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Hip Karma Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Arc de Triomf

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
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Free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Ronda De Sant Pere, De 39, Barcelona, 08010
  • Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sagrada Familia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (External Private Bathroom)

Triple Room (External Private Bathroom)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private - for 12 people)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private - for 4 people)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (6 people)

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (8 people)

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (12 people)

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 8 people)

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room (External Private Bathroom)

Twin Room (External Private Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 6 people)

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 5 people)

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 10 people)

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Barcelona

Downtown Barcelona stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Barcelona hostel, you'll find Arc de Triomf and Plaça de Catalunya. La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Barcelona Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Rambla - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

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
  • ‪52 Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Lolea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Malcriada Brunch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Exotica Brunch - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hip Karma Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Arc de Triomf
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 an elevator, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator 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
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Hip Karma Hostel offers 5 shared accommodations with air conditioning and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Cable television is provided.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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.

  • 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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite 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

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Hip Karma Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 174 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRAMOD

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris was very accommodating, location was excellent and the rooms had beautiful high ceilings and great facilities. Would definitely come back here next time I’m in Barcelona on the basis of incredible customer service alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Raed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place location is good and clean. What bothered me most was because it doesn't tell you that the private bathroom aren't attached to the room, you have to walk to use it, . Everything else is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

TOTALMENTE RECOMENDABLE!

Excelente y cómoda habitación para 3 personas con baño privado y balcón cerrado con mesa. Una excelente experiencia! Muy cerca de todo, del metro, de supermecado, cafés, restaurantes y sitios de interés. Laura y Xavi, nos brindaron apoyo y soporte siempre que lo requerimos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Very good in general, big room, nice bathroom, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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!