Hygiene

The guide “Living on the street in Barcelona” recognizes public and private resources in the city that those living on the street can go to directly, without needing a reference from social services.

On this page, you’ll find specific resources related to hygiene. Usually, in these spaces, you can also rest.

Last Edited: 09/02/2023

Public Showers

Day Center Horta

Address: c/ Camí de l’Església, 4
How to get there: Metro L3 Valldaura
Hours: From Monday to Saturday, 8:30-10:30. Saturday, 9:00-11:00. You need to make an appointment prior to visiting; you can do this Monday through Friday, from 7:30 to 8:15, and Saturday, from 8:15 to 8:45.
Additional Information: You can also find clothing. During their hours, you can stay to rest. You can go with your companion animal.

Day Center Meridiana

Address: Av. Meridiana, 197
How to get there: Metro L1 Navas
Hours: From Monday to Saturday, 9:00-11:00. You have to go Monday between 9:00 and 20:00 to schedule an appointment for the week.
Additional Information: You can also find clothing. You can go with your companion animal.

Day Center Poble-sec

Address: c/ Font Honrada, 8
How to get there: Metro L3 Poble Sec or L1 Espanya
Hours: The service is Monday-Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00, but you should make an appointment. You can do this any day during the week, from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 14:00.
Additional Information: If you need a place to guard your documents, you can tell them.

Day Center Nou Barris

Address: c/ Marie Curie, 20
How to get there: Metro L4 Llucmajor
Hours: From Monday to Friday, 10:00-12:00.
Additional Information: You have to make an appointment. You can also stay to rest during their hours.

Private Showers

Arrels Fundació

Address: c/ Riereta, 24
How to get there: Metro L2 and L3 Paral·lel
Hours: From Monday to Saturday, 9:00-12:00 and 15:30-18:30
Additional Information: You can also find clothing services. Service for people with a difficulty in accessing municipal shower services. You can enter with your dog; if you have a muzzle, bring it.

ASSIS Reception Center

Address: c/ Issaac Albéniz 14-16
How to get there: Metro L6 Reina Elisenda
Hours: From Monday to Saturday, 8:15-11:15. There’s a specific service for women, from Monday to Friday, 8:15-11:15
Additional Information: You can also find clothing services. They admit access with animals; if you have a muzzle, bring it.

Open Center Heura

Address: Av. República Argentina, 1 D
How to get there: Metro L3 Lesseps
Hours: From Monday to Friday, 16:30-19:30. On Fridays, the service is specifically for women.
Additional Information: You can also find clothing services. You will need to make an appointment for the next week; you can do this any afternoon from Monday to Friday.

Gimnasio social Sant Pau

Address: Ronda de Sant Pau, 46
How to get there: Metro L2 and L3 Paral·lel
Hours: From Monday to Saturday, 8:30-14:30.
Additional Information: You can also find clothing services. This resource has a specific space for women. If you have a companion animal, you can bring it.

Metzineres

Address: c/ Lluna, 3
How to get there: Metro L2 Sant Antoni or L3 Liceu
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 14:00-21:00; Tuesday and Friday, 18:00-20:30.
Additional Information: Space specifically for women and people who feel they are women. In the hygienic space, there’s a washing machine. You can also access the space with animals. There’s space to rest.

To Access/Wash Clothing

Day Center Poble-sec

Address: c/ Font Honrada, 8
How to get there: Metro L3 Poble Sec or L1 Espanya
Hours: The clothing service is from Monday to Saturday, 9:00-11:00. The washing machine service is on Friday, 9:00-10:00. You must make an appointment before going; you can do this Monday-Friday, 9:00-14:00.
Additional Information: If you need a place to guard your documentation, you can ask them.

Day Center Nou Barris

Address: c/ Marie Curie, 20
How to get there: Metro L4 Llucmajor
Hours: The clothing service is Monday-Friday, 10:00-12:00. You must make an appointment to access the washing machine service.
Additional Information: You will need to make an appointment. In this space, you can also rest.

Obra Mercedària

Address: c/ Torres Amat,15
How to get there: Metro L1 and L2 Universitat
Hours: Fridays, 9:30-12:00.
Additional Information: Here, you can ask for clothing.

L’Hora de Déu

Address: c/ Reina Amàlia, 5
How to get there: Metro L2 and L3 Paral·lel
Hours: Tuesdays, 16:00-18:00.

Dit i Fet

Address: c/ dels Lledó, 15
How to get there: Metro L4 Jaume I
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00-12:00 and 16:00-18:00.
Additional Information: Here, you can ask for clothing.

Barcelona Actua

Address: c/ Om, 12
How to get there: Metro L2 and L3 Paral·lel
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursday, 16:00-18:00. When you arrive, you will have to speak with a person from the center.
Additional Information: If you have a companion animal, you can bring it.

Nueva Vida

Address: c/ Robador, 7
How to get there: Metro L3 Liceu
Hours: Wednesdays, 16:30-17:30.

Inclusion and Training Space Casc Antic – IECASCANTIC

Address: c/ Comerç, 42
How to get there: Metro L1 Trafalgar
Hours: From Monday to Thursday, 9:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00. Fridays, 9:00-14:00.

Hair Cuts

Day Center Meridiana

Address: Av. Meridiana, 197
How to get there: Metro L1 Navas
Hours: Sunay, 15:30-16:30. You will have to make an appointment, which you can do Mondays between 9:00 and 20:00.
Additional Information: You will be able to access the center with your companion animal.

Day Center Poble-sec

Address: c/ Font Honrada, 8
How to get there: Metro L3 Poble Sec or L1 Espanya
Hours: Fridays, 9:00-10:00. You will need to make an appointment beforehand; you can do this any day from Monday
Additional Information: If you need a place to guard your documents, you can ask them.

Day Center Nou Barris

Address: c/ Marie Curie, 20
How to get there: Metro L4 Llucmajor
Hours: From Monday to Wednesday, 16:00-18:00.
Additional Information: You will need to make an appointment beforehand. In this space, you can also stay to rest.

Centre obert Heura

Address: Av. República Argentina, 1 D
How to get there: Metro L3 Lesseps
Hours: Tuesday, 16:30-19:30.
Additional Information: Service focused mainly on men. You need to make an appointment beforehand; you can do this Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 19:00.

Tijeras solidarias

Address: c/ Om, 12 and c/Santa Anna, 29
How to get there: Metro L2 and L3 Paral·lel or metro L1 and L3 Catalunya
Hours: The last Saturday of every month, the service takes place on Santa Anna street, between 18:30 and 20:30. The last Sunday of every month, the service takes place on Om street, from 9:30 to 11:00.
Additional Information: It’s best if you arrive before, to ensure you get a space.