{"id":784,"date":"2020-03-28T18:02:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T18:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/gcc2020\/?page_id=784"},"modified":"2026-01-09T20:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T20:26:27","slug":"travels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/travels\/","title":{"rendered":"Travels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travels<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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Getting to Barcelona \u2014 Airport<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Josep Tarradellas Barcelona\u2013El Prat Airport (BCN)<\/li>\n
  • about 15\u201317 km southwest of the city center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Airport \u2192 City Center \/ Conference Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Once you land at BCN, here are the best ways to reach the city or your hotel:<\/p>\n

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    • Train – From Terminal 2 (T2) there are regular RENFE trains into central Barcelona (Sants, Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia, etc.).<\/li>\n
    • Metro – Metro Line L9 Sud connects both terminals with the city\u2019s metro system.<\/li>\n
    • Aerobus – Airport express bus service to central stops like Pla\u00e7a Catalunya \u2014 frequent, lots of luggage space.<\/li>\n
    • Taxi – 20\u201330 min journey to central Barcelona; official taxis are black and yellow.<\/li>\n
    • Tip: Barcelona metro & train systems are integrated; a travel pass can save money over single tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Visa & Entry Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • S. citizens (and many other non-EU nationals) can enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business (conference attendance).<\/li>\n
      • If you need visa to enter Spain, please contact your nearest embassies.<\/li>\n
      • Passport validity: Make sure your passport is valid for the duration of your stay (ideally 6+ months beyond departure).<\/li>\n
      • ETIAS Authorization:\u00a0Starting in 2025-26, travelers from visa-exempt countries (including the U.S.) will need an ETIAS travel authorization. This is not a visa but a required pre-travel approval for short stays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        At Border Control<\/p>\n

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        • You may be asked for:<\/li>\n
        • Return\/onward ticket<\/li>\n
        • Proof of accommodation<\/li>\n
        • Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay (rarely checked, but recommended to have documentation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u00a0Local Transportation in Barcelona<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          • Public Transit<\/li>\n
          • Barcelona has an extensive metro, bus, tram, and commuter rail network under unified fares.<\/li>\n
          • Options from the airport include:<\/li>\n
          • Metro Line L9 Sud to the city<\/li>\n
          • Trains from T2 to Sants \/ Paseo de Gracia<\/li>\n
          • Aerobus express shuttle to central hubs<\/li>\n
          • City buses (TMB) as a cheaper alternative.<\/li>\n
          • Travel Cards: Consider Hola Barcelona Travel Card (valid for 2\u20135 days) for unlimited travel on metro\/bus\/tram.<\/li>\n
          • Public transport is safe and efficient, but always watch your pockets in busy metro stations.<\/li>\n
          • Consider multi-day travel passes for convenience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Top Tourist Attractions in Barcelona<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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            • Iconic Must-Sees<\/li>\n
            • Sagrada Fam\u00edlia \u2013 Gaud\u00ed\u2019s famous basilica<\/li>\n
            • Park G\u00fcell \u2013 Colorful designed park with great views<\/li>\n
            • Gothic Quarter \u2013 Historic streets and medieval buildings<\/li>\n
            • La Rambla \u2013 Bustling pedestrian street<\/li>\n
            • Barceloneta Beach \u2013 Urban beach by the Mediterranean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Accommodations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Closest to EUSS \/ Sarri\u00e0-Sant Gervasi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Hotel Catalonia Castellnou \u2013 Comfortable boutique-style hotel within walking distance.<\/li>\n
              • Leevin Barcelona \u2013 Budget-friendly and well-reviewed option in the local neighborhood.<\/li>\n
              • Tres Torres Atiram Hotels Barcelona \u2013 Stylish mid-range hotel near transit and cafes.<\/li>\n
              • Hotel Silken Sant Gervasi \u2013 Good value, popular choice in Sant Gervasi.<\/li>\n
              • Pol & Grace Hotel \u2013 Highly reviewed, boutique feel with strong guest ratings.<\/li>\n
              • Wilson Boutique Hotel \u2013 Modern hotel close to Avinguda Diagonal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Nearby Areas (short metro\/taxi ride)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Hilton Barcelona \u2013 Well-known upscale option on Avinguda Diagonal.<\/li>\n
                • AC Hotel Victoria Suites \u2013 Stylish choice near Les Corts.<\/li>\n
                • Hotel NH Collection Barcelona Constanza \u2013 Larger hotel with great amenities.<\/li>\n
                • Hotel NH Barcelona Les Corts \u2013 Solid midrange choice.<\/li>\n
                • Hotel NH Barcelona Stadium \u2013 Good reviews and convenient transport links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Other Popular Central Options (A bit farther but easy to reach by metro ~15\u201325 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • U232 Hotel \u2013 Great budget choice in Eixample.<\/li>\n
                  • Hotel Barcelona Universal \u2013 In lively Ciutat Vella, near transport.<\/li>\n
                  • Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia \u2013 Upscale near Sagrada Familia.<\/li>\n
                  • Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona (Torre Macaya) \u2013 Premium boutique style in Sarri\u00e0-area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Tip: EUSS is in the Sarri\u00e0-Sant Gervasi neighborhood of Barcelona, a residential and pleasant area with good transit links into the city center. The nearby Reina Elisenda and Sarri\u00e0 train\/metro stations make it easy to reach central Barcelona and other districts.<\/p>\n

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                    Travels Getting to Barcelona \u2014 Airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona\u2013El Prat Airport (BCN) about 15\u201317 km southwest of the city center. Airport \u2192 City Center \/ Conference Area Once you land at BCN, here are the best ways to reach the city or your hotel: Train – From Terminal 2 (T2) there are regular RENFE trains […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-784","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=784"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1725,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/784\/revisions\/1725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/barcelona2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}