The Palau de Congressos de Barcelona - Montjuic Exhibition Centre

This page has all the essential information you need if you are planning a visit to the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona exhibition / conference / trade fair centre.

It is important not to mix up the different convention centres as there are a number of these in Barcelona. Make sure you have the correct name for the right center.

Fira de Barcelona Exhibition Centre Page Summary

Introduction to conference centre
Address of conference centre
Transport to conference centre from Barcelona Airport
Accommodation: Hotels within 10 mins walk of conference centre

Introduction

The Palau de congressos de Barcelona is a large conference centre situated in an atmospheric and picturesque location in Barcelona called Montjuic. There are quite a number of conference centres in Barcelona so make sure you don't get confused by their similar names!

This conference centre has access to excellent metro and bus transport connections from Placa Espanya which is only a 5 mins walk from the centre.

Conference Centre Address

Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
Avenue de La Reina Maria Cristina
Montjuic
Barcelona

Tel: (0034) 902 233 2000
Fax: (0034) 93 233 2016

Metro Espanya (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1) Exhibition centre 5 mins walk from Espanya metro stop.

How to get to the conference centre from Barcelona Airport

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

1) Aerobus (Express bus service) - You catch the Aerobus outside of any of the Airports 2 terminals and get off at Placa Espanya.
Travel time approx 30 mins. Price 4.25 Euros.
For more information on the aerobus click here

2) RENFE Train and Metro
Catch the RENFE Train from the airport to Barcelona Sants and then change at Barcelona Sants for the metro (Subway) to Placa Espanya.
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 20 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 mins walking distance of Palau de Congressos de Barcelona

The following links are to hotels that are all within 10 mins walk of the conference centre.

1) Fira Palace Hotel - 4 Star hotel - 5 mins walk to conference centre

2) Catalonia Barcelona Plaza 4 star hotel - 5 mins walk to conference centre

3) NH Sant Angelo 3 star hotel - 8 mins walk to conference centre

Another option might be to stay in a hotel that is not walking distance but only a short taxi ride away. e.g. the Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel is a 5 star hotel overlooking the Barcelona Port Vell marina with great views of the Mediterranean and it's only 10 mins ride away by taxi to the Palau de congressos de Barcelona.

Review of the Eurostars Grand Marina hotel

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.

Attractions close to the Fira de Barcelona conference center

The Palau de congressos de Barcelona conference centre is also only 5 mins walk from the famous Catalan modern Art museum MNAC and is the location where Freddie Mercury sang "Barcelona" the theme music to the Olympic Games that were held here in 1992.

The Olympic stadium is only 15 mins walk from the conference centre and is open to tourist. Entrance is free.

Another important sight near the conference centre is Magic Fountain of Montjuic which is a water and music extravaganza that runs every evening time ( times vary depending on the time of year click on the link above to get more information)

The Palau de Congressos de Barcelona is in a picturesque quarter of the city but at the same time offers excellent transport links from Placa Espanya. If you get the chance make sure you pop into the town centre (Placa Catalunya) and walk up the famous Las Ramblas - conferences are not all work work work you know!

Related pages

Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Airport Transport
Barcelona Public Transport Review
Links to Barcelona Public Transport official web sites
Palau de Congressos de Barcelona (This Page)
Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

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