{"id":503,"date":"2022-02-24T11:42:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T11:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gregal\/useful-information-accommodation\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T20:53:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:53:08","slug":"useful-information-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gregal\/useful-information-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Information &amp; Accommodation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><u><strong>Covid information<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p>The situation of the Covid-19 is currently under control and we therefore do not foresee any complications of this nature. Below is the official information regarding the requirements for coming to Spain, but we should remind you to <strong>check the following\u00a0webpages before coming to the conference in July,<\/strong> in case there is any change.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0Requirements for entering Spain if you are travelling from outside the EU\/EEA, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travelsafe.spain.info\/en\/requirements-before-arriving-in-spain-from-third-countries\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n&#8211; Requirements for entering Spain if you are travelling from an EU\/EEA country, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travelsafe.spain.info\/en\/requirements-before-arriving-in-spain-from-eu-countries\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All passengers arriving in Spain by air and\u00a0<strong>who do not have an EU Digital COVID Certificate or equivalent<\/strong><b> <\/b>must fill in a health\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travelsafe.spain.info\/en\/health-control-form\/\">control form<\/a>\u00a0before travelling. You can fill in the form on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spth.gob.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain Travel Health<\/a>\u00a0portal or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.atos.spain.th\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>\u00a0apps or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/id1521156190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> devices. When you have filled in the form (no more than 48 hours before your arrival in Spain), you will receive a QR code which you will have to present (on paper or via your mobile phone) both when boarding and when you arrive in Spain. For further Information click\u00a0here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travelsafe.spain.info\/en\/before\/\">before the trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is no longer mandatory to wear a face mask outdoors or indoors in Spain. There are certain exceptions where it is still necessary to wear them, such as in health centres, services and establishments (for example, in health centres, hospitals or pharmacies) and in socio-sanitary facilities (workers and visitors in communal areas). The wearing of face masks is still mandatory on air, rail, cable and bus transport, as well as on any public passenger transport.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Arriving in\u00a0Barcelona<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barcelona Airport<\/strong> is located 16 kilometres south of the city and is also known as Josep Tarradellas &#8211; El Prat, the town where it is located. It has two\u00a0terminals T1 and T2 (A, B and C) which are organised in terms of carriers and not according to the destination or place of origin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main connections between the airport and Barcelona city centre are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Aerob\u00fas (A1 and A2)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nDaily service between Barcelona Airport and Barcelona city\u00a0center (Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya).<br \/>\nFrequency:\u00a0A1: every 8 minutes \/\u00a0A2: every 15 minutes.<br \/>\nApproximate journey time: 35 minutes.<br \/>\nFor further information chick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aerobusbarcelona.es\/trip\/fares\/?lang=en\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Metro (TMB)<\/strong><br \/>\nL9 sud metro line connects the city and Barcelona airport (T1 and T2) daily.<br \/>\nFrequency: every 7 minutes.<br \/>\nApproximate journey time: 32 minutes (from Zona Universit\u00e0ria).<br \/>\nFor further information click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmb.cat\/en\/barcelona-fares-metro-bus\/single-and-integrated\/aeroport-ticket\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Train (RENFE)<\/strong><br \/>\nDaily connections\u00a0from the RENFE\u00a0(Spanish Rail) stations to Sants Estaci\u00f3 station.<br \/>\nFrequency: every 30 minutes.<br \/>\nJourney time: 25\u00a0minutes (to\u00a0Sants Estaci\u00f3 station).<br \/>\nFor further information click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com\/ingl\/accesos_aeropuerto_tren4010.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Taxi<\/strong><br \/>\nBarcelona taxis are famous for their colors: they are black with the doors and the boot in yellow.<br \/>\nTaxis from Barcelona Airport offer their services 24 hours, waiting for passengers at the taxi ranks located in both terminals (T1 and T2).<br \/>\nFor further information click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com\/ingl\/barcelona_airport_taxis.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Researchers &amp; university residences<\/strong> (probably, the most economic options, and about 5-10\u00a0minutes walking from\u00a0&#8220;Pla\u00e7a Catalunya&#8221; train station, see below &#8216;Conference venue&#8217;)<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Residencia d'Investigadors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.resainn.com\/accommodation\/barcelona\/investigadors-residence-hall\/\">Residencia d&#8217;Investigadors<\/a><br \/>\nC\/ Hospital, 64. 08001 Barcelona<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.resainn.com\/accommodation\/barcelona\/pere-felip-monlau-residence-hall\/\">Residencia Universitaria Pere Felip Monlau<\/a><br \/>\nC\/ Sant Oleguer, 20-22. 08001 Barcelona<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>&#8211; Other researchers &amp; university residences <\/strong>(also, probably, the most economic options, but far\u00a0from\u00a0&#8220;Pla\u00e7a Catalunya&#8221; train station, about 20 minutes by bus&#8217;)<\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Residencia Universitaria Campus del Mar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.resainn.com\/accommodation\/barcelona\/campus-del-mar-residence-hall\/\">Residencia Universitaria Campus del Mar<\/a><br \/>\nPg. Salvat Papasseit, 4. 08003 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Residencia Universitaria La Ciutadella\" href=\"https:\/\/www.resainn.com\/accommodation\/barcelona\/la-ciutadella-residence-hall\/\">Residencia Universitaria La Ciutadella<\/a><br \/>\nPasseig Pujades, 33-37. 08018 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Hotels<\/strong> (all of them\u00a0about 5 minutes\u00a0walking from\u00a0&#8220;Pla\u00e7a Catalunya&#8221; train station)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hlloret.com\/en\/index.html\">Hotel Lloret<\/a><br \/>\nRambla de Canaletes, 125.\u00a008002 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelcityparkpelayo.com\/\">Hotel City Park<\/a><br \/>\nC\/\u00a0Pelai, 1. 08001 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicandbasiclemonhotel.com\/es\/\">Chic &amp; Basic Lemon Hotel<\/a><br \/>\nC\/\u00a0Pelai, 6.\u00a008001 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.hotelatlantis-atbcn.com\/m2\">Hotel Atlantis<\/a><br \/>\nC\/\u00a0Pelai, 20.\u00a008001 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-lleo.com\/\">Hotel Lle\u00f3<\/a><br \/>\nC\/\u00a0Pelai, 22, 24.\u00a008001 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotel-casa-luz.hotelbcn-barcelona.com\/en\/#main\">Hotel Casa Luz<\/a><br \/>\nRonda de la Universitat, 1.\u00a008007 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurostarshotels.co.uk\/exe-plaza-catalunya.html\">Exe Plaza Catalunya<\/a><br \/>\nRonda de la Universitat 18. 08007 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.h10hotels.com\/en\/barcelona-hotels\/h10-catalunya-plaza\">H10 Catalunya Plaza<\/a><br \/>\nPla\u00e7a Catalunya, 7. 08002 Barcelona<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelturin.com\/en\/\">Hotel Tur\u00edn<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u00a0Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 9.\u00a008001 Barcelona<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoteles-silken.com\/en\/hotel-ramblas-barcelona\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwy_aUBhACEiwA2IHHQJeurfn0HOK1l1YJa1SYUIwtS7L4xKSuVsiplDIDCaQpO7T3wXmd_xoCvBoQAvD_BwE\">Hotel Silken<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 13.\u00a008001 Barcelona<\/div>\n<p>For more options on accommodation click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/37\/where-to-sleep.html\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><b>Useful information about Barcelona<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<div>\u00a0\u00a0<strong>&#8211; Practical and useful information:\u00a0<\/strong>Will the weather be fine in Barcelona? Will people understand what I&#8217;m saying? Take a look at this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/3\/useful-information-about-barcelona.html\">information<\/a> and you will find the answer to some of the most frequently asked questions before you pack your case.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0<b>Getting around the city<\/b> (Metro, Train, Tram, Bus, Taxi, Bike), click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/5\/getting-around-the-city.html\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 &#8211; <b>Mobile Apps,\u00a0<\/b>click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/1464\/mobile-apps.html\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p><u><strong>Enjoying Barcelona<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/13\/themed-routes.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-8117-Imagen\/barcelona_modernista_h1.jpg\" alt=\"Modernista Route\" width=\"217\" height=\"122\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/2\/day-itineraries.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-8131-Imagen\/barcelona_2dies_h1.jpg\" alt=\"Two days in Barcelona\" width=\"216\" height=\"122\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/13\/themed-routes.html\">Themed routes<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/2\/day-itineraries.html\">Day itineraries<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/4105\/guided-walking-tours.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-13515-Imagen\/Itineraris_guiats_Barcelona_c1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"123\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/3733\/barcelona-s-markets.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-18087-Imagen\/Mercats_de_Barcelona_h1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/4105\/guided-walking-tours.html\">Guided walking tour<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/3733\/barcelona-s-markets.html\">Barcelona&#8217;s markets<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/1\/art-and-culture.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-7859-Imagen\/Art_Cultura_Barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"Art and culture Barcelona\" width=\"216\" height=\"121\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/40\/with-the-family.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-8379-Imagen\/Atraccions_Oci_Barcelona.h1.jpg\" alt=\"Parc d'Atraccions del Tibidabo\" width=\"219\" height=\"123\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/1\/art-and-culture.html\">Art &amp; Culture<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/40\/with-the-family.html\">With the family<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/1770\/sea-and-beaches.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-8236-Imagen\/Platges_Barcelona_h1.jpg\" alt=\"Platja Vila Ol\u00edmpica\" width=\"223\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/42\/nightlife.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-8234-Imagen\/Nit_Barcelona_h1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"124\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/1770\/sea-and-beaches.html\"><strong>Sea and beaches<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/42\/nightlife.html\">Nightlife<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/2509\/top-experiences.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn02.visitbarcelona.com\/files\/5445-15153-Imagen\/Top_Experiences_Barcelona_Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/15\/near-barcelona.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/location\/5729a9bdf3479.jpeg\/88.jpg\" alt=\"Montserrat Monastery, Monistrol de Montserrat - Book Tickets &amp; Tours |\" width=\"223\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/2509\/top-experiences.html\">Top experiences<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/15\/near-barcelona.html\">Near Barcelona<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Covid information The situation of the Covid-19 is currently under control and we therefore do not foresee any complications of this nature. 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