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: 23/07/2024

 

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, 16:00-19:00. 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.