ACCOMODATION GENERAL INFO

 
  • This is the Section where you can find all the information about where to stay during the Festival.
  • You should have a clear idea about the following questions:
    • Where do you want to stay: close to the daytime workshop area or close to parties ?
    • How much are you willing to spend ?
The person of the barSWINGona team responsible for this is Izaskun.

You can contact her by email at registration @  barswingona.org.

 

 

bcn ACCOMODATI0N WEBSITES

Find your accomodation by yourself on the web

 

UNIVERSITY Hotel Torre Girona

The University Hotel "Torre Girona" is the best hotel option for barSWINGona workshops.
The university hotel "Torre Girona" is the most convenient accommodation option for barSWINGona workshops since:
  • It is located in the UPC Campus Nord, walking distance to the Poliesportiu UPC where the classes of the dance workshops facilities. The area is nice and quiet.
  • Is as good as a hotel.
  • The quality/price ratio is good for BCN standards.
  • Breakfast is included.

Room Description


SIMPLE


DOBLE

 

Info and Reservation
For information and reservations check their website or call +93 390 43 00

It is important to mention that you are participant of the BSF'08 when you make your reservation.

 

Location

This Hotel and Hall Residence is located at the Campus Nord (Northem Campus) of the UPC, in the district of Pedralbes. 

Address: Passeig dels Til·lers, 19, 08034 Barcelona.

Transportation: It is well connected to the rest of the city by

  • Metro: Line 3, Station Palau Reial.
  • Bus: The closest bus lines travelling to and from this area are the following: 7, 33, 63, 67, 68, 74, 75 and 78.

 

Youth Hostels

Cheap and Easy

RECOMMENDED BUSINESS

Alberg Pere Tarrés
This nice, cheap and convenient youth hostel takes reservations for rooms under the barSWINGona reservation code. Until the february 20th.

http://www.peretarres.org/alberg/ (English, French, Italian, German) c/ Numància 149-151 (metro – L3 Maria Cristina)  08029 Barcelona.
Tel. int +34 93 410 23 09
Fax int +34 93 321 04 16
alberg@peretarres.org

Alberguinn
http://www.alberguinn.com
 c/ Melcior de Palau 70-74 (cross Joan Güell)
 http://www.alberguinn.com/es/

 

Centric Point
www.centricpointhostel.com
C/ Passeig de Gràcia, 33
Telf: +34 932 312 045
Fax: +34 932 461 552
Albergue juvenil en Barcelona, Youth hostel Barcelona (Spain)
http://www.seapointhostel.com
Plaça del Mar, 1-4 - 08003 Barcelona
Tel.: +34 93 2247075
Fax: +34 93 2321483
Gothic Point Youth Hostel
http://www.gothicpoint.com
C/Vigatans, 5 - 08003 Barcelona
Tel. +34 93 2687808
Fax. +34 93 3107755
email:
BCN Housing Students
www.bcn-housing-students.com
Torrent de l´Olla, 219- 08012 Barcelona
Tel +34 93 289 00 57 / +34 93 238 90 72
Hostal Rio de Castro
Avda. Paral.lel 119. Metro L3 Poble Sec
Tel. +34 93 441 30 46
Hostal de Joves de la Ciutadella
Passeig Pujades 29
Tel. +34 93 300 31 04

 

HOSTELS

Basic but Clean and inexpensive

Hostels Walking distance to the WORKSHOPs hall but far from the PARTIES hall

In spanish "Hostal" and "Pension" means a very basic hotel which es much cheaper than a hotel and in some case, they are pretty decent. Further info can be found at the city of Barcelona web page at www.bcn.es.

 

RECOMMENDED BUSINESS

"Hostal" Sans**
C/ Antoni Capmany 82
tel. +34 93 331 37 00
fax. +34 93 421 68 64
(they don't have e-mail, you have to contact them by phone or fax in English or Spanish)  

PRICES HOSTAL SANTS
(we are checking 2008 prices at this moment)
WITH BATHROOM
(inside the room)		 Single Check them by phone.
Double Check them by phone.
Triple Check them by phone.
WITH TOILET
(shared bathroom)		 Single Check them by phone.
Double Check them by phone.
Triple Check them by phone.
  • Residencia Marti-Codolar.
    Avenida cardenal vidal i barraquer, 1 -08035 barcelona.
    Tel. (34) 93.429.18.03.
     
  • Pensión Conde Güell
    c/ Conde Güell, 32-34
    tel. +34 93 440 02 57
    Rooms with WC but with no bath.
    ( reservations one week in advance )
  • Pensión Pascual Roig
    c/ Miquel Angel, 49
    tel. +34 93 490 34 87

===> Hostels Walking distance to the PARTIES hall but far from the WORKSHOPs Area.

RECOMMENDED BUSINESS

Hostal Poblenou

C/ Taulat, 30, Principal
Tel. +34 93 221 2601
www.hostalpoblenou.com

 

HOTELS

Hotels in Barcelona are known for their High Quality.
Here is some info about convenient hotels. Hotels are not cheap in Barcelona. Further info can be found at the city of Barcelona web page at www.bcn.cat

Hotels around the area of the "barSWINGona festival" are good and expensive.
If you do not mind about not being walking distance the festival facilities,
we recommend you browse on the BARCELONA web and look for good deals.

"Hostal" and "Pension" are usually very basic facilities which are much cheaper.

 

Walking distance the WORKSHOPs Area
  • Hotel Sansi***
         Avda. Pearson 1
    tel. +34 93 206 3880
  • Hotel Reina Victoria***
    Av Pedralbes 16
    tel. +34 93 206 9900
  • Hotel Senator***
    Av Cardenal Reig 11
    tel. +34 93 260 9900
  • Hotel Princesa Sofia Intercontinental *****
    Pl .Pius XII 4
    tel. +34 93 508 1000
     
  • Hotel Rallye NH***
     Travessera Les Corts 150
    tel. +34 93 339 9050 - fax. +34 93 411 0790
     
  • Hotel Bonanova **
     tel. +34 93 204 0900
  • Hotel l'Alguer **
    tel. +34 93 334 6050

 

Not walking distance but not far and well-communicated to the WORKSHOPs Area
  • Hotel Trànsit **
    Rector Triadó 82
    tel. +34 93 325 8058
  • Hotel H10 Itaca ***
    tel. +34 93 226 5594
  • Hotel Numancia NH ***
    c /Numancia
    tel. +34 93 339 9050 - fax. +34 93 411 0790
  • Hotel Abba ***
    c / Numancia 32
    tel. +34 93 339 9050 - fax. 93 411 0790
  • Hotel Abbot ***
    tel. +34 93 430 0405
  • Hotel Roma ***
    tel. +34 93 410 6633
  • Hotel Barcelo Sants ****
    Sants-Estació building
    tel. +34 93 490 9595
  • Geminis Apartments ***
    tel. +34 93 419 8830
  • Access Aparthotel
    Granvia de les Corts Catalanes 327
    tel. +34 93 425 51 61

 

MASS ACCOMODATION

You Stay in Barcelona for free at the balliball studio
If your budget is short, you don't want to/cannot go for the EXCHANGE option, and you don't mind sharing your place with other dancers then you can stay at studio for free.
 

studio
It includes:
  • a big hard wood floor
  • showers
  • and is conveniently located not far (15 minutes walking) from the the daytime Workshops Area.

Period you can stay in the Mass Acc. facilities

  • Starts: Tuesday march 18th.
  • Ends: Monday, March 24th. You should definitely be out on tuesday 25th morning.
  • Both night are included.

Terms to apply for BSF MASS ACCOMODATION:

  • Make a request during the registration process thru the web.
Check the LOCATIONS section for maps and directions.