The conference venue will be at the University of Barcelona, which is located at Plaça Universitat in the city centre. In case you want to be close to the conference, you can look for places that are located in the centre (near Plaça Catalunya). There are different possibilities for your stay in Barcelona:
Couch-surfing options:
The email-list http://groups.google.com/<wbr>group/couchsurfing_degrowth_<wbr>bcn/
is available to facilitate private accommodations requests and offers. To make this work,
1) We invite all people from Barcelona, who can offer free accommodation, to post a message to the email-list,
2) We also invite all people who are looking for free accommodation to post a message.
People who are offering and looking for private accommodation for free may use this list to get in touch and to arrange themselves a place to stay.
Instructions for use:
It is recommendable, although not necessary, if you sign up as a member to the list. Please don’t forget to post your contact details and the number of persons you can host/ that need a place. Make sure you state clearly in the subject of your email either “request” or “offer”, If possible write in English.
You could also try to do a house swap with http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites,
Or try to find a comfy sofa and good chat looking into one of these options:
· http://www.couchsurfing.org/
· http://www.hospitalityclub.org/
Other accommodation in Barcelona:
For cheap hostels and hotels check out the following websites:
· http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/spain/barcelona/
If you are looking for a hotel: http://www.hotelsbarcelona.org/eng/bcn/
Some hotels and hostels:
INOUT HOSTAL
- A nice place in the hills of Barcelona but with very good connections to the city centre (15-20 min). Bed & Breakfast, Free internet-WIFI, TV all channels, Music-Bar, restaurant, sports area, swimming pool.
- 14€ per night per person (shared room)
- More information and booking: http://inoutalberg.com/index.php ,
- Address: C/ Major del Rectoret, 2; 08017; Barcelona; Spain
PENSION NORMA
- The Pensión Norma is a 1 star lodging in the centre of the Gracia neighbourhood, a classic and picturesque area of Barcelona. There are 18 total rooms in the form of singles and doubles, the majority with shared bathroom.
- 25€ per night per person
- More information and booking: http://www.barcelona30.com/2511/barcelona-hostel-6253-pension-norma.html
- Address: Gran de gracia ,87; 08012; Barcelona; Spain
HOSTAL AGUA ALEGRE
- 2 stars Hostel completely renovated and located in a residence built at the turn of the century, rooms with or without en suite bathrooms. Rooms without private bath include a wash basin. A communal living room and a garden terrace is available for the use of all guests. Strong box at reception and 24 hour doorman.
- around 35€ per night per person (double room)
- More information and booking: infoaguaalegrecom http://www.aguaalegre.com/en/, http://www.barcelona30.com/es/2511/barcelona-hostel-852-hostal-agua-alegre.html
- Address: C/ Roger de Lluria, 47 - 08009 Barcelona Tel / Fax : +34 / 93 487 80 32
RESA RESIDENCES
- Resa Residences offer a simple and good service spotted around the city centre, at a reasonable price. Discounts offered to participants for weekends, online booking and permanence for more than two days. Places are limited.
- around 50-60 € per night per person
- More information and booking: resaresaes, http://www.resa.es/eng/<wbr>reservas/alojamiento_diario/(<wbr>residencias)/Barcelona/(<wbr>reservas)/Diario
- Address: Resa residences Headquarters: Roger de Llúria, 118, 1º - 08037 Barcelona - Tel: 93 (+0034) 238 48 00 - Fax: (+0034) 93 218 32 50
HOTEL CONDESTABLE
- 2-star Hotel on Plaça Universitat, in the centre of Barcelona. All rooms have private bathrooms, heating; air conditioning and TV, the majority of them have windows facing the street. Wireless Internet access and a laundry service. Breakfast available for a small additional charge.
- around 40-60 € per night per person
- More information and booking: http://www.hotel-condestable.com/index.html , http://www.barcelona30.com/2250/barcelona-hotel-6343-hotel-condestable.html
- Address: Ronda Universidad, 1; 08007 Barcelona; Spain
HOTEL CATALONIA BERNA
- 4 star Hotel, 124 well equipped guestrooms, 24 hour room service, air conditioning, satellite TV, in-room safe, wireless internet connection, etc.
- around 60-80 € per night per person
- More information and booking: http://www.barcelona30.com/2250/barcelona-hotel-915-hotel-catalonia-berna.html
- Address: Roger de Llúria, 60; 08009 Barcelona; Spain
We hope you find a nice place to stay!
