Barcelona hosts congresses, trade fairs and business meetings all year round. If you are spending several days in the city for work, choosing the right business travel accommodation in Barcelona makes all the difference: it needs to be well connected, let you work comfortably and make everyday life easy.
In this guide we look at which areas suit your schedule best, how to get to Fira de Barcelona and when an apartment is a better choice than a hotel.
Which area to choose for a business trip to Barcelona
- Eixample and Passeig de Gràcia: the most versatile area. Central, with restaurants for business lunches and direct connections to metro lines L2, L3 and L4 and to Rodalies trains.
- 22@ District (Poblenou): home to tech companies, start-ups and creative agencies. Ideal if your meetings are there.
- Diagonal and Les Corts: a hub of corporate offices and hotels, close to Plaça de Francesc Macià.
- Fira de Barcelona: it has two venues, Gran Via (in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) and Montjuïc. Before choosing an area, check which one your trade fair is held at.
How to get to Fira de Barcelona
The Gran Via venue is reached by metro on line L9 Sud (Fira and Europa | Fira stops), which also runs directly to the airport. The Montjuïc venue is accessed from Plaça d’Espanya, on metro lines L1 and L3. From Passeig de Gràcia, line L3 takes you to Plaça d’Espanya without changing.
Public transport gets very busy during major congresses, so leave plenty of time and check the official trade fair website for access points and opening hours.
Hotel or apartment: which is better?
For one night, a hotel may be enough. For a week or more, an apartment gives you a kitchen, a living room and space to work without being confined to a single room. It is also a good option for teams travelling together or for project stays lasting several weeks.
Be Mate has apartments on Passeig de Gràcia, right in the centre of Barcelona, designed for short, medium and long work stays.
Which services matter in corporate accommodation
- Reliable internet and a comfortable space to work and take video calls.
- Cleaning and guest support throughout your stay.
- Simple booking and invoicing, with invoices issued in the company’s name.
With Business Traveller, Be Mate assigns a dedicated account manager to each company and issues invoices in its name, so your team only has to focus on work.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in for a business trip to Barcelona?
It depends on where your meetings are. Eixample and Passeig de Gràcia are the most versatile option thanks to their central location and metro and train connections. If you work with tech companies, 22@ is a good alternative.
How do I get to Fira de Barcelona from the city centre?
For the Montjuïc venue, take the metro to Plaça d’Espanya (L1 and L3). For the Gran Via venue, take line L9 Sud to the Fira or Europa | Fira stops.
Is a hotel or an apartment better for a long business trip?
For stays of a week or more, an apartment is usually more comfortable: you have a kitchen, more space and separate areas for working and resting.