakeria
    1 min walk
  • Urquinaona Station
    3 min walk
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    35 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room (External Private Bathroom)

Triple Room (External Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private - for 12 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private - for 4 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (6 people)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (8 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (12 people)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 8 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Twin Room (External Private Bathroom)

Twin Room (External Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 6 people)

Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 6 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 5 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 10 people)

Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 10 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Barcelona

Hip Karma Hostel puts you in the heart of Barcelona, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and Palau de la Música Catalana. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Barcelona hostel include La Rambla and Picasso Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Plaça de Catalunya - 9 min walk
  • La Rambla - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • Casa Batllo - 16 min walk
  • Sagrada Familia - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Urquinaona Station - 3 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 9 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nømad Coffee Lab & Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Lolea Barcelona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪52 Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flax & Kale Passage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Malcriada Brunch - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hip Karma Hostel

Adults-only hostel in Barcelona
Hip Karma Hostel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Hip Karma Hostel also features a lift, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area.

This Beaux Arts Barcelona hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2008
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Hip Karma Hostel offers 5 shared accommodations with air conditioning and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:30 PM and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s front desk is closed from November 1-February 28. During this time, guests must contact the property at least 45 minutes prior to arrival to arrange check in.
This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 5
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:30 PM and 3:00 AM
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Hip Karma Hostel.

Property is also known as

Hip Karma
Hip Karma Barcelona
Hip Karma Hostel
Hip Karma Hostel Barcelona
Hostel Hip Karma
Karma Hostel
Hip Karma Hostel Barcelona, Catalonia
Hip Karma Hotel Barcelona
Hip Karma Hostel Barcelona
Hip Karma Hostel Barcelona
Hip Karma Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hip Karma Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hip Karma Hostel?

The closest beach to Hip Karma Hostel is Barceloneta Beach (1.9 km).

Is Hip Karma Hostel family-friendly?

No, Hip Karma Hostel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hip Karma Hostel?

No, Hip Karma Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hip Karma Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hip Karma Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hip Karma Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 152 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find
Great set up for the private rooms. Clean, modern, comfortable. The window overlooking the street does let in sounds when people are being loud on the street. It was fine during our stay though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Want sheets? That’s an extra charge. A Towel, that’s extra too. Want to secure your items in the locker, use the laundry? All that’s extra. All you get is a bed and mattress for the cost. There are 3 Toilets and sheets for men and 3 for women, so when the hostel is full you will have to wait.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay for the money, the room got very hot but that was a minor issue, they look after your bags for the rest of the day after checking out and they allowed us to check in at 2.30 am free of charge
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
We had 5 nights in Barcelona. Comfortable beds, very quiet, great staff, excellent location!! We appreciated the air conditioning too. We would definitely stay here again - thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the location is ideal and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hip Karma Hostel was a great place to stay! We were a group of 14 people so booked the 8 bed and 6 bed rooms (both private - only us). The bathrooms are shared with everyone in the hostel but we had no issues with this - they were kept clean and tidy, and no queues. The only issue we had was that you have to pay for bedding (not included on booking), and even though we booked the whole room, we weren’t allowed a key to the bedroom. The person at reception had to keep opening the bedroom door for us every time. Luckily there is someone on reception 24/7, but for security reasons, it was a bit uncomfortable as anyone could say they are in that room. But overall, a great stay and would come again as a big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic and Nice.
The booking was very last minute. It’s a nice place that’s a bit rustic and bohemian but not a people factory like other hostels in the area. The staff are very nice. There’s a kitchen to cook if you wish and a great terrace in the back of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend it
* Location: Easy walk from bus drop off and the center of town and other locations. Address is odd because you need to round the corner a bit to find the entrance. Tons of markets and restaurants everywhere. Health food diagonally across street. You'll need a flashlight or phone to get through the hall after entering. * Interior: Very modern. 24 hour staff. Computers available. Staff helpful. Cleaned every day but with so many people could use more. * Beds: Typical bunk beds with personal light and charger and curtains. Comfy if industrial, Sheets provided. Wifi strong in bed area * Cons: Typical hostel. People might be loud or snore. I had a good stay with caretaker asking people to quiet down and no one snoring in my 6 plex
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Cédric, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Rach, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but awful bathroom
Perfect location although not easy to find as no sign on building, just number. Bed very uncomfortable, sheets rough. Curtains on the beds allow privacy but guests appeared more disrespectful and disruptive when they can’t see you’re there. The bunk rattled so much when another guest was on the bed above me. Jolted awake very time she moved. Female bathroom was awful, right next to kitchen so you have to walk past the whole hostel just to get there. Door was constantly wedged open because of lack of aircon so there was no privacy. No space to change, broken shower doors. No toilet roll for most of my stay. Overall it was very clean and the staff were nice, but zero comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hostel close to Plaça de Catalunya. Friendly staff.

2/10 Terrible

Leonie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will NOT recommends this hotel to anyone!

4/10 Poor

Filip, Germany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh.
First of all, I'm not the hostel-type of person - that was my first and most probably last hostel experience per se. Let me start by saying that the staff was very friendly and helpful so that's already a big positive. The rest however.. not so much. The "hostel" is just a flat equipped with bunk-beds distributed across 4-5 rooms. All the rooms are facing the street and consequently there's a lot of street noise coming in from cars and busses. The street on the corner is also at an intersection so it's 2x the noise. The rooms are very spartan - basically only a bunch of bunk beds against the walls. The bunk beds had curtains so that's somewhat positive, however they were fairly uncomfortable to the point that I had back pain in the morning. I didn't really feel like I can relax. If you are a hostel-type of person maybe that's a perfectly acceptable hostel, but I don't think I'd stay there (or in any hostel) again.

8/10 Good

Maria, Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff and friendly atmosphere
I stayed for 2 weeks in august. Really friendly staff and 24-hour reseption. Cleaned often, and the bathrooms were nice :-) the Internett connection was really good. Possible to cook dinner in the kitchenette. You have to pay for bed sheats, I wish that was included, and a lock. It's easiest to bring your own lock for the drawer. The nicest hostel I have stayed in so far! Would recommend this room for everyone!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bathrooms not cleaned during 2 days! Location was very good

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
god to stay cleaner wiil be better i do recomend
the only negative but too important was the beds smell very ugly... and housekeeping was awfully nasty....

8/10 Good

Evan, Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel for the price
This was my first hostel stay, and it was quite good. The location is superb, but relatively quiet as well. The staff is very helpful, which is nice if you don't know much about Barcelona. One of the nicest features is the curtains on the beds, which allow you not only privacy but darkness for sleeping. The beds themselves are comfy too. Wifi worked great the whole time. I would certainly recommend this place for someone looking to stay in Barcelona on a budget!

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Ohio Usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, hip karma was good. The only thing I have to say negative about this place is the face when I got there I had to pay an additional €4 for a pillow, blanket and sheets.

8/10 Good

Rachel, Richmond, VA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smokey stay in standing water
Access to computers was nice. Not much a of a living room/hang out space though. Small but equipped kitchen was perfect. Also there's a grocery store on the same block. The staff was very friendly and spoke English well. Problems: though the showers were hot, there was standing water in all of them. There was also standing water in the sinks. Awoke with one huge bite after my first nights stay. The room smelled like cigarettes from people smoking out the window.

8/10 Good

Yumi, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool place, cool neighborhood. Would go back
Stayed here for two nights on a solo trip to Barcelona. A bit hard to find (seems to be a consistent theme with this kind of budget place) but located in a pretty cool area that's close to tourist stuff and good restaurants. Bathroom smelled funky at times and was crowded in the mornings, but the rooms were great! Privacy curtain makes all the difference in the world. Bedding is comfortable. Would definitely go back.

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort