Travel & Accomodation
HOW TO ARRIVE IN BARCELONA
By plane
Barcelona - El Prat international airport is the most convenient way to reach Barcelona. A shuttle bus service connects Barcelona Airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) with the city center (Plaça Catalunya) in 35 minutes, with departures every 5 minutes and costs 5.90€. Tickets can be purchased in the bus or online at the Aerobus website.
You can also reach the city center by train (line R2 from Terminal 2 to Passeig the Gràcia, costs 4.10€) or taxi (costs around 40€.).
By train
There are many train services that arrive in Barcelona. The main train station is Sants Estació, well-connected with any part of the city through the metro service. From Sants Estació you can take the metro line 3 (L3) to Plaça Catalunya.
By car
Barcelona can also be easily reached by car. The highway AP-7 (toll-road) links Barcelona to Perpignan (south of France) in about 2 hours. Car parks in Bacelona city center cost about 25-30€. per day.
WHERE TO STAY IN BARCELONA
Please find below some recommendations for accommodation in Barcelona. All these hotels and hostels are within a walking distance from the Historic building of the University of Barcelona, which is the conference site (C/ Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585 - 08007 Barcelona, Spain).
Hotel Caledonian 3*
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 574, 08011 Barcelona
http://www.hotel-caledonian.com
Grupotel Gravina 3*
Address: Carrer de Gravina, 12, 08001 Barcelona
Hotel H10 Universitat 4*
Address: Ronda Universitat, 21, 08007 Barcelona
http://www.hotelh10universitat.com/
Hotel Vueling BCN 4*
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 550, 08011 Barcelona
http://www.hotelvuelingbyhc.com/
Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864 4*
Address: C/ de Roger de Llúria, 60, 08009 Barcelona
http://www.hoteles-catalonia.com/
Praktik Vinoteca 3*
Address: Balmes, 51, 08007 Barcelona
Praktik Rambla 3*
Address: Rambla Catalunya, 27, 08007 Barcelona
Tripledos Bed & Breakfast
Address: Aragó, 222, 08011 Barcelona
The Hotel 592
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 08007 Barcelona
Plaza Catalunya Guest House
Address: Rambla Cataluña, 5, 2º 2ª,08007 Barcelona
You can also look for rooms or apartments here:
https://www.airbnb.es/s/Barcelona--Spain?page=1&s_tag=4bLGovD_&allow_override%5B%5D=
WHERE TO EAT IN BARCELONA
This is a list of nice restaurants and bars which are near the conference venue:
Orxateria La Valenciana (Aribau, 16). Great for salads and tapas. We highly recommend their orxata and ice-cream. This is our catering provider.
La Flauta (Aribau, 23). Very good spot if you want to eat tapas. Daily menu is around 13 euros. Very busy all day especially for lunch.
9 granados (Carrer d'Enric Granados, 9, 08007 Barcelona). Restaurant which offers Catalan and Mediterranean food.
Flamant (Enric Granados 23). Local restaurant with great value for money. They offer Mediterranean cuisine.
Buenas Migas (Plaça Universitat, 1). Italian and vegetarian options are available at this restaurant.
Segons Mercat (Carrer d'Aribau, 3bis, 08011 Barcelona). Good fish and rice restaurant which offers a daily menu at a reasonable price.
Cinc Sentits (Aribau, 58). Gourmet restaurant that offers contemporary cuisine and has been awarded one Michelin star.
Veggie Garden (Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 602). Vegan restaurant that offers daily menu.
Canela Restaurant (Aribau, 16). Typical local restaurant that offers Catalan and Mediterranean food.
Miu (Enric Granados 23). Japanese restaurant that offers a daily menu for lunch and dinner.
Dionisos (Aribau, 50). Greek restaurant with a daily menu and a vegetarian option.
Dry Martini (Aribau, 162-166). Local bar that offers great cocktails in a relaxed environment.