Barcelona Spain
Barcelona is a city that blends centuries of history with a creative energy that feels alive in every street. Known for its striking architecture, Mediterranean coastline, and a food scene that draws travelers from around the world, it offers more than enough reasons to extend a conference trip. They came for the event, but found themselves making time for the city every chance they got. In the Gothic Quarter, narrow stone alleys opened into quiet plazas where they could linger over coffee and watch the day unfold. Walks along Passeig de Gràcia revealed Gaudí’s colorful facades and elegant shopfronts, and afternoons often led to the Sagrada Família, its towers still reaching skyward after more than a century. The waterfront brought a different pace, with strolls along Barceloneta Beach and plates of fresh seafood enjoyed outdoors. Evenings were often spent sharing tapas in El Born or listening to live music in small neighborhood bars. A morning at La Boqueria Market filled the senses with the scent of ripe fruit, fresh bread, and sizzling churros, while a short trip up to Park Güell offered sweeping views of the city and sea. Barcelona rewards curiosity, and for a conference traveler, a few extra days here can turn a business trip into a memory that lasts long after the closing session.
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Abba Garden Hotel
C. de Sta. Rosa, 33, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
AC Hotel Barcelona Forum by Marriott (Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum)
Paseo Taulat 278, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Princess
Avenida Diagonal 1, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Hesperia Barcelona Del Mar (Catalonia Barcelona Beach)
Carrer d’Espronceda 6, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Passeig del Taulat 262–264, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar Affiliated by Meliá
Carrer Cristóbal de Moura 138, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Meliá Barcelona Sky 4* Sup
Avinguda Diagonal 272 (Pere IV), Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
NH Barcelona Stadium
Travessera de les Corts, 150, 152, Distrito de Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Occidental Atenea Mar – Adults Only
Passeig Garcia Faria 37‑47, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Residence RESA Torre Girona
Passeig dels Til·lers, 19, Les Corts, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
SB Diagonal Zero Barcelona
Plaça de Llevant s/n, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou
Carrer de Llull 170, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Urbany Hostel Barcelona
Avinguda Meridiana 97, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
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