Barcelona Information

Course Location

Courses in the November 2025 Fall Institute will be offered at the UPF Barcelona School of Management (BSM). 
 
UPF Barcelona School of Management (BSM)
Balmes Building
Carrer de Balmes, 132, 134
08008 Barcelona
(+24) 935 42 1800
Google map location

About Barcelona 

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a dynamic city known for its culture, art, architecture, and Mediterranean climate. Learn more at Meet Barcelona.

Housing Accommodations

Tuition and registration fees do not include housing.  The Institute partners with local accommodations near the BSM campus. Below are accommodation agreements for the 2025 Institute.   

Accommodations near the UPF Barcelona School of Management:

Hotel Balmes 4*
Mallorca, 21
08008 Barcelona, Spain
Approximate 5 minute walk to BSM
balmes@derbyhotels.com
Go to www.hotelbalmes.com and put the dates and number of people in the 'reserve' section.  In the 'promotional code' box write HOFAIN.  With this information, search for rooms where you will see the prices with the 10% discount already applied.  The 10% discount is available from November 9 through November 27, 2025. 

Questions can be directed to Gisela, gtoscano@derbyhotels.com 

Hotel Catalonia Diagonal Centro
Balmes, 142-146,
08008, Barcelona
Approximate 1 minute walk to BSM

Participants of the Fall Institute have a 10% discount on all the Catalonia Hotels in Barcelona from November 9 through November 27, 2025. Follow this link to reserve rooms using the discount. 

Alternately, you can add the promotional code CATALONIABCN directly on the website www.cataloniahotels.com on the homepage or on the hotel you would like to book.

Gallery Hotel
C/Rossello, 249 L'Eixample
08008, Barcelona
Approximate 5 minute walk to BSM

Participants of the Fall Institute have the noted discounts.  We advise participants to book before October 9th; the hotel will revise the discount prices according to availability after October 9th and they may be subject to change. Book on the website, using the discount code HOPKINS. 

Discounts:
240 euro: Double room for individual use
270 euro: Double room
Prices include buffet breakfast and VAT. Tourist tax not included.

Gran Hotel Havana Barcelona 

Gran Via Corts Catalanes, 647
08010 Barcelona, España
Approximate 25 minute walk to BSM
Phone: +34 933 417 000

Discount for 10% on the prices that appear on the website. To book, go to the hotel's website (spanish) or (english). On the homepage, select the dates and in 'promo code', insert one of the following codes according to preference: 

HOPKINSESCAMPA2025RO (room only)

HOPKINSESCAMPA2025 (room, breakfast or half board)

Then press the 'reserve' button. This will show you the new discounted prices and different options available. Click on 'reserve' next to the option you would like in order to make the reservation. 

Questions can be directed to the hotel at reservas@granhotelhavana.com 

Other Accommodations in Barcelona prior participants have used.  No special rates for fall institute participants available for 2025. 

Capri by Fraser
Carrer de Sancho de Ávila, 34,
08018 Barcelona, Spain
Approximate 50 minute walk to BSM

Hotel La Ciudadela
Passeig de Lluis Companys, 2
Ciutat Vella Barcelona 08018
Approximate 45 minute walk to BSM

Hotel H10 Marina
Av. Bogatell, 64-68
Villa Olumpica Barcelona 08005
Approximate 60 minute walk to BSM

Sallés Hotel Pere IV **** 
Carrer de Pallars, 128-130,
08018 Barcelona 
Approximate 55 minute walk to BSM