Venue Information:
The conference will be held at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona (Campus Nord), one of the World leading universities, close and very well connected to both the airport, the city main attractions. The conference venue is surrounded by many conveniently -close by- hotels and reasonable rates.
Conference Venue Address:
Vertex Building, UPC Campus Nord. Square Eusebi Güell, 6, 08034 Barcelona.
Venue Location
How to get to UPC Campus:
From the City CentreCampus Nord of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya is located at the North-West corner of the city, at the end of the Green Line (L3) of the underground. In order to reach the Campus by public transport, it is advisable to use the underground. There are two stations near to the Campus, “Zona Universitària” (Line 3 and Line 9) and “Palau Reial” (Line 3). Once there, please use the Location map to arrive in the Campus.
From The Airport
By Metro
UPC (http://www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com/ingl/metro-to-barcelona-airport-L9sud.htm)
Line 9 goes from the airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) to Zona Universitària. This new stretch adds 20 km to the current network and 15 new stations, all of which are wheelchair accessible. The complete journey takes 32 minutes and trains run every 7 minutes on weekdays. Airport fare: 4.60 €.
By Taxi
UPC (http://www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com/ingl/barcelona_airport_taxis.htm)
Barcelona taxis (yellow & black) are available at the arrival terminals. A taxi ride to Campus Nord costs around 30 €.
By Bus (Aerobus)
(http://www.aerobusbcn.com/en/)
(http://www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com/ingl/accesos_aeropuerto_taxi_bus4030.htm)
Airport stops: Bus stops at Terminal T1 and T2 (A, B, C)
Downtown stops: It has stops at the most strategic points in Barcelona: Plaça Espanya, Gran Via-Urgell, Pl. Universidad (near Plaça Catalunya). This line ends at Plaça Catalunya (city center). At both Plaça Espanya and Plaça Catalunya you may take L3 of the underground to "Palau Reial" or "Zona Universitaria" stations.
Timetable: From Plaça Catalunya 05:00 to 00:30 every 10 minutes. From the Airport 06:05 to 01:05 every 10 minutes
Tickets are purchased in the bus.
By Train
(http://www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com/ingl/accesos_aeropuerto_tren4010.htm)
Airport Station: The train station is connected to Terminal T2 through a footbridge placed between terminals T2A and T2B. From Terminal T1 get the shuttle bus (free service) to Terminal T2
Downtown stations: Main stations are Barcelona Sants and Barcelona Plaça Catalunya. Once there you may take Metro line L3 to "Palau Reial" or "Zona Universitària"
Timetable: From Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya 05:39 to 22:11 every 30 minutes. From Barcelona Sants 05:43 to 22:16 every 30 minutes. From the Airport 06:13 to 23:40 every 30 minutes.
Tickets are purchased at the stations.
Accommodation and Hotels Options:
Here is a list of recommended hotels around the venue, there are a large set of hotels options that you can consider too:1. Arenas Atiram Hotel Barcelona (15 minutes walking from UPC)
Carrer del Capità Arenas, 20, 08034 Barcelona
2. Hotel Silken San Gervasi (Need to take a bus (25 minutes)
Carrer de Sant Gervasi de Cassoles, 26, 08022
3. ABBA Sants Hotel (is the central train station and there is a metro (L3, green color) ( around: 20 min))
Carrer de Numància, 32, 08029 Barcelona
4. Hotel NH Sants Barcelona ( You have to take a bus (20 minutes) and walk 10 minutes)
Carrer de Numància, 74, 08029 Barcelona