PRACTICAL INFO
VISA
In the following link is available information about the requirements to entry Spain: exteriores.gob.es
ACCOMMODATION
All reservations through reservations@viatgesmadras.com
*In case the hotel you plan to book is full, the agency that manages the reservations will look for a hotel with similar characteristics
— Center of Barcelona area
Hotel BCN Urban Gran Rosello 4*
Price per night in double bedroom for individual use (breakfast included): 85 euros
Price per night in double bedroom (breakfast included): 99 euros
IVA included
City taxs not included: 1.21 per night
bcnurbanhotelsgranrosellon.com
Hotel Catalonia Diagonal Centro 4*
Price per night in double bedroom for individual use (breakfast included): 92 euros
Price per night in double bedroom (breakfast included): 119 euros
IVA included
City taxs not included 1.21 per night
cataloniahotels.com
Hotel Astoria 3*
Price per night in double bedroom for individual use (breakfast included): 87 euros
Price per night in double bedroom (breakfast included): 103 euros
IVA included
City taxs not included 0.72 per night
hotelastoria-barcelona.com
— University / UIC barcelona area
Hotel Angli 4*
Price per night in double bedroom for individual use (breakfast included): 103 euros
Price per night in double bedroom (breakfast included): 115 euros
IVA included
City taxs not included 1.21 per night
**** Price for 3 nights /for shorter stays please confirm price *****
eurostarshotels.com
Hotel Vilana 4*
Price per night in double bedroom for individual use (breakfast included) : 115 euros
Price per night in double bedroom (breakfast included): 139 euros
Iva included
City taxs not included 1.21 per night
vilanahotel.com
Hotel Mikado 3*
Price per night in double bedroom for individual use (breakfast included): 80 euros
Price per night in double bedroom (breakfast included): 99 euros
IVA included
City taxs not included 0.72 per night
cataloniahotels.com
FROM THE AIRPORT
Terminals T1 and T2 (A, B and C):
The terminals at Barcelona Airport are organised in terms of carriers and not according to the destination or place of origin.
Connections between the Airport and Barcelona:
Train
Daily connection with Barcelona Sants Railway Station which is locates in the city center. The airport station is situated opposite terminal T2, connected via an air bridge.
Frecuency: every 30 minutes. Approximate journey time: 20 minutes.
Metro
Trains depart the airport every 7 minutes during peak times, and the journey to the city takes less than 35 minutes from the airport. There are Metro stations at both terminals:
– T1 Terminal: From Baggage Claim, take the free bus shuttle service to T2, follow the signs to RENFE station and board the Metro. There you’ll find the Metro station adjacent to the RENFE station (L9).
– T2 Terminal: From Baggage Claim, follow the signs to the RENFE station across the street (via an air bridge) and board the Metro. There you’ll find the Metro station adjacent to the RENFE station (L9).
Aerobús (T1 and T2)
Daily services between Barcelona Airports and Plaça Catalunya.
There are two buses: A1 to go to terminal 1, and A2 to terminal 2.
– Bus A1 frecuency: every 10 minutes.
– Bus A2 frecuency: from 5am to 6:40am and from 9:50pm to 12:30am every 10 minutes, from 6:50am to 9:45pm every 5 minutes.
Approximate journey time: 35 minutes.
Tickets are available from ticket machines or may be purchased from the driver.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available outside both airport terminals. Taxi fee from airport to the city center is around 25 euros.
Bus (TMB)
The 46 bus runs from Barcelona Airport (T1 and T2) to Pl. d’Espanya daily.
Frequency: every 20 minutes.
Night Bus (NITBUS)
– The N17 night bus operates from Barcelona Airport T1 to Ronda Universitat / Plaça Catalunya, stopping at Pl. d’Espanya.
– The N16 night bus operates from Barcelona Airport T2 to Ronda Universitat / Plaça Catalunya, stopping at Pl. d’Espanya.
Frequency: every 20 minutes.
SAFETY MEASURES
In an emergency, call 112
As in most cities with a high volume of tourists, pick-pockets operate in Barcelona. Please pay special attention to your belonging and do not leave them unattended, especially when seated in restaurants and cafés.
Medical Services
Medical costs incurred during the stay in Barcelona shall be shouldered by the meeting participant. It is therefore recommended that participants arrange for their own health insurance or carry sufficient funds to cover any medical costs incurred.
BASIC INFO
Time Zone and Country Code
Spain is GMT +1 hours. The country code is +34.
Weather
The weather in December tends to be cool. The average daytime temperatures hover around 17°C (that is about 62°F), whereas the average minimum temperatures drop down to 8°C (that is about 46°F). Moreover, there are fair chances of rain or cloudy overcast days. It is advisable to carry a jacket and winter clothes.
Electricity
In Spain the standard voltage is 230 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type F.
Currency Exchange
Spain’s currency is the Euro (€). Bring bill of smaller denominations as lot of places don’t accept credit card to pay below 6€. In the same way, buses don’t accept bills of 20€ or above. Spain issue local coins of 1,2,5,10,20 and 50 cents and 1€ and 2€. Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in southern Europe: ATMs, Banks and Bureaux de change. Also, you can find them in the airport.
Telecommunication and ICT Services
Phone and internet services are available within and outside the hotels and in areas at the venue of the meeting. In addition, you will find Barcelona WIFI spots provided by the City of Barcelona. This is a municipal free service offering free Internet connection to citizens and visitors. Participants are encouraged to come to Spain with their mobile handsets. Barcelona is effectively covered by several service providers which include Vodafone, Movistar, Orange and other services.