Practical Information

Palau de Pedralbes
Av. Diagonal, 686 – 08034 Barcelona

• Taxi (suggested): You will find a taxi rank outside any of the main terminal exits Terminal 1 (T1) or Terminal 2 (T2). Taxis operate all night. Taxi fare: around 25.00€

Public Transportation

• AEROBUS: The Aerobus service is an express bus service that links Barcelona airport to the city centre. You can catch the Aerobus from outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, where they are clearly indicated and easily recognisable by their white & blue colour. This service normally leaves each terminal every 6 minutes. The Aerobus will then take you to the city centre. Bus fare: 5.90€.
• Metro: Barcelona has an efficient metro system making it quick and easy to travel through the city. The nearest metro station to the Palau de Pedralbes is “Palau Real” on the Green Line (L3).
  
  

The hotels listed here below are located near the meeting venue; some of them offer special rates for UfMS participants. Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by e-mail or by telephone.

Delegates and visitors may be asked by the hotel to present the invitation letter.

• Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel*****
  The hotel is located within 10 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.princesasofia.com
  Address: Plaza Pío XII no. 4, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
  Metro: Line 3 to stations “Palau Real” or “Maria Cristina”
  Contact Person: Carlos Mejías, cmejias@expogrupo.com, +34 93 508 10 00
  Special UFMS rate: Single Room for one person – 127€ (IVA included)
• Rey Juan Carlos Hotel *****
  The hotel is located within 15 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.hrjuancarlos.com
  Address: Avenida Diagonal 661-671, 08028 Barcelona
  Metro: Line 3 to stations “Zona Universitaria”
  Rate: According to Hotel occupancy
  No Special UFMS rate available.
• Hotel Marriott AC Victoria Suites ****
  The hotel is located within 5 minute walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.espanol.marriott.com
  Address: Beltran i Ròzpide, 7-9 · Barcelona, Barcelona 08034 España
  Metro: Line 3 to stations “Palau Real” or “Maria Cristina”
  Rate: Double room for one person – 127€
• Hotel Husa Illa**** Superior
  The hotel is located within a 10 minutes tramway or taxi ride from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.hotelhusailla.com
  Address: Av. Diagonal no. 555, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
  Metro: Line 3 to station “Maria Cristina” and walk 10 minutes
  Contact Person: Jordi Vidal, comercial.illa@husa.es, +34 93 417 73 00
  Special UfMS rate: Double Room for one person – 109€ (breakfast and taxes included)
• Hotel Hilton Barcelona ****
  The hotel is located within 10 minute walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: http://www1.hilton.com/es/
  Address: Avenida Diagonal 589-591, Barcelona 08014, Spain
  Metro: Line 3 to stations “Palau Real” or “Maria Cristina”
  No Special UFMS rate available.
• Hotel NH Constanza ****
  The hotel is located within a 10 minutes tramway or taxi ride from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.nh-hoteles.es
  Address: Calle Deu i Mata 69-99, 08029 Barcelona
  Metro: Line 3 to stations “Maria Cristina”
  No Special UFMS rate available.
• Hotel Catalonia Rigoletto ****
  The hotel is located within a 10 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.hoteles-catalonia.com
  Address: Sabino de Arana 22-24, 08028 Barcelona
  Metro: Line 3 to stations “Maria Cristina”
  No Special UFMS rate available.
• Hotel Sansi Pedralbes ****
  The hotel is located within a 15 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.sansihotels.com
  Address: Avenida de Pearson, 1-3, 08034 Barcelona
  Metro: Line 3 to stations “Palau Reial”
  No Special UFMS rate available.
• Hotel Husa Arenas****
  The hotel is located within 10 minute walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
  Website: www.hotelhusaarenas.com
  Address: Capitán Arenas no. 20, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
  Metro: Line 3 to station “Maria Cristina” and walk 5 minutes
  Contact: Juanjo Navarro, reservasarenas@husa.es, +34 93 280 03 03
  Special UfMS rate: Double Room for one person – 109€ (breakfast and taxes included)

The hotels listed here below are located in the city centre.
Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by e-mail or by telephone.

• Hotel Mandarin Oriental Barcelona *****
  Website: www.mandarinoriental.es
  Address: Paseo de Gracia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona
  Metro: Line 3 to station “Paseo de Gracia”
  No Special UFMS rate available
• Hotel Majestic *****
  Website: www.hotelmajestic.es
  Address: Paseo de Gracia, 68, 08007 Barcelona
  Metro: Line 3 to station “Paseo de Gracia”
  No Special UFMS rate available
• Hotel Condes de Barcelona ****
  Website: www.condesdebarcelona.com
  Address: Paseo de Gracia, 73, 08008 Barcelona
  Metro: Line 3 to station “Paseo de Gracia”
  No Special UFMS rate available

Please remember to complete any entry visa formalities to Spain prior to your travel. For specific visa application procedures and forms, kindly contact the Embassy of Spain in your country. Should you require a formal letter of invitation to facilitate the visa procedure, please do not hesitate to inform us.

For further information on Barcelona, you may find the following websites useful:

• www.bcn.cat/en/
• www.barcelonaturisme.com/
• www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Camilla Leonori
Tel: +34 93 5214 121
@: camilla.leonori@ufmsecretariat.org