Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, held annually at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Organised by the GSMA, it brings together over 100,000 attendees from more than 200 countries, including mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology vendors, and policy makers. The event spans eight exhibition halls and features keynotes from global tech and telecom leaders, product launches, and a dense programme of conferences and side events. MWC is where major mobile hardware announcements are made and where the industry sets the agenda for the year ahead in 5G, AI, IoT, and connectivity.
Venue
Fira Barcelona Gran Via
Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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Our picks for Mobile World Congress attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Abba Garden Hotel
C. de Sta. Rosa, 33, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Located at the end of Avenida Diagonal and next to Sant Joan de Deu Hospital, abba Garden hotel is the ideal destination...
AC Hotel Barcelona Forum by Marriott (Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum)
Paseo Taulat 278, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Seaside Relaxation with Modern Comfort A 4-star hotel overlooking the sea with modern rooms, terraces, infinity and rooftop pools, beach...
Barcelona Princess
Avenida Diagonal 1, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Wellness and City-Sea Views A contemporary 4-star hotel near El Maresme–Fòrum station with sea or city views, multiple rooftop and...
Hesperia Barcelona Del Mar (Catalonia Barcelona Beach)
Carrer d’Espronceda 6, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Comfortable Stays Near Poblenou A 4-star hotel close to the seafront with terraces, beach access, fitness centre, snack and lounge...
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Passeig del Taulat 262–264, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Active and Pet-Friendly Stays A 4-star hotel with panoramic Mediterranean views, outdoor pool, beach access, EV charging, pet-friendly rooms, cycling...
Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar Affiliated by Meliá
Carrer Cristóbal de Moura 138, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Rooftop Leisure in Sant Martí A 4-star hotel with modern rooms, rooftop and seasonal pools, spa lounge with sauna and...
Meliá Barcelona Sky 4* Sup
Avinguda Diagonal 272 (Pere IV), Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Skyline Views in a Skyscraper A 4-star superior hotel in one of Barcelona’s tallest towers, offering panoramic views, design-forward rooms,...
NH Barcelona Stadium
Travessera de les Corts, 150, 152, Distrito de Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
The NH Barcelona Stadium hotel, formerly know as NH Rallye, is the nearest hotel to FC Barcelona’s stadium and its museum. If...
Occidental Atenea Mar – Adults Only
Passeig Garcia Faria 37-47, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Adults-Only Beachfront Retreat A 4-star adults-only hotel across from Mar Bella beach with sea views, rooftop pool, spa facilities, fitness...
Residence RESA Torre Girona
Passeig dels Til·lers, 19, Les Corts, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Residence has been designed specifically for students in their final years of undergraduate, master’s and postgraduate studies, and for doctoral students, researchers...
SB Diagonal Zero Barcelona
Plaça de Llevant s/n, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Spa and Seaside Luxury A deluxe 4-star hotel facing the sea with a rooftop pool, spa featuring sauna, Turkish bath,...
Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou
Carrer de Llull 170, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Budget-Friendly by Bogatell Beach A 3-star hotel with 250 rooms near the beach and CCIB, featuring simple rooms with air...
Urbany Hostel Barcelona
Avinguda Meridiana 97, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Social and Affordable Pod-Style Living A 2-star hostel near Clot station with pod dorms and private rooms, shared kitchen, sun...
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