Location Hostal Apolo
Very central. A stone’s throw from the Trade Fair Park (Plaza España) and the old quarter (Las Ramblas and the Gothic quarter)
Well communicated for both those who like to move around on foot and those who prefer to use the metro (Paral·lel, lines 2 and 3) or the bus (20, 36, 57, 64, 91, N0 and N6)
How to arrive from different directions
From the south:
- When you enter Barcelona come off at exit 16B towards the B10/Ronda Litoral.
- When you are on Ronda Litoral come off at exit 21.
- You will join the Passeig Josep Carner.
- After 200 m turn left into Passeig de Montjuïc.
- After 300 m turn into Calle Piquer.
- The second street on the right is Calle Lafont.
From the north:
- When you enter Barcelona come off towards the B10/Ronda Litoral.
- When you are on Ronda Litoral come off at exit 21.
- Do a 360-degree turn around the square to take Passeig Josep Carner.
- After 200 m turn right into Passeig de Montjuïc.
- After 300 m turn into Calle Piquer.
- The second street on the right is Calle Lafont
How to arrive from the airport
Bus: Take the Aerobus (it runs every 15 minutes) to the Plaza España (around 20 minutes). From there take line 3 of the metro towards Canyelles and get off at Paral·lel (around 6 minutes). From the platform take the Nou de la Rambla exit. After passing the ticket office use the exit on the right hand side (Avda Paral·lel). You will see the Teatro Apolo. We are just behind it. Take Calle Nou de la Rambla. Take the first left and then the first right for Calle Lafont. First doorway on the left.
Tren: From the airport to Sants train station (around 20 minutes). From there take L3 of the metro running from Sants-Estació to Canyelles and get off at Paral·lel. (approximately 9 minutes). From the platform take the Nou de la Rambla exit. After passing the ticket office use the exit on the right hand side (Avda Paral·lel). You will see the Teatro Apolo. We are just behind it. Take Calle Nou de la Rambla. Take the first left and then the first right for Calle Lafont. First doorway on the left.
Taxi: Easily taken at the airport. Tell the taxi driver that the hostel is behind the Teatro Apolo of Avda Paral·lel. It costs approximately €25 and takes around 20 minutes.
Nearest metro stations
- Paral·lel: station (lines 2 and 3). 100 m. from Hotel.
- Download Barcelona Metro Map (pdf - 126 Kb)
Attractions nearby
- Las Ramblas – 800 m.
- Feria de Muestras (Trade Fair Park) – 1,7 Km.
- Puerto de Barcelona (Port) – 700 m.
- Montaña de Montjüic (mountain) – 400 m.
- Barrio Gótico (Gothic quarter) and Cathedral of Barcelona – Km.2