Main Venues

The three days of the Forum Meeting will take place at the Design Museum of Barcelona (DHUB), located at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, 37–38. The Welcome Reception on Day 1 will also be held at this venue.

The Official Dinner on Day 2 will take place at the Hospital de Sant Pau, located at C/Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167

 

Getting to DHUB from Barcelona Airport (BCN)

Option 1: Aerobús + Metro

  • At Barcelona–El Prat Airport, take Metro Line L9 Sud from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
  • Travel to Torrassa station and transfer to Metro Line L1 (Red Line).
  • Take L1 towards Fondo and get off at Glòries station.
  • Walk approximately 5 minutes to DHub Barcelona.

Travel time: 45–55 minutes

Cost: Approximately €6–7 (airport metro ticket)

Option 2: Aerobús + Metro

  • Take the Aerobús from the airport to Plaça Catalunya.
  • At Catalunya station, take Metro Line L1 (Red Line) towards Fondo.
  • Get off at Glòries station.
  • Walk approximately 5 minutes to DHub Barcelona.

Travel time: 45–60 minutes
Cost: Approximately €8–10

Option 3: Taxi

Taxis are available outside both airport terminals.

Travel time: 20–35 minutes (depending on traffic)
Cost: Approximately €30–40

Option 4: Private Transfer

Private transfer services can be booked in advance and provide direct transportation to the museum.

Travel time: 20–35 minutes
Cost: Approximately €30–50

Hotels information & special rates for the EDF attendees

HOTEL SB GLOW (★★★★ Sup)
Promo code: EUROCITIES
Maximum capacity: 20 rooms
Single (DUI): €250 - Double (DBL): €275
10% VAT included. Tourist tax NOT included (€8.40 + 10% VAT per person/night).
Dates: From 26 October to 1 November 2026

IBIS BARCELONA PLAZA GLÒRIES 22@ (★★)
Promotional code: EURO26
10% discount on web prize
Dates: 26th October - 1st November
Promotion until the 9th of October

Novotel Barcelona City ★★★★
Available rooms: 15
Special price: €220 / incl. VAT & breakfast
Dates: 26th October - 1st November
Direct booking link

Other hotels in the city: Gremi d'Hotels de Barcelona

More Information

Official tourism site: This is Barcelona