Hip Karma Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within walking distance of Palau de la Música Catalana

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Free WiFi
Business center
Exterior
Shared bathroom
Food court

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Area shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Triple Room (External Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private - for 12 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private - for 4 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory (6 people)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (8 people)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (12 people)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Living room
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 8 people)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (External Private Bathroom)

Highlights

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 6 people)

Highlights

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 5 people)

Highlights

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Private-for 10 people)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ronda De Sant Pere, De 39, Barcelona, 08010

What's nearby

  • Plaça de Catalunya - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Rambla - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Casa Batllo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 35 min drive
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 9 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 11 min walk
  • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Urquinaona Station - 3 min walk
  • Arc de Triomf Station - 7 min walk
  • Tetuan Station - 8 min walk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Hip Karma Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Plaça de Catalunya and Palau de la Música Catalana. Also, La Rambla and Picasso Museum are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Urquinaona Station is 3 minutes and Arc de Triomf Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Shared accommodations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 5

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 8:30 PM and 3:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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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 pets allowed at Hip Karma Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hip Karma Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hip Karma Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hip Karma Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
Is there an onsite casino at Hip Karma Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barcelona (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hip Karma Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around Hip Karma Hostel like?
Hip Karma Hostel is in Downtown Barcelona, a short 3-minute walk from Urquinaona Station and 9 minutes' walk from Plaça de Catalunya.

Hip Karma Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Laura, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lina, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Luc, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Johnathon, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Dylan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Pierre, 5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall the location is ideal and convenient
Edwin, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Rachel, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Cédric, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Rach, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable hostel close to Plaça de Catalunya. Friendly staff.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I will NOT recommends this hotel to anyone!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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!
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6/10 Good

Bathrooms not cleaned during 2 days! Location was very good
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8/10 Very Good

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8/10 Very Good

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....
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8/10 Very Good

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!
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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.
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