Researchers attending CECE 2026 will find a wide range of accommodation options across Barcelona. To make planning easier, the Organising Committee has pre-selected some hotels in the 3- and 4-star categories, chosen for their balance between price, comfort and easy access to the Conference Venue (Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona — Av. Diagonal, 643).
Hotels are listed from the closest to the furthest from the venue. All of them are either within walking distance or directly connected by public transport (metro line L3 — green line, urban tram T1/T2/T3 along Av. Diagonal, FGC suburban trains, or city buses). Travel times below are door-to-door estimates; please always check the latest TMB schedules at https://www.tmb.cat.
Conference Venue: Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona — Av. Diagonal, 643, 08028 Barcelona.
Closest public transport: Metro L3 (green line) — “Palau Reial” or “Zona Universitària”; tram T1/T2/T3 — “Palau Reial” or “Pius XII”.
1. Hotel Pedralbes 3*
A small, family-run boutique hotel located in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Pedralbes, just a few minutes’ walk from the Faculty of Biology. Friendly atmosphere, comfortable rooms and a sunny garden terrace make it an excellent choice for researchers who value tranquillity and proximity to the venue at an affordable rate.
Category: ★★★ (3-star)
Address: C/ Fontcoberta, 4 — 08034 Barcelona (Pedralbes / Les Corts)
Distance / Transport: Approx. 850 m / 11 minutes on foot via Av. Diagonal. Nearest metro: Maria Cristina (L3, green line), 5 minutes from venue. Tram T1/T2/T3 stop “Pius XII” within 200 m of the hotel.
2. Hotel Bonanova Park 3*
A friendly 3-star hotel set in the leafy upper district of Bonanova, run by a long-established Barcelona family operator. Quiet rooms, a swimming pool and pleasant garden areas combine with an outstanding location: Capità Arenas runs straight down to Av. Diagonal, putting the Faculty of Biology just over ten minutes away on foot. Excellent value for researchers who prefer a calm neighbourhood close to the venue.
Category ★★★ (3-star)
Address C/ Capità Arenas, 51 — 08017 Barcelona (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi)
Distance / Transport Approx. 900 m / 12 minutes on foot via C/ Capità Arenas, which crosses Av. Diagonal right next to the Faculty of Biology. By public transport: FGC suburban train (lines L6/L7) from Sarrià station to Maria Cristina (≈ 4 minutes) plus a short walk; or city bus V3, 22 or 75 along Av. Diagonal.
Website hotelbonanovapark.com
3. AC Hotel Barcelona Forum by Marriott — Diagonal L’Illa 4*
A modern 4-star property within the AC Hotels by Marriott collection, located right next to the L’Illa Diagonal shopping centre. Contemporary design, business-oriented services (workspaces, gym, breakfast buffet) and an unbeatable location on Av. Diagonal make it ideal for researchers who want to walk or tram directly to the venue.
Category ★★★★ (4-star)
Address Av. Diagonal, 545 — 08029 Barcelona (Les Corts)
Distance / Transport Approx. 1.4 km / 17 minutes on foot along Av. Diagonal. By tram T1/T2/T3: 3 stops from “Numància” to “Pius XII” (≈ 7 minutes), then a 5-minute walk. By metro: Les Corts (L3) is also nearby.
4. NH Barcelona Diagonal Center 4*
A reliable 4-star city hotel run by the NH chain, perfectly positioned on the upper section of Av. Diagonal. Spacious rooms, professional service, on-site restaurant and a quiet location next to Plaça Francesc Macià. The tram stops just outside the door and takes you directly to the Conference Venue.
Category ★★★★ (4-star)
Address Av. Diagonal, 530 — 08006 Barcelona (Sant Gervasi)
Distance / Transport Approx. 1.6 km / 20 minutes on foot along Av. Diagonal. By tram T1/T2/T3: 4 stops from “Francesc Macià” to “Pius XII” (≈ 9 minutes), then a 5-minute walk to the Faculty.
Website nh-hotels.com — Diagonal Center
5. Hotel Eurostars Anglí 4*
A pleasant 4-star hotel set in the leafy upper district of Sarrià, away from tourist crowds. Modern rooms, a rooftop terrace with city views and a calm residential setting make it a great pick for researchers who prefer a quieter base while still keeping a short, direct commute by FGC train to the Conference Venue.
Category ★★★★ (4-star)
Address C/ Anglí, 60-62 — 08017 Barcelona (Sarrià)
Distance / Transport Approx. 2.0 km / 8–10 minutes by FGC suburban train (line L6 from Reina Elisenda or Sarrià to Maria Cristina), then a short walk along Av. Diagonal. Alternatively, bus 60 or 78 connect Sarrià with the Faculty area in ≈ 15 minutes.
Website eurostarshotels.com — Anglí
6. Catalonia Barcelona Plaza 4*
A central 4-star hotel from the Catalonia chain right on Plaça d’Espanya, with a panoramic rooftop pool over the Magic Fountain and Montjuïc. Direct L3 (green line) connection to the Conference Venue makes this an attractive option for attendees who also want to be close to museums, shopping and Barcelona’s main exhibition area.
Category ★★★★ (4-star)
Address Pl. Espanya, 6-8 — 08014 Barcelona (Sants–Montjuïc)
Distance / Transport Approx. 4.5 km. By metro: Espanya (L1/L3) → Zona Universitària (L3, green line), 6 stops, ≈ 15 minutes; then a 7-minute walk to the Faculty. Total door-to-door ≈ 25 minutes.
Website catalonia.com — Barcelona Plaza
7. Abba Sants Hotel 4*
A modern 4-star hotel located 200 m from Barcelona Sants train station, ideal for delegates arriving by AVE high-speed train. Functional rooms, a good buffet breakfast and excellent connectivity: the L3 green line takes you straight to Zona Universitària, two stops from the Faculty of Biology.
Category ★★★★ (4-star)
Address C/ Numància, 32 — 08029 Barcelona (Sants)
Distance / Transport Approx. 3.5 km. By metro: Sants Estació (L3, green line) → Zona Universitària, 4 stops, ≈ 8 minutes; then 7-minute walk. Total door-to-door ≈ 20 minutes.
Website abbahotels.com — Abba Sants
