Hip Karma Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Barcelona

Room options

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (12 people)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (8 people)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (6 people)

Highlights

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

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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 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Bunk Beds

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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 Twin Bunk Beds

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 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Shared Bathroom (Private - for 12 people)

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 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room (External Private Bathroom)

Twin Room (External Private Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room (External Private Bathroom)

Triple Room (External Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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 Arc de Triomf and Plaça de Catalunya. 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. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Barcelona hostel include La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral.
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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 - 5 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
  • ‪Gringa All day - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café 365 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Exotica Brunch - ‬2 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
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 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.

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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 transport

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

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 noon
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 charges the following late check-in fees, based on arrival time: EUR 25 for arrival from 8:31-11 PM; EUR 50 for arrival from 11:01 PM-1 AM; and EUR 75 for arrival from 1:01-11:59 AM.
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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 noon
  • 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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).

How much does it cost to stay at Hip Karma Hostel?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hip Karma Hostel on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$336.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Reviews

Hip Karma Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mitsuhiro

GREAT
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mitsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and safe environment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and a pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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