CCIB Barcelona:   Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona Conference Centre

This page provides all of the essential ibbnformation that you need if you are planning a visit to the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona Conference Centre or CCIB as it is more commonly known.

There are a number of different convention centres in Barcelona. Therefore it is important that you make sure that you have the correct name for the centre that you will be visiting.

Introduction

Herzog and Meuron’s Blue Building

The Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona Conference Centre is located in Barcelona’s Forum area. The site sits at the end of the long beach, in Diagonal Mar and offers views of the sea. The building sits adjacent to the famous blue building designed by architects Herzog and Meuron.

The nearest Metro is El Maresme Fórum on the (Yellow Line, L4) and is only 5 mins walk from the metro stop.

Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona Conference Centre

CCIB Conference Centre Address

Rambla Prim 1 – 17,
08019,
Barcelona

Tel: (0034) 93 230 1000

Fax: (0034) 93 230 1001

Metro: El Maresme Fórum (Yellow Line, L4)

How to get to the CCIB conference centre from Barcelona Airport

There are 3 main ways to get to the conference centre from Barcelona Airport

1) Aerobus (Express bus service) and Metro
You catch the Aerobus outside of any of the Airports 2 terminals and get off at Plaza Catalunya. From Plaza Catalunya it is necessary to take the Metro - catch the red line to Urquinaona and then the yellow line to El Maresme Fórum.
Travel time approx 1 hour. Price of Aerobus 4.25 Euros. 1.35 Euros for Metro ticket. Total 5.60 Euros
For more information on the aerobus click here

2) RENFE Train and Metro
Catch the RENFE Train from the airport to Passeig de Gracia and then change at Passeig de Gracia for the metro (Subway) to El Maresme Fórum. They are both on the yellow line.
Travel time Approx 40 mins Price 2.80 Euros for RENFE ticket and 1.35 Euros for Metro Ticket Total 4.15 Euros.
For more information on the RENFE train click here

3) Taxi
There is a large taxi rank service directly outside the airport. The price to the city centre is around 22 Euros plus a small supplement for each suitcase that you have. Travel time approx 25 mins.
For more information on the Taxi service click here

Barcelona Airport Further Information

For more information on Barcelona airport click here

Hotels Within 10 Minutes Walking Distance of Palau de Congressos de Catalunya Conference Centre (CCIB)

Barcelona Princess Hotel

The following links are to hotels that are all within ten minutes walking distance of the conference centre.

1) Barcelona Princess Hotel - 4 Star hotel - 1 minutes walk from the conference centre

2) Husa Barcelona Mar Hotel - 4 star hotel – 1 minutes walk from the conference centre

3) Vincci Condal Mar Hotel - 4 Star hotel – 10 minutes walk from the cofrence centre.

Apartment Rental

An apartment offers an attractive alternative to a hotel room for your accommodation when visiting the conference centre.

An apartment can work out at a very competitive rate to a hotel and is cheaper than a hotel if there are more than 3 people in your group. You will also enjoy all the modern conveniences of home with your own private lounge, kitchen and bathroom for the same price as a standard hotel room.
Click here to find out how to book an apartment for your conference visit

Official Web Site for the CCIB Congress Centre

For more info on the conference centre visit their website:
http://www.ccib.es/

Attractions Close to the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona Conference Centre

The Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona Conference Centre is situated in the Diagonal Mar area of Barcelona. The major bonus to this location is the close proximity to one of the beach areas in Barcelona.

Diagonal Mar Centre Comercial

The Centre is also located directly across the road from the Diagonal Mar shopping centre. This centre has a plethora of shops and restaurants.

The Forum area itself is often the site of recreational events. During the La Mercé Festival in September, concerts and other free activities take place at the Forum. It is also the home of the Primavera and Summercase music festivals.

Related Pages

Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Airport Transport
Barcelona Public Transport Review
Links to Barcelona Public Transport official web sites
Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
Palau de Congressos de Catalunya
CCIB Barcelona convention centre in Forum
How To Find a Part-Time or Short-Term Job in Barcelona
Fira Barcelona Gran Via Conference Centre

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