Airport
Hotel Arts Barcelona is located overlooking the sea , just 20 minutes from the El Prat international airport.
Taxis
City taxis are easily accessible at the airport just steps away from the baggage claim area.The average rate for a transfer from the airport is 25 Euros,subject to change.An additional surcharge may apply in the event of excess luggage.
Rental Cars
The hotel offers limousine transfers and car hire available through the Concierge desk at + 34 93 221 1000 ext. 601
Parking
Valet parking available -overnight: 35Euros
Buses
The company Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona operates in the city. Bus stops are marked with red and white coloured signs. For more information and prices please contact the Concierge desk at +34 93221 1000 extension 601.
Underground system
The Metro is a metropolitan rapid-transit system which links the most central parts of the city. It runs daily from 05.00 until 24.00. The station closest to Hotel Arts Barcelona is Ciutadella/Vila Olimpica on the yellow line ( line 4).
Visas
- All travellers including infants need a valid passport to enter into Spain.
- Foreign nationals should have valid passports and required visas.
Language
- The national language in Barcelona is Catalan however Spanish is widely spoken.
Electricity
- 220-240AC/DC voltage
- You can request an adaptor for your electrical appliances from the Housekeeping department.
Telephone
- The country code for Spain is 34 and the city code is 93.
- International calls are made by first dailing 00 then the country code prior to the local number
- For local directory assistance call 010
Tourist Information
- Barcelona Tourist office 00 34 93 28538534
- There is a tourist board office in Plaza de Cataluña
- Tourist information is available through the concierge desk at the hotel
Emergency Phone Numbers
- In case of emergency whil in Barcelona call 112
- Police 092
- Ambulance 061
- Fire Department 080
Public Holidays
- 1st January New Year's Day
- 6th January Epiphany
- Good Friday and Easter Monday usually in March or April
- 1st May Labour Day
- 24th June Saint John's Day
- 15th August Assumption
- 11th September National Day of Catalonia
- 24th September Patron Saint of Barcelona Mercè
- 12th October Columbus Day
- 1st November All Saints Day
- 6th December Constitution Day
- 8th December Day of The Immaculate Conception
- 25th December Christmas Day
- 26th December St Stephen's Day
Hours of work
- Banking hours vary but are generally from 08.30 or 9am until 14.00 from Monday to Friday ,often with late opening one night a week .
Shopping Hours
- Shops typically open Monday-Saturday from 10.00 until 13.30 or 14.00 and from 16.30-19.30 or 20.00 although some shops close on Saturday afternoons
- Markets, department stores and shopping centres often open throughout the day
Tipping
- Tipping is not expected, though welcome, leave small change for the wait staff
- Most restaurants and hotels include a service charge as part of the bill
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